polish/protection for new car
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Havent had a new car for a long time and rarely polish my own. My mother is having a new fiesta next week. What is the recommended product these days. I used to use autoglym, but ive head about these ceramic products. Il clean and polish it for her then id like something she can use to top it up, possibly a spray on product thats quick and easy.
recommendations please? also is it worth using a clay bar before? The car is a pre reg and about 4 months old.
recommendations please? also is it worth using a clay bar before? The car is a pre reg and about 4 months old.
I think the best compromise would be to give it a clay and polish yourself, then use some Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax on it - this is an easy mist-on-and-jetwash-off one for her to use herself as necessary later on.
If you want to do "full effort", a proper ceramic coating is going to be better though.
If you want to do "full effort", a proper ceramic coating is going to be better though.
As Chris says - 
Clay is abrasive, so whereas it is necessary to use it to ensure the surface is completely contaminant free prior to application of a long-term sealant, it also shouldn't be used unless you will be polishing the surface to remove any marks that the clay inflicts...
As to what is the best product, that depends what you want it to do. If you want longevity and ease of maintenance, then a ceramic coating will be the best option - however these come with the necessity of proper surface preparation to ensure the strong bond they require to fulfil their potential. Otherwise, there are various waxes and polymeric sealants that will do the job without such in-depth pre-application work.
Why not take a look at some of the "ceramic" waxes as a middle-ground? Dodo Juice Supernatural Hybrid or Angelwax Enigma being just two examples.
Let us know how you get on?
Rich
www.UKDetailingAcademy.com
Clay is abrasive, so whereas it is necessary to use it to ensure the surface is completely contaminant free prior to application of a long-term sealant, it also shouldn't be used unless you will be polishing the surface to remove any marks that the clay inflicts...
As to what is the best product, that depends what you want it to do. If you want longevity and ease of maintenance, then a ceramic coating will be the best option - however these come with the necessity of proper surface preparation to ensure the strong bond they require to fulfil their potential. Otherwise, there are various waxes and polymeric sealants that will do the job without such in-depth pre-application work.
Why not take a look at some of the "ceramic" waxes as a middle-ground? Dodo Juice Supernatural Hybrid or Angelwax Enigma being just two examples.
Let us know how you get on?
Rich
www.UKDetailingAcademy.com
Edited by UK Detailing Academy on Wednesday 16th October 09:49
Fusso is great, but probably a little involved to apply for a casual user. I've been really impressed with Turtle Wax "Hybrid Sealant Hydrophobic Wax" and it's a doddle to use. I've used it on a couple of cars - it's taken minutes to apply and it seems to last very well, plus it's cheap (got my bottle for £5). In terms of outlay/effort/reward it's great.
I suggested a clay and polish because that's what I've done on a new car previously - even "new", the claying was of benefit, it picked up quite a bit of muck that was in the paint, and the OP said the car is a slightly older pre-reg.
It depends to what standard it was gone over by the dealer prior to handing the car over. Might be excellent, might be awful. As with all detailing stuff, you assess what you're working with and take it from there, but in the absence of anything else, I'm suggesting what I've done myself previously and been happy with.
It depends to what standard it was gone over by the dealer prior to handing the car over. Might be excellent, might be awful. As with all detailing stuff, you assess what you're working with and take it from there, but in the absence of anything else, I'm suggesting what I've done myself previously and been happy with.
gweaver said:
Fusso is great, but probably a little involved to apply for a casual user. I've been really impressed with Turtle Wax "Hybrid Sealant Hydrophobic Wax" and it's a doddle to use. I've used it on a couple of cars - it's taken minutes to apply and it seems to last very well, plus it's cheap (got my bottle for £5). In terms of outlay/effort/reward it's great.
Yeah I've tried the Turtle wax seal & shine and also Meguires Hybrid...I found the Turtle Wax left some streaks and the Meguire's doesn't really last that well. I've tried a number of different application methods for both, but none come close to Fusso. In fact, nothing comes close to Fusso. I find Fusso very easy to apply & buff off as well.Gassing Station | Bodywork & Detailing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff