Help needed re wax and wheel wax

[RemaL]

God I just found this area

Before I ask anything please be aware i'm not very good and keeping body work looking as good as i've seen on some pic's on PH in the past but like to try, and like to keep my Speed triple, kit car and tin tops looking clean when I get the time

Right first questions?

I have used Autoglym, Meguiar's and now trying Mother's wax's, shampoo's etc.. seem rather good. but after reading a few fourms found DODO JUICE Orange Crush which i would use on my bike. is this stuff any good? also what is best to apply wax on paint?

these any good?
http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/dodo-juice/blue...

Next thing.

Wheel wax. worth it? looking at either Rim wax or Poorboys Wheel Sealant? are either any good? or is there soemthing better. and not looking at daft prices

last thing?

best place to get good quality stuff like the above for a good price

cheers in advance

[PJ S]

DJ OC is fine, as are a multitude of other versions from DJ, and other manufacturers.
Having a play with Valentine's Wax, and it's looking very positive, although it can set-up very quickly if you try to do too large an area.

As for wheels, Finish Kare 1000P is getting praised for wheel protection duty.

[belleair302]

There are so many good online suppliers of detailing products it is hard to just suggest one or even two suppliers without upsetting the others.

For wheels I am a huge fan, one the wheels are clean of layering up Chemical Guys Jet Seal 109 topped off with Swissvax Autobahn Wheelwax. Not cheap but amazing. For something more reasonable why not try Poorboys Wheel Wax or Klasse AIO which is a sealant like Jet Seal 109.

[RemaL]

stunning something to have a look at cheers

[Buzzkill]

I personally like to use cheap foam applicator pads for hard waxes - once used they go in the bin.

[RemaL]

Buzzkill said:

I personally like to use cheap foam applicator pads for hard waxes - once used they go in the bin.

many thanks for the feedback

[Buzzkill]

Oh and another vote for fk1000p on the wheels - available from serious performance.

[RemaL]

Buzzkill said:

Oh and another vote for fk1000p on the wheels - available from serious performance.

this place?


http://www.seriousperformance.co.uk/News.html

[Buzzkill]

Yer under sealants. It's more suited to silver/white cars in terms of bodywork imo (lacks warmth/richness) so if your cars a darker colour i'd look to a hard wax - choice depends on budget in all honesty.

[RemaL]

Ahh intrestng to know. At the moment my cars/ bikes are black, 2x blue and orange. Main reason I was looking at dodo myself. Just wish there was a place local to me who sold good cleaning stuff. Anyone know a place close to Bristol??

[belleair302]

The best retailers are all online. I posted a list on here some time ago of the 'e' tailers who supply everything you may need.

The best supplies are all online....the range in most motor factors is pretty weak and he costs are high due to fixed overheads.

www.shinearama.com
www.cleanyourcar.com
www.seriousperformance.com
www.carnaubawaxshop.co.uk
www.detailedobsession.com
www.carwashnwax.com
www.advancedcarproducts.com
www.johnswax.co.uk
www.monzacarcare.com
www.swissvax.co.uk
www.einszett.co.uk
www.meguiars.co.uk
www.chemicalguys.co.uk

And I am sure that there are others too!.

Edited by belleair302 on Monday 28th September 12:54

[RemaL]

belleair302 said:

The best retailers are all online. I posted a list on here some time ago of the 'e' tailers who supply everything you may need.

The best supplies are all online....the range in most motor factors is pretty weak and he costs are high due to fixed overheads.

www.shinearama.com
www.cleanyourcar.com
www.seriousperformance.com
www.carnaubawaxshop.co.uk
www.detailedobsession.com
www.carwashnwax.com
www.advancedcarproducts.com
www.johnswax.co.uk
www.monzacarcare.com
www.swissvax.co.uk
www.einszett.co.uk
www.meguiars.co.uk
www.chemicalguys.co.uk

And I am sure that there are others too!.

Edited by belleair302 on Monday 28th September 12:54

I have so far used these guys http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/

bought items on sat from the list's above to try. very quick delivary and good service from them