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car polish/wax

Postby Lancer09 » Sun Feb 23, 2014 8:49 pm

I'm just curious as to what products people recommend for a good wax/polish for a nice shine and protect.

I'm currently thinking of purchasing the Nu Finish once a year but am open to suggestions, also i don't have a buffer machine if that changes anything also.

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Postby Zaphod » Sun Feb 23, 2014 8:52 pm

Never used NuFinish, although I've heard it's good - I just use Meguire's...

...and occasionally old-fashioned Turtle Wax!

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Postby Lancer09 » Sun Feb 23, 2014 8:55 pm

I've used turtle wax but it's the stuff at the car wash and i'm not too sure what that stuff is haha but some of the time i can't tell the difference with or without it so…yeh

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Postby black_ice » Sun Feb 23, 2014 9:34 pm

Have a loom at waxit.com. Some good products there!
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Postby Berger » Mon Apr 07, 2014 3:24 pm

Meguiar's clay bar really brings out the shine.
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Postby Brett » Thu Apr 10, 2014 3:52 pm

Keeping it simple...

Buying from Repco etc:

Polish: Meguiars Ultimate Compound
Wax: Meguiars Ultimate Liquid Wax

Buying online (ZAS, Waxit etc):

Polish: (Depending on cut required) Scholl S17.
Sealant/Wax: Wolfgang DGPS / DP Max Wax (Good quality, low cost product)

I'd recommend you getting some hand polishing pads if you're going to be doing it by hand and also some quality microfiber cloths for wiping product off.

Always remember to clay bar the paint before polishing and always practice safe washing techniques.

Feel free to contact me if you have more specific questions I can help with.

Cheers.

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Postby chris » Sun Apr 13, 2014 10:24 am

Any of the Collinite products if you want something long lasting and at a reasonable price

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Postby Mitch » Sun Apr 13, 2014 10:33 am

Brett just a question when you get a car back from being Repaired do you reckon it would need to get a good wax and polish or would the repairers of done it before releasing the car ?

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Postby turbogirl » Sun Apr 13, 2014 1:38 pm

Mitch did you have paint protection? If so you should be ok as they should have reapplied your paint protection.
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Postby Mitch » Sun Apr 13, 2014 1:51 pm

Ok yeah sweet had the paint protection just wasnt sure

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Postby Mystique » Sun Apr 13, 2014 3:41 pm

turbogirl wrote:Mitch did you have paint protection? If so you should be ok as they should have reapplied your paint protection.


I had my paint protection reapplied after getting my car repaired, Only reason I knew was because the bumper and passenger door were incredibly smooth and the guys told me they reapplied it :O!
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Postby Mystique » Sun Apr 13, 2014 3:41 pm

turbogirl wrote:Mitch did you have paint protection? If so you should be ok as they should have reapplied your paint protection.


I had my paint protection reapplied after getting my car repaired, Only reason I knew was because the bumper and passenger door were incredibly smooth and the guys told me they reapplied it :O!
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Postby Mitch » Sun Apr 13, 2014 4:30 pm

Mystique wrote:[quote:3201ecd9f0=turbogirl]Mitch did you have paint protection? If so you should be ok as they should have reapplied your paint protection.[/quote:3201ecd9f0] I had my paint protection reapplied after getting my car repaired, Only reason I knew was because the bumper and passenger door were incredibly smooth and the guys told me they reapplied it :O!
cheers mate good to know just wasnt sure :-)

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Postby whitenight » Sun Apr 13, 2014 5:28 pm

i think NU-FINISH is shit

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Postby Brett » Sun Apr 13, 2014 7:18 pm

Just a question though: How would a smash repair shop know what paint protection you had applied?

Even if they did know, they cannot supply a warranty with it.

If you had paint protection on there from the dealer, it won't be there when you get the car back and your warranty for it will be gone unless you get it re-applied at the dealer.

Mitch, shoot me an email and I can give you a quote on Opti-Coat if you want.


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