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Points: 6941 		Direct Link To This Post 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.
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Points: 669 		Direct Link To This Post 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

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Points: 874 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18-September-2005 at 03:28
Originally posted by Nigel 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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Points: 1529 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18-September-2005 at 03:52
Originally posted by Nigel 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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Points: 8969 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18-September-2005 at 04:36
Originally posted by Nigel 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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Pete how much is the Zaino for clearcoat?
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Points: 6941 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18-September-2005 at 06:07

I got some of this stuff at the Stoneleigh show earlier in the year.

Its quite cheap, easy to use, and gives good results, although I couldn't swear it is significantly better than anything else.

http://www.autoproud.co.uk/index.html
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Points: 8969 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18-September-2005 at 13:46

Originally posted by Del64 Del64 wrote:

Pete how much is the Zaino for clearcoat?

 

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Points: 3466 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19-September-2005 at 05:27

meguires for me,ive tested alot of products and i find this the best and easiest to use,i tried zaino leather cleaner and thought it was rubbish  then i got that glymptone think its called and its ace!!!

i love the nxt generation wax,but for glass cleaner i use auto glym.

also motorcycle cleaner in auto glym is the best bug remover ive used!
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I've got a wee sponge with a net round it, the best thing ever for getting bugs off, can't remember where I got it though......
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Points: 3466 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19-September-2005 at 05:40
i got the meguires mit that has a side like that its great ,but for some reason the silver car is a nitemare for catchin flies lol
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