[bigbeemer]

Guys what would you suggest for a good finish on a Le Mans Blue, wax or sealant?

[Sparky68]

Glaze and wax.

[Sparky68]

my current favorite mainly because i get it free

http://www.sonax.com/Car-Care/Produc...-Carnauba-care

[DMH-01]

Originally Posted by bigbeemer

Guys what would you suggest for a good finish on a Le Mans Blue, wax or sealant?

Vics Concours

[Matrez]

Originally Posted by Sparky68

my current favorite mainly because i get it free

http://www.sonax.com/Car-Care/Produc...-Carnauba-care

Ohhh so you have your own car care company Your car should be clean and shiny 24/7 lol Nice range of products I need to say =]

[Sparky68]

No they are my race teams sponsor, well one of many.

[Matrez]

Originally Posted by Sparky68

No they are my race teams sponsor, well one of many.

Ohhh, I didnt know. So what kind of racing team you are leading ? Rally or BTTC style one ?

[Sparky68]

No , not leading by any stretch of the imagination. I work for Red Bull.

[djgandy]

Pretty sure I have some BMW branded stuff in the boot that says apply wet.

[Sparky68]

Well technically, you apply most products wet by using a damp cloth or applicator. I always do anyway

[Matrez]

Originally Posted by Sparky68

No , not leading by any stretch of the imagination. I work for Red Bull.

Thats so cool So does your sector of work manufacture parts or you design different technologies etc ? Red Bull meaning all types of racing teams, eg F1, rally etc ?

Originally Posted by djgandy

Pretty sure I have some BMW branded stuff in the boot that says apply wet.

In case of wax it is very unusual to apply it on a wet surface. Wax doesnt make sense then lol... Anyway the result was not so bad

[Sparky68]

I work for the F1 team.

[Hotcoupe]

Aqua wax,good gear and saves on drying the car off:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0060KJLK..._df_B0060KJLKY

Also available on Ebay with the rest of the shit!

[rich1068]

Originally Posted by Hotcoupe

Aqua wax,good gear and saves on drying the car off:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0060KJLK..._df_B0060KJLKY

Also available on Ebay with the rest of the shit!

Good call. Life's too short for all this Detailing World nonsense. It's nice to play at cleaning cars but I like to see my family once in a while too.

[djgandy]

Originally Posted by Matrez

In case of wax it is very unusual to apply it on a wet surface. Wax doesnt make sense then lol... Anyway the result was not so bad

Yep which is why I am pretty sure I have this stuff in the boot because I looked at it and went WTF?

[parapaul]

Matrez, try this combination:

Clay: http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/ind...-clay-bar.html
Lube/QD: http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/ind...ant-500ml.html

If you've never clayed before you'll be AMAZED at the shit that comes off your paintwork! One bar will last 2 or 3 detailing sessions, possibly more.

Polish: AutoGlym Super Resin Polish - buy from Halfords or Tesco

It's really cheap but still considered one of the best polishes available to apply by hand.

Glaze: http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/ind...r-glaze-1.html

Glaze is optional when you're starting out IMO - it helps to fill some of the very fine scratches, but the SRP has a mild filler anyway so if your paintwork is ok it's probably unnecessary.

Sealant: Jetseal 109

As mentioned above, the choice between wax and sealant is very personal. For me, on a metallic car, I'd use sealant every time. It tends to be longer lasting than wax too. Jetseal is renowned for its durability - I detailed my car 9 months ago and the water is still beading off the paintwork when it rains. I havent needed to touch it since!

The Aqua Wax HotCoupe mentioned is also supposed to be very good, although I've never tried it myself.

[DMH-01]

Originally Posted by parapaul

Polish: AutoGlym Super Resin Polish - buy from Halfords or Tesco

It's really cheap but still considered one of the best polishes available to apply by hand.

Glaze: http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/ind...r-glaze-1.html

Glaze is optional when you're starting out IMO - it helps to fill some of the very fine scratches, but the SRP has a mild filler anyway so if your paintwork is ok it's probably unnecessary.

AG SRP is an AIO so wouldn't require a glaze after it, just a wax or sealant to lock it in.

It is also filler heavy not mild

[Matrez]

Originally Posted by Sparky68

I work for the F1 team.

It is some people's dream. Enjoy your job mate

Originally Posted by rich1068

Good call. Life's too short for all this Detailing World nonsense. It's nice to play at cleaning cars but I like to see my family once in a while too.

LooL, thats what I also think but you can do it once in a while Also you can wax the car and other stuff with your family haha

Originally Posted by djgandy

Yep which is why I am pretty sure I have this stuff in the boot because I looked at it and went WTF?

Try it on your car, you will not be dissapointed at all

Originally Posted by parapaul

Matrez, try this combination:

Clay: http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/ind...-clay-bar.html
Lube/QD: http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/ind...ant-500ml.html

If you've never clayed before you'll be AMAZED at the shit that comes off your paintwork! One bar will last 2 or 3 detailing sessions, possibly more.

Polish: AutoGlym Super Resin Polish - buy from Halfords or Tesco

It's really cheap but still considered one of the best polishes available to apply by hand.

Glaze: http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/ind...r-glaze-1.html

Glaze is optional when you're starting out IMO - it helps to fill some of the very fine scratches, but the SRP has a mild filler anyway so if your paintwork is ok it's probably unnecessary.

Sealant: Jetseal 109

As mentioned above, the choice between wax and sealant is very personal. For me, on a metallic car, I'd use sealant every time. It tends to be longer lasting than wax too. Jetseal is renowned for its durability - I detailed my car 9 months ago and the water is still beading off the paintwork when it rains. I havent needed to touch it since!

The Aqua Wax HotCoupe mentioned is also supposed to be very good, although I've never tried it myself.

Some nice and cheap product recommended, thanks Clay, polish, glaze and sealant in the last stage is a great combination. Why is the lube important after the clay stage ? Sorry, Ive never done anything like this before. I always used wax after a wash and thats it

Cheers.

[creepy coupe]

Originally Posted by rich1068

I like to see my family once in a while too.

Are you MAD?

[sives]

I agree with what the others have said about the prep, is what makes the car stand out more.

Like i used to just use standard wash and wax from turtlewax. it looked alright , it only lasted for some time.

Then i decided to buy some more detailing stuff. So went to halfords and bought these. Detar, clay bar, AG SRP and some AG high gloss. damn the difference was so much, i was like wtf. (sorry for the language).

The one which makes the biggest difference is the clay bar. from the amount i took off the car, it looked like the car had not been clayed since the car had left the showroom( its a 2002 bmw e46 ).

The wax i am using now is the Farcela G3 paste wax. Got it for a good price. car beads much better now. Once this is done, i will go and get some Collinte 476. Reviews on this is very good. Also tried Primo Amigo, its a glaze so used that too, makes a nice gloss finish to the paint. washed it like 3 weeks ago and it still has a glossy finish .

Good luck with it mate.

[Matrez]

Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Are you MAD?

Some people like their families lol

Originally Posted by sives

I agree with what the others have said about the prep, is what makes the car stand out more.

Like i used to just use standard wash and wax from turtlewax. it looked alright , it only lasted for some time.

Then i decided to buy some more detailing stuff. So went to halfords and bought these. Detar, clay bar, AG SRP and some AG high gloss. damn the difference was so much, i was like wtf. (sorry for the language).

The one which makes the biggest difference is the clay bar. from the amount i took off the car, it looked like the car had not been clayed since the car had left the showroom( its a 2002 bmw e46 ).

The wax i am using now is the Farcela G3 paste wax. Got it for a good price. car beads much better now. Once this is done, i will go and get some Collinte 476. Reviews on this is very good. Also tried Primo Amigo, its a glaze so used that too, makes a nice gloss finish to the paint. washed it like 3 weeks ago and it still has a glossy finish .

Good luck with it mate.

Thats some great products there mate Post some pics if you have any, would love to see the end result. How long does the process take ? Someone here said, 3 days lol !!!

I hope it lasts for many months, however if you wash your car like I do every week, will the glaze and other stuff come off ? If there is mud on my car I will not leave it like that so will wash it...

Once the summer comes I will rethink the products recommended here and choose some lol Ill defo make a thread about it and some info for anyone who didnt tried

Thanks a lot !

[parapaul]

Originally Posted by Matrez

Thats some great products there mate Post some pics if you have any, would love to see the end result. How long does the process take ? Someone here said, 3 days lol !!!

3 days is a bit much! I can get my car done in a day - but it does take a WHOLE day. Especially if you get the weheels off and do them properly too.

I hope it lasts for many months, however if you wash your car like I do every week, will the glaze and other stuff come off ? If there is mud on my car I will not leave it like that so will wash it...

As I said, my Jetseal is still protecting brilliantly after 9 months. The polish/glaze is just prepping the paintwork which is all underneath the glaze.