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Tips for getting that Show Car shine.
#1689513
Sadly Jules, butter and jam wouldn't be any better. Might smell nicer, but then it's about car protection - not car eating.
Anyway, if we accept their word, like we do of ever other manufacturer of detailing products, then their photographed results speaks for itself.
Applied as per the manufacturers' recommendations, then subjected to the salt spray test that is ASTM B117.
I'm convinced it's accurate and reflective of the market spin/hype a lot of companies employ.
I've not tried every product out there, but I find it interesting that they're the only one to have done something to demonstrate their product's effectiveness at its primary role - protection.
Given that a similar test is used by the paint/anti-corrosion companies, then I also believe the test used is valid for accelerated longevity testing.
In fact, it'd be fairly easy to put to the test - get a piece of clean plate steel, and apply your preferred choice of sealant/wax on one half, and theirs on the other. Leave for a month outside and see whether there's corrosion on either side.
If you've spent 5 mins on their site, you'll see they specialise in rust removal, chemically, and the balm is intended to protect bare metal, as I said above.
The other manufacturers don't mention this - relying instead on the glitz and glamour method of extolling their products on perfect paintwork. Wonder why that is?

Differences of opinion aside, I apologise for taking this thread off topic, and will happily submit to having this and the above post moved to a new more appropriate thread, if so desired.
#1689546
No its all good mate. Shows people some info so all good!
I wish i knew what they used as the only product i can guess is autoglym which i dont rate anyway.
Did they use jetseal?
Did they apply layers on theres more than the others?
Did they use expensive products i.e. swissvax or zymol?

All it shows is there product is very good and worthy of a buy without a doubt mate. Would be interesting to see if it gives a good deep shine though, i think most of the products out there reach a happy medium with protection and shine. So using this then a high quality wax could be an excellent combo!
#1689596
Jules86 wrote:
nickyboy wrote:capful of wash&wax in bucket of warm water, clean car, rinse with 1 bucket of wam water, chamois dry.
autoglym wheel cleaner on wheels, rinse off
Autosol on exhaust
job done :thumbup:
....stand back and admire the swirled, scratched, lifeless paint :lol:

nah the wash and wax is great stuff. I was in the petrol station the other night and the car looked amazing under the lights. i wanted to take a photo but thought i might have looked a bit sad :lol:
#1689799
Thanks for the reassurance Jules - nice to see no animosity.
You're right about AG, but the main chap/chemist wouldn't divulge who 3, 4, and 5 were.
The dealer applied one is Supaguard or Diamond Bight/Brite or something akin to those - possibly AG Lifeshine?
5 I think is just a generic lump of 100% carnauba bar which has been rubbed on or melted on - however you'd use pure carnauba.
I suspect the other as being Zymöl, but it could be anything really.
Suffice it to say, if you provide a sample of the wax, they'll happily put it to the test so you can see for yourself the result. I'd thought about doing it with some products I was looking at potentially bringing in from the US - one being a 5-year job, the others being like Zaino (fully synthetic as opposed to semi-synthetic carnaubas).
If you ever decide to phone and have a chat and maybe order their Auto Clay for a try, let them know you were speaking with me, here. :wink:
You might find talking to them gives you food for thought, and they may be able to advise on the carnauba over theirs.
You'll find a few mentions with Google.co.uk on other forums about the Clay and Balm.
#1689814
Right, now to contribute something else to washing/cleaning ones motor - Flash!
Yes, good old Flash.........well, actually the Flash car wash/dry thingy.
Today I washed mine with the new BH Auto Wash - pretty impressive - and rinsed off with ordinary water as usual before realising the switch on the back is supposed to be turned to the 3 o'clock position for the water filter to be made use of!
So, a very fine mist ensued and the car was left 99.9% spot free. Hurrah! Last time I was lazy and decided to forego the towelling after washing, the car looked DREADFUL.
So, if you're in a bit of a lazy mood or rush for whatever reason, I can highly recommend the Flash Auto Dry or whatever it's called.
Given it's available for £6 and replacement 10-use cartridges are BOGOF, it's practically being given away.
Don't think I'd replace a good towel or two with it on a regular basis, but it does work and useful for those days when a lick and a promise is better than nothing.
Don't ask about their washing liquid - didn't even bother looking at it.
The "gun" isn't exactly the last word in ergonomics, and can be a little tiring, but then I was using it in rinse mode for a fair bit before realising I should been nominating myself for the Regional Numpty Awards!
#1699620
I have had my car for 2yrs, and the paint has gradually got worse and more coarse due to living in the direct line of a cement works. Through the summer I can wash my car and wake up the next morning with a fine layer of cement dust covering it, not ideal. Im looking to purchase a Type R in the next 2 weeks.

My question is: no matter how much washing polishing, the paint still maintains the coarse feeling and has what look to be water markings through out the paint even if dried. would a clay bar remidy this, I thought I would try it first on my car im selling/sold so I can get it right for the Type R. I am a newbie so any info/recommendations would be helpful.
:-D
#1699681
I think water marks can be difficult to remove. Once they've been there a while they etch into the finish of your paint. Probably machine polishing would be your best bet for those. Clay may be the answer to the coarse feeling of your paint.
#1699687
Think this is one of those occasions when a soft car cover is almost mandatory.
I know I'd not be happy waking to find cement dust (especially on wet days) doing it's damnedest to eat what it's sitting on.
As already pointed out, a clay bar will remove the contamination stuck in the clearcoat, but you may need a light or medium compound buffing to remove the water spot marks.
I'm REALLY impressed with the Bilt Hamber Auto Wash and Auto Clay (still to do the Auto Balm - hopefully very soon), so would advocate those to remove and protect the car as much as you can.
#1712077
Start off with the megs kit (detailer and clay) halfords sell it. Its a good first clay and is safe. You will know how to use as soon as you get going, lube it, rub the clay on and you will hear and feel the contaminents being lifted, once it is smooth and making no noise move to another bit. If there is no noise or rough feel then keep on going. I can clay a car that is in good condition in half an hour now, just make sure you kneed it al the time to make sure the stuff you pull out doesnt scratch the car :thumbup:
#1748238
I cant keep out of a good detailing chat. Here's my list of "go to" products, the ones that just work every time for me;

Duragloss Shampoo dirt cheap, great lubricity.
Sonus green clay very mild you can use it every week.
Zaino all in one - cleaner, polish & sealant in one product.
Werkstatt Acrylic Jet Trigger The best acrylic sealant, bar none. Spray on, buff off & realise how outdated the Autoglym range is.
Meguiars #16 wax great looks, great durability. Unavailable in the USA now & changing hands over there for £30 - £40 a tin. Killer on solid colours.

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