New Car Protection

[jsg612]

PH,

Recently picked up a brand new car and looking to protect the paintwork and wheels in time for the winter. My car wash skills include a two-bucket wash and the occasional polish - not exactly a detailer.

Can you recommend me a product, some kind of wax I'm guessing, to coat the car and wheels in before the snow and road salt arrives? Mainly looking to protect the paint, but also to allow for dirt to be washed off with ease. Not looking to spend mega money like £1,100 per tub, however would like some good quality stuff that will last... Even better if it smells nice!

I also have access to a Supaguard coating, what do you make of these applications? Any further advice would be greatly appreciated.

John

[mneame]

Get yourself some Collinite wax. Pretty much the toughest wax out there. You'll be ok to use it on the wheels as well if they have a painted finish.

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/collinite-...

Also available from here - http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/waxes.html

and here: http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/index.php?manufactur... amoungst others.

As for the Superguard, personally I wouldn't have wasted my money. It's a cheap product that the stealers charge a fortune for and doesn't even last half the time they claim it to. All imho of course.

Edited by mneame on Monday 8th November 12:39

[mneame]

Just found i4detailing are doing this offer: http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/I4D_Winter_P...

Everything you need to prep and protect the new purchase. Good value too at that price.

[jsg612]

Luckily the Supaguard was thrown in free of charge, although it has not been applied to the car. Looks like Collinite is the one to go for. Is there a preferred process of applying it?

Which type of masking tape do you chaps use? (The blue tape which doesn't leave residue.)

Thanks, apologies for the novice questions, I'm new to detailing.

John

[JimWD]

As above with the Collinite recommendations. Previously I had used Colli 476s but recently moved on to 915 Marque D'Elegance and it's excellent. Very easy to work with too...

The blue tape is available here: http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/3m-high-pe...

and again here: http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/scotch-3434-automoti...

Edited by JimWD on Monday 8th November 15:47

[mneame]

That's good about the superguard. Stick the kit up on ebay and you'll get £20 or so for it. Half way towards you're Colly kit.

Yup use the blue low tack stuff. You can use normal low tack but the blue is better.

As for application, nice even thin layer applied with a good wax applicator. A good quality foam or micofibre one. Allow it to cure properly. It's ready to come off when you can wipe it off without having to use any real effort. The amount of time will depend on the weather.

[Stedman]

That kid i4detailing are offering is a good deal. I always use I4D, Matt (owner/manager?) is brilliant. I've ordered stuff at 4.30pm and it's arrived the next day (happened more than once).

The Dodo Juice range of waxes is good, the hard waxes last for AGGGGGGES. Tell us how you get on

[waxaholic]

jsg612 said:

Luckily the Supaguard was thrown in free of charge, although it has not been applied to the car. Looks like Collinite is the one to go for. Is there a preferred process of applying it?

Which type of masking tape do you chaps use? (The blue tape which doesn't leave residue.)

Thanks, apologies for the novice questions, I'm new to detailing.

John

J glover by any chance.

[jsg612]

waxaholic said:

jsg612 said:

Luckily the Supaguard was thrown in free of charge, although it has not been applied to the car. Looks like Collinite is the one to go for. Is there a preferred process of applying it?

Which type of masking tape do you chaps use? (The blue tape which doesn't leave residue.)

Thanks, apologies for the novice questions, I'm new to detailing.

John

J glover by any chance.

?

[waxaholic]

forget about it , your either john glover or your not.

[jsg612]

Sorry, not me.

Thanks for the tips everyone, much appreciated. I'll let you know how I get on over the weekend.

John