Ryoishikawa Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 (edited) my car is hopefully gettin machine polished on the weekend,terry and trig have seen my car in the early stages, terry says a good detail will help the car alot even in the cold weather coming along.... is there any gd products that i can use on my escort to pro long the life of the paint wrk... thx in advance james Edited November 1, 2008 by Ryoishikawa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 http://www.mopeds.com/images/tfr.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 There is allsorts of products. Its down to how much time and money you want to spend on maintaining the paintwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryoishikawa Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 it got done today looks alot better, rite after it rained..... still looks nice now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 if it hasnt already been waxed, then get some wax and get it done. you can get decent waxes from £12 upwards. Also, get a proper wool washmit and wash your car using the two bucket method, that will help keep your paintwork in the condition it is in now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tez162003 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 who did that for you? and what did they use after the polish, i bloody well hope they waxed it, if not get on it asap, like trig said all down to how much time and money you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryoishikawa Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 it got waxed too right after to help, plus trig i've got a wool washmit but i need a 2nd bucket now as my bro jumped on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tez162003 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 any pics before and afters? what they use etc, give us some info other than i had the car done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryoishikawa Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 terry i will get some, but its rainin here again when it stops i will get some, it was machined over using G3 compound then a good rinse, leather over, back in the wrkshop then over with autoglym wax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tez162003 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 what?? he used a chamois? i never use them anymore, easy way of introducing more scratches and swirls onto your paint so who did it? local shop, someone of here, someone of detailing world etc etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryoishikawa Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 what?? he used a chamois? i never use them anymore, easy way of introducing more scratches and swirls onto your paint so who did it? local shop, someone of here, someone of detailing world etc etc? i did it myself as i always wanted to see if i could do it lol how comes u dont use a chamois any more, wot u use instead.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 use microfiber drying towels, if there is any dirt/contaminent left on the paint surface then the microfiber draws it into the pile of the cloth, a chamois just holds it between the two surfaces and introduces fresh swirls. When you say AG wax, which AG product did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryoishikawa Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 looks like a gotta get some mircofiber towels then, i fink i used this Autoglym Radiant Wax Polish, its what the wrkshop uses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I can sell you some microfibre cloths, good for polishing and buffing, I have been know to use them for drying too. A good wax to get would be Collinite 476, put it on thin after cleaning and drying the car, then buff off, an hour later apply another layer and buff off after a few mins and that should see you through a good few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryoishikawa Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 I can sell you some microfibre cloths, good for polishing and buffing, I have been know to use them for drying too. A good wax to get would be Collinite 476, put it on thin after cleaning and drying the car, then buff off, an hour later apply another layer and buff off after a few mins and that should see you through a good few months. i will try Collinite 476 after Christmas, i think i have to wait abit before i buy anything else as still nt got a few items i paid for like 1week ago 4 the advise m8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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