Car polish - what do use?

[Jonnyc]

What do you use in terms of wax, polish shampoo etc?

Want to give my car a real good going over

J

[Tiff]

What do you use in terms of wax, polish shampoo etc?

Want to give my car a real good going over

J

autoglym, nothing amazing, but gives very good consistent results, use the super shampoo (green label) then just use the super resin polish (red label) and thats all you'll need, car will look awesome.

Also buy a microfibre mitt to wash it, dont use a sponge, and use 2 buckets one with just water, (to rinse sponge in after you have wiped the car) and the other with the soapy water, this keep particles of grit out of your wash mitt and helps reduce paint swirls.

also never was your car in direct sunlight, and only wash say one side at a time so you have time to rinse before the soap can dry. and always give your car a good rinse with the hose before your start sponging, (removes any loose dirt and dust)

[Girvan]

I used to leave mine in the rain or let kids write so many things on it they had eventualy rubbed all the muck off.

[MartyMcFly]

My prefered choice ;)
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp190/DigiMarty/bikinibabe.jpg

[MartyMcFly]

Jonnyc you could give these guys a call :p
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp190/DigiMarty/johnnycarwash.jpg

and a comedy one ... african car wash
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp190/DigiMarty/africancarwash.jpg

[chris]

Clean wheels 1st
I use snow foam on the full car
Power hose off but don't touch it!
Use autoglym shampoo
Then it's time to clay the paint to get all the tar etc off
Then autoglym super resin polish
Then auto glym high def wax
Followed by meguiars last touch diluted 1:1 to remove dust and improve shine!!

Have a look on the detailing world website for tips!

[starsky]

Jonny, I use Meguiars three step cleaner policsh and wax.

I detail my own car and you're welcome to try anything I have. I have a foam gun if you want to play with that!

[chris_the_sham]

local lads round the corner - fiver a time.

[Dee205]

This is similar to askign which bike is best. It all depends on how far and how much money you want to spend on it.

How much time do you have to do it in?
Hand polish or machine? Bla bla bla
Basically:
Wash
Clay to remove surface contaminants
Polish
Glaze if you're feeling really up for it
Sealant or wax
Here's a forum full of OCD'ers http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/index.php

And here for some top detailing products http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/


Damien