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Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Trader Rating: 0 ![]() | ![]() Hi all, So since I have had my Punto I have washed it... and that's pretty much it. I know I should of polished it and all that it's just I have never considered my car something to look after more of a A to B machine. Anyway Now I'm thinking it could do with a good clean, polish, wax all that good stuff. It deserves it and I have a bit of time on my hands to work on it. So my question is what products do you use? What order do you use them in? And do you have any tips? I'm a car cleaning novice and you guys are my oracle! ![]() cheers, 5707
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Posts: 6,159 Thanks: 328 Trader Rating: 1 ![]() | ![]() ![]() Have a nosey around the Car Care section of the forum (particularly this sticky...). It is full of opinions; but also of some of the best advice you're ever going to get re looking after the bits of your car that show...! ![]()
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Posts: 378 Thanks: 3 Trader Rating: 0 ![]() | Re: What do you use to keep your Punto Gleaming? HI,i have a 12 year old punto and the paintwork is really good. The most important thing to do is wash ur car at least once a week with a good quality wash and wax detergent,you can get a 2 litre bottle for around 7 pounds.i use simoniz wash and wax,then you have to give the bodywork a good wax maybe every 1-2 months.Any good quality wax will do. This will keep ur car shining all year long,u can buy other products for cleaning bumpers,windows etc. Have a look in ur local car shop,its all there!!!! ![]()
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![]() | Re: What do you use to keep your Punto Gleaming? I use a complement of Autoglym stuff Car body shampoo Tar and glue remover Bug remover Wheel cleaner Super resin polish Liquid hard wax Fast glass, super sheen, glass polish etc etc etc They pretty much have a product for any cleaning job you can think of
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Posts: 849 Thanks: 9 Trader Rating: 0 ![]() | Re: What do you use to keep your Punto Gleaming? all this extra maintenance makes me want to buy a van! thank goodness i get the valeter to wash and clean it every 2 weeks!
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Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: West Midlands
Posts: 2,848 Thanks: 113 Trader Rating: 0 ![]() | Re: What do you use to keep your Punto Gleaming? Pretty much the same for me Autoglym Bodywork shampoo/conditioner Autoglym intensive tar remover ( remove bugs and tar from around the bottom section and bonnet of my car ) Autoglym super resin polish Autoglym ultra deep shine Autoglym HD wax Autoglym custom wheel cleaner ( best one as contains no acid ) Autoglym fast glass Autoglym glass polish Autoglym vinyl and rubber care Autoglym instant tyre dressing Bit of an autoglym freak to be honest ![]() Last edited by Fiatpuntomk2b; 25-08-2012 at 22:00. |
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Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bolton
Posts: 196 Thanks: 11 Trader Rating: 0 ![]() | Re: What do you use to keep your Punto Gleaming? My car has never gleamed since the day I got it. Only time it looks shiny is when its wet. There's a lot of swirl marks, especially on the bonnet. I think the previous owner used the drive through car washes a fair bit. Plus I've not been able to give it a good polish since it was keyed. Got some Autoglym ultra deep shine. Can I still get a good shine despite swirl marks?
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Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Peterborough
Posts: 732 Thanks: 27 Trader Rating: 0 ![]() | Re: What do you use to keep your Punto Gleaming? Mr. Sheen for glass, superb stuff. Halfords own cheap and cheerful polish for first polish and then Autoglym Super Resin for finishing coat. Holts tire shine for the tires but it also does the black plastic trim.
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 7,584 Thanks: 543 Trader Rating: 0 ![]() | Re: What do you use to keep your Punto Gleaming? autosmart for me only the best see ![]() non of that hyped supermarket rubbish here ![]()
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Posts: 562 Thanks: 5 Trader Rating: 1 ![]() | Re: What do you use to keep your Punto Gleaming? I seam to becoming an autoglym whore too but i do still use some cheeper products like tyre cleaner and tyre shiner from supermarkets.
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Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Harwich
Posts: 5,419 Thanks: 136 Trader Rating: 0 ![]() | Re: What do you use to keep your Punto Gleaming? guess what... i swear by auto glym super resin polish. im using Collinite 467s for wax at the moment which is very good and lasts ages. not horrifyingly expensive either. The sticky that was posted is a must read as well other wise you will probably do more harm then good
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Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: West Midlands
Posts: 2,848 Thanks: 113 Trader Rating: 0 ![]() | Re: What do you use to keep your Punto Gleaming? The only Autosmart products i have ever used on my car are air fresheners : Autosmart Berry blast Autosmart bubblegum blast |
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