Waxing car

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DUTR wrote: »

I doubt a coat of this last more than 3 months on a car that is used daily.:rolleyes:

I will let you know how it fares on mine then - I know my brother has used it on his car and is very impressed with the results - I think he did his more than six months ago and it is still going strong. :rolleyes:

inmypocketnottheirs

Also consider what you wash the car with after you have waxed it. personally I always use Autoglym Super Resin polish, then a coat of Extra Gloss Protection. I only then use Autoglym shampoo so as not to break down the polish too quickly.

pault123

I too can vouch for autogylm superresin polish, very nice results and lasts ages.

I don't use anything else on top of this, I just wash it with autogylm bodyshampoo conditioner, which is kind to the wax, prevents rust and brings it back to gleaming :T

westv

Wax on. Wax off.

flyingscotno1

I'd go with Autoglym Super Resin Polish too. Helps my finish out- I use Halfords/Turtle Wax shampoo as I don't see much difference with them- except the Turtle Wax beads better.

leosayer

In my experience Carnauba-based waxes make rainwater 'bead' on the paintwork much longer than all the bog standard turtlewax/autoglym products.

If that's important to you, then look on the detailingworld website.

shere1

Collinite is very good wax. I used 845 as my winter wax in autumn 2008 and it is still beading the water reasonably well. It beats all the other wax you can buy in terms of being durable.

clarkybravo

It has taken me years to find the best wax product which lasts for 6 years and protects the paintwork against pollution, tree sap etc longer than any. It is a professional product normally costing £300 from garages and applied in two stages. However, you and I can buy it on ebay for about £6 for the two stages and apply it yourself. The name of the product is Diamondbrite - I apply it to all my cars and never have to apply another coat except if touching up scratches from supermarket parking accidents. Try googling it to find the rave reviews.

davemorton

I used to use diamondbrite, but found after about 3 months the car needed doing again, so moved on. Currently playing with p45 (think that is what it is called) and zanio.

petrolhead69

I prefer a liquid sealant. easier to apply and lasts longer. my favourite is turtle wax professional range pro sealer. it costs £8 for a litre, which is enough to do about a hundred coats, lasts up to 6 months, and I can do the whole car in under 10 minutes.