best polish

[dobbers]

whats the best polish to use and the best time to apply it

 

[snapyoursticks]

Most things by turtlewax and the like are good, you generally get what you pay for i think.

Best time to apply is probably just after the car has had a good clean

Wouldnt recommend polishing or waxing in the winter, waste of time

 

[si_pow]

Ive got some autoGLYM works like the doggs bits

 

[Rockbottom]

Autoglym Super Resin Polish. Apply 3-4 times a year.

 

[Stu DemonD]

Autoglym Super Resin Polish. Apply 3-4 times a year.

That's what I use, usually before a show

I also don't polish when the sun is shining, a nice dry overcast day seems best.

 

[dobbers]

is it worth using a special polishing cloth or just a normal cloth and some elbow grease

 

[Readman]

Nielsen. liquid gold, its the stuff manufacturers use on show cars, and it works very well. :slayer:

 

[Andy Monty]

look here

https://www.fiatforum.com/car-care/135425-do-new-cars-need-polished-waxed.html

https://www.fiatforum.com/car-care/142049-care-metallic-paint.html


https://www.fiatforum.com/car-care/124160-confused-over-polishing.html


BTW polishing isnt the same as waxing, polishing prepares the paint for wax

 

[si_pow]

Autoglym Super Resin Polish. Apply 3-4 times a year.

yeaah. forgot the name. Any of you, used their wheel cleaner? Pwoaah. it works like a treat :worship:

 

[Rockbottom]

is it worth using a special polishing cloth or just a normal cloth and some elbow grease

I use Autoglym Perfect Polishing cloths, I find that I get an excellent result with them.

Any of you, used their wheel cleaner?

I clean my wheels every week so I don't need to use a specialist wheel cleaner, but I do use their wheel cleaner on wheels that haven't been cleaned in a while and it works a treat. It's too harsh for every day use though IMO.

 

[dave]

put polish on with special foam pad

 

[Andy Monty]

put polish on with special foam pad

:yeahthat:

that way you use less polish and work it in well...

something like this

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=64&products_id=382

or this

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=64&products_id=137

and take it off with a new clean microfiber cloth

SRP is treated in high regard look at this thread about half way down the first page it shows what SRP can do

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=10656

 

[dobbers]

done the car on saturday went to halfords got an auto glym complete kit, polish, conditioning shampoo, wheel cleaner and glass cleaner all for 19.99. Was a bit sceptical when i read the polish and what it will do ie rain water will bead off the car but blow me down with a feather it actually works and the wheel cleaner worked a treat on my wheels nice and shiny alloys now (apart from the kerb damage caused by the previous owner) glass cleaner is excellent to would defo recommend to anyone:slayer:

 

[Andy Monty]

just remember with the autoglym bodywork conditioner/shampoo to clean the windscreen/ wipers with Fast glass after as i find the residue left by the shampoo can smear...

 

[rossoschumi]

Most things by turtlewax and the like are good, you generally get what you pay for i think.

Best time to apply is probably just after the car has had a good clean

Wouldnt recommend polishing or waxing in the winter, waste of time

That's exactly the time when you need to and should be doing it!!

Oh, and apart from the 'Gloss Guard' sealant - the rest of the Turtle Wax products are rubbish!!

 

[dennisb71]

I have just tried this polish from www.sprayandshine.co.uk it's fantastic no washing before hand

 

[dave]

are you mad, you need the water to get rid of the grit, unless car is already clean. then you can just use a detail spray any way

 

[dennisb71]

Not necessary Dave ,the dirt is lifted off into the sponge provided,it also lifts off Tar marks.I carefully tested a small area first on the sill,it left no swirl marks or light scratchesYou must also use miracle cloths (easily available)for polishing up.

 

[dave]

sponge :bang: never use a sponge on a car

 

[t-jetfc]

ive just used that new turtle wax one, ice wax or somthing alike lol! cant remember what its called and i only used it about 20 mins ago! but for the price i cant fault it has given a nice shine to the car really simple to use 2! i was a wax virgin so simple was good can do plastics lights etc all with the 1 polish!