So, my gf bought me this for my 21st, but im not exactly sure how to use it. Also gave me a polish cloth.

Just some Armor All wax and polish stuff, so this really is fairly nub of me to say, but when exactly do i use the polish cloth? To put the polish on or to remove it? Any pointers on how to make it go well?

Any advice is welcome, you think im a tard, good for you.

Wiggles

what do you mean by polish cloth is it a microfibre cloth?

i usually use a polishing pad, put the chemicals on the car, use the pad to rub it over the panel, then use the microfibre cloth the polish it up. but make sure the car is clean first. only do a small area at a time, and make sure the panels arent hot.

i hope this helps

mike

Yeah, you use foam to apply it (weather it be on an applicator or a pad) and microfibre toweling to remove it

Personally always been confused by "polishing wax" Polish does one thing, Wax does another...

Haha, well i think its a micro fibre. Got it over a month ago so cant really remember what the packet said. So foam pad to apply it and micro fibre to remove?

Here we go.... Im sure one of the MCA bums will inform you Tuffy if i fail royally at this one.....

Haha, well i think its a micro fibre. Got it over a month ago so cant really remember what the packet said. So foam pad to apply it and micro fibre to remove?

Here we go.... Im sure one of the MCA bums will inform you Tuffy if i fail royally at this one.....


Correct :)

it is just a polish with Carubana wax crap I use it on the corolla

wash the car as normal dry it then apply it with a applictor pad leave to dry then buff with MF cloth

The easier it is to apply, the less carnauba wax is actually present. Pure carnauba is almost solid and a pain to apply. Solvents are added to make it workable. Carnauba is the King of show cars as it gives a fantastic deep/wet look to dark paints. Some excellent products I used to import for personal use are Poorboy's EX and EX-P. My old dark blue TF used to look like a pool of oil and water would explode off it. :D

Application pointers: make sure your paint surface is thoroughly clean and dry. Must be cool to touch and NEVER use it in direct sunlight. It's only a cleaning/filler wax with a heavy silicone base so you wont be able to correct imperfections (that's what polishes are for) but it will fill in fine scratches (such as the ones you get from mit and sponge washing). You'll get 2-3wks max of effect. More if you're car's not driven much and is shaded, less if it's your daily and it sees plenty of sun.

Warning: paint perfection and polishing *can* become addictive. ;)

The easier it is to apply, the less carnauba wax is actually present. Pure carnauba is almost solid and a pain to apply. Solvents are added to make it workable. Carnauba is the King of show cars as it gives a fantastic deep/wet look to dark paints. Some excellent products I used to import for personal use are Poorboy's EX and EX-P. My old dark blue TF used to look like a pool of oil and water would explode off it. :D

Application pointers: make sure your paint surface is thoroughly clean and dry. Must be cool to touch and NEVER use it in direct sunlight. It's only a cleaning/filler wax with a heavy silicone base so you wont be able to correct imperfections (that's what polishes are for) but it will fill in fine scratches (such as the ones you get from mit and sponge washing). You'll get 2-3wks max of effect. More if you're car's not driven much and is shaded, less if it's your daily and it sees plenty of sun.

Warning: paint perfection and polishing *can* become addictive. ;)

good little write up EZ

I prefer glazes but you dont get the deep wet look that the wax provides

Haha, it was only to cover the markings behind my badges on my boot lid as it is faded all around it. Im not really looking into polishing my car alot as i live on a dusty road!!!!

Haha, it was only to cover the markings behind my badges on my boot lid as it is faded all around it. Im not really looking into polishing my car alot as i live on a dusty road!!!!

cool missus!

um, to get rid of the markings you will need a REAL polish. It will need to cut theclear coat, depending on how bad the marking is.

doesn't matter about dusty. ensure car is cleaned, and free from foreign matter.

doesn't hurt to protect the thing with some sealant or wax.

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Excellent mining. A+++







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Something i did to help the noobs in my old club before a show

Washing:
Try to keep away from washing bays, especially the foam brush, as these can leave fine scratches in the paint. For the best wash, a cotton washing cloth or sponge with some car shampoo additive works the best to remove surface grit and breaking down grime. I personally use the Meguiars Nxt Gen car wash, which comes in the purplish bottle.

Drying:
A synthetic chamois is good for removing the excess water, but I find it doesn’t dry to the smallest beads and can leave water marks. I personally do the final wipe with a meguiar’s super shine microfiber cloth. Make sure to rinse all cloths often

Windows:
Ive been told windex and newspaper works well, but ive always found some water and a microfiber cloth works just as well. Yet to try some of the Autoglym glass polish.

Small cracks and hard to reach places
For this, im going to have to give credit to rennie’s father. Some warm water with detergent or the car wash solution, and a soft paint brush works the best. Make sure it’s a soft brush or scratching could occur. This is good for getting excess dirt or polish out from between the cracks.

Paint swirls/scratches
Ive used the meguires scratch X which works well, but most decent polish/waxs will incorporate a decent swirl remover. Apply with 100% cotton terry towel or applicator pad, buff off with 100% cotton terry towel.

Polish
Ensure all polishing is done in the shade. For beginners/intermediates its good to make sure you use a non abrasive polish. I use the meguairs 2 step deep crystal polish, and have also heard good things about autoglyms super resin polish. Apply with 100% cotton terry towel or applicator pad, buff off with 100% cotton terry towel while still wet/fresh as it is hard to remove when dry.

Wax
Ensure all waxing is done in the shade. You can use either the paste or the liquid. I use the meguairs Nxt Gen tech wax 2.0, and the deep crystal wax is a decent cheaper alternative. Apply with 100% cotton terry towel or applicator pad, buff off with 100% cotton terry towel once dried to a haze. I usually let it sit for 15-30m.

Firstly the product. Today i used the Autoglym Ultra Deep Shine ($40) and Meguiar's Nxt Tech Wax 2.0 ($50)
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/8871/products.th.jpg (http://img248.imageshack.us/my.php?image=products.jpg)

As you can see, the car needed a wash after going up to claire last weekend while it poured down.
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After a wash with Meguiar's Nxt Synthetic Car wash. Helps get the grime out of the paint leaving it shiny, and it already had a layer of polish and wax from ACD.
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When applying wax or polish, you dont need a lot.
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applying wax and polish is similar. Work in a circular motion and try to work it into the swirls and scratches.
http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/8059/waxapplied.th.jpg (http://img704.imageshack.us/my.php?image=waxapplied.jpg)

for buffing use only a 100% cotton terry towel.
http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/4320/img0484r.th.jpg (http://img704.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0484r.jpg)

The finished boot after the autoglym polish.
http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/986/bootpolished.th.jpg (http://img704.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bootpolished.jpg)

After a layer of polish.
http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/9911/polished2.th.jpg (http://img502.imageshack.us/my.php?image=polished2.jpg) http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/6387/polished1x.th.jpg (http://img5.imageshack.us/my.php?image=polished1x.jpg)

After a layer of wax over the polish.
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