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vts_saxo
29-03-2006, 12:17
Right going to give the williams its first proper wash, what products do you guys use for giving the paint work a good shine after washing?

thanks

colin

McPikie
29-03-2006, 12:27
Autoglym Ultra Deep Shine polish and then Meguires tech wax afterwards

stew
29-03-2006, 12:29
I use washing up liquid to wash it :shock: coz im a tight arse, and the paintwork really needs a respray in parts so im not overly bothered!

TBH it comes up really well using washing up liquid, and gives a nice shine, and makes water droplets form when its raining like after a wax.

When i can be arsed i wax with turtle wax!

For minty paintwork i have no idea mate....

(perhaps better to ask over on CS where they spend more time washing/waxing * than driving!)





*their legs that is! lol :wink:

Zollo
29-03-2006, 12:30
:shock:

Doesn't washing up liquid contain salt???

vts_saxo
29-03-2006, 12:36
Yeah stew washing up liquid has salt in it which is not good for paint work, anyway your off at the moment, get out there and get waxing and polishing :!:

stew
29-03-2006, 12:37
LOL :roll:

dont think so no! (never tasted it tbh! :wink: )

im not overly bothered if it does tho, as it gets properly washed off!

id recommend morning fresh - zesty lemon - thats what im using (stealing off mum) at the moment!!! :P :P :wink:

stew
29-03-2006, 12:38
Yeah stew washing up liquid has salt in it which is not good for paint work, anyway your off at the moment, get out there and get waxing and polishing :!:

Mite need to invest in some proper car wash stuff again then! :roll:

I would get out there and wash and wax it if it were dry for long enough!

:P

vts_saxo
29-03-2006, 12:41
Shouldn't of left edinburgh then, the sun is shining 8).

I am starting my car cleaning task once ive eaten.

stew
29-03-2006, 12:43
the sun is out just now, but im dubious of how long it is gonna last!

mite get out there, slap the white wheels on, lower the rear slightly, give it a "morning fresh!", and maybe a wax!

dont hold ur breath! :wink:

Rott
29-03-2006, 12:46
stage 1 meguiars softwash shampoo - coz it smells like something i used to eat when i was a kid, mighta been marzipan

Stage 2 meguiars paint cleaner - smells like white spirit so it must be good

stage 3 meguiars Gold Wax or Tech Wax

Cannot beat it, gives a really deep swirl free shine, might hit the clio l8r and post sum pix up :wink:

vts_saxo
29-03-2006, 12:46
the sun is out just now, but im dubious of how long it is gonna last!

mite get out there, slap the white wheels on, lower the rear slightly, give it a "morning fresh!", and maybe a wax!

dont hold ur breath! :wink:

Expecting to see pictures of it by the end of the day :!:

Lunner
29-03-2006, 15:44
I use dirt :D ....and occasionally rain water and spray to wash mine

vts_saxo
29-03-2006, 16:54
stage 1 meguiars softwash shampoo - coz it smells like something i used to eat when i was a kid, mighta been marzipan

Stage 2 meguiars paint cleaner - smells like white spirit so it must be good

stage 3 meguiars Gold Wax or Tech Wax

Cannot beat it, gives a really deep swirl free shine, might hit the clio l8r and post sum pix up :wink:

had a look at some stuff at halfords, meguiars is a rip

big hp
29-03-2006, 17:48
Shampoo - Triplewax (gives loads of bubbles.

Autoglym hydra blade to remove excess water

Autoglym synthetic chamois

Wheels - Wonder wheels, then polish with Autoglym super resin (red label)

Polish - Autoglym super deep shine (black label)

Glass/lights - Autoglym glass polish on windscreen, super resin on the rest

Then use autoglym supergloss (gold label)

Black trim - Autoglym bumper gel.

Interior plastics - Autoglym interior and exterior plastic stuff (yellow label)

Metal polish - Autosol.

Seats turtle wax upholstry cleaner


I use Meguires applicator pads for all products and Autoglym terry towel clothes for paint and wheels and normal mussling for black trim and interior plastics.

Coops
29-03-2006, 17:50
bucket and sponge and a hose, job done!

well for the winter neway! :wink:

BRUN
29-03-2006, 18:37
Autoglym Ultra Deep Shine polish and then Meguires tech wax afterwards

not much point in this mate, extra effort for very little if any extra results

very similar products so either one or the other would be best, or if you want to use 2, use a paint prep product then either UDS or NXT

BRUN
29-03-2006, 18:38
I use washing up liquid to wash it :shock: coz im a tight arse, and the paintwork really needs a respray in parts so im not overly bothered!



the salt in washing up liquid will rust your car and strip any wax you did have on, straight off

BRUN
29-03-2006, 18:39
had a look at some stuff at halfords, meguiars is a rip

if you wanna use shite, pay cheap prices, if you want the best, pay for it

BRUN
29-03-2006, 18:45
i use Meguiars NXT shampoo with a Meguiars lambswool wash mitt

for wax it depends what i feel like using at the time

if its shine i want ill probably use NXT, if its winter protection i want ill use Collinite #476s which still gives a good shine actually

pretty sure on the pic below i used Meguiars #7 Show Car Glaze, then NXT, then Collinite........this was for FCS, normally i wouldnt spend so much time on it

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/mbrunskill/mycar.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/mbrunskill/caratfcs.jpg

RS-Steve
29-03-2006, 18:58
I use

Zymol car shapoo - available from most car places ie halfords etc

Sonus sfx-2 enhance polish
sonus sfx-finish polish
meguirs NXT wax
P21 pure wax available from some places but all harley davidson shops labbelled as P100.

Richys willaims after a good clean

http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/PA020017.JPG

But im a cleaning freak with cars id honestly suggest

Zymol car shampoo
Autoglym Ultra deep shine ( or mix about 50/50 autoglym super resin and Extra Gloss protection)
NXT wax, DO NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS Apply the wax very thinly and leave on the car for about 20-30 mins out of direct sunlight then remove, Dont worry it still glides off, it just cures 10 times beter.
Then if you wanna splash out layer the P100 over the NXT wax for a real deep shine.

These results ( http://www.williamsclio.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11551) were achieved in around 2 hours, remember its the polishing that makes a car look good a wax just seals it!!

big hp
29-03-2006, 19:03
I think its time you did Richys car again Steve, was a funny grey colour at HillPower RR day, LOL

RS-Steve
29-03-2006, 19:12
You dont surprise me, last time he thought he had real anthracite whhels not gold ones covered in brakedust.

Mattie
29-03-2006, 19:49
im usin halfords advanced shampoo at the moment...pretty cheep and seems to be doin an excelent job :D

as it happens i ahvnt long finishd cleanin my car!...b4 i saw this thread as well :P

richy
29-03-2006, 19:53
lol cheers guys!! i washed it sunday(admittaly first time since donny trackday)

it wasnt too bad, just a 2-tone!!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y110/c20rfs/hill%20power%20rr%20day/hillpowerrrday11thfeb061.jpg

big hp
29-03-2006, 19:53
You dont surprise me, last time he thought he had real anthracite whhels not gold ones covered in brakedust.


:lol:

big hp
29-03-2006, 19:55
lol cheers guys!! i washed it sunday(admittaly first time since donny trackday)

it wasnt too bad, just a 2-tone!!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y110/c20rfs/hill%20power%20rr%20day/hillpowerrrday11thfeb061.jpg

PMSL,

two tone willie. Ooo errrrrrr misses.

TriO`
29-03-2006, 20:00
Brun your valver looks stunning :)

FATBOY
29-03-2006, 20:05
lol cheers guys!! i washed it sunday(admittaly first time since donny trackday)

it wasnt too bad, just a 2-tone!!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y110/c20rfs/hill%20power%20rr%20day/hillpowerrrday11thfeb061.jpg

PMSL,

two tone willie. Ooo errrrrrr misses.

are them wheels just dirty gold ones or anthracite??? :?

big hp
29-03-2006, 20:09
LOL

Anthracite/black

richy
29-03-2006, 22:53
black but very dirty!

richy
29-03-2006, 22:56
bloody hell eh, anyone would of thought it was cs! i will be getting banned next for not having a weekly just cleaned thread! pmsl

Rott
30-03-2006, 02:56
Could just take it here, save yourself hassle, and watch some average birds letch over ur car FOR £30 - **** that!

Also if u have a spare £200 you can pay to work there for the day - WTF?

http://www.bubbles-n-babes.com/welcome.htm

katbloke
30-03-2006, 21:04
Edited b4 sounding sad :)

Just dont use sponges or chamois, use 2 buckets, wash mitt and a water magnet

Tommo
30-03-2006, 21:29
Not too arsed what shampoo I use, just make sure I use Meguirs wax for the final thing, looks the dogs nuts. Then use tyre spray from pound land for tyres and black trim and chamois the windows, jobs a goodun!

MattyH16valver
30-03-2006, 22:08
I use...
Megs Gold Class wash
Megs Clay
Auto Glym Super Resin
Auto Glym Extra Gloss
P21s Wax.....
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c226/MattyH16v/DSCF0116.jpg