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Wash as normal, then use a soft brush with an all purpose cleaner to clean the plastics/trim. If there are marks on it from wax/polishing in previous ownerships, use peanut butter/WD40/Linseed oil on a microfibre to remove these.
Then seal/top it off with Auto Glym Bumper Care, 303 Aerospace...
IMO SRP will always live on my detailing shelf, because it is so user friendly.
I will also always suggest SRP/EGP as it can be bought in Halfords/Local motor shops. I tend to make the distinction between people interested in detailing and people who just want a good finish in a couple of...
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There are much better products out there, but for people who want a cheap easy option from Halfords, I agree.
I really wouldn't. There are much much better waxes out there, for the same price.
Leather? Eek :(
No waxing/sealing after polishing = waste of time/energy.
If you want to wash/protect the car and get it looking as it should, have a look in the detailing session.
Can only echo the last comments amde by Jim, Scott. Simple fact is, and this is not meant in an unhelpful way (!), you're doing it wrong ;)
No, but honestly, it will be technique used and time spent on each panel. Best bet is to have a read of a decent guide, like DaveKG's or the Polished Bliss...
Very little cutting, but enough for odd jobs. It also has fillers, so will make the best of poor paint work if you don't have the time/need for proper paint correction.