Cleaning my car help!!

[lesley2337]

I want to clean my car to make it look the best. I have already got the shampoo and i have some T-Cut Colour Fast Dark Green to cover up the scratches on my car as there are quite a few. But thats all i really do to it.

I've read on here alot of people recommend the autoglym Super Resin Polish and Extra Gloss Protection.

Basically, if i were to use these would it ruin what i've already done with the green t-cut stuff?? And what order would i use it in?

Also, when using the t-cut stuff, it doesn't really get the deeper scratches out, any tips on how to use it?

Im also going to get a clay bar. When would i use this?

Sorry about the long message!! lol

Thanks

 

[Rich]

The Super Resin Polish will strip of the coloured layer the T Cut Colour Fast has left behind.

Personally I would junk the T-Cut Colour and get a decent polish to correct the defects rather than try and cover them up.

The Clay Bar is used after washing before polishing.

 

[TeZ]

and remember to re-wash after claying.

 

[Brand86]

As Rich says though, ditch the T-Cut as your first port of call!!

 

[Rich]

and remember to re-wash after claying.

Not needed if your claying using QD.

 

[lesley2337]

Some of the scratches are quite deep though, how would i get em out/disquise them without the t-cut?

 

[TeZ]

and remember to re-wash after claying.

Not needed if your claying using QD.

i still prefer to.

 

[TeZ]

Some of the scratches are quite deep though, how would i get em out/disquise them without the t-cut?

a PC will be need to get rid of the baddies.

or Megs Scratch X , you can get that from your local Halfords.

 

[Rich]

Some of the scratches are quite deep though, how would i get em out/disquise them without the t-cut?

How deep are they, deep enough for you nail to catch? Through the clearcoat into the basecoat ?

If not they will be removed by using a better polishing than nasty old fashioned T Cut.

If so only a repaint/ touch up and wet flat will sort them.

Trying to disguise them will never work.

 

[lesley2337]

Most of em are only surface scratches, but some of them are quite deep.

So if i wash my car, then clay, then use the scratch x, can i then use the autoglym Super Resin Polish and Extra Gloss Protection

 

[TeZ]

it will look good yes, Scratch X will be hard work but if you stick at it and work till its gone ( of the paint ) then you will get rid of some small surface etches.

As Rich says tho you wont get rid of deep'ies without sanding etc.

 

[lesley2337]

Thanks a lot guys!!! I'll let you know how i get on!!!

 

[Rich]

The Scratch X will take some Elbow grease and repeated applications so stick at it.

 

[lesley2337]

Another quick question. Using the products i said above, do i need any kind of wax on may car? If so, at what stage??

 

[Rich]

You could add a wax after the EGP if you wanted. Not needed for protection would be just for looks.

 

[lesley2337]

What kind of cloths/sponges should i use for all these products??? And what do i use to wash my car with? sponge etc? Is it ok to let my car dry naturally, or is it better to dry it? if so what with?

 

[Rich]

I apply most things hand wise with foam hand pads and remove with a microfiber cloths.

Washing - Lambswool Wash Mitt to help prevent marks.

Dry - Unless using filtered water, dry with a Microfiber Drying towel.

 

[lesley2337]

Thank you !!!!