Best Polish

[ac2221]

Just about to pickup my M135i and want to keep it looking immaculate. There are so many polishes out there on the market I would like to throw it out there for recommendations. I dont really want to polish it every 3 months but more like every 6 to 12 months. Thanks in advance

[rickygolf83]

Have it in at a reputable detailer for a full going over and ceramic coating.

[Belle427]

2 good combos for someone who doesn't want to get into it too deeply are.
Autoglym Srp topped with their HD wax or
Bilt hamber cleanser polish topped with their double speed wax.
Both should be good for 6 months.

[Chubbyross]

The best combo I’ve found over the years is Koch Chemie H9 for a deeper cut and Menzerna 3800 for finishing. With pads you can’t go wrong with anything by Flex, although Rupes do fantastic wool pads.

[Gad-Westy]

ac2221 said:

Just about to pickup my M135i and want to keep it looking immaculate. There are so many polishes out there on the market I would like to throw it out there for recommendations. I dont really want to polish it every 3 months but more like every 6 to 12 months. Thanks in advance

It's worth mentioning here that you're mixing up two concepts a little. The polishing side of things is what gets your paint looking shiny and swirl free. Maintaining that finish is going to come down to what goes on top of it. Ceramic coatings are probably what you need to last that long.

[M22s]

Belle427 said:

2 good combos for someone who doesn't want to get into it too deeply are.
Autoglym Srp topped with their HD wax or
Bilt hamber cleanser polish topped with their double speed wax.
Both should be good for 6 months.

Agree with the bilt hammer combo - nothing beads up like DSW. Only thing I found is it gassed quite a bit so don’t look ‘shiny’ for a couple of hours after I finished.

[fourstardan]

Gad-Westy said:

It's worth mentioning here that you're mixing up two concepts a little. The polishing side of things is what gets your paint looking shiny and swirl free. Maintaining that finish is going to come down to what goes on top of it. Ceramic coatings are probably what you need to last that long.

+1....

You'll have no clear coat left in 3 years if you keep polishing at this rate

[Chris32345]

fourstardan said:

+1....

You'll have no clear coat left in 3 years if you keep polishing at this rate

What?
He means things like autoglym srp mere turtle Wax ect but polishing
NOT machine polishing with compounds
Like a normal person means

[fourstardan]

Chris32345 said:

What?
He means things like autoglym srp mere turtle Wax ect but polishing
NOT machine polishing with compounds
Like a normal person means

Any abrasive on (I assume) a new car shouldn't be needed if you protect it right for years.

[anonymous-user]

Collinite 476s. Twice a year is enough imo.

[fourstardan]

Iwantafusca said:

Collinite 476s. Twice a year is enough imo.

Good stuff that...still got some.

I use Fusso99 now, gets me 9-12 months, god it dries quick like glue though.

[anonymous-user]

fourstardan said:

Good stuff that...still got some.

I use Fusso99 now, gets me 9-12 months, god it dries quick like glue though.

Collinite is quick and can be easy as long as you don’t let the sun bake it on. Then you are in for a work out lol.

[Maximus Decimus Meridius]

Best Polish I ever used were a bunch at the local Tesco car wash, although some may have been Lithuanian.

[Smurfsarepeopletoo]

I would recommend Autobrite Direct, they do a range of different products at different price ranges, and will even detail your car if your in the area.

They are super helpful, and have a good forum on FB for information and any help you may need.

[Dolf Stoppard]

I just did my new JCW Clubman with Bilt Hamber Paint Cleanser and Double Speed Wax. Probably the easiest products I've ever used to apply and a great finish. Both stages took about an hour in total.