A little cleaning help please

[Penelope Pitstop]

Hi all,

I'm changing my cleaning products from Autoglym to Meguires and would just like advice on which polish & which wax to use. I've sorted the rest - bought 'soft gel wash' 'bug & tar remover' 'quik detailer' 'quik clay' 'scratch x' , a wool wash mitt, a microfibre polishing cloth, & some hand applicator pads.

My paintwork is black basecoat with 4 layers of metalflake, & then 3 layers of lacquer over that, & i would like a polish & wax which will really make the metalflake sparkle.

Also, i need some sort of drying tool (chamois etc.) can anyone suggest a good one?

Thanks.

 

[Rich]

For drying loook into a good microfiber waffle weave drying towel.

Polish and waxes on Metallic Black. If working by hand scratch X is your first port of call on any defects etc.

I would be tempted to use products to give a clear wet look to make the Black look deep and wet and allow the flake pop.

For me Clearkote Vannila Mose Hand Glaze, Followed by Poorboys EX-p Sealant, with Poorboys Nattys Blue Carnuba Wax. Car will look wet and glossy but the products give a clear look to allow the flake to pop.

All the above are here http://www.seriousperformance.co.uk/ with CS discount.

 

[James.]

I'm changing my cleaning products from Autoglym to Meguires

If you restricted to Megs products then the best option would be their three step stage - polish/cleaner, sealant, wax.

If your not, then go with Rich's suggestion.

 

[Rich]

Dont restrict your self to one brand, just mix and match!

 

[FiDoDiDo]

With the discounts that you can get online and the quality of the products I can't remember when I went to somewhere like Halfords to get anything. Get most of my stuff from CarWashnWax now.

 

[Alan]

Dont restrict your self to one brand, just mix and match!

So true mate!!

 

[Penelope Pitstop]

O.k thanks.

Just bought 'Poorboys Nattys Carnuba Wax (Blue)' Getting really skint now so will have to economise some on the polish.

Also picked up a microfibre drying cloth.

 

[Gaz_]

there is nothing wrong with auto glym, on black i find that super resin followed by a few coats of extra gloss protection will give a beautifull wet look finish

 

[Rich]

there is nothing wrong with auto glym, on black i find that super resin followed by a few coats of extra gloss protection will give a beautifull wet look finish

Agreed, topped with a good carnuba wax will improve things even more.

 

[Alan]

Warm ^^

 

[Penelope Pitstop]

Just fancied a change is all. Thought i'd just c what else was available & what it was like. Been using Autoglym 4 years.

 

[Rich]

Some products AG can't be beaten for. Product Line for product line I prefer Autoglym to most of Meguiars shop sold consumer ranage stuff (NXT, Gold Glass DC 1-3). They do some good Pro/Bodyshop line products though.