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Oct 20, 2013 15:04:17 GMT
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Whats best? what do you use and why?
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Last Edit: Oct 20, 2013 15:07:39 GMT by bababoom
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Oct 20, 2013 15:11:58 GMT
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They do different things - Polish has an abrasive in it, which "cuts" the paint back to achieve a nicer finish, and wax is just a coating that sits on top of the paint, filling any imperfections and protecting it.
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Oct 20, 2013 15:12:02 GMT
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I'll use what ever she tells me to use  |
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MattE
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Oct 20, 2013 15:18:03 GMT
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Wax is best as you can build up layers where as polish is an instant shine. All the "life long shine" kits you can get are a waist of money as soon as you take the car for a wash anywere other than an approved place your warranty is void. As for me i use Autosmart "Wax" on mine.
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Oct 20, 2013 15:38:33 GMT
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Get down to Halfords and get the Meguires (or however you spell it) 3 stage kit. There's a paint renovator (removes marks, small scratches etc), a polish (makes the paint shiny) and a wax (protects the shine and gives a deep gloss). It's good, it works and it keep the paint looking good. Use all 3 to start with then after washing use the wax only. When you feel it's not shiny enough anymore use more polish. Et voila. |
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alfaboy
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Oct 20, 2013 16:10:33 GMT
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A polish is just what it says, except for all the fillers that are in the potion to save on elbow grease. . .there are various fillers in most polishes to help mask all the little imperfections.
A wax is simply a barrier to seal the polish and its fillers in place, a good wax will last 3 - 4 months, a cheap one 3-4 days.
Autoglym super resin polish is an old product, but still one of the best there is, seal that over with meguiares paste wax, blue tin and you will be onto a winner!
I used to detail cars for a living and the amount of overpriced wax / polish / snake oil out there is amazing!
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Oct 20, 2013 16:17:33 GMT
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Ive only ever used Autoglym super resin polish but thought it maybe getting a bit long in the tooth.
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MrSpeedy
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Oct 20, 2013 16:23:43 GMT
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Ive only ever used Autoglym super resin polish but thought it maybe getting a bit long in the tooth. IMHO, the old methods are usually still the best |
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ChasR
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Wax or PolishChasR
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Oct 20, 2013 16:33:08 GMT
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SRP is a great polish. IIRC it is a polish and filler in one which many detailers will frown upon but it has served me well  . IIRC it still needs a wax or sealer on top right (like AG Extra Gloss etc.). I have found that Meguiar's Gold Class and their Carnauba wax seems to last a while . Their 105 and 205 cutting compounds really do leave a great shine as well. Although 3M Fast Cut Plus with the matching green head can do the job of both (it breaks down well into a polish) and get you 80% of the way there of 105 and 205 IMO. I admit that you need a mop for the 3M and Megs 105 and 205 though (but the 105 has worked well for small areas by hand . |
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Last Edit: Oct 20, 2013 16:34:59 GMT by ChasR
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Oct 20, 2013 17:00:59 GMT
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I like Mur. Probably because that's what i have and won't be buying any other polish/wax until it's empty |
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Oct 20, 2013 17:02:27 GMT
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Or is it Mer? i'm not going to the workshop to find out.
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Oct 20, 2013 17:25:58 GMT
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Dodo juice every time. Beads and protects like nothing else I've used. It's easy to apply and really makes washing the car a doddle after you've applied a few coats....nothing sticks to the paint.
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Oct 20, 2013 17:34:58 GMT
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Love meguiars liquid wax
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Oct 20, 2013 18:26:25 GMT
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Or is it Mer? i'm not going to the workshop to find out. Mer, square blue container, great stuff, been using that for years, what i can remember is the detailer spray i use, pink stuff in a large spray bottle (Devil shine or something ?), about £6 from Halfords, use that once a week if the car is'nt dirty enough to justify washing (i do miniscule weekly miles), i actually avoid washing a car if i can after Jay Leno said he does in one of his vids (he just uses detailer spray), suppose that's easier in California than Central Scotland though  |
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Oct 20, 2013 18:31:11 GMT
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Demon shine your thinking off and the foam wash is green.
Ive been using these with the hose but i expect any pour on wax is not going to be as good as one you have to put a bit of elbow grease into.
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bstardchild
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Oct 20, 2013 19:04:19 GMT
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Dodo juice every time. Beads and protects like nothing else I've used. It's easy to apply and really makes washing the car a doddle after you've applied a few coats....nothing sticks to the paint. Me too - an affordable wax which I only need to use every 6 mths (still beads up but not as nice) Orange Crush (soft wax) for me cos I can't get on with the hard wax |
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. IIRC it still needs a wax or sealer on top right (like AG Extra Gloss etc.).
