do you polish every time you wash

[scott1205]

just wundering if you need to do it every time or if every other time is best

what do you do

 

[Fletcher]

Not every time, maybe once a month depending on how it looks.

 

[Budgie]

Nope. No need.

Wax after pretty much every wash though.

 

[Ali]

once/twice a year. Doesn't need more than that!

 

[scott1205]

once/twice a year. Doesn't need more than that!

wot polish do u use for twice a year

 

[JD]

Polish it once every 1/2 months, just because I enjoy doing it. When I say polish, I mean super resin polish on a light pad very quick once over the car, just to get rid of the sealent etc. Then re-seal and wax. Do the trim at the same time, and the wheels

 

[Android]

nooooooooo

every couple of months.
tend to use a wee spray wax after most washes but

 

[Ali]

Now using 3M. Polish/compound is cutting. Once polished properly you don't need to do it again.

A Glaze/(Non cut), Seal and LSP is all you need to maintain.

Glaze - Clearkote Red moose
Seal - CG blitz spray, done most washes. 15-20min job max.
Wax - Swissvax Glassir.

 

[scott1205]

but do you need to seal and wax every time you wash

sorry am very new to this

 

[JD]

No you don't scott mate, only once you have polished as the paint work is "bare" and open to the elements.

 

[Ali]

You don't even need to wash your car tbh! lol

What you do is up to you post washin. i usually seal and thats it. once a month/2nd month i'll wax.
Twice a year i'll have the wheels off, and do them.

 

[scott1205]

so once i have polished it a simple wash and dry will do the trick

 

[scott1205]

You don't even need to wash your car tbh! lol

What you do is up to you post washin. i usually seal and thats it. once a month/2nd month i'll wax.
Twice a year i'll have the wheels off, and do them.

i like my car being clean just wudering the best way to do it thats all

 

[JD]

Polish/de swirl once a year -> seal and wax, wheels off etc etc

Polish away waxes/sealents and re apply once every month/two months -> re-seal/wax

Wash every week using just snow foam usually, because the dirt jus' don't stick!

 

[scott1205]

how do u de swirl

 

[JD]

Machine Polisher lad, like I'll do for you at some point towards the summer months.

 

[Ali]

On black cars...Endlessly.

www.detailingworld.com. but don't get too involved it's both Sad, expensive and confusing if you believe everything you read.

 

[scott1205]

chez lads i have alot to learn

 

[fUbAr]

I think Scott is getting confused between a polish, wax and sealent.

I usually re-seal after a wash, and polish and wax every few months.

 

[BIFCAIDS]

On black cars...Endlessly.

nuff said lol ill never buy another black car

 

[Ali]

Scott - Read this, It's a guide in the detailing section.

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=148366

 

[scott1205]

thanks that has made it a lot clearer

 

[JD]

nuff said lol ill never buy another black car

I would only buy one as a toy car.

 

[scott1205]

black car may be hard to keep clean but they look mint when they are

 

[cat171]

I spent 4.5 hours giving the car a nice clean on Saturday afternoon, it came out spanking (even if I do say so myself) I like doing it as the end result is good sadly for me though I rarely get time to do it:dapprove: So most of the time it's filthy.

The detailing guide on here is very good

 

[BIFCAIDS]

yea they do look mint eg.

but that is actually covered from roof to sill in swirls, girl who owned it before me must of used a brillo pad

 

[Ali]

She also put silly wheels on it too! ^


Wait till you see the "Detail" am doing of mine...lol. V SAD! lol

 

[BIFCAIDS]

lol cheers ali

 

[JD]

She also put silly wheels on it too! ^


Wait till you see the "Detail" am doing of mine...lol. V SAD! lol

Vee or Zee?

 

[Ali]

Vee or Zee?

Vee. the process has begun.

 

[JD]

Awesome, how many days have you got for it?