I use Krafft wax shine which goes on well with a pad of damp cloth, dries quickly as designed, and then needs a power tool to get off . I've made panels "ping" pressing so hard to shift it.!!!!

Is the consensus on car polish still Autoglym? Or like so often is it an own-brand from Tesco or Aldi ?

Collinite 476 for me. Goes on really easy and buffs of the same. Fantastic shine and seriously epic beading.

Collinite 476 for me. Goes on really easy and buffs of the same. Fantastic shine and seriously epic beading.

But thats a wax NOT a polish :S

Never been a fan of Autoglym. I've always seen it as the choice for the older generation.

Been using Meguiars for years now and simply can fault it.

Big fan of AG Super Resin, IMHO much easier to buff off than Meg's Gold Class. Currently all cleaning chemicals are 3 for 2 in Halfrauds which probably brings them down to internet prices - might even treat myself to some AG HD Wax.............

Another AG super resin polish (red bottle) user here. I generally wait till Halfords have a 3 for 2 offer on Autoglym products and buy a load or shampoo & resin polish, their polishing cloths are excellent too IMHO. Used Turtle Wax etc, just prefer the Autoglym.

Edited 1 July, 201015 yr by VRS-LE-OCT-II

For me i want to marry and run away with the Blackfire range of products especially the wet diamond polish, its my all time favourite on my VRS especially topped with some of my Pinnacle Souvreign, Gorebrush was blown away by the finish it created, speaking of Gorebrush, have you cleaned your alloy wheels young man?

Maybe your using too much product, it should be a very thin layer so it drys to a haze, not a thick dusty layer. One of the easiest waxes and cheapest is Megs #16, again use a foam pad and very thin "film" on it and then then buff off with a thick MF towl once dried.

Maybe your using too much product, it should be a very thin layer so it drys to a haze, not a thick dusty layer. One of the easiest waxes and cheapest is Megs #16, again use a foam pad and very thin "film" on it and then then buff off with a thick MF towl once dried.

Try using a damp polish applicator rather than a duster? Autoglym do a very nice range of polish applicators.

I got my last lot of AG SRP from Halfords - £10 for a 5 Litre drum which they had in the sell out bin!

Been using AG products ever since I started driving - for the miles I do they seem to last the longest.

Tom

Maybe your using too much product, it should be a very thin layer so it drys to a haze, not a thick dusty layer. One of the easiest waxes and cheapest is Megs #16, again use a foam pad and very thin "film" on it and then then buff off with a thick MF towl once dried.

Yep, I think its #16 I have..... a paste wax called mirror glaze ? Great stuff, lasts quite a while and gives a great shine.

Turtle Nano-Tech Extreme - I don't know if it counts as wax, polish, resin or sandwich spread but it is SO quick and easy, and looks good to me (till the next morning when the car is covered with airborne cr*p again.)

Edited 1 July, 201015 yr by ednmra

I use Krafft wax shine which goes on well with a pad of damp cloth, dries quickly as designed, and then needs a power tool to get off . I've made panels "ping" pressing so hard to shift it.!!!!

Is the consensus on car polish still Autoglym? Or like so often is it an own-brand from Tesco or Aldi ?

Depends what you're trying to do. You mention a wax and a polish. They are for two different things.

IMO you cant go far wrong with the Autglym Super Resin Polish. Anyone who's tried to remove Mer will think the AG stuff is a dream.

Normally you should:

Polish, the Autoglym will be fine

Protect, again Autoglym do a product that is easy to use: Extra Gloss Protection - wack it on, leave for between 30 and 60 mins and then buff off

Wax - can't go wrong with some Collonite 476

Someone else might want to correct me but I think you shouldn't need to polish too much, just to remove minor imperfections.

If you need to remove tar for example then use some Autosmart Tardis.

Ask and I'm sure a few people will tell you what they think.

i use AG products myself, dead easy to use and a good finish too.

Another AG super resin polish (red bottle) user here. I generally wait till Halfords have a 3 for 2 offer on Autoglym products and buy a load or shampoo & resin polish, their polishing cloths are excellent too IMHO. Used Turtle Wax etc, just prefer the Autoglym.

That 3 for 2 offer is currently running at Halfords, on all cleaning products

Edited 1 July, 201015 yr by alexandjen

For cost ,ease of application and finish you cannot go wrong with Autoglym.

Another AutoGlymmer here - my old man raised me on the stuff - he had a collection of old Lotuses and Ferraris and used to put them through concours - he always swore by AG stuff. Use the super resin reasonably regularly (like once a month or so, if you can be bothered!) and the wet gloss stuff every now and then.

blackfire rules gives a great effect to my wrc blue subaru which is not far off being the same as vrs race blue

Hold on HOLD ON !!

Polish--resin--wax. What the heck. Would some kind soul explain all this to me please. Very rarely I polish/wax/ ??? my car.

I do a bit at a time . Bonnet one day front wing the next because it is so tiring. And it has to be done at 11 at night when the heat by the side of my house has dropped.

It was 100 this afternoon cos it is a vile suntrap. Any where else would be in full sun during the day so 11pm is best.

I DO use a damp cloth but putting it on thinly is damn near impossible with red hot bodywork. Using a shammy leather is a nightmare too. Another 11 pm job.

I'm getting the idea that any product will dry too fast and be a bugger to polish off. But liquid must be better than cream/paste---yes? No?

But first whats best wax or raz I mean polish.

Hold on HOLD ON !!

Polish--resin--wax. What the heck. Would some kind soul explain all this to me please. Very rarely I polish/wax/ ??? my car.

I do a bit at a time . Bonnet one day front wing the next because it is so tiring. And it has to be done at 11 at night when the heat by the side of my house has dropped.

It was 100 this afternoon cos it is a vile suntrap. Any where else would be in full sun during the day so 11pm is best.

I DO use a damp cloth but putting it on thinly is damn near impossible with red hot bodywork. Using a shammy leather is a nightmare too. Another 11 pm job.

I'm getting the idea that any product will dry too fast and be a bugger to polish off. But liquid must be better than cream/paste---yes? No?

But first whats best wax or raz I mean polish.

You have been using a wax which is fine.

A polish is to make the paintwork look all shiney and nice again. A sealant will then sealant will then seal the paintwork from the elements. A wax on top will add more protection whilst also adding a heap load of glossyness.

Polish to prepare the paint.

Sealant to seal your paint.

Wax to further seal and to add shine.

You could do with dropping the chamois as well. Get some microfibre cloths. They are dirt cheap too.

Edited 2 July, 201015 yr by prolfe

Clay the car to remove bonded crud like sap and dried on lime

Polish with something like AG SRP or Clearkote Vanila Hand Glaze to remove light scratches and "fill" remaining ones

Finally add an LSP "Last Surface Product" which is either a sealant if you use SRP or a wax if going for an oily glaze.

A sealant offers a gloss more clinical shine and wax a warm wetty look but to be honest its all in the prep, most would either seal or wax, I wax. Browse up cleanyourcar.co.uk for products.

Megs 3 stage for me.

Not brave enough to clay.

Might try it on SWMBOs one day

I wouldn't bother with the chamois either - IMHO they're rubbish. Poundland do a very good large microfibre - it's black - it's plush and dries really well and best of all it's a quid! Asda do a pack of 6 Kent microfibres for £2, a bit smaller than the poundland one but good for all over the car, polishing etc

You don't have to do it at night start at 7.30 in a morning before the sun has any strength

I wouldn't bother with the chamois either - IMHO they're rubbish. Poundland do a very good large microfibre - it's black - it's plush and dries really well and best of all it's a quid! Asda do a pack of 6 Kent microfibres for £2, a bit smaller than the poundland one but good for all over the car, polishing etc

I wouldn't be without my "Flunkey" (synthetic chamois). Most times I don't need shampoo, wax, or anything else. Just warm water sponged over, and dry with the Flunkey (I must be on about my 6th one now, and they last for years.).

I think it might also be something to do with this particular car's finish and colour - Cappuchino - it seems to respond to basic quick cleaning almost as if it were doing it itself.

I always use Autoglym (red label) found it really easy to put on and off

I like the Megs Scratch X for scratches

And today for the first time I bought and used some Autoglym Leather cleaner and again THIS IS FANTASTIC