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I seem to spend too much time on polishing over a few cars, I have been using Autoglym SRP for a few years but just wondering if there is something easier and faster to use nowadays ?, ideally I guess a spray on, wipe off would be ideal, but obviously I still want something that does a good job, any recommendations??
Autoglym is still a very good cleanser polish, maybe try their rapid ceramic spray to finish it off and add the protection.
You only need to really polish it once or twice a year to keep it looking nice, the protection should keep it good.
You only need to really polish it once or twice a year to keep it looking nice, the protection should keep it good.
Edited by Belle427 on Tuesday 30th April 06:28
I think you need to clarify what you want specifically.
Super Resin Polish is going to be a pretty good single product, giving you a bit of a polish, a bit of removal of very fine marks, and a bit of protection.
You could use a ceramic spray sealant product, I happen to like Meguiar's, and it'll be faster/easier, but doesn't really have any element of polishing, it's really a sealing layer on top of a finish you've already polished.
Whereas you can get an actual polish that will do a better job on that side of things, but not have any real sealing or protective qualities.
Super Resin Polish is going to be a pretty good single product, giving you a bit of a polish, a bit of removal of very fine marks, and a bit of protection.
You could use a ceramic spray sealant product, I happen to like Meguiar's, and it'll be faster/easier, but doesn't really have any element of polishing, it's really a sealing layer on top of a finish you've already polished.
Whereas you can get an actual polish that will do a better job on that side of things, but not have any real sealing or protective qualities.
Paulprior said:
Are these finishers to be used after SRP then?, if so what to do after the next wash. Just dry or apply a finish each time ?
Yes, so you could polish with SRP then wax with Autoglyms Extra gloss protection (Extra Gloss Protection is a durable, easy to use sealant that forms a tough barrier that seals polish in and dirt out. Apply to clean, polished paintwork).Or you could use other sealants like ceramic sprays, Turtlewax Ceramic spray is good, Sonax BSD is another one mentioned above as a non ceramic sealant i've used that is pretty good and top it up every wash and dry it into the car.
I've used the SRP for a long time but through a mix up got a bottle of this - https://bilthamber.com/product/hydra-wax/
Used after the Autoglym it's provided an excellent & long lasting finish over the winter. I'ts very easy to apply & bring up the shine & beads rain for ages.
Used after the Autoglym it's provided an excellent & long lasting finish over the winter. I'ts very easy to apply & bring up the shine & beads rain for ages.
I do like the bilthamber products in general but I haven’t tried their polish or wax products, I have heard people recommend the double speed wax as well, there seems to be so many products available that it’s difficult to understand what might be best, I initially asked about an easy to use product but maybe something long lasting would be better
Im slowly going back to bilt hamber and ive tried a lot of other brands, they are just no nonsense great products that dont contain any nasty stuff.
Their cleanser polish is similar to super resin and very good, double speed wax is also supposed to be very good but ive not tried it personally as i prefer spray on wipe off products.
Ive just got the glass cleaner traceless and its the best ive used so far.
Their cleanser polish is similar to super resin and very good, double speed wax is also supposed to be very good but ive not tried it personally as i prefer spray on wipe off products.
Ive just got the glass cleaner traceless and its the best ive used so far.
I’ve tried loads of different waxes/sealants over my 30+ of vehicle ownership. I’m sticking with BH Double Speed Wax, once you work out the best technique for applying it, it’s not too difficult to use. Over application makes removal/polishing off harder. It’s durable and lasts much longer than other waxes I’ve used, a tin will keep you going for several years!I have also tried BH’s Hydra-Wax, this is much easier to apply but doesn’t seem to last as well as Double Speed.
Apart from being British, their tech support is really good.Responses from BH, for me, have come from the man himself, Pete Hamber!
Apart from being British, their tech support is really good.Responses from BH, for me, have come from the man himself, Pete Hamber!
Edited by _Hoppers on Wednesday 1st May 09:08
Edited by _Hoppers on Wednesday 1st May 09:12
What do you consider the best way to apply the double speed wax?
Ideally I guess for me I would apply one coat now at the beginning of the season and then another at the end of the season to protect against the muck it will accumulate in my covered garage with no doors, is that a possible scenario ?
Ideally I guess for me I would apply one coat now at the beginning of the season and then another at the end of the season to protect against the muck it will accumulate in my covered garage with no doors, is that a possible scenario ?
I would guess it should last around 6 months so applying just before winter would make sense, i have read its a bit tricky to use regarding the buff off so dont over apply it.
Personally if i were going to use a wax id look at Soft 99 Fusso coat, said to last 12 months easily so if your not an obsessive car cleaner its a better product.
Personally if i were going to use a wax id look at Soft 99 Fusso coat, said to last 12 months easily so if your not an obsessive car cleaner its a better product.
Paulprior said:
What do you consider the best way to apply the double speed wax?
Ideally I guess for me I would apply one coat now at the beginning of the season and then another at the end of the season to protect against the muck it will accumulate in my covered garage with no doors, is that a possible scenario ?
You get a sponge applicator pad with the wax, keep it damp when applying, don’t let it dry out too much. You’ll know when you've over applied as it’s hard work to buff out. I usually apply it late October ish and water still beads by spring. I tend just to clean using just snowfoam over winter with the occasional contact wash. Ideally I guess for me I would apply one coat now at the beginning of the season and then another at the end of the season to protect against the muck it will accumulate in my covered garage with no doors, is that a possible scenario ?
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