Hi Guys,

Got a white VRS octy on the way and want to treat it.

What wax and/or sealant would you use..

been looking at a few, dont want to break the bank but any recommendations would be appreciated.

Diamond white wax..wouldnt pay any more than this

http://ukcarcare.co.uk/product.php?id_product=114

or this

http://ukcarcare.co.uk/product.php?id_product=410

Poorboys World sealant..combine with one of the above or good enough on its own?

http://ukcarcare.co.uk/product.php?id_product=204

Im really not sure.

Finish Kare or Collinite products are favoured here...

I used Zaino's Z2 sealant and 3layers of Collie 476 a couple of months ago, hoping to get through winter...Looking great so far!

The choices are vast but of the choices you have posted it depends if durability or looks ate your driving factor after price?

Collinite would be the wise choice out of the bunch as its super durable, the others will not match this I'm afraid.

Another alternative as mentioned above would be FK1000P, this is similar to Collinite but comes in a bigger quantity and is cheaper. Both these products will result in long term protection for both paintwork and wheels.

Finally if your feeling flush then Zaino would be good choice and this detail I did sometime ago for a fellow Brisokda member may help:

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=150016

the carlack twins would give very good protection and a good finish on your white car.

When applying 3 coats of wax do you just put the on 1 after another or after each application make the car wet to harden the wax each time ?

^^ Sound advice as usual from Baker21 - definately Collinite for durability.

If you wanted something that is easier to apply you could try the Optimum range. There is a Optimum Opti-Seal which is a WOWA (Wipe On Walk Away) type product, very easy to apply and takes me less than 10-15 mins to do the whole car.

I normally top this off with Optimum Car Wax, which is just as easy to apply.

As suggested, really depends on your budget and what you prefer (durability or looks).

I think with white you will never get a deep shine anyway, I would like it to be long lasting more than looks.

Cheers for all advice and links etc..

Applying the collinite, is it advised to apply by machine or hand?? Or either or

I think with white you will never get a deep shine anyway, I would like it to be long lasting more than looks.

Cheers for all advice and links etc..

Applying the collinite, is it advised to apply by machine or hand?? Or either or

I apply it by hand. It's not too difficult to remove once you've given it a little time to harden. You'll need to leave a little time between layers too.

this kit would be perfect for you i think carlack and 476. its got a really good all in one one cleaner and sealant and the superb collinite to top it off.

I have a white VRS 5 months old, initially I used DoDo super natural hybrid and whilst it was OK it was nothing special, so I changed over to Gtechniq C2 this is a wipe on wipe off product, by a bottle for about £15, give the car a good wash and clay if you are feeling like you want the best for yoru car, and if you want run over with a light polish or something, AG super resin polish, DoDo lime prime, Gtechniq P1 something like that P1 is good as its water based and is easy to work with, once you have done that, a couple of squirts of the C2 on a microfibre and wipe that on the panel, then grab another MF cloth and buff it off, job done, work round the car panel by panel, and thats it, will give around 6-8 months protection, you can also use it on windows, wheels etc to give good protection, if you use it on your windscreen the water just beads like mad and flies off the screen when raining heavy enough, dont have to use the wipers too much! You should use around 50% of the bottle if you do everything, body, windows, wheels etc then grab your self a little bottle with a misting head and put about 1 part C2 to about 8/9 parts water in the bottle give it a good shake and every few washes just run around with that again after you have washed it and that keep the original C2 topped up nicely, then after 6-8 months repeat the process, obviously the C2 wont last that long on the wheels due to the heat they are exposed to but it does give some protection.

Overall, a very effective product, beads like crazy, offers great protection and gives a good shine (even on a white paint!), and that is it, easy as anything! Job done, stand back and admire yoru work and dont forget to stick some dressing on your tyres, finishes it off nicely!!!

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Hope that helps.

James

Wow cheers James. Thanks for that, will give that a go I think.

Iuse c2 as well. Seems very good so far

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Opted to try these..

FinishKare 1000P Hi-Temp Wax

Z-2 Pro Show Car Sealant

Also have a range of Meguiars products already, including Meguiars Smooth Surface Clay Kit, speed detailer spray, and NXT Generation Car Wash.

So will see how I get on. Car arrives 7.1.12 and intend on giving it a once over on the 8.1.12

Arrived today...9days till I get the car :(