waxing

trepasers

after buying a white ford focus...When I bought it the owner had waxed it using auto glym wax...Just wondering how to apply this..what cloths to use and how to apply it and if anyone has any suggestions on better waxes

Nonoperational

Clean the car well first. Most of the finish is in the preparation. A good wash followed by tar removal (http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_195697_langId_-1_categoryId_212511) and a clay (http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_764457_langId_-1_categoryId_212504) depending on how much time you want to put into it.

Then your ready to polish (http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_851369_langId_-1_categoryId_212371) and finally wax (http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_539009_langId_-1_categoryId_212371) or seal.

You put the polish and wax on with something like this http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_873523_langId_-1_categoryId_212561 and then buff off with something like this http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_776613_langId_-1_categoryId_212444 . I find finishing with a tyre dressing finishes a job off nicely http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_155558_langId_-1_categoryId_212511 .

The products linked are only a random selection of whats available. You can spend €5 on a wax that will give decent results or you can spend €200.

At a very basic level if you want to do as little as possible and get a result give the car a good clean then wax it with a cheap wax. Apply with the pads and buff off with a soft microfibre.

Curran

What wax exactly is it? Is it Autoglym High Definition Wax? And did he give you the remainder of it or are you looking for a replacement wax?

Apply using applicator sponge.
Buff off using a soft, plush, microfiber cloth.

White cars, generally, tend to look better with sealant, as opposed to waxes. If you are looking for one that looks good but that also offers great durability, then Id recommend Jetseal 109.

If you want the white looking its very best, then Id recommend picking up some tar remover, fall out remover and a clay bar.....will be a bit of an outlay initially, but your car will look fantastic for it!

trepasers

Curran wrote: »

What wax exactly is it? Is it Autoglym High Definition Wax? And did he give you the remainder of it or are you looking for a replacement wax?

Apply using applicator sponge.
Buff off using a soft, plush, microfiber cloth.

White cars, generally, tend to look better with sealant, as opposed to waxes. If you are looking for one that looks good but that also offers great durability, then Id recommend Jetseal 109.

If you want the white looking its very best, then Id recommend picking up some tar remover, fall out remover and a clay bar.....will be a bit of an outlay initially, but your car will look fantastic for it!

No he didnt give me anything with it...Really just looking for something to keep the savage shine on it

gpf101 wrote: »

Clean the car well first. Most of the finish is in the preparation. A good wash followed by tar removal
(http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_195697_langId_-1_categoryId_212511) and a clay (http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_764457_langId_-1_categoryId_212504) depending on how much time you want to put into it.

Then your ready to polish (http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_851369_langId_-1_categoryId_212371) and finally wax (http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_539009_langId_-1_categoryId_212371) or seal.

You put the polish and wax on with something like this http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_873523_langId_-1_categoryId_212561 and then buff off with something like this http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_776613_langId_-1_categoryId_212444 . I find finishing with a tyre dressing finishes a job off nicely http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_155558_langId_-1_categoryId_212511 .

The products linked are only a random selection of whats available. You can spend €5 on a wax that will give decent results or you can spend €200.

At a very basic level if you want to do as little as possible and get a result give the car a good clean then wax it with a cheap wax. Apply with the pads and buff off with a soft microfibre.

Bit to much money to be spending...Also is there one package you could get with everything in it ?..Also what is the clay bar for always hear people talking about them

Nonoperational

The clay bar is basically a deep deep clean for the paintwork. It drags off a lot of stuff that washing doesn't do. It's probably beyond a lot of people who just want the car clean.

If you want something cheap I'd just give it a good wash and then wax it with a cheap wax. Have a look in any motor factors and pick up a wax for €10 or there abouts and it'll give grand results. If you want a quick wax that gives great results and is very easy to put on and take off then have a look at this http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_199281_langId_-1_categoryId_212371. I think it's gives lovely results. and it comes with an applicator. All you need is a cloth to buff off and your sorted. That size bottle will last for years and it will keep a pretty decent shine on it.



To be honest there's so many options it's hard to pick things out. If you want more detailed recommendations put up how much you want to spend and what results your looking for.

sean1141

trepasers wrote: »

No he didnt give me anything with it...Really just looking for something to keep the savage shine on it






Bit to much money to be spending...Also is there one package you could get with everything in it ?..Also what is the clay bar for always hear people talking about them

If you dont spend the cash on it you wont keep the shine very long. You dont have to spend loads on it, but getting most of the stuff the first time will be costly but it will last for ages. You wont be putting on wax every week or claying it or detaring it but with a white car tar spots will show up more so.

something like this http://www.cleancar.ie/chemical-guys-perfect-paint-kit.html would be ideal starter kit. just get some holts tar remover gel, some car shampoo and maybe a quick detailer.

Once you wash the car regulary the shine will stay on it. A good wash mit and 2 buckets to wash it. Dont use washing up liquid and a sponge and avoid powerwasher on the bodywork.

Curran

Autoglym do a Surface Detailing Clay Kit that you'll be able to get for under 30 quid.

It contains all you need for the claying process, and a small bottle of polish, and then you just need your protection of choice, be it a wax or sealant. If you do go for the Autoglym Surface Detailing Clay Kit, then it would be best to use Autoglym HD Wax, as that would be the best thing to use on top of the Super Resin Polish that comes with the kit!

On a side note - I wouldnt recommend Holts Tar Remover - while it does a great job of removing tar, its an aerosol spray and gets everywhere.....very messy and hard to control where it goes, and if you get it on black plastic trim, it tends to whiten it very quickly.

challengemaster

Curran wrote: »

On a side note - I wouldnt recommend Holts Tar Remover - while it does a great job of removing tar, its an aerosol spray and gets everywhere.....very messy and hard to control where it goes, and if you get it on black plastic trim, it tends to whiten it very quickly.

It's about a million times better than Autoglym tar remover though, although that isn't hard!

Curran

Never said Autoglym Tar Remover was any use!

Holts Tar Remover is seriously good at removing tar....so strong I reckon its not good for the clear coat, but thats my personal experience....Ive no scientific evidence

There are however, some extremely good and safe tar removers on the market!

Blazer

Petrol is the best tar remover by far... (make sure you rinse it off afterwards, and safest to wash it again after removing tar)
Did the auld fella's car yesterday and wasted 2 bottles of turtle wax tar remover...complete waste of time.
Out with petrol and a cloth and spent the next 2 hours taking off all the tar on the car (car is 9 year old focus and enough tar on it for the M50 )
Rinsed off each panel after I was done and once complete pre-washed it again with snow foam,clayed it, washed it then again and then applied Autoglym HD wax...
Auld fella couldn't believe the shine on the car afterwards...it looks better than the day he bought it

sean1141

Curran wrote: »

On a side note - I wouldnt recommend Holts Tar Remover - while it does a great job of removing tar, its an aerosol spray and gets everywhere.....very messy and hard to control where it goes, and if you get it on black plastic trim, it tends to whiten it very quickly.

Just spray it on the cloth, wipe the surface to be de-tared leave for a minute and wipe off with another old microfiber.;):p

Its the best stuff I have used. A lot bettter than petrol. You have to scrub too much with petrol. As with any tar remover you will have to polish and wax after using it

Curran

Two hours de-tarring a car :eek:

I prefer the spray on, let dwell for a few minutes and rinse off approach. Might have to do it twice, but takes no more than 15 minutes....and you can be doing something else while it dwells. There are products out there that are very effective.
Scrubbing at tar spots, unless careful, will induce swirls....the less contact the better!

MetzgerMeister

challengemaster wrote: »

It's about a million times better than Autoglym tar remover though, although that isn't hard!

This is true, however there's something that's a million times better than the Holts stuff too - OAC Tar Cleanse.

It breaks down the tar just as effectively as Holts but leaves no greasy residue which takes ages and quite a bit of effort to remove.

vectra

trepasers wrote: »

.Really just looking for something to keep the savage shine on it

Extremely hard to get a "Savage" shine on white
Trust me.

trepasers wrote: »

Bit to much money to be spending...Also is there one package you could get with everything in it ?..Also what is the clay bar for always hear people talking about them

Take it from an owner of a white car.

If you want "Gloss"
this is the simplest route to go down

Fisrt off you need to ensure your car is spotless from top to bottom, making sure all traces of tar are removed. Tar can be removed via using a product such as Tardis or there are others out there.

Secondly what I would recommend is get yourself a bottle of Chemical Guys P40 polish > this will prep the paint for glossing.

Finally get yourself a Bottle of Chemical Guys Blitz.

Spray a little on the paint and spread. allow to dry for a few minutes and wipe off.

Job done.

If Blitz is not available then Chemical Guys Jetseal 109 will do. although a little more expensive but would be more durable than the Blitz ie. Last longer