Post 777146 by c70geoff on 2015-06-29 22:22:45
just wanted to know what gay gold owners have used as polish on there cars please
already had an idea off one of ya but would like ti see the differing opinions and why you use that product please
Post 777148 by volvokid on 2015-06-29 22:26:32
Menzerna polishes are good for the hard paint on the volv
Post 777149 by MIKESC70T5 on 2015-06-29 22:27:06
[QUOTE=stribo;777147]I use east Europeans. :D[/QUOTE]
It shows :saythat:
Post 777150 by MIKESC70T5 on 2015-06-29 22:28:31
What prep work have you done before applying a polish?
Post 777151 by Hound on 2015-06-29 22:43:36
You're welcome to come and practice on mine :)
Post 777157 by c70geoff on 2015-06-29 23:06:39
dont normally prep anything
new to proper polishing so dont wanna jump in with bars and D.A's just yet
just a polish for now
Post 777165 by MIKESC70T5 on 2015-06-29 23:36:17
The issue is, most polishes are designed to make the paint shine, but if the paint isn't properly cleaned first, you won't get the best results. If you want a quick fix with little outlay, I'd suggest something like an all in one cleaner,Polish and wax like Meguiars Cleaner Wax. If you have light swirl marks, use the Meguiars Ultimate compound first. £20 odd for both products.
Post 777170 by Doingitsideways on 2015-06-30 00:27:31
Aarrgghh, damn you Dave!
I'd just about convinced myself that I was going to break my 480, but after seeing Poppy, Nipper's future is again unclear! :(
Post 777171 by AcidicDavey on 2015-06-30 00:29:16
:hidesbehi
I still miss that car!
Post 777180 by Doingitsideways on 2015-06-30 00:41:37
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;777171]:hidesbehi
I still miss that car![/QUOTE]
Wanna buy another?
:lol:
Post 777188 by stribo on 2015-06-30 06:00:00
[QUOTE=MIKESC70T5;777149]It shows :saythat:[/QUOTE]
I'll take that as a compliment, Graham also uses east Europeans on his, and that always looks immaculate.(Don't tell him I said that)
Post 777190 by volvokid on 2015-06-30 07:00:39
[QUOTE=stribo;777188]Graham also uses east Europeans on his, and that always looks immaculate.(Don't tell him I said that)[/QUOTE]
No way?
Post 777191 by jamesy12345 on 2015-06-30 07:41:00
[QUOTE=stribo;777147]I use east Europeans. :D[/QUOTE]
so do I but keep on topic please :)
[QUOTE=Hound;777151]You're welcome to come and practice on mine :)[/QUOTE]
seconded!
[QUOTE=MIKESC70T5;777165]The issue is, most polishes are designed to make the paint shine, but if the paint isn't properly cleaned first, you won't get the best results. If you want a quick fix with little outlay, I'd suggest something like an all in one cleaner,Polish and wax like Meguiars Cleaner Wax. If you have light swirl marks, use the Meguiars Ultimate compound first. £20 odd for both products.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;777168]Well Geoff you are going to get a much better result by prepping for polish first.
I use a Bilt Hamber Auto Clay Bar, so simple to use. It takes away all the crap off the surface of the paint that is left behind by just washing, old polishes and wax etc. Use it and you'll be shocked at how dirty that little lump of clay becomes.
Then use whatever recommended polish then crucially wax/sealant to lock in the shine and provide protection to the paintwork, VERY IMPORTANT!
Here are the results of Bilt Hamber Clay Bar, Bilt Hamber Cleanser Polish (applied by hand) and then Bilt Hamber Auto Balm Sealant on my 480 2 years ago. Incredible colour and shine!
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Mike & Davey to the rescue as usual with paint! Very useful, thanks chaps
On my own gay gold example, I wash it only when really necessary - as I think my car washing skills make the car worse rather than better. I think I use some kind of Turtle Wax all in one.
Is it made from real turtles I wonder.
Post 777192 by kmb on 2015-06-30 07:47:35
My regime has been for years...
2 bucket technique, wash with Meguires Gold Class Shampoo, dry with chamois, wax with Meguires NXT Tech Wax 2.
Easy and very effective (as mentioned in that other thread).
PS - Any paint correction, scratch and swirl removal is done after the shampoo stage, usually with Meguires Scratch X.
Post 777199 by jamesy12345 on 2015-06-30 08:08:01
[QUOTE=kmb;777192]...
2 bucket technique, wash with Meguires Gold Class Shampoo, dry with chamois, wax with Meguires NXT Tech Wax 2.
....[/QUOTE]
I learned to use 2 buckets from this forum :D at least I am improving if only a little
Post 777200 by kmb on 2015-06-30 08:13:41
It's old school and easy, I've never got as far (or needed) all this clay bar malarky!
Post 777204 by MaxTS on 2015-06-30 08:28:16
I've been blessed with my S70 Saffron due to the previous owners taking really good care of it so I havn't had a chance to really detail it.
If you want to get into detailing and not go too over board then what is advised (by me) is-
a sheepskin wash mitt
any decent car shampoo
a clay mitt
Meguiers compound
Autoglym super resin
Simoniz hard wax
I have also recently bought Meg's tire gel and trim restorer which gives a really nice finishing touch to the tyres and plastics
These are what I have used with really good results.
Post 777205 by Rebel Rebel on 2015-06-30 08:32:38
After a good clean, clay bar, cleanse, polish, don't forget to top it off with some nice wax. A colour charged dodo might be the cure? Dodo Juice Orange Crush
Post 777240 by Shan4steve on 2015-06-30 12:24:29
Second that DoDo orange crush, gives a deep wet look on saffron, they sell it on flea bay
Post 777250 by MIKESC70T5 on 2015-06-30 13:44:14
[QUOTE=kmb;777200]It's old school and easy, I've never got as far (or needed) all this clay bar malarky![/QUOTE]
You'd be amazed how much crap comes off the paint with a clay bar. Put your hand in a cling film sandwich bag and with your hand palm facing upwards, and wipe your hand across the bonnet and feel the imperfections in the paint.
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