Evening folks.

Just got myself a decent pressure washer after using our local fuel stations for the past few months! Sick of paying £3.50 for splashing the car and not getting it clean properly! Alas - it's now a thing of the past.

I'm going to experiment with some snow foams and some different shampoos.

In the future, I'm hoping to invest in a DA, until then however, there are some real light swirl marks all over the car, and the paintwork has no protection on - so it's time to put some muscle into giving her a real good detail.

Is there any products that are good for hand-polishing that you guys would recommend? And is there any specific products that work well with the Skoda Race Blue? I love the deep gloss wet look!

I'm aware that'll take some work with just the arms, but want to do something before I get a DA ordered in Autumn/Winter.

Thanks folks!

Edited 1 June, 201610 yr by MidWalesVRS

The best polish I've found to use by hand is good old Autoglym Super Resin Polish.

It has fillers which will fill deeper swirls and will remove light marks and oxidisation on the paint. It can also be layered for best effect.

The downside is the fillers will eventually wash off but not right away, and the look can be prolonged with a wax/sealant. Collinite 476s is a great durable wax that will last ages and protect your hard work.

There are loads of waxes and coatings to choose from and it all depends how long you want it to last and how you want it to look.

I've got a good stock of the AG Super Resin Polish.. and was going to give that a go this weekend.

I saw the multitude of waxes on offer, and got lost with what was best! I'm not too fussed about time scale or durability.. I enjoy some hard work, something that would last for 3/4 months would be fine..

Would a sealant be best after waxing?

Would a sealant be best after waxing?

Jimmy something like FK1000P is a great sealant. Last ages and gives good beading.

Ps I normally apply a sealant then wax

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Jimmy something like FK1000P is a great sealant. Last ages and gives good beading.

Ps I normally apply a sealant then wax

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Great stuff.. ! That's where I get a bit lost! :-)

As James has already said above...... sealant before wax is the general rule.

 

Finishkare FK1000P is a great shout for durability, value, and good looks.

Can be used on alloys as well for great protection.

 

Be sure and post up some pics to show off your hard work when done!