Carnauba

**Wobbly Dave** · Monday 18th January 2010, 23:36

Originally Posted by volvokid

Same as me, the bottle go's a long way.

diluted from the gallon bottle into a spray bottle - 1 in 3

**leet5r** · Monday 18th January 2010, 23:36

Originally Posted by volvokid

These sprays maybe what your after http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acata...-maintain.html use them after every wash in between your wax applications.

so would i use this afer the wax or before

**Wobbly Dave** · Monday 18th January 2010, 23:38

I use it after washing as a drying aid. Depends if you have already waxed. You shouldnt need to reapply wax every time. Most will last at least 6 weeks - some longer. Depends also on your washing technique.

**leet5r** · Monday 18th January 2010, 23:44

Originally Posted by Wobbly Dave

I use it after washing as a drying aid. Depends if you have already waxed. You shouldnt need to reapply wax every time. Most will last at least 6 weeks - some longer. Depends also on your washing technique.

sound lads am gettin there lol

**leet5r** · Monday 18th January 2010, 23:45

av just put some pics on me profile if yous want a look and then maybe point me in the rite direction

**volvokid** · Monday 18th January 2010, 23:49

When you apply wax you are suppose to leave it on for maybe 15 Min's or so whatever then wipe it off, leave the car inside if you can for 24 hours this gives the wax time to cure and go off, next day spray the car with your QD ( quick detailer) i.e last touch megs, and buff it up. As Dave said you dont wax after every wash but after drying the car, spray it with your QD and buff it with a cloth.

Dave I've never used last touch as a drying aid do you just spray it on the wet car? We dont have hard water up here so water marks and such arrant so much a problem but will give this ago.

**volvokid** · Monday 18th January 2010, 23:51

Oh and if you polish your car after you wax it you will strip the wax and you need to start again lol

**leet5r** · Monday 18th January 2010, 23:52

good stuff lads

**volvokid** · Monday 18th January 2010, 23:56

Had a look at your pics the car looks amazing get the BBS Triton's back on it though lol. from the pics the car is gleaming but you cant see if it needs detailed although it probably does. You just need to read as much info as you can and get stuck in. I'm lucky to have polished bliss so close to me they hold breakfast meetings and I try to attend as much as I can thats how I learned to polish.

**leet5r** · Monday 18th January 2010, 23:59

Originally Posted by volvokid

Had a look at your pics the car looks amazing get the BBS Triton's back on it though lol. from the pics the car is gleaming but you cant see if it needs detailed although it probably does. You just need to read as much info as you can and get stuck in. I'm lucky to have polished bliss so close to me they hold breakfast meetings and I try to attend as much as I can thats how I learned to polish.

haha that 1s not my car lol a found it on a website but loved the way it looks lol am goin to have a sort out in the shed what av got and use lol , got loads of that dimond bright stuff lol

**Wobbly Dave** · Tuesday 19th January 2010, 00:01

I also use a fast spray on wax after the dry using last touch, just to keep the levels topped up.

If you use a non invasive pre-wash - aka snowfoam, to loosen dirt - it will make the wash quicker and safer.

Use the polished bliss guide.

My basic wash is...

prewash with snowfoam/max suds II mix
rinse
main wash with 2 bucket method - CG citrus wash n gloss, washschmitt
wheels - bilberry wheel cleaner, EZ detail brush
final rinse
Last touch mist and dry with a waffle weave drying towel.
spray wax top up, if time allows.

That will take me 2 hours to do.

I already have done a major overhaul - so I am just running a maintenance routine.
I try to avoid kosowash places - as they use very strong solutions of TFR

**volvokid** · Tuesday 19th January 2010, 00:03

This picture must be 10 years old but I loved my BBS wheels the car just needed to sit lower.

**Wobbly Dave** · Tuesday 19th January 2010, 00:03

Originally Posted by volvokid

When you apply wax you are suppose to leave it on for maybe 15 Min's or so whatever then wipe it off, leave the car inside if you can for 24 hours this gives the wax time to cure and go off, next day spray the car with your QD ( quick detailer) i.e last touch megs, and buff it up. As Dave said you dont wax after every wash but after drying the car, spray it with your QD and buff it with a cloth.

Dave I've never used last touch as a drying aid do you just spray it on the wet car? We dont have hard water up here so water marks and such arrant so much a problem but will give this ago.

I find it helps the water to run off.

**volvokid** · Tuesday 19th January 2010, 00:10

Thats the same routine as me, I've never used the bilberry I've heard good things about it but I dont need a strong cleaner as the wheels never get that dirty. I'm also going to try and mix products in with my hyper wash when I next wash the V40 I'm going to throw in some degrease lol I dont care that much about the paint on that thing as long as its clean It gets a quick polish now and again I just through wax at it to protect it a bit.

What (kosowash) is that just like a jet wash at a petrol station? I use them all the time when I use the car but only use the water jet no soap just to get the crap off before I go home.

**Wobbly Dave** · Tuesday 19th January 2010, 00:19

I find the ferodos can be quite dusty - particularly due to the way I drive.

Bilberry works well. I am just getting lazy when it comes to reapplying my wheel sealer.

**Wobbly Dave** · Tuesday 3rd August 2010, 01:50

I have just re-read this thread again for the 3rd time & there are a lot of great tips and hints. Can someone stick this up at the top of the detailing section?

Will make it a lot easier for me especially for detailing newbies.

I also have a number of DA polishing experiences lately to share - not least that to get rid of swirls on older Volvo top coat takes at least Menz. IP & a fairly aggresive pad.

**Wobbly Dave** · Tuesday 22nd November 2011, 00:59

Originally Posted by Wobbly Dave

and after...

A real labour of love for the 1st lady of VPCUK.

Anyway I have had quicker turn around with smaller cars.

Just wondered if you have found any good solutions for the PC with Volvo top coat.

I use mezerna polishes too.

I was asked today about this car - I just hope the paint fix will have been well cared for. But wthout decent wash technique & maintenance - I guess it will be interesting to see. I remember the 4 days of hard graft with claybar & the porter cable DA polisher.

I got it remapped too - as a wedding surprise for Moppy. Again it will be interesting to see if the remap still exists after3 years - ECU may have been sold, actuator & parts may be somewhat tired. Power wise again it is a complete guess.

The best part of it was getting to drive Tash to her wedding & then on to her reception. That was a good day!! Such a shame we don't see her likes around her anymore.