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The lacquer isn't waht gives it the finish, and in time will be marked by debris and stone chippings, plus its not UV resistance

A coating like GTechniq C4 or Carpro DLUX will certainly help far longer than any wax or sealant. I'm not sure if many waxes or sealants provide a UV barrier,

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Cliotoby used to quite like one of the Lakecountry pad types but can't remember which

at least it won't be hard water marks My car has been covered in dust, and after a quick shower just now the black paint is looking aweful but it can stay like that till the weekend.

Think Gally was referring to the above highlighted. Can't beat the uber plush towels from i4d / polished bliss / elite

All nano / quartz coatings require a perfectly clean base for it to bond, any oils, grease, tar or general dirt and grime will stop the bond and it will not last. This is why IPA and panel wipe are used last just prior to application. But as the coatings can last so long it's best to get them...

Did your wax or sealant need re applying after?

C5 / DLUX can be used on bare plastic, painted plastics and panels, bare metal etc

Search for GTechniq C5 / Carpro DLUX and other nano quartz coatings. Put the effort into applying a proper sealant and all you'll need is soapy water to remove all brakedust for the next 2 years.

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They still do not compare to a proper safe wash routine.

You can't compare a £10 supermarket car wash to proper wax safe, swirl free proper wash. Completely different

Curious to know what condition that paint is in after all that Colour didnt look overly white, looks like a blue to tint to it

Has anyone tried BSD on a wet or damp panel yet? I'm still not liking application and occassionally getting smears on my black golf even in cool weather.

I'm in a pretty water area and typically a good QD removes most marks after poor rinsing and drying during sunny periods. Not used spotless yet, but more than likely get some with my next order now I have a black car

A good QD can remove water spotting, AF Glisten being the best I've ever used but dont think it's available anymore. CarPro have just released a product for this but it will go some way to removing generic wax and sealants bit not coatings...

Is that wolf's reparation? Curious to know your thoughts on it

The melting steering wheel on a mk3, thought they got past that after the mk2. If it's the same, it isn't proper leather and not much can be done to clean or remedy it. Have a search for melting steering wheel. Plenty of threads

Most general wax and sealants aren't all that UV resistant. Try and find someone that has a quartz or nano sealant as that is and will also cut down on the road rash type pitting from stones. Only very little would be needed so sure they wouldnt want too much to do it. It'll last a good few...

Loads of reasons 172 was ps, not bhp. Hardly any, if not all cars dont make book power. Renaults seem to produce when tested slightly more down on power of what is expected compared to other manufacturers. It's 12 years old and how many miles? It's going to be producing less than it did...

You sure you got dynax UC and not UB? One is brown, one is clear http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/bilt-hamber-dynax-ub-firm-film-anti-corrosion-wax-750ml.php?manufacturers_id=33 http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/bilt-hamber-dynax-uc-clear-film-anti-corrosion-wax-750ml.php?manufacturers_id=33

I never thought water would be the catalyst in it breaking down considering it's meant to be used with water. I hated rainx and wanted to use it up so coated the bathroom with it regularly

Is it nice to use? Feel special over your other waxes?

I tried rainx on one of the pads, rinsed it out after I'd finished and it had started to degrade and crumble before the end of the day

You need the 5" backing plate for most polishing pads

It's also in the stickied section http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?622080-Machine-Polishing-By-DA-Polisher-By-Dave-KG

I don't know anything about the drill attachments, but there is a technique to paint correction and to go at it with a drill seems a bit risky

Kestral DAS-6 dual action polisher http://i4detailing.co.uk/shop/kestrel-das6-dual-action-machine-polisher.html compounding pads and polishes I'd suggest Menzerna polishes and Chemical Guys Hexlogic pads, or Meguiars microfibre kit of pads and compounds. spares and accessories can include...