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whats the difference between wax and polish

  • 18-05-2013 9:49pm
    #1
    GERMAN ROCKS
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    whats the difference between wax and polish. which ones gives a greater shine .


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  • #2
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    One shines the car the other seals it for a while


  • #3
    GERMAN ROCKS
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,796 ✭✭✭GERMAN ROCKS


    would a fellow be mad to get this stuff
    http://fkperformance.ie/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=20&product_id=209


  • #4
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    I'll have to direct MM to this thread, I'm probably the last person to be giving advice on waxes and polish....! :pac:

    Actually here is a god start :)


  • #5
    Neilw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,795 ✭✭✭Neilw


    For similar money you could buy some detailing clay, a mild polish such as meguiars scratch x and a wax or sealant for protection. Using the 3 of these would give better results than just slapping some expensive wax on.


  • #6
    Ronnie Beck
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭Ronnie Beck


    Neilw wrote: »
    For similar money you could buy some detailing clay, a mild polish such as meguiars scratch x and a wax or sealant for protection. Using the 3 of these would give better results than just slapping some expensive wax on.

    Slowly becoming tempted to give this a go...

    1. Clay, polish then wax, i would have thought you polish the wax :confused: what order is it done in?
    2. Do you just give the car a normal wash before hand?
    3. How often do you have wax and polish. I've read you clay it every six months.
    4. If you wax it and get lazy does it start to look crap. By crap I mean worse than it would look if you had only just washed it 3 months ago.


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  • #7
    Curran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    Ronnie Beck wrote: »
    Slowly becoming tempted to give this a go...

    1. Clay, polish then wax, i would have thought you polish the wax :confused: what order is it done in?
    2. Do you just give the car a normal wash before hand?
    3. How often do you have wax and polish. I've read you clay it every six months.
    4. If you wax it and get lazy does it start to look crap. By crap I mean worse than it would look if you had only just washed it 3 months ago.


    1. Yes. Clay, polish and the protection (either wax or sealant). Polish removes the oxidation on the top of the paint restoring the shine and then the protection keeps it looking its best.
    2. Regular wash followed by a good de-tar and de-ironise if you are looking to do a really good job. Another quick wash and then onto the clay.
    3. How often? Polish when it needs it. Wax when it needs to be topped up and clay usually every 6 months...all woukd depend on mileage , roads been driven on, your wash technique and if you are using the right products.
    4. Claying removes bonded contaminants that regular washing won't. So your car will be cleaner than every before. ..possibly even before it was delivered to the showroom. Clean doesn't necessarily mean shiny. .that wl depend on the condition of the paint, with regard to swirls etc. But car certainly won't look worse even when protection wears off and you haven't topped it up. Will mean the car will pick up bonded contaminants quicker meaning it will need to be clayed again.


  • #8
    Ronnie Beck
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    sound curran, that's great. I'll give this a blast over the summer.

    The aul' lad has a few bits like that he never uses in the garage. Not sure what they are but he won't be missing them anyway.


  • #9
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,885 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    OP, no offence whatsoever but if you have to ask what the difference is between polish and wax, an expensive wax like that is wasted on you.

    As Neilw said, get the items he mentioned and you'll be doing very well. If you got that wax, IMO you would presumably just wash your car, dry it and apply that wax, correct? If so then it's a total waste of your time and money.

    Get the paint ready to accept wax properly and maximise its effectiveness. You'll get much better results with these products and a cheaper wax than that expensive wax on its own.

    All you need can be bought on www.detailingshed.com or www.cleancar.ie

    Also remember that it's a good idea to follow a sealant with a wax but if you're stuck for cash and are trying to choose between wax and sealant, get the wax.


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