What to do??

[Tarmac Terrorist]

My '93 1.4RT's paint finish feels a bit like sandpaper at the moment . It's not been cleaned for a few weeks, should I wash it again first, then detail it? Or should I just try it straight away?

When it has just been washed the paint finish does feel smooth but would anyone
recommend I use some Meguiar's Quik Clay to get it that extra smooth, I recently bought some and haven't used it yet. I also have some AutoGlym Super Resin Polish, would it be worth applying that after I have used the Quik Clay? Or should I do that right after washing and drying?

Thanks

 

[Rich]

Process needed

Wash
Clay
Polish
Wax or Sealant.

 

[Tarmac Terrorist]

I don't think I've got any kind of wax or sealant! Do Meguiar's or AutoGlym do a kind of shampoo? As whenever I've cleaned something I've always been unsure on what to put into the water. Thanks by the way Rich. Top Geezer.

 

[Rich]

The Autoglym Shampoo aint that great IMO.

Of the shelf at Halfords options - Megs Gold Class or the Blue Zymol stuff are good cheap choices. If you want to use the net there are even better choices.

The Autoglym Super Resin Polish has protective qualitys but your better of with a longer lasting product on top of it as well. Check out the Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection.

 

[Tarmac Terrorist]

Okie doke, thanks for that Rich, much appreciated.

 

[ottoman]

The Autoglym Shampoo aint that great IMO.

Have to agree with that I went back to using turtle wax wash and wax

 

[al]

I'd stay away from the Zymol blue, the few times i've tried it, it has dulled the shine on my paintwork, which Autoglym never used to and Sonax doesn't.