Wax and shampoo sugestions for Racing Blue

[mjf93]

Just looking through some shampoo ideas, and I'm torn bewtween Dodojuice Supernatural, and their born to be mild. What experiences have people had with both?
Also, which wax gives the nicest shine to Racing Blue, I am currently using Dodo Juice Hard Candy, I'm quite happy, but I'm thinking about using something else when this runs out for a change. Looking at a similar price point to the Dodo.
Cheers, Mark

 

[justinio]

I've used DDJ BTBM, ands its ok. Doesnt really produce enough suds for my liking though.

If you havent got a rotary or DA, you could try Poorboys Black Hole, which gives quite a nice finish. Then maybe AG HD wax on top of that, then topping up with Sonax BSD every now and then.

 

[Inequality Street]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?730188-Auto-Finesse-Wax-Samples

I'm selling some wax samples. It's an easy way to get to use a £70+ wax for very little money.

If you're the sort of person that likes to apply wax often, I'd reckomend AutoFineesse Illusion. It's the nicest wax to apply and remove I've ever used.
If you'd like longer protection, I'd go with AF Passion, or if you're just after a tester cheaper wax, the Temptation.

Ry

 

[mjf93]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?730188-Auto-Finesse-Wax-Samples

I'm selling some wax samples. It's an easy way to get to use a £70+ wax for very little money.

If you're the sort of person that likes to apply wax often, I'd reckomend AutoFineesse Illusion. It's the nicest wax to apply and remove I've ever used.
If you'd like longer protection, I'd go with AF Passion, or if you're just after a tester cheaper wax, the Temptation.

Ry

Just been looking at Auto Finesse, have you had any experience with Soul? This seems like a good entry level hard wax from the description.
I will bear your samples in mind, thanks for the help guys

 

[Kyle 86]

If u want a top shampoo I suggest Autobrite banana gloss or britemax cleanmax. Both brilliant. And depending on wax budget but I think bilt hamber finis wax is superb for the money. Its durable & glossy. Or Zymol Carbon as its bloody brilliant

 

[Kyle 86]

If u would like samples of the both ive suggested £25 posted

 

[Gally]

Pot of lovely Zymol mCarbon and some born to be mild mate. Supernatural is lovely but it's the lack of suds that kinda kill it for me.

 

[Kyle 86]

I hear lots of good things about BTBM. Ill have to try it. Poorboys super slick & suds is meant to be good also

 

[mjf93]

I've ordered some of the supernatural to try out. May have to try some of the poorboys stuff next!
Still undecided on a wax, I'm looking for something around £40, so I can't quite afford the Zymol Carbon, any other sugestions?

 

[Kyle 86]

I've ordered some of the supernatural to try out. May have to try some of the poorboys stuff next!
Still undecided on a wax, I'm looking for something around £40, so I can't quite afford the Zymol Carbon, any other sugestions?

For £40 I would go for BH Finis wax its very good indeed. But if u wanted to try carbon let me no

 

[Kyle 86]

Autoglym HD is good aswell but I prefer Finis
yellowDave what do u suggest

 

[MatthewR]

Have a look at bouncers 22 I know aucky likes this one too. Ive found it to be one of the best sub £50 waxes in terms of looks and application. Also lasts well with 4 months durability.

 

[mjf93]

I've got a tub of bouncers 22 already, I used to love it on the metallic paint of my 172 cup, but find it doesn't do a lot for the solid racing blue colour.
I'm not a fan of autoglym products.

 

[Gally]

Isn't Carbon about £45?

You can get a 50ml sample of finis wax for £12 delivered. Stunningly good wax and one of the most durable ever made.

 

[MatthewR]

Isn't Carbon about £45?

You can get a 50ml sample of finis wax for £12 delivered. Stunningly good wax and one of the most durable ever made.

Carbon is closer to £60 these days Gally.

 

[Gally]

Really. Did not know that.

 

[Kyle 86]

Carbon is £55 on monza and £52.50 on CYC

 

[Kyle 86]

Isn't Carbon about £45?

You can get a 50ml sample of finis wax for £12 delivered. Stunningly good wax and one of the most durable ever made.

I had a right touch with my finis. Ordered 50ml opened the box. Hello 200ml

 

[Yellow Dave]

suggestions from what I have used so not the only decent options:

shampoos - autofinesse lather / Gtechniq Gwash / dodo juice born to be mild / britemax cleanmax are just a few decent options.

waxes - Bouncers 22 / dodo juice purple haze or orange crush / victoria concours red (I have a pot im considering selling ) / autoglym HD wax maybe if durability is wanted / autofinesse temptation /

 

[Coby.]

When I next need to buy Shampoo I shall be going with Hubikote as its just a pleasure to use

Can't help on waxes as my knowledge is slim but samples seem your best bet... I'm getting a small collection of them.

 

[justinio]

If £40 is your budget for a wax, I don't think you'll go wrong with either Autoglym HD wax or Collinite 476

 

[Tony Hunter]

I did my motorhome/van with collinite last year, and with careful washing with AG ph neutral shampoo, the water still runs off it a treat.

 

[Chapppers11]

I'd go for Auto Finesse Tough Coat for that budget on RB to be honest. Much more durable than a wax and it really does look good on RB.

If you want to buy a sample of Zymol Carbon let me know!

 

[Gally]

I never found it that durable though. About comparable with acrylic jett. A wax suits RB down to the ground. AG HD will last longer and look better.

 

[Yellow Dave]

Tough coat always seemed to give a finish resembling a wax with its deep gloss. About 2-3 months from a single layer. but it's one of the easiest sealants to apply so layering is as quick as a wipe down with a quick detailer

HD wax is nice, decent durability but finish was never comparable to others mentioned earlier in the thread

 

[Cliotoby]

Did someone say Carbon?

 

[ben lee]

does using different wax/sealant on different colours give a different finish then?

 

[-J-]

Tough coat always seemed to give a finish resembling a wax with its deep gloss. About 2-3 months from a single layer. but it's one of the easiest sealants to apply so layering is as quick as a wipe down with a quick detailer

HD wax is nice, decent durability but finish was never comparable to others mentioned earlier in the thread

I've seen 4-5 from a single layer over tough prep, lovely finish and very easy to use, my 'go to' for protection TBH.

 

[Kyle 86]

For £40 uve gotta go for BH Finis. Its a lot better then AG HD for looks & durability I dont think anything touches it. Collinite is very durable but it sticks to the paint like glue & is a b*****d to buff off

 

[MatthewR]

As I said in the other thread, I'm going to have a half tub of Zymol Carbon for sale this weekend. Keep an eye out if your interested!

 

[Yellow Dave]

I've seen 4-5 from a single layer over tough prep, lovely finish and very easy to use, my 'go to' for protection TBH.

From a daily used car doing decent mileage? I could only get that on a car that did only a few mikes each day so didn't need washing every 1 or 2 weeks

Matthew stop tempting me, I've been trying to cut down my collection of waxes. Although I used AF Spirit and Desire again today and really I have no need to want anymore as they were both so easy and nice to use

 

[-J-]

From a daily used car doing decent mileage? I could only get that on a car that did only a few mikes each day so didn't need washing every 1 or 2 weeks

1000ish miles a month

 

[Chapppers11]

I never found it that durable though. About comparable with acrylic jett. A wax suits RB down to the ground. AG HD will last longer and look better.

As per the guys below, I have had 3-4 months when the car is properly prep'd, which I wouldn't expect any more with a wax.

Tough coat always seemed to give a finish resembling a wax with its deep gloss. About 2-3 months from a single layer. but it's one of the easiest sealants to apply so layering is as quick as a wipe down with a quick detailer

HD wax is nice, decent durability but finish was never comparable to others mentioned earlier in the thread

I've seen 4-5 from a single layer over tough prep, lovely finish and very easy to use, my 'go to' for protection TBH.

Great sealant and very easy to use. Adding another coat every so often is so quick as well.

 

[Gally]

The fact I can buy it £5 cheaper in a different bottle upsets me greatly.

 

[Yellow Dave]

As long as it still performs as well as tough coat it wouldnt bother me what bottle it was in, but when AF were 15minutes up the road, 40minutes now, I was happy to pay extra and drop in and get it.

 

[aucky]

does using different wax/sealant on different colours give a different finish then?

Not technically, but they can give VERY subtley different appearances. Its only really when you've tried a few you will see the difference. As a basic rule of thumb, waxes look warm and glossy, sealants give shine and clarity. But thats not strictly true with a lot of products these days.

 

[Brand86]

Do Swisswax still make Onyx? I've been using my last pot of that for ages and it's a fantastic medium wax - good balance of looks and protection and works on all colours. Might cost just over £40 but that would be my recommendation.

Although as Aucky said, on a block colour like racing blue a sealant might be a better option. I like using a glaze and sealant combo together personally.

 

[Kyle 86]

Do Swisswax still make Onyx? I've been using my last pot of that for ages and it's a fantastic medium wax - good balance of looks and protection and works on all colours. Might cost just over £40 but that would be my recommendation.

Although as Aucky said, on a block colour like racing blue a sealant might be a better option. I like using a glaze and sealant combo together personally.

Yep its £64.99 on ebay for onyx

 

[Yellow Dave]

£65 with free delivery from the trusted seller polishedbliss

 

[Brand86]

Wow gone up quite a lot then since I last purchased! Might be outside the OP's price range then...it's a great wax though!