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Posted: 18-September-2005 at 04:39

Pete how much is the Zaino for clearcoat?

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Posted: 18-September-2005 at 04:36

Nigel wrote:

I wonder what you guys think of the opinion that on metallic cars your only polishing the laquer, and after using a lot of different polishes...there isn't much between them ?

I thought the same for years Nigel,until i looked into Zaino products

I now use the correct polish for my paint finish and i think its brill (some may even agree with me)

But then again if i dont win this show and shine comp today i will be trying something else

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ally

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Posted: 18-September-2005 at 03:52

Nigel wrote:

Plastic & rubbber cleaner is a bit different however, I've found the autoglym one to be the best I've used so far, but if meguirs do one, I haven't tried that yet.

I have tried Meguiars Gold Class trim detailer, & wasn't too happy with the results, & neither was I happy with the Hot Shine Tyre Spray, but you will undoubtedly see different results on different cars, I'm still trying to find the best product in both cases there.

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Posted: 18-September-2005 at 03:28

Nigel wrote:

I wonder what you guys think of the opinion that on metallic cars your only polishing the laquer, and after using a lot of different polishes...there isn't much between them ?

I actually quite like merr, but it doesn't last long.

Plastic & rubbber cleaner is a bit different however, I've found the autoglym one to be the best I've used so far, but if meguirs do one, I haven't tried that yet.

meguirs do products for eveything connected with your car inc a Plastic & rubbber cleaner, all meguirs gear is Very very good, as for polishing the laquer NO STOP, only wax metallic cars with meguirs stage 3, go on give it ago you wont be sorry

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Posted: 17-September-2005 at 22:03

I usually use meguiars products and some Autoglym, but im experimenting just now with Jewel Ultra Diamondbrite (stuff thats meant to last 6 years) just seeing if it actually works.

on another note... i get my Porter Cable and Poorboys EXP sometime this week, How happy am I.

P.S Sorry... i take car polishing too far

Nigel

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Posted: 17-September-2005 at 19:32

I wonder what you guys think of the opinion that on metallic cars your only polishing the laquer, and after using a lot of different polishes...there isn't much between them ?

I actually quite like merr, but it doesn't last long.

Plastic & rubbber cleaner is a bit different however, I've found the autoglym one to be the best I've used so far, but if meguirs do one, I haven't tried that yet.

Best Wishes

Nigel

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Posted: 17-September-2005 at 19:03

Rhys wrote:

Are those colour match polishes any good, and those electric buffer things - do they not put swirl marks on the paintwork?

Colour polish are rubbish

May look good for 1 day until it rains

Buffers can be ok if used in the correct way

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Posted: 17-September-2005 at 18:05

I've got dings and small scratches all over mine - last owner was a woman I think (not her fault I hasten to add, more likely shopping car park trolley dings etc.).

Power wash and some Autoglym car shampoo does mine, with the occasional trip to the monster wash (which does my head in as the wax smears the windscreen, but washes the underneath)

Are those colour match polishes any good, and those electric buffer things - do they not put swirl marks on the paintwork?

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Posted: 17-September-2005 at 17:54

stephenperry wrote:

Chas C wrote:

The Meguires Clay Bar rocks

I've only used it once but it took soooo much crap off the lower half of my car and you could feel the difference. A shampoo and sponge only does half the job!

is it awkward to use?

Couldn't be easier, just have to keep the surface of the car wet with the spray. Blu Tac and dilulte car shampoo does the same thing for a tenth of the cost

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Posted: 17-September-2005 at 15:15

The Meguires Clay Bar comes in a kit with a Quick Detail Spray.

You just need to keep spraying the detailer on, to lubricate the Clay. After that it is fairly easy to use.

I'm currently using Autoglym. However, I watched the demo for Swissoil when I was down at Gaydon for the BMWFest - I was tempted to get it. However, it was a tad expensive at �140 for the kit - maybe another day?

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