I have just washed my black 2012 Vrs estate today as it was sunny down here and decided to give it a coat of polish.

As usual I used Autoglym Super resin but I was no overly happy with the depth of finish on my car. Always used the stuff in the past but this is my first black car. Maybe I am being too picky.

I was thinking of getting AG High definition wax to use as a base and then add AG Super resin.

Comments or ideas from those of you into the detailing side of cars?

Is'nt super resin a polish? In which case it removes what's underneath. It is very mild but I think it should go first then the wax.

You shouldn't need to polish a car very often, especially a new one. You should invest in some decent wax as that is what provides the shiny layer & protection. Polish has a slight abrasive action for removing imperfections, wax doesn't. In fact, you can wax away to your hearts content

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SRP isn't really a polish, its more of a sealant and can be used on its own.

As previously stated, SRP is a mildly abrasive Polish.

Unless you have slight swirl marks,I would stay away from the SRP. After washing, Clay, and then use AG HD wax. I've not used it, but it has positive feedback.

AG also have Ultra Deep Shine, which iirc is specifically designed for dark coloured vehicles.

Angelwax also have a wax specifically for black paint. I'm impressed with the products I have used from them.

Easter weekend I snowfoamed, washed, cleansed, clayed my Scout before applying, 1 coat of AG SRP(I had load of swirl marks) and then two coats of Bilt Hamber Finis Wax. I do this routine 2 or 3 times a year. I will top up the wax protection every few weeks with AG Aqua Wax.

How you wash your car can be a very emotive issue, and you will get loads of different opinions on this.

I have found the Detailingworld forum to be of benefit.

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i would give it a wash , clay then polish with super resin polish first to clean and fill the swirl marks you have probably got by now, even if you havent still use super resin its a good base to start with, then add a couple of coats of hd wax to bring out the glossiness and protect it.

super resin looks good on black , imho!

Whats peoples opinions on collinite wax? Been advised to try it on my car.

Collinite 845 insulator Wax is one of the best out there. Technically it's a slight hybrid.

Produces a nice wet look gloss, combined with durability of 5-6 months quite easily. It's my summer and winter wax.

It shakes off everything the British winter has to offer, as well as, protects against UV attack in summer. For the price you can't go wrong.

Also, one of the easiest LSP's to use. Spreads beautifully, feels oily, a little goes a long way. Spread very thinly over the entire vehicle. Leave to haze- swipe the panel with your finger to test it has cured. Then buff off.

Id read up on these things on detailing world. A lot better site for help. I do a lot of detailing and if doing by hand I useualy use ag srp its only a filler polish no abraisives but if youd like one with abraisives go for a meguires polish cant fault them. For I wax id use a ag hd wax if on a budget but if your willing to spend a bit id use swissvax shield one of best waxes in my collection. But It isnt cheap at 130 quid a tub.

SRP isn't really a polish, its more of a sealant and can be used on its own.

What...???

You mean Super Resin Polish is not polish..??

Why the rotten fibbers @ Auto Glym.. LOL

Whats peoples opinions on collinite wax? Been advised to try it on my car.

Collinite 845 for me for the winter.

Used it on my sons Black Toledo and now using it on his Black Mk1 vRS Octy.

Great stuff.

My preferred treatment though is

Britemax Black Max polishing Glaze,

topped off with a couple of coats of Britemax Vantage wax.

Keep it looking good between waxes with an occasional wipedown with Britemax Spray and Shine.

In fact there is a full kit to get you going here >> http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Britemax_Vantage_Prep_and_Wax_Kit_1.html

SRP is an All In One.

It cleans, reduces swirling through both abrasives and fillers. It also leaves a sealant behind to protect.

If used correctly it can achieve minor correction.

Place a pea sized amount on a pad. Work it in 12" by 12" squares. Keep polishing until you feel the polish go tacky under the pad. You can then buff it off. There should be little residue left to remove.

Use too much and it will dust. This is user error.

On a scale of 1-10 (10 being most aggressive), I would say SRP has a cut of 0.5 to 1.

SRP is an All In One.

It cleans, reduces swirling through both abrasives and fillers. It also leaves a sealant behind to protect.

It's a Polish,

I can not see anywhere on their site where it says "sealant"

http://www.autoglym.com/enGB/product-proddetail.asp?v06VQ=HD&Range=1

Super Resin Polish imparts an exceptionally high gloss shine to all types and colours of automotive paintwork.

Handy Tips

Apply polish to entire bodywork and complete all other valeting tasks, i.e., cleaning glass and dressing plastic trim, before finally removing polish to reveal shine. This technique will avoid marking polished paintwork if other tasks are carried out first.

Use a suitable 100% cotton cloth to apply polish, i.e. Autoglym Perfect Polishing Cloth. Other cloths with synthetic fibres may cause fine scratching.

Apply polish to the cloth, not directly to your vehicle. Spread in large, circular overlapping motions. Before it dries, even out into long straight lines, along the axis of the vehicle.

Take care not to apply polish to absorbent surfaces i.e., unpainted plastics and rubber trim. In the event of accidental application, remove polish stains with Autoglym Fast Glass. Use an old toothbrush to loosen dried on stains. Alternatively, use Autoglym Bumper Care to restore and protect original finish.

Use Autoglym Super Resin Polish on good condition brightwork and other metallic surfaces, i.e., wheels, instead of using a metal polish which may be unnecessarily abrasive.

Remember, the topmost layer of your paintwork is the strongest and should be preserved as far as possible. It is better to polish 2-3 times using Autoglym Super Resin Polish to restore the finish than to use an unnecessarily abrasive paint restorer.

It's Polish

If you say so bud.

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=100889&highlight=super+resin+polish

A snippet from DW. Apologies if linking to other sites is frowned up on.

If you say so bud.

Nope,

Auto Glym say so.

The clue is in 'Resin.' It is an AIO. How do you think it provides the protection?

Read the back of the bottle.

'Low molecular weight RESINS harden and bond to give exceptional protection and cosmetic effect.'

Also mentions creating a high gloss surface, resistant to environmental contaminants and UV.

Edited 10 April, 201313 yr by Stu08

Get some poorboys black hole if you have a dark car. Top with a spray wax like optimum car wax every week or so. Both of these are soooo easy to apply its untrue. Black hole fills swirls on black a treat and leaves cars feeling super slippy, as its a glaze top with the wax for longevity.

The clue is in 'Resin.' It is an AIO. How do you think it provides the protection?

Read the back of the bottle.

'Low molecular weight RESINS harden and bond to give exceptional protection and cosmetic effect.'

Also mentions creating a high gloss surface, resistant to environmental contaminants and UV.

Believe what you will.

But it is polish and there is literally no protection nor durability with it. Hence the name Polish

There is protection in it, the trade name for Srp is radiant wax... Work that one out lol.

To the OP Just get yourself some 845.

Wash, clay, 2 coats of 845 job done.

SRP is an All in One, it offers some filling, a little cut and does leave behind a little protection. Your much better of using SRP to remove/hide swirls, then finish with Colly 845. I use that wax during the winter, its very good, cheap and very very easy to use.

AG would not market a pure polish to the general public as they generally don't own a DA or rotary and you'd have Qs of people coming back to Halfords with strike through!

I use an All in one on a silver car, followed by a couple of coats of Colli 476S.

On a black car, I'd use a very light polish, something like black hole then a couple of coats of Colli 476S wax.

With the right tools and techniques and on soft Jap Paint SRP can correct some pretty heavy damage..... Mainly due to the soft natured Honda paint but it shows what it can do:

This was via Dual action machine

Believe what you will.

But it is polish and there is literally no protection nor durability with it. Hence the name Polish

Thats not what Autoglym say, and like you said earlier what autoglym say must be fact, unless your saying that "exceptional protection" does actually mean "literally no protection"? Like you say.;

Auto Glym say so.

Funny how you missed all the above in your earlier post when quoting autoglym's website and even posting a link to it.

Thats not what Autoglym say, and like you said earlier what autoglym say must be fact, unless your saying that "exceptional protection" does actually mean "literally no protection"? Like you say.;

Remind us of the name of the product again please??