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[RobSport]

Im a complete noob when it comes to this, heres my list of what i have how would they go in order after the car has been shampoo'd, autogylm ultra deep shine, autoglym super resin polish but dont have a wax though, but say i did, which steps would be right with the 3?

rob

 

[paulyev]

Wash.
AG SRP
--The put on a layer of a decent wax/sealant.

You could substitute the SRP with the UDS but the SRP has some masking ability which does help.

 

[Andy Monty]

Ultra deep shine is a one hit product it contains a massive amount of fillers which will mask swirl marks but no abrasives



it also contains a sealant



Super resin polish is a Polish comprising of an abrasive compound which removes the top layer of paint (talking microns) and has a short lived resin sealant and some fillers


If i was you i'd

wash the car,

clay bar the car

http://www.meguiars.com/faq/index.cfm?faqCat=Auto Detailing Clay





give the car 2 goings over with Super resin polish

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=100889&highlight=hand+Polish+guide

Just use a bit of masking tape if you have any black trim as its a real PITA to remove from textured plastic...

look here about 1/2 way down the page

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

followed by (easy to get hold of) Autoglym Extra gloss protection

(the EGP is a strange product as the longer you leave it the easier it is to remove (leave for an hour if you can) £7 ish a bottle

get a couple of foam applicator pads for applying

(can be had in halfords for about £4 for 2)



Oh and use the products sparingly as a little goes a long way a damp applicator aids it spreading and less soaks into the pads

 

[thepottleflump]

Andy has hit the nail on the head, I reckon you don't need to spend big wonga to get a great finish. If the car hasn't been done for a long time or ever the following will give good results

Wash - any old car shampoo
Clay - I use Bilthamber
Polish - Autoglym Super Resin Polish
Wax - Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection or the one I'm using at the moment Bilthamber Autobalm

If you're feeling lazy then you can substitute the polish/wax steps for a single hit of Autoglym Ultra Deep Shine which does give a fantastic finish. haven't used it for a while but the results were fabulous on my old Alfa 156 in Alfa Red.

 

[Andy Monty]

Andy has hit the nail on the head, I reckon you don't need to spend big wonga to get a great finish. If the car hasn't been done for a long time or ever the following will give good results

Wash - any old car shampoo
Clay - I use Bilthamber
Polish - Autoglym Super Resin Polish
Wax - Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection or the one I'm using at the moment Bilthamber Autobalm

If you're feeling lazy then you can substitute the polish/wax steps for a single hit of Autoglym Ultra Deep Shine which does give a fantastic finish. haven't used it for a while but the results were fabulous on my old Alfa 156 in Alfa Red.

Comeon then thepottleflump what do you think of AB

best thing with it at this time of the year is that it doesn't bead up too well makes drying the car on a hot day much easier IME


if the OP wants he could use BH clay and then autobalm

http://www.bilthamber.com/autoclay.html

http://www.bilthamber.com/autobalm.html



one issue i have with Ultra deep shine is it doesn't tend to last very long at all



Have you tried the autowash TPF?

 

[thepottleflump]

I've got Autobalm and the Bilthamber clay. I like Autobalm but not the easiest to use. I use a supersoft baby sponge to apply it, one panel at a time before removing and keeping the sponge nice and wet. If you let it set you're shagged. Gives a distinctive look and seems to last. My AB is one of the ones affected by mould (which they've now sorted), it's gone very grey but apparently is perfectly fine to use and still seems to work. I've been using the clay as well for some years and it does the job at a good price. Not tried the Autowash, when I run out of others I might give it a go.

I really like Ultra Deep Shine, gives a super finish, haven't used it for some time so can't really remember about it's longevity.

I really wanted to clay the Bravo this weekend but have been prepping the garage door and various bits of the house to repaint instead. The wife is happier that way

 

[RobSport]

That demo of clay bar'ing the car was pretty good explaination, ive got the meguirs quick detailer.but i need a new clay bar or 2... where would i get them from ? whats a good wax to use. when i use the super resin polish i wont put swirl marks on the paint will i...as u can tell im a total noob lol

 

[punto_matt]

www.cleanyourcar.co.uk

I like victoria concours red wax on mine


Doesnt give bad results with good prep work

 

[nickkk]

how often should the whole process of polishing and waxing be done? and inbetween does it just need a wash with shampoo?

 

[tifosotony]

www.cleanyourcar.co.uk

I like victoria concours red wax on mine


Doesnt give bad results with good prep work

Do you use a lawnmower on your wheel-arches?

 

[colin79666]

how often should the whole process of polishing and waxing be done? and inbetween does it just need a wash with shampoo?

I wax about every 3 months or so*



*Not that sort of wax!

 

[nickkk]

I wax about every 3 months or so*



*Not that sort of wax!

do you need to get the old wac off befor the new wax if put on?
im only using mageuires 3step, i dont spend very much time at all cleaning but im getting it to it!

 

[thepottleflump]

do you need to get the old wac off befor the new wax if put on?
im only using mageuires 3step, i dont spend very much time at all cleaning but im getting it to it!

No need to remove old wax. The 3 steps system is good but the wax (last step) is not that great. Steps 1 & 2 are good.

 

[RobSport]

Where is the best place to get just the clay bars alone as ive already got the quick detailer already, whats a good wax to use on top of srp

 

[punto_matt]

www.cleanyourcar.co.uk Vics concours red wax. 20 for a small pot.

 

[RobSport]

i take it your on about the 3oz pot? how long would that last mate as in number of times waxing the car

 

[punto_matt]

Think i got 10 coats out of it. I got the bigger pot 2nd time round though.

 

[Tris Harris]

depends how good you are at applying really thin coats...

 

[Ninja59]

you shouldnt be able to see the LSP on the surface (i.e cloudy) it should almost be invisible except in the correct light....or thats how thin i can get the now...