Discussion
I’ve got the Autoglym snow foam kit (blast, wash and seal).
I want to think about the finish now as the car is getting dirtier quickly.
Does anyone have an opinion between the Autoglym surface detailing clay kit v the super resin polish. I don’t think I need the two, as the clay further removes decontaminates whilst the polish is more an of a cutter and filler; am I right here?
I would imagine I then need a wax for the end?
Thoughts would be appreciated!
I want to think about the finish now as the car is getting dirtier quickly.
Does anyone have an opinion between the Autoglym surface detailing clay kit v the super resin polish. I don’t think I need the two, as the clay further removes decontaminates whilst the polish is more an of a cutter and filler; am I right here?
I would imagine I then need a wax for the end?
Thoughts would be appreciated!
I would suggest using both.
Wash the car with washing up liquid to strip any existing wax.
If you go for Bilt Hamber clay you don't need clay lube, it works with water, so you can use it after you've washed the car, then dry off afterwards. It doesn't take long at all.
The clay will remove contaminants including tar, leaving clean paint, which will help the polish work better and the wax/sealant to last longer.
Once polished you can finish with:
- wax, which provides a high gloss finish, but doesn't last as long
- sealant, which is less glossy, but can last ages (if applied to clean paint)
- seal then wax, then top up the wax every so often, and the sealant will be good for a long time
- a hybrid wax and sealant product like Dodo Juice Pro
Wash the car with washing up liquid to strip any existing wax.
If you go for Bilt Hamber clay you don't need clay lube, it works with water, so you can use it after you've washed the car, then dry off afterwards. It doesn't take long at all.
The clay will remove contaminants including tar, leaving clean paint, which will help the polish work better and the wax/sealant to last longer.
Once polished you can finish with:
- wax, which provides a high gloss finish, but doesn't last as long
- sealant, which is less glossy, but can last ages (if applied to clean paint)
- seal then wax, then top up the wax every so often, and the sealant will be good for a long time
- a hybrid wax and sealant product like Dodo Juice Pro
Normally you don't use washing up liquid because it will strip all the wax off. However if you want to start at the beginning it could be used for that very purpose.
Clay and polish are different products for different purposes. Clay is for getting stuff that's stuck to the paint off, you don't use it every wash. It takes awhile but its worth it.
Polish is for very gently cutting the paint back to make is very smooth, help the colour look better and get imperfections in the paint out.
Wax protects the paint and makes it look shiny.
Clay and polish are different products for different purposes. Clay is for getting stuff that's stuck to the paint off, you don't use it every wash. It takes awhile but its worth it.
Polish is for very gently cutting the paint back to make is very smooth, help the colour look better and get imperfections in the paint out.
Wax protects the paint and makes it look shiny.
thebullettrain said:
I’ve got the Autoglym snow foam kit (blast, wash and seal).
I want to think about the finish now as the car is getting dirtier quickly.
Does anyone have an opinion between the Autoglym surface detailing clay kit v the super resin polish. I don’t think I need the two, as the clay further removes decontaminates whilst the polish is more an of a cutter and filler; am I right here?
I would imagine I then need a wax for the end?
Thoughts would be appreciated!
I’d say it was one followed by the other, not an either/or. Polish doesn’t do what the clay does, and clay doesn’t do what the polish does.I want to think about the finish now as the car is getting dirtier quickly.
Does anyone have an opinion between the Autoglym surface detailing clay kit v the super resin polish. I don’t think I need the two, as the clay further removes decontaminates whilst the polish is more an of a cutter and filler; am I right here?
I would imagine I then need a wax for the end?
Thoughts would be appreciated!
Clay > polish > wax should be the way to go. Presumably you started with jet wash before the snow foam then wheel clean, shampoo, bug and tar remover and magma (if you’re an Autoglym user) and jet wash and dry before considering the finishing products, not forgetting glass and tyre and plastic dressing too?
Only use the clay once a year - it strips everything including the protection from the paint work, if you do clay you will need a lubricant, I use water but you can get specialist products.
If you do clay, follow it with the polish and a few coats of wax.
If you want to lose a few hours look at the detailingworld forum.
If you do clay, follow it with the polish and a few coats of wax.
If you want to lose a few hours look at the detailingworld forum.
Gassing Station | Bodywork & Detailing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff