Wish i'd started reading this forum ages ago
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I've only just started reading through this forum after posting a question a few days ago. Can't believe how much info i've picked up, like the fact that for years i've been using Autoglym super resin polish (SRP 
) as a final top coat. Kept wondering why,even though it looked great, it didn't last long.
Anyway, another question. What do i use to apply polish and wax and what do i use to wipe it off? I have always used that stockinette stuff that comes in a roll. From reading in here i don't think it's the best stuff to use.
Thanks,
FG
) as a final top coat. Kept wondering why,even though it looked great, it didn't last long.Anyway, another question. What do i use to apply polish and wax and what do i use to wipe it off? I have always used that stockinette stuff that comes in a roll. From reading in here i don't think it's the best stuff to use.
Thanks,
FG
Applying wax does somewhat depend upon how much time you have, what wax you use and what temperature you are woking in.
Most people use a wax applicator pad (foam) or a microfibre pad. Some waxes work well when applied by hand (remove those rings).
Leave the wax to cure....some take 8-10 hours, then buff with a decent microfibre cloth. For a really good shine re-apply a second coat!
Pop across to www.detailingworld.com to see who sells what, but you need spend no more than £15 on a decent wax applicator and a couple of microfibres. These can be washed in your washing machine....just remember non bio powder only.
Buying a wax can be a major headache, soft, hard, depth of shine, length of effect, colour etc, so do some reading and then see if Swissvax, Dodo Juice, Collinite, Zymol, Meguiars, Victoria, or any others best suit your paint!!
Most people use a wax applicator pad (foam) or a microfibre pad. Some waxes work well when applied by hand (remove those rings).
Leave the wax to cure....some take 8-10 hours, then buff with a decent microfibre cloth. For a really good shine re-apply a second coat!
Pop across to www.detailingworld.com to see who sells what, but you need spend no more than £15 on a decent wax applicator and a couple of microfibres. These can be washed in your washing machine....just remember non bio powder only.
Buying a wax can be a major headache, soft, hard, depth of shine, length of effect, colour etc, so do some reading and then see if Swissvax, Dodo Juice, Collinite, Zymol, Meguiars, Victoria, or any others best suit your paint!!
The art of detailing....or just getting your car looking good and well protected, starts from the basics.
Two buckets with grit guards.
One or two wash mitts (sheepskin) or real sponges...not found in Halfords.
A decent shampoo
A decent citrus cleaner for tyres, arches and lower trim.
A good drying towel(s). Throw away that chamois.
A selection of microfibres
Some clay
A bottle of quick detailer
Some polish
A sealent
A couple of post of wax, one for a deep wet look and one for longetivity
Some additional dressings for windows, trim, tyres and wheel wax.
One or two brushes for the exterior and some applicators for product.
The skill is finding the products which best suit your pocket, the time you have, the paint on your car and what you want from the end result.
Two buckets with grit guards.
One or two wash mitts (sheepskin) or real sponges...not found in Halfords.
A decent shampoo
A decent citrus cleaner for tyres, arches and lower trim.
A good drying towel(s). Throw away that chamois.
A selection of microfibres
Some clay
A bottle of quick detailer
Some polish
A sealent
A couple of post of wax, one for a deep wet look and one for longetivity
Some additional dressings for windows, trim, tyres and wheel wax.
One or two brushes for the exterior and some applicators for product.
The skill is finding the products which best suit your pocket, the time you have, the paint on your car and what you want from the end result.
Drive 'n' Shine said:
belleair302 said:
Leave the wax to cure....some take 8-10 hours
Really???? What wax is that then?And people say Zaino takes a long time to cure lol
I have yet to find a product that takes as long to cure as zaino , do you know of one bryan ???
kds keltec said:
Drive 'n' Shine said:
belleair302 said:
Leave the wax to cure....some take 8-10 hours
Really???? What wax is that then?And people say Zaino takes a long time to cure lol
I have yet to find a product that takes as long to cure as zaino , do you know of one bryan ???
SpydieNut said:
i take it the car's indoors overnight
even so i'd worry about dust settling on it overnight (more so because nothing seems to attract dust like a freshly waxed car) and then scratching the surface when you wipe to wax off the following day.
You've obviously not seen pictures of Kelly's operating theatre then even so i'd worry about dust settling on it overnight (more so because nothing seems to attract dust like a freshly waxed car) and then scratching the surface when you wipe to wax off the following day.
Drive 'n' Shine said:
kds keltec said:
Drive 'n' Shine said:
belleair302 said:
Leave the wax to cure....some take 8-10 hours
Really???? What wax is that then?And people say Zaino takes a long time to cure lol
I have yet to find a product that takes as long to cure as zaino , do you know of one bryan ???
Drive 'n' Shine said:
SpydieNut said:
i take it the car's indoors overnight
even so i'd worry about dust settling on it overnight (more so because nothing seems to attract dust like a freshly waxed car) and then scratching the surface when you wipe to wax off the following day.
You've obviously not seen pictures of Kelly's operating theatre then even so i'd worry about dust settling on it overnight (more so because nothing seems to attract dust like a freshly waxed car) and then scratching the surface when you wipe to wax off the following day.
I spent alot of money a few years back sealing the roof , walls and floor to reduce the dust problem !
The vehicles are detailed on dedicated ramps at the back of my unit away from the main door , customers and general workshop traffic all to reduce any comtamination while detailing !
The latest ramp gives me full access to the entire car with no obstructions for the detailing process!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQhhzf5srT4
The wax is applied after the staff have gone home , doors down , office door locked .
Blow the car of with air line , panel wipe car with slow solvent, Zaino Z6 the car, apply activated sealent .
return to work next day before staff , blow off car with air line then wipe of sealent .
Even a finished car sitting in my workshop has hardly any dust after days !
More damage would and is done by machine polishing outside in the wrong conditions then comparied to waxing a car outside ! IMHO
Dust and grit on your wiping off cloth would leave a few marks , but if the same dust and grit was on the polishing head of the machine and not cleaned of then that could cause a big problem !!
Bryan how did you get on with the lambo ?
You must post the pictures , and explain how, what and when !
kds keltec said:
Bryan how did you get on with the lambo ?
You must post the pictures , and explain how, what and when !
Well after spending around 60 hours correcting the mess by the 'other' company, it went of to the dealerhip to sort out a throttle body problem, then surprise surprise I get a call............... it is now sat back in my unit nicely swirled and scratched awaiting inspection from the dealership.You must post the pictures , and explain how, what and when !
It went from this!!!
To this
And I'll stick how it now looks up tomorrow when I am on my other PC
An apologies to the OP for the hi-jack, its Kelly's fault lol
Drive 'n' Shine said:
kds keltec said:
Bryan how did you get on with the lambo ?
You must post the pictures , and explain how, what and when !
Well after spending around 60 hours correcting the mess by the 'other' company, it went of to the dealerhip to sort out a throttle body problem, then surprise surprise I get a call............... it is now sat back in my unit nicely swirled and scratched awaiting inspection from the dealership.You must post the pictures , and explain how, what and when !
It went from this!!!
To this
And I'll stick how it now looks up tomorrow when I am on my other PC
An apologies to the OP for the hi-jack, its Kelly's fault lol
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