[MetzgerMeister]

Any idea where you can get that CQuartz stuff?

[vectra]

Originally Posted by MetzgerMeister

Any idea where you can get that CQuartz stuff?

Cleancar.ie

[mags1962]

What can you tell us about clay bars and then the best finishing?

[MetzgerMeister]

Originally Posted by mags1962

What can you tell us about clay bars and then the best finishing?

Clay bars are an excellent way to get bonded contaminants out of the paintwork that washing alone can't do. It leaves a very smooth finish and makes the car easier to wash, makes it easier to apply and buff wax.

I presume you mean finishing polish? If so, finishing polish is usually only used with a dual action buffer. If not, a good gloss polish is Meguiars Crystal finish. It goes on easily but if you apply too much it can be a pig to get it off again.

Always apply a coat of wax on top of polish as there is no polish in the world that can offer protection. Use polish to intensify paint gloss, use wax to seal it all and protect your paint from the atmosphere.

I hope this was a help to you

[Gary ITR]

Anybody know if AG HD Wax is silicone based? I was just in the bodyshop and he told me not to put any more product on the car until after he does the work needed especially if it's silicone based. He reckons it's cnut to get off too

[MetzgerMeister]

Originally Posted by Gary ITR

Anybody know if AG HD Wax is silicone based? I was just in the bodyshop and he told me not to put any more product on the car until after he does the work needed especially if it's silicone based. He reckons it's cnut to get off too

It does contain silicone but it's a well known fact that using wash-up liquid removes any kind of wax easily.

[Gary ITR]

Originally Posted by MetzgerMeister

It does contain silicone but it's a well known fact that using wash-up liquid removes any kind of wax easily.

Wash up liquid is a bastard to get off too though

[MetzgerMeister]

Originally Posted by Gary ITR

Wash up liquid is a bastard to get off too though

Wash the car with a mixture of WUL and water using whatever you normally use (I hope it's a wash mitt ), then rinse it. How hard is that?

[Gary ITR]

Originally Posted by MetzgerMeister

Wash the car with a mixture of WUL and water using whatever you normally use (I hope it's a wash mitt ), then rinse it. How hard is that?

My 18 year old car has not one swirl mark on it WUL leaves a greasy residue though does it not?

[MetzgerMeister]

How could it when there's no grease in it?!

Just make sure to wash it off before it dries into the paintwork. Also remember that the salt in WUL can act as a catalyst when it comes into contact with rust.

[Gary ITR]

Originally Posted by MetzgerMeister

How could it when there's not grease in it?!

Just make sure to wash it off before it dries into the paintwork. Also remember that the salt in WUL can act as a catalyst when it comes into contact with rust.

Cheeky bastard, no rust on my car

[foxcoverteddy]

Hi, any suggestions on how to get rid of water marks on bonnet of Volvo Amazon, Red, really spoils the car, someone suggested using steel wool but didn't fancy that or respray, is there a better way, thanks in anticipation.

[MetzgerMeister]

Originally Posted by foxcoverteddy

Hi, any suggestions on how to get rid of water marks on bonnet of Volvo Amazon, Red, really spoils the car, someone suggested using steel wool but didn't fancy that or respray, is there a better way, thanks in anticipation.

Is it water marks from washing in a hard water area? The easiest way to get rid of them is to use a clay bar on the affected area. You should however clay the whole car at the same time, wash it, dry by hand before the water dries out itself again and apply a layer of wax.

[foxcoverteddy]

thanks for reply will pop into halfords for a clay bar tomorrow, the water marks came about after using a turtlewax car wash, in a green and silver bottle, me thinks I perhaps didn't dry it off quick enough, but nevertheless will have a go at claying, it seems only the bonnet is marked though on a closer inspection boot will definately need it, but as you say do the whole car.
Keep you posted, regards Foxy

[TomMc]

Water Spots: Recent or etched on?

http://guidetodetailing.com/how-to-remove-water-spots/

Some manufacturers have products with this in mind like
http://www.meguiars.co.uk/product/33...-Spot-Remover/