Ben G
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following on from Dave A's thread...
what are good product to wash and protect my car's paintwork?
it's black.
Shampoo - I use Auto Glym Bodywork Shampoo
Clay Bar - Recommend One?
Polish - Recommend One? (Is there one for darker cars which autoglym make)?
Wax - Collinite 476s as recommended by abdul
Sealant - Recommend One?
sick of making my car all shiny then it getting dirty again + i have bits of tar on the doors i can't get off with normal washing.
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dan_almond
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Firstly, process should be. Wash>Clay>Polish>Sealent>Wax
Recomend Meguiars Clay bar kit. Autoglym super resin polish, and Poorboys EX-P sealant.
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Ben G
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oh right, only i read that the sealant keeps the wax there? don't really understand all the technical stuff 
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Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by Rob H
Wash - Removes surface debris
Claybar - Removes larger bits of debris that weren't removed by polishing
Polish - Cuts into the paint to leave a shiney new layer without oxidation
Wax - Puts a layer of protection on top of the paint.
Sealant - Seals the wax in to make it last longer and adds to the shine
Simple 
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dan_almond
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Firstly a clay bar removes surface debris (tree sap, old wax etc). It is used prior to polishing, to act as a good base to polishing contaninent free paintwork.
Sealant comes after polishing mate. The wax then provides protection from UV rays etc and provides the shine.
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topshot_2k
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and Polish by definition should 'cut' the paint.
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Ben G
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i didn't write any of that for the record, it was rob h.
i was only going by what he said 
Wash - Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo and Conditioner
Clay Bar - Meguires Clay Bar Kit
Polish - Autoglym Ultra Deep Shine
Sealant - Poorboys EX-P Sealant
Wax - Collinite 476s
Tyre Shine
Meguires Hot Rims
Autoglym Bumper Shine
Window Wash Stuff
think that's everything i need for a good car wash 
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dan_almond
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What car is it for anyway?
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Ben G
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a black corsa
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dan_almond
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For the polish, id use Super sesin polish, then Autoglym Ultra Deep Shine.
Sounds a good little list. Halfords still doing the 3for2 then?
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Ben G
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yeah just checked on the net
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Colin
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I normally just give it a hose down & quick clean with Autoglym Shampoo, do the alloys with wonderwheels & thats it!!
I have a clay bar & super resin polish just incase ive twatted alot of flies & the power hose doesnt remove it. Not very often though, infact I think ive only ever used it once!!
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Phi
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McGuiers Clay bar is brilliant
Got the kit at the weekend, plus the shampoo and wax kit to.
The pics of my car are not on my computer so cannot up load one right now, but we got a few reflection shots.. its really good that clay bar kit!!!
[Edited on 22-05-2007 by Corsa_phi]
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topshot_2k
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_phi
McGuiers Clay bar is brilliant
Got the kit at the weekend, plus the shampoo and wax kit to.
The pis of my car are not on my computer so cannot up load one right now, but we got a few reflection shots.. its really good that clay bar kit!!!
agree with that, gold class stuff is amazing 
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Phi
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Really quite impressed with the Mcguiers Clay Bar kit & Gold Class!!!Soooo Smooth and perfect Finish....
I even Bought the Mcguiers Scratch remover Stuff, which isnt to bad, but not overly the best hting since sliced bread, i htink the answer the bigger scratches is justhaving the whole panels repainted... But Give that clay bar kit a try!!!
We did the bonnet first and work the way round the rest of car. Id suggest doing it bit by bit;
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