Shampoo/Wax....

[JoshuaMartin]

Hello

I decided not to go for the Guardex trreatment (or whatever it was called) as I think its ridiculously overpriced.

Just wondered , having not had a new car before, what products some of you would recommend for washing the car with. I know T-CUT Wax is a no no (so Ive heard).

Im trading in a 15 yr old Escort on scrappage and use Fairy Liquid to clean it! Im not sure thts best for the 500, though!

Any recommendations or personal tips welcomed!

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[Ninja59]

depends how far you want to take it tbh....i would look at Tris's Basic Car Cleaning Guide for an idea of how you want to clean it and some of the products to get for it....
https://www.fiatforum.com/car-care/188996-basic-guide-how-clean-your-car.html

 

[Lloyd71]

I know T-CUT Wax is a no no

Just for future reference, T-Cut is a cutting compound, not a wax. A wax only protects the car, it does nothing to restore the paint or remove scratches.

 

[Andy Monty]

Just for future reference, T-Cut is a cutting compound, not a wax. A wax only protects the car, it does nothing to restore the paint or remove scratches.

but they also do colour magic type waxes lloyd


http://www.carplan.co.uk/index.cfm?category=58

What colour 500 have you gone for?

 

[Tris Harris]

i hate T-cut i really do think its naff!

 

[Andy Monty]

i hate T-cut i really do think its naff!

it depends on what your using it for

 

[Tris Harris]

i can think of better products for every single one of its uses lol

 

[Lloyd71]

but they also do colour magic type waxes lloyd

I didn't know that! But looking at the site it still contains cleaners and a glaze type agent to fill scratches, making people think they're gone for good. I'll bet it disappears at the first hint of rain!

 

[dan818]

If its jsut for a routine clean, go for a cheaper 'wash & wax' option,
but if your'e fussy and like it to be immaculate go for something pricier and use more products to get rid of minor scratches etc