Post 324388 by Liddo on 2010-08-05 10:18:36
Well, it was actually dry last night, so i decided to give the Showroom Shine a go. I bought a couple of large microfibre towels and went to work.
One thing that immediatley peed me off was that it splattered all over the place, but never mind i thought, I'll crack on. I used one towel to spread and smear the liquid, and the second to buff once it had glazed over. It came off really easily and left a lovely shine, although i wouldnt say it looks as good as it does on the telly. I did the whole car in about 20-30mins, and to the touch, the paint felt lovely and clean and smear free. The side and rear windows also come up gleaming, but i stayed away from the windscreen as per instructions.
Again, back to the splattering. Here's me, thinking the car looks great, and off i drive to my Dads for a visit. Looking through the windscreen, i see patches of splattered polish, and also on the passenger wing mirror. Obviously i didnt see all this when i finished, and it peed me off that i hadnt completed the job :slap: Also, on winding down the windows, it revealed a lovely white line of polish that needed a quick wipe at the next set of lights ;) I also noticed the tyres had white splatter marks all over the place!
So, all in all, its a decent product, cleans the car nicely, but can be messy if your in a rush. Its perfect for using before "meets" if your fussy OR, as in my case, if your in a "hose pipe ban" area.
Its NOT as good as Idealworld make out, and I'd prefer to wash and polish my car properly, but again, it will do a quick clean if required.
Post 324678 by Wobbly Dave on 2010-08-07 01:46:57
Think you need some proper applicators?
Secondly if this is a quick show and shine - then there is nothing wrong with a QD such as Last Touch diluted 1 in 4.
I personally favour the waterless carwash from Chemical Guys. You need at least 3 or 4 clean towels but I can do my C70 in about 20 mins
Post 324720 by scooter on 2010-08-07 18:55:43
i have used for a few years now never really had a complaint except the mess but it is good stuff and it is fantastic on a black car makes it look brand new if not to clean and you can see the scrapes car park dings etc I always buy it when it is on offer I have an account with them usually get it a bit cheaper or free p&p
Post 325163 by Jaseb77 on 2010-08-10 13:53:52
for speedy shine i have always favoured
Megs last touch , buy in bulk size much cheaper
http://www.meguiars.co.uk/product/296
Wobbly Dave you say you dilute this ? - thoughts dilutting was really only for when using it as a claying lube ?
Post 325168 by Liddo on 2010-08-10 14:59:16
[quote=Jaseb77;325163]for speedy shine i have always favoured
Megs last touch , buy in bulk size much cheaper
http://www.meguiars.co.uk/product/296
Wobbly Dave you say you dilute this ? - thoughts dilutting was really only for when using it as a claying lube ?[/quote]
Thats more of a "finishing touch" stuff isnt it??? The stuff i bought can be used without washing the car. It actually lifts the dirt onto a fibre towel.
I tell ya one thing though, even though its PEED it down on and off for the last 3-4 days, my car still looks spotless!!!! No rain marks, no bits of crap left behind, just as good as when i did it :B_thumb:
Post 325175 by Wobbly Dave on 2010-08-10 15:36:01
I also have a waterless carwash from Megs.
Post 325177 by Liddo on 2010-08-10 15:51:06
[quote=Wobbly Dave;325175]I also have a waterless carwash from Megs.[/quote]
Whats it called Dave?? And does it leave residue behind??? Im forever finding white bits that ive missed :mad: