AndyCorsaSport
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Registered: 12th Feb 06
Location: Horsforth, West Yorkshire
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Where do you get yours from? And any recommendations.
I'm after:
Wheel/tyre cleaner
Tyre dressing
Wheel wax/sealant
Shampoo
Snow foam
Preferably a snow foam gun thing that doesn't have to go on a pressure washer.
Some decent wax/polish.
Not after spending fortunes. I already have clay and lube. The paint is in good condition. Just after something to keep it that way.
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Tiger
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Registered: 12th Jun 01
Location: Leicestershire Drives:Astra VXR
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I use autoglym products and can't really fault them, I also use turtlewax wax. Ultimate Finish do some good products too and not over the top prices.
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Kyle T
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Registered: 11th Sep 04
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
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quote:
Originally posted by AndyCorsaSport
Where do you get yours from? And any recommendations.
I'm after:
Wheel/tyre cleaner - Bilberry, but when sealed normal shampoo is fine
Tyre dressing - just clean your tyres better
Wheel wax/sealant - poorboys
Shampoo - dodojuice
Snow foam - valetpro pH neutral
Preferably a snow foam gun thing that doesn't have to go on a pressure washer. - don't bother unless it's a pressure washer one
Some decent wax/polish. - AG SRP and Collinite wax
Not after spending fortunes. I already have clay and lube. The paint is in good condition. Just after something to keep it that way.
eBay isn't a bad shout, but any of the main Google hits will be similarly priced.
Halfords 3for2 to cover AG SRP, tyre dressing and some rags.
Lotus Elise 111R
Impreza WRX STi
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Ojc
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Registered: 14th Nov 00
Location: Reading: Drives : Clio 197
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A.J
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Registered: 19th Sep 16
Location: Down south
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Ive always used valet pro bilberry cleaner on my alloys, brilliant stuff and acid free.
And i use gtechniq for the rest of the car
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Andrew
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Registered: 5th May 04
Location: Skoda Octavia Estate, Ford Puma
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Halfords, sometimes the supermarkets have deals on also.
The postage kills eBay.
Still a fan of Autoglym
[Edited on 24-09-2016 by Andrew]
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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Seal the wheels with Gtechniq C5. I did mine 6 months ago, face and barrel.
All it needs now is soapy water and a wipe over and they're nice and clean.
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ShEp
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Registered: 9th Aug 05
Location: Dingwall, Highland
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Autoglym red label, wonder wheels, and some snowfoam my father has, never does a bad job.
I did try out poor boys with my black corsa and it made an excellent job.
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A.J
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Registered: 19th Sep 16
Location: Down south
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Never tried poorboys, does it take out light scratches and swirls?
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Kyle T
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Registered: 11th Sep 04
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
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quote:
Originally posted by A.J
Never tried poorboys, does it take out light scratches and swirls?
It fills/masks them a bit, but it's pretty temporary and you'll probably wash it off at the next wash.
Needs a machine polisher and a proper correcting compound 
Lotus Elise 111R
Impreza WRX STi
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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Poorboys black hole smells lovely  it's only a glaze though, so as Kyle said, it'll wash off.
They're usually referred to as show glazes, as they're a quick fix.
Still.a.worthwhile product though.
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A.J
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Registered: 19th Sep 16
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Cheers lads I will get some and give it a shot. Hoping to get it resprayed early next year so will do as a temp fix until then
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ShEp
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Registered: 9th Aug 05
Location: Dingwall, Highland
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
Poorboys black hole smells lovely it's only a glaze though, so as Kyle said, it'll wash off.
They're usually referred to as show glazes, as they're a quick fix.
Still.a.worthwhile product though.
Thats it, black hole, I do remember it smelling nice.
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LukesCorsaSXi
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Registered: 2nd Jan 11
Location: Sheffield
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I use;
Wheel/tyre cleaner: AutoBrite Purple Rain (Can get a small detailing brush aswell to help agitate dust/dirt)
Tyre dressing: Auto Finesse Satin (I apply with a tyre application)
Wheel wax/sealant: Poorboys Wheel Sealant (I use a small sponge finger mitt to apply)
Shampoo: Meguiars Gold Class
Snow foam: Autofinesse Avalanche (There is cheaper snowfoam on ebay, 10L for £18. I also use this for routine washes)
Preferably a snow foam gun thing that doesn't have to go on a pressure washer: Can't comment, only ever used an AutoBrite Lance with Karcher attachment.
Some decent wax/polish: Auto Finesse Triple 3 Polish / Chemical Guys 3X Wax. (Also use Fusso, but only on milder days as it's a bastard to get off in warm weather lol)
Honestly can't go wrong with the AutoBrite range. I use a lot of their stuff.
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