What to use for polish

Compton

I bought some AG Super resin polish and some AG extra gloss protection today just wondering what would be the best cloths / applicators to use for it?

thanks

TomMc

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_201965_langId_-1_categoryId_212444

A lightly dampened soft foam pad like this for SRP. Use the polish sparingly and work it in well.

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_804701_langId_-1_categoryId_212444

Dry microfibre pad like this for EGP. Apply it as thinly as possible or it may be more difficult to remove. Let it dry for a while first before buffing off.

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_200389_langId_-1_categoryId_212444

Wipe off powders or residues of SRP and EGP with soft microfibre cloths. Other similar pads or cloths will work as well but quality can vary from a name brand to a cheaper/generic one.

Compton

thanks a lot for that tom

-Corkie-

shblob wrote: »

thanks a lot for that tom

Is that the stuff that smells a bit minty. I didnt find it great tbh.

Compton

I don't know I havent smelt it!!

Compton

Also does anyone know if theres point in using AG HD Cleanser before waxing or is it not a nessecity

TomMc

No point applying HD wax to contaminated or oxidised paint. Wax will not clean or polish, just protect. A good paintwork cleanser or cleaner polish (SRP) applied first, will make a world of difference. Results are more down to the level of preparation, rather than the actual products themselves. They just add the finishing touch.

Gumbo

OP, i hope your gona clay bar the car before applying these products

www.detailer.ie has a great item that is very easy to use, simply apply the lube genouroursly (sp).

http://www.detailer.ie/store/index.php/clay-bars-lubricant/chemical-guys-clayblock-luber.html

dharn

was thinking of using claybar, never used it before when surface of clay becomes dirty do you just re shape the bar and continue to use ,at what point is the bar not usable ie too dirty

Gumbo

dharn wrote: »

was thinking of using claybar, never used it before when surface of clay becomes dirty do you just re shape the bar and continue to use ,at what point is the bar not usable ie too dirty

thats whats so great about that Chemical Guys clay block, its a block, so no, moulding and re-shaping etc

Think you'll get 2-3 cars done with one block but best confirm with Andy in Detailer.ie when/if buying.

Compton

kceire wrote: »

OP, i hope your gona clay bar the car before applying these products

www.detailer.ie has a great item that is very easy to use, simply apply the lube genouroursly (sp).

http://www.detailer.ie/store/index.php/clay-bars-lubricant/chemical-guys-clayblock-luber.html

Yep, Im going to be claying with bilt hamber clay which seems to be highly recommended.

this is what im going to do

rinse
wash 2bm
de tar
rinse
clay
srp
egp
hd wax

how does that sound?

Gumbo

shblob wrote: »

Yep, Im going to be claying with bilt hamber clay which seems to be highly recommended.

this is what im going to do

rinse
wash 2bm
de tar
rinse
clay
srp
egp
hd wax

how does that sound?

Good man, should be enough light left in the day to do mine afterwards

Compton

its gonna be some job man!! just waiting on the wax and clay from the uk have the rest.

TomMc

Fair enough process but you could leave the EGP stage out altogether if applying HD wax last of all. If you still decide to apply the EGP after SRP, I'd let it cure overnight before waxing on top. While they are completely different products, they are essentially doing the same job. If I was you I would apply srp, then the HD wax and just top it up from time to time after washing with their mild shampoo.

Compton

yep I read that too tom but I heard that you get a bit of a better shine with th egp before the hd wax!

thanks for the advice

Hal1

I've used the srp and it's good stuff. I kept thinking when I was using it that if I only had a D/A polisher now the results would be better. Just requires a bit of elbow grease .

VolvoMan

What are the disadvantages of using an old cloth instead of apllicator pads for polishing?