Polish for Black

[Scottie]

Wul,

What is the best polish for shine for a Black Motor. Got a nice Black Beast;) due in our drive for Christmas Eve;) and just wondering what is the best polish to buy Allan for a Chrissie present

It's not a solid black but Carbon Black.

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

Got a nice Black Beast;) due in our drive for Christmas Eve;) It's not a solid black but Carbon Black.


Only 4 sleeps to go..........:D;):D

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

Got a nice Black Beast;) due in our drive for Christmas Eve;) It's not a solid black but Carbon Black.


Only 4 sleeps to go..........:D;):D


You following me:p:kiss: aye cannae wait really looking forward to it more than I thought we would be.:cool:

[macblob]

Are you looking for a polish (ie. an abrasive product that will get rid of fine scratches etc) or a wax/sealant based product that will just protect the paint finish and leave it shiney?

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by macblob

Are you looking for a polish (ie. an abrasive product that will get rid of fine scratches etc) or a wax/sealant based product that will just protect the paint finish and leave it shiney?


looking for something that will take care of any fine scrathces as it polishes and shines.

Got the three stage meguairs stuff but dinae leave a wet look shine IMO and that's what I want.

[Wul]

Hey Fi - guessing the "black beast" will be new.

If so then I would go with something like Klasse AIO follwed by a coat of Megs#16 or P21S carnuba - these are well recommended on Autopia and personally by KenL.

The real problem with black is keeping it swirl free - so you know it needs to be a lambswool mitt and 2 bucket wash.

Your 3-stage megs kit will do for keeping the swirls at bay once it starts to get warmer.

[macblob]

Klasse AIO is a great product and id would recommend that, perhaps topped up with Poorboy's Natty's Blue Wax (heard good things about this.)For a quick wax product.......im getting some at xmas Optimum Car Wax is meant to be great. Spray on wax/sealant , so takes 15 mins to do the car. Great to keep wax layer built up.

Personally im going down the sealant route, of Klasse AIO followed by Poorboy's EXP (a pure sealant), topped up with Optimum Car Wax.

Places to buy these products online are:
http://www.motorgeek.co.uk/
http://www.cleanandshiny.co.uk/
http://www.seriousperformance.co.uk/

and a guy Ive met on Seat Enthusiasts from Aberdeen is starting an online Car detailing business in the New Year with a very good looking product list. The home page is online just now but site should be running with online shop etc beginning of next yr. His webiste is
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/

[Scottie]

Thanks Guys will place a order this afternoon so hopefully get them before Christmas:D

[Gismo]

The only true carbon black's are BMW's, so, watcha gettin :p

[macblob]

Let us know what products you go for :)

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

The only true carbon black's are BMW's, so, watcha gettin :p


I'm getting a BMW X5 Sport exclusive edition with Cinamon Nappa Leather. It's one of those you either love or hate it interiors. Going for the drug dealer look getting a aerodynamics bodykit fitted and all going well should be ready for collection Saturday.

Had a lot of problems with the Touareg and they would not cover it under waranty as they knew I had her chipped so I cut and ran.

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by macblob

Let us know what products you go for :)


going for what you suggested but seriouperformance only have a couple of the item in stock.:( so may wait now until after Christmas

[macblob]

What about the other two, motorgeek and clean&shiny?
Ive used both and they both have good service.

Ive not used serious performance before but heard good things about them

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by macblob

What about the other two, motorgeek and clean&shiny?
Ive used both and they both have good service.

Ive not used serious performance before but heard good things about them


order placed with motorgeek:D

that's some site think I may have got a bit carried away:I

but why are they selling hair straightners:question::p;)

anyways

so in what order would you use these polishes.

Starting by washing the car with fairy liquid then what ???

[macblob]

lmao I have no idea why they are selling them lol

Personally I wouldn't bother washing the car in fairy liquid, but Wul may think differently. I would wash the car with a good car shampoo, dry it off, clay bar the entire car if you want to, then use Klasse AIO which will strip any wax that was on the car anyway as it contains cleaners. After the klasse AIO I would apply Poorboy's EXP whcih can be layered (getting some of this at xmas too). or go on with a waz like poorboys natty's or P21S carnuba depending on what you bought.
Tell me what u actually ordered and I'll do my best to say what order id use em in imho of course.

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by macblob

lmao I have no idea why they are selling them lol

Personally I wouldn't bother washing the car in fairy liquid, but Wul may think differently. I would wash the car with a good car shampoo, dry it off, clay bar the entire car if you want to, then use Klasse AIO which will strip any wax that was on the car anyway as it contains cleaners. After the klasse AIO I would apply Poorboy's EXP whcih can be layered (getting some of this at xmas too). or go on with a waz like poorboys natty's or P21S carnuba depending on what you bought.
Tell me what u actually ordered and I'll do my best to say what order id use em in imho of course.


now remember I did say I got carried away a bit:I:I here is what I've ordered.


1 x Poorboy’s EX-P SEALANT () = £11.95
1 x Poorboys Natty's Paste Wax (BLUE) () = £12.95
1 x Klasse All In One Polish () = £19.45
1 x Optimum Protectant Plus () = £10.95
1 x Optimum Polish () = £16.65
1 x P21S Concours Carnauba Wax () = £27.50
1 x Poorboys Super Slick & Suds () = £11.95
1 x Lexol Leather Cleaner Quick-Wipes () = £6.99
1 x P21S Hi-Gloss Aluminium Polish () = £5.99
1 x Motorgeek Foam Applicators () = £9.50
Quantity 10-off
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[macblob]

Damm you didn't half get carried away :)
Thought I was bad.
Poorboys's Slick & suds is meant to be a really good shampoo from what ive heard.
I would wash with Slick & suds (two bucket method), clay bar (but depends on condition of the finish),Then the Klasse AIO, then Poorboy's EXP sealant followed by Poorboy's Natty's wax (blue)or the p21S wax.
The Optimum Polish probably wouldnt be necessary on a brand new car, but will be handy for when its a bit older. It would probably be best used before the Klasse AIO IMO.
Hopefully Wul will be about to see if im talking rubbish or not :)

[Wul]

'kin ell Fi - you wern't joking about getting carried away!! ;)

If you are gonna clay the car then skip the fairy wash - however given the size of the car and the fact it's new get alan to feel the paintwork to see if it's needing clayed as black is a nightmare to clay properly! if it's not then go for the fairy.

Klasee AIO
Poorboys EX-P
Natty's Paste Wax or P21S

Dunno anything about the optimum products.

:)

[Wul]

Heh heh - we posted pretty much the same Brian!:clown:

Fi - one thing I noticed was you never bought any MF towels - I trust you have plenty of them already?

Claying a new black car can lead to marring of the clear coat if you do it too hard - that's why I said to get alan to "feel" the paint! 8)

[macblob]

Only optimum product ive heard excellent reoprts on is the Spray wax.
Good to keep the layer of wax built up, especially over the winter.
Im planning on using it almost like a quik detailer, so the car will get a coat of wax ever 2 or so washes :)
Ive not heard about the rest of there range.

God i think i need to get a life.

If i buy a house next yr it will get worse no doubt, cause ill be out buying pressure washers and a PC

[Scottie]

Thanks Guys. Plenty of MF:D will post picture of results once job is complete.:cool:

[Scottie]

Order arrived yesterday from Motorgeek top bloke and top service they contacted us the day before just to check over the order and we got a few free MF towels.

Allan has been out in the garage all day polishing the Mini's

This is great stuff thanks for all your tips. well chuffed.http://www.websmileys.com/sm/fingers/fing32.gifhttp://www.websmileys.com/sm/fingers/fing32.gif

[Scottie]

here you go all polished and great products:cool::D

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[zimbo]

Its looking good Fiona :D That second picture looks like theres a hint of blue, is it the same as Astro black on the minis? Those 'angel eyes' look great!! Congrats on the new arrival.

[Wul]

looking good Alan (Fiona);) - well worth the effort - but did you forget to buff up the alloys? they look like they still have wax residue on them in the first and fifth pictures!! 8):clown:

[Duncan Stewart]

Is that the minis evicted from the garage then ;)

[Craig]

Wul, I think the build up on the wheels will be condensation due to it being soooo freekin cold!!

Fiona - It looks stunning!!, Allan must be knackered.

The interior - Well I like it and hope you enjoy it:D:D

Now get it back out in the cold and the MINI's back in the garage where they belong ;)

[Scottie]

don't worry all is back to normal. Mini's are tucked up in garage :Dand the X5 is out in the freezing wind we have this evening.:(

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by zimbo

Its looking good Fiona :D That second picture looks like theres a hint of blue, is it the same as Astro black on the minis? Those 'angel eyes' look great!! Congrats on the new arrival.


it's called carbon black but looks very much like the astro black imo.

[macblob]

Looking good :), glad you are pleased with the products u bought :)

[The Bull]

Dinnae think you can get black looking much better than this: Gulp!

http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/snitzforums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6788

Moral of the story: buy a Porter Cable.