OK. Simpleton town here....
As most of you know we tend to stick to JewelUltra Diamondbrite for out paint protection and detailing. However, with our new purchase (see this thread), we are looking for some advice for the wash/wax/polishing process.
What process and products do you use?
A.
Last edited by AndyP & Lenore; 10th January 2008 at 03:01 PM.
R60 Light White / Red Countryman All 4 John Cooper Works Auto
R57 Chili Red Convertible John Cooper Works Auto
Them all....Originally Posted by AndyP & Lenore
OK. Simpleton twon here....
As most of you know we tend to stick to JewelUltra Diamondbrite for out paint protection and detailing. However, with our new purchase (see this thread), we are looking for some advice for the wash/wax/polishing process.
What process and products do you use?
A.
i would tell...but you won't listen to me...or anyone else
mark
Ian King is into detailing world and polishing big time. I think he either has a PC or maybe even a rotary polisher and I am sure Vintage B3 has one also didn't he do a amazing job on his transit.
I would advise with a 2 year old car that you get whoever to do a job on your car and get all the paint work correction done that is required.
This then gives you a very nice surface to try the many products available.
For me I like the Klasse AIO and for wax I think you will go a long way to beat
CGuys 50/50 limited edition.
although we have got the DoDo Juice to try on the x'er
Cooper Coupe...
Fi is right...get the paintwork corrected (if any defects) and machine polished if necessary. Then you start with a clean slate.
Bottom line from paint correction to washing a car: Use the least invasive method at your disposal to correct the problem in front of you.
I had my car rotary polished when I got it...and have PC'd the bonnet only. I plan to do the whole car eventually.
Its quite interesting and rewarding working on the paintwork of your car.
Do you know if the car has a clear coat?...if it doesn't...it could be a breeze to repair stone chips. Its a bit tougher with clear coat...its more than just an extra step.
I'm not going to tell you how on here....I can't be bothered typing tonight
mark
I have used zymol products on my cars/bikes for about 10 years now and am very satisfied with the results. Unfortunatly as i have less and less time due to family etc washing and waxing takes a back seat.
Zymol has a paint restorer produce called HD Cleanse which removes most of the surface imperfections that accumulate on paintwork over time.
It usually takes about 8 hours for me to wash, cleanse and wax and detail a car, its by no means a professional valet but its good enough for me.
Only do/ that twice a year, April/Sept reast of the time its just wash and occasionally wax one panel a time.
Like others have said you need to get the paint tip top before you bother with expensive waxes.
Cars should only need polished about every 6 months but you can wax until your heart is content.
For correction work I use Menzerna but I am about to start using 3M products as they give amazing results.
My wax of choice at the moment is Zymol but it is very very very pricey but it leaves an amazing finish.
Give me a call if you want me to do your car or if you want any more info.
Its a kind of hobby of mine that now also helps fund a classic mini as I am getting alot of jobs to do for folk.
Just whatever the guy at the hand car wash uses.
So much lazier, i mean, easier.
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