[mikbmini]

I have always enjoyed cleaning my cars, and more precisely, admiring the finished results! My question for you all is how often should I actually do this. Normally I clean my car once a week and I usually polish it afterwards as well. However is this too often, especially with the polishing, as I have heard that this can damage the paintwork if its done too often?

Also can anyone recommend a good polish I want to buy some new stuff. I am currently using the car polish supplied to me by Coopers BMW with the purchase of paintwork protetion of my car. I also have a little Mer left which I used to use on my old car. I want something that is quite easy to apply and not too expensive, but that produces excellent results.

Many thanks

Mike

[Nebdingo]

Ive followed this same routine for a year or two and has always made the paint look good!

wash/dry - Preferably with wash mit, good quality shampoo and a drying towel.

Polish using Autoglym super resin polish doing one panel at a time.

then smear Autoglym enhanced gloss protection (VERY thinly) over whole car. leave to "cure" for 60 mins then buff to shine.

leave car for 18/24 hours then use a good quality wax (poorboys nattys blue, P21S or similar) doing one panel at a time.

Once this is done, just add a layer of wax about once a month which will be easy. ONLY re-polish it every 6 months. the wax will protect it.

the car will then have a deep glossy look and feel to it. it will be easier to wash!!

Ive not done mine yet having only had the car a couple of days, but when I do ill get some pics up. hope this helps. in the mean time, this is how my old car looked after the above method..

[KillerByte]

Nice!

[mikbmini]

Nice work Nebdingo, now thats what I call shiny!

[Nebdingo]

this evening I have done the AG SRP and AG EGP ... I will apply the WAX (P21S) in the morning. ill get pics up tomo for you to see.

[Mistercurly]

So the wax and the polish are different? Should I not use the Auto Glym super resin polish too often then?

[Nebdingo]

No mate...Polishes are normally quite abrasive, they remove any minor imperfections, marks, tiny scratches. it kinda "prepares" the paint.

wax will add the protection. you can wax as much as you like!

[robbiebrown34]

Quote: Originally Posted by Nebdingo (original)

Ive followed this same routine for a year or two and has always made the paint look good!

wash/dry - Preferably with wash mit, good quality shampoo and a drying towel.

Polish using Autoglym super resin polish doing one panel at a time.

then smear Autoglym enhanced gloss protection (VERY thinly) over whole car. leave to "cure" for 60 mins then buff to shine.

leave car for 18/24 hours then use a good quality wax (poorboys nattys blue, P21S or similar) doing one panel at a time.

Once this is done, just add a layer of wax about once a month which will be easy. ONLY re-polish it every 6 months. the wax will protect it.

the car will then have a deep glossy look and feel to it. it will be easier to wash!!

Ive not done mine yet having only had the car a couple of days, but when I do ill get some pics up. hope this helps. in the mean time, this is how my old car looked after the above method..

Ok, So i tried what you said above. It was an all weekend job, but damn - my car looked good!!!

Check out the piccies and let me know what you all think! I Personally, think it looks 'The Mutts nuts'

Rob

[wincakes]

Lookin very shiny!!! I've never thought to use wax after polishing...but thinking about it it makes sense!!

[rec]

i wash and wax every week
polish every 2 months
clay every 6

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[Yellow/Black OneD]

Quote: Originally Posted by robbiebrown34 (original)

Ok, So i tried what you said above. It was an all weekend job, but damn - my car looked good!!!

Check out the piccies and let me know what you all think! I Personally, think it looks 'The Mutts nuts'

Rob

Indeed it does. Where did you take the pics mate? Road looks familiar but I just can't place it!

I've only ever polished my cars, never waxed, I thought 'Wax' was a term that people used for polish, I need to look into this waxing lark I think!

[Nebdingo]

Quote: Originally Posted by robbiebrown34 (original)

Ok, So i tried what you said above. It was an all weekend job, but damn - my car looked good!!!

Check out the piccies and let me know what you all think! I Personally, think it looks 'The Mutts nuts'

Rob

That it does mate!! good job!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Yellow/Black OneD (original)

I've only ever polished my cars, never waxed, I thought 'Wax' was a term that people used for polish, I need to look into this waxing lark I think!

you do that matee! you will add depth, glossyness and protection to the paint! the car will also be easier to wash/dry.

good luck and get some pics up afterwards!

[robbiebrown34]

Quote: Originally Posted by Yellow/Black OneD (original)

Indeed it does. Where did you take the pics mate? Road looks familiar but I just can't place it!

I've only ever polished my cars, never waxed, I thought 'Wax' was a term that people used for polish, I need to look into this waxing lark I think!

The pictuce called "Cheshire View" (Not the pub) but its near there, and its not far from Mow Cop Castle. Its along the top road. Its really nice on a summers day, but it was a bit overcast yesterday which was a bummer.

I never thought about Waxing either, and i though wax wash a posh name for polish too! I understand the logic now. Worked a treat - I will definately be doing this more often!

Rob

[Yellow/Black OneD]

Quote: Originally Posted by Nebdingo (original)

good luck and get some pics up afterwards!

I certainly will, i'll be purchasing some wax this week, and will apply at the weekend if it is dry for long enough. I'm really excited now (How sad), hopefully it will restore that 'just polished' look and easre of washing properties that are lost after a few washes following polishing. I must stop reading these forums, it'l cost me a fortune!

Quote: Originally Posted by robbiebrown34 (original)

The pictuce called "Cheshire View" (Not the pub) but its near there, and its not far from Mow Cop Castle. Its along the top road. Its really nice on a summers day, but it was a bit overcast yesterday which was a bummer.

I never thought about Waxing either, and i though wax wash a posh name for polish too! I understand the logic now. Worked a treat - I will definately be doing this more often!

Rob

Arh, Mow Cop, thought it was either up that way, or over near the Mermaid near Leek somewhere. Great results though Rob, and keep an eye out, I may see you about!

[GR33NIE]

Just ordered myself some Poorboys Natty's Blue, cant wait to test it out

[berty]

well i use P21s which is a 2 stage system, you polish the car & then you wax it. I leave a brilliant finish & deep wet look shine. I tend to polish about twice a month

[Nebdingo]

Shouldnt need to "polish" that often matee.

[PmP]

AG super resin polish has very little abrasives hence its suitable to use my hand. It is however full of fillers which fill swirl marks and hide them by stopping the light catch of the edges of the swirls.

If working my hand alone after washing I would invest in a clay bar, then some AG super resin followed by a good quality wax.

Pointless waxing and polishing if you dont first clay the surface.

Would clay polish and wax the car say every 3-6 months. But between times keep the wax topped up every few times you wash the car. Some waxes last hardly any time. Others last months.

[I love MINI, Laura]

I basically clay when I run my hand over the car and feel very pronounced bumps (normally on roof, boot, bumper and shoulder line) Which is like PMP says 3-6 months. I always make a note that if I polish anything like scratch x anything or get tar off using polish the I always seal with wax or my Tech Meguiars wax.

PMP whats a good wax to buy? As I only ever really use tech Wax, MINI wax (which I don't like much) or Autoglym Enhanced gloss protection (black logo on the white bottle)

[rec]

i'd be tempted to go for either P21S, Natty's Blue or if you want, get some Dodojuice Purple Haze.