Getting ready for the winter months??

[will6]

Just thinking how im not looking forward to car cleaning in the winter so thinking is there anything i can do in order to make it easier. Im thinking lots of layers of wax. Using megs at the moment but any other recommendations im thinking CG xxx

 

[riz]

COllinites 476 and a good sealant.

XXx looks nice but isnt the most durable.

 

[kev1]

i would clay the car first to remove any bonded contaminents as well as making the following layers of sealant / wax last as long as possible. any collinite wax or FK1000p will look great and a couple of coats will last 3 - 4 months (provided a gentle shampoo is used for washing) use the same products for your wheels too
(oh, and get the carlack glass sealant kit - its superb in heavy rain)

 

[will6]

Yeah clayed my car not too long ago but think i will give it another good going over spend some more time. Think payday i will be treating myself to some nice new waxs
Want to keep it looking like this really: (how it stands today)

 

[Auto Finesse]

As riz suggested Collinite 476 would be a good choice, failing that maybe look at the Jeffs range as its nice and easy to top up (just like going over your car with a detail spray) so thats very handy in the winter where you really dont want to do much more than a wash.

Your prep work is every thing a good wash, clay, deep cleanse the paint work then apply a couple of coats of a durable was/sealant and your good to go.

 

[riz]

Jeffs carnauba sealant is awesome

 

[alex-avfc]

Megs # 16 for over winter is what you want, durable and a good finish.

 

[JD]

Let's be honest, a heated garage is what you want for the winter months

 

[Yellow Dave]

Is there any problems with layering up different makes of wax's?

I've recently applied 2 layers of AG high def wax and really pleased with the results, but thinking of layering some 476's over the top for the winter months

 

[JD]

No harm at all, clarity might go a bit.

 

[Tigger]

Let's be honest, a heated garage is what you want for the winter months

Posh tramp

 

[JD]

Ha, pipe down Trev

 

[Tigger]

Mine has a thin layer of Collinite and a layer of DoDO Juice Blue Velvet on it at the moment
Might just top-up every month with some Aqua Wax

 

[JD]

Or ship it to me and I'll look after her

 

[Aluco]

Whats all this about polish,
I was out chopping wood for the stove and collecting berries for the coming months last night.

 

[JD]

Are you calling the Polish hunter gatherers?

 

[Tigger]

:lolup: Get out!

 

[will6]

Let's be honest, a heated garage is what you want for the winter months

Alrite for some ah!

 

[JD]

Aye, it's what happens when you get your dad into detailing

 

[Tigger]

Anyone get anything done to the underbody of the car before winter?

 

[JD]

No need fella.

 

[Tigger]

Hmmm
Me & Dad get a coat of Waxoyl under the cars about his time every year - he has a 2002 dci with 114k without a spec of rust on it

Shame about his paintwork though he hardly washes it - and when he does it's a detailers nightmare in every way! :dead: