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janicearcher · Oct 7th, 2007, 03:46 PM

Hi everyone

Just become the proud owner of a brand new mini, and would welcome advice (in words of one syllable please

) as to recommendations for cleaning, polishing and waxing the car.

I have to be honest and say up till now car cleaning hasnt come high on my agenda of things to do, but my wee car is such a beauty I want to look after it and keep it looking at its best.

I've read through some previous posts, and quite honestly was baffled by the amount of products, and various thoughts put forward. So, bearing in mind I'm a novice here, can I have some help please?

cheers,
Jtp

MINI&MERCGUY · Oct 7th, 2007, 04:17 PM

Welcome to MINI2!

Right, first off, never, under any circumstances, run your car through a carwash. Ever.

Number two, don't let the dealership wash your car for you.

To get the best shine, use Autoglym super resin polish. Then, after using this and buffing the car, apply a thin smear of Autoglym extra gloss protection. Leave it to dry for 40 minutes or so, and then wipe it off.

ScottyBoy · Oct 7th, 2007, 04:19 PM

Hello and welcome to MINI2......

Fisrt off all you really need to know what causes premature ageing of cars paintwork and what causes them, so in this case you need to look at a good wash technique and there is a place called Detailing World that ill direct you to instead of me re-typing it all lol.

A good wash technique.... Good Washing Technique - Detailing World

doing this will hepl prolong your paints finish and prevent, swirls, scratches and marrying.

Ive got this guide hear that will help you long term....

As the car is brand spankers you want to look at keeping it that way before any swirls apear on there, so, applying a glaze, seal and wax will help do this and will make the car easier to wash each time

The glaze i use is Meguiars #7 Show Car Glaze, the Seal i use is Poorboys EX-P Sealent and the wax i use is Poorboys Nattys Blue Wax.

when people dont look after the car in the first place thats when youneed paint correction and the need of polishes and fillers.

And dont get mixed up like most people do,

A Polish Has abrasives in it and takes a minor amount of the clear coat (laquer) away each time to reduce scatches and swirls

A Wax is applied after a polish and adds protection to the cars paint.

All this can be read on the great place of Detailing world

Detailing World - A world for detailers by detailers.

Scott

ScottyBoy · Oct 7th, 2007, 04:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINI&MERCGUY (original)

Welcome to MINI2!

Right, first off, never, under any circumstances, run your car through a carwash. Ever.

Number two, don't let the dealership wash your car for you.

To get the best shine, use Autoglym super resin polish. Then, after using this and buffing the car, apply a thin smear of Autoglym extra gloss protection. Leave it to dry for 40 minutes or so, and then wipe it off.

2 very good points there that i do swear by listen to them lol.

But unless the car isnt brand spankes, Autoglym Super Resin Polish ASRP is not need as this is a polish and has abrasives in, the Extra Gloss Protection will be a good starting point followed by a good wax.

ScottyBoy · Oct 7th, 2007, 04:33 PM

Ohh and never use sponges, water drying blades, only good quality microfibre cloths, wash mitts etc etc.

Remember you get what you pay for, if you see a cloth you want to buy, rub it along a new blank CD surface and see if it scratches the surface if it does DONT USE IT.

mikevans1 · Oct 8th, 2007, 09:18 AM

Is AutoGlym Extra Gloss Protection like using a wax?

also i just been to halfords and purchased the following:
AutoGlym Super Resin Polish
AutoGlym Ultra Deep Shine
AutoGlym Bumper Care
AutoGlym Clean Wheels
AutoGlym Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner
AutoGlym Leather Cleaner
AutoGlym Metal Polish

do i only need all of these ? or is there anythin else i need? also any one else just use Autoglym got a guide to what they do when cleaning?

Thanks people

ScottyBoy · Oct 8th, 2007, 04:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikevans1 (original)

Is AutoGlym Extra Gloss Protection like using a wax?

also i just been to halfords and purchased the following:
AutoGlym Super Resin Polish
AutoGlym Ultra Deep Shine
AutoGlym Bumper Care
AutoGlym Clean Wheels
AutoGlym Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner
AutoGlym Leather Cleaner
AutoGlym Metal Polish

do i only need all of these ? or is there anythin else i need? also any one else just use Autoglym got a guide to what they do when cleaning?

Thanks people

EGP is a sealent this will do a similar job but if this was me i would definately use a carnubra based wax on top.

All them products are fine TBH, i dont use many off them anymore as ive moved on to other products to trial and see what i like but as my cleaning range is in the £400 area i have alot of products.

The one i rate highly recently is Autogly leather cleaner and Leather Conditioner. Top products IMO.

Scott

janicearcher · Oct 11th, 2007, 01:55 PM

Thanks for all the advice here, can I ask re: -

The glaze i use is Meguiars #7 Show Car Glaze, the Seal i use is Poorboys EX-P Sealent and the wax i use is Poorboys Nattys Blue Wax. - WHERE CAN THESE PRODUCTS BE PURCHASED?

and also re:

But unless the car isnt brand spankes, Autoglym Super Resin Polish ASRP is not need as this is a polish and has abrasives in, the Extra Gloss Protection will be a good starting point followed by a good wax. - THE CAR IS BRAND NEW, DOES THIS MEAN AG RESIN SHOULD BE USED & WHAT STEP WOULD IT REPLACE I.E. IS IT IN PLACE OF THE SEALANT?

I did say I was a novice :-)....cheers folks, JTP

ScottyBoy · Oct 11th, 2007, 02:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by janicearcher (original)

Thanks for all the advice here, can I ask re: -

The glaze i use is Meguiars #7 Show Car Glaze, the Seal i use is Poorboys EX-P Sealent and the wax i use is Poorboys Nattys Blue Wax. - WHERE CAN THESE PRODUCTS BE PURCHASED?

and also re:

But unless the car isnt brand spankes, Autoglym Super Resin Polish ASRP is not need as this is a polish and has abrasives in, the Extra Gloss Protection will be a good starting point followed by a good wax. - THE CAR IS BRAND NEW, DOES THIS MEAN AG RESIN SHOULD BE USED & WHAT STEP WOULD IT REPLACE I.E. IS IT IN PLACE OF THE SEALANT?

I did say I was a novice :-)....cheers folks, JTP

You cant get these things from good old Halfrauds but online with very good service and fast delivery from.....

Show n Shine - Win Free Detailing Products!

Clean and Shiny Store (Powered by CubeCart)

Super Resin Polish should NOT be used as this has very slight abrasives in there, unless you can see swirls like cobb webbing in bright light then its not needed,

I would start with a Glaze Sealent and Wax.

For example

Glaze = Meguiars #7 show car glaze
Sealent = Poorboys EX-P Sealent
Wax= Poorboys Natty's Blue Wax

You can alsoget all of these on ebay, i always look for the postage amount and see were it is cheaper.

Scott

janicearcher · Oct 11th, 2007, 04:29 PM

Thanks for this, looking forward to getting all of this and keeping the baby looking fab!

cheers,
JTP

janicearcher · Oct 11th, 2007, 04:32 PM

Oh, and just a final thought - how often should I do all of these steps? i.e. if I wash the car once/twice per week do I also use glaze, sealant, wax every time?

cheers,
jtp

ScottyBoy · Oct 11th, 2007, 04:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by janicearcher (original)

Oh, and just a final thought - how often should I do all of these steps? i.e. if I wash the car once/twice per week do I also use glaze, sealant, wax every time?

cheers,
jtp

You can use these products as much as you want but i would say, once you have glazed seald and waxed, then that should be good for 2 weeks then maybe another coat of wax, then 2 weeks later do the lot again, glaze seal and wax.

Remember the more you do it the more chance of getting swirls is,

A few do's and donts

Do's - Use 2 buckets, one with car shampoo in, one with clean water in.... wash a panel at a time rinse in the clean water then dip in the shampoo, panel, rinse, shampoo, panel, rinse and shampoo.

Use a wash mitt NOT a sponge,

Donts - use a sponge, use a water drying blade, use anything that has been dropped on the floor, wash in direct sunlight if you can help....

Many other things but cant think lol!

Oct 7th, 2007, 03:46 PM	#1
janicearcher MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 10:46 AM Posts: 5 Offline	Cleaning advice - 1st mini! Hi everyone Just become the proud owner of a brand new mini, and would welcome advice (in words of one syllable please ) as to recommendations for cleaning, polishing and waxing the car. I have to be honest and say up till now car cleaning hasnt come high on my agenda of things to do, but my wee car is such a beauty I want to look after it and keep it looking at its best. I've read through some previous posts, and quite honestly was baffled by the amount of products, and various thoughts put forward. So, bearing in mind I'm a novice here, can I have some help please? cheers, Jtp

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Oct 7th, 2007, 04:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
MINI&MERCGUY MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 10:46 AM Posts: 138 Offline	Welcome to MINI2! Right, first off, never, under any circumstances, run your car through a carwash. Ever. Number two, don't let the dealership wash your car for you. To get the best shine, use Autoglym super resin polish. Then, after using this and buffing the car, apply a thin smear of Autoglym extra gloss protection. Leave it to dry for 40 minutes or so, and then wipe it off.

Oct 7th, 2007, 04:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 10:46 AM Posts: 2,856 Offline	Hello and welcome to MINI2...... Fisrt off all you really need to know what causes premature ageing of cars paintwork and what causes them, so in this case you need to look at a good wash technique and there is a place called Detailing World that ill direct you to instead of me re-typing it all lol. A good wash technique.... Good Washing Technique - Detailing World doing this will hepl prolong your paints finish and prevent, swirls, scratches and marrying. Ive got this guide hear that will help you long term.... As the car is brand spankers you want to look at keeping it that way before any swirls apear on there, so, applying a glaze, seal and wax will help do this and will make the car easier to wash each time The glaze i use is Meguiars #7 Show Car Glaze, the Seal i use is Poorboys EX-P Sealent and the wax i use is Poorboys Nattys Blue Wax. when people dont look after the car in the first place thats when youneed paint correction and the need of polishes and fillers. And dont get mixed up like most people do, A Polish Has abrasives in it and takes a minor amount of the clear coat (laquer) away each time to reduce scatches and swirls A Wax is applied after a polish and adds protection to the cars paint. All this can be read on the great place of Detailing world Detailing World - A world for detailers by detailers. Scott

Oct 7th, 2007, 04:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 10:46 AM Posts: 2,856 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINI&MERCGUY (original) Welcome to MINI2! Right, first off, never, under any circumstances, run your car through a carwash. Ever. Number two, don't let the dealership wash your car for you. To get the best shine, use Autoglym super resin polish. Then, after using this and buffing the car, apply a thin smear of Autoglym extra gloss protection. Leave it to dry for 40 minutes or so, and then wipe it off. 2 very good points there that i do swear by listen to them lol. But unless the car isnt brand spankes, Autoglym Super Resin Polish ASRP is not need as this is a polish and has abrasives in, the Extra Gloss Protection will be a good starting point followed by a good wax.

Oct 7th, 2007, 04:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 10:46 AM Posts: 2,856 Offline	Ohh and never use sponges, water drying blades, only good quality microfibre cloths, wash mitts etc etc. Remember you get what you pay for, if you see a cloth you want to buy, rub it along a new blank CD surface and see if it scratches the surface if it does DONT USE IT.

Oct 8th, 2007, 09:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
mikevans1 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Flintshire Local Time: 09:46 AM Posts: 42 Offline	Is AutoGlym Extra Gloss Protection like using a wax? also i just been to halfords and purchased the following: AutoGlym Super Resin Polish AutoGlym Ultra Deep Shine AutoGlym Bumper Care AutoGlym Clean Wheels AutoGlym Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner AutoGlym Leather Cleaner AutoGlym Metal Polish do i only need all of these ? or is there anythin else i need? also any one else just use Autoglym got a guide to what they do when cleaning? Thanks people

Oct 8th, 2007, 04:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 10:46 AM Posts: 2,856 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikevans1 (original) Is AutoGlym Extra Gloss Protection like using a wax? also i just been to halfords and purchased the following: AutoGlym Super Resin Polish AutoGlym Ultra Deep Shine AutoGlym Bumper Care AutoGlym Clean Wheels AutoGlym Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner AutoGlym Leather Cleaner AutoGlym Metal Polish do i only need all of these ? or is there anythin else i need? also any one else just use Autoglym got a guide to what they do when cleaning? Thanks people EGP is a sealent this will do a similar job but if this was me i would definately use a carnubra based wax on top. All them products are fine TBH, i dont use many off them anymore as ive moved on to other products to trial and see what i like but as my cleaning range is in the £400 area i have alot of products. The one i rate highly recently is Autogly leather cleaner and Leather Conditioner. Top products IMO. Scott

Oct 11th, 2007, 01:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
janicearcher MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 10:46 AM Posts: 5 Offline	Thanks for all the advice here, can I ask re: - The glaze i use is Meguiars #7 Show Car Glaze, the Seal i use is Poorboys EX-P Sealent and the wax i use is Poorboys Nattys Blue Wax. - WHERE CAN THESE PRODUCTS BE PURCHASED? and also re: But unless the car isnt brand spankes, Autoglym Super Resin Polish ASRP is not need as this is a polish and has abrasives in, the Extra Gloss Protection will be a good starting point followed by a good wax. - THE CAR IS BRAND NEW, DOES THIS MEAN AG RESIN SHOULD BE USED & WHAT STEP WOULD IT REPLACE I.E. IS IT IN PLACE OF THE SEALANT? I did say I was a novice :-)....cheers folks, JTP

Oct 11th, 2007, 02:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 10:46 AM Posts: 2,856 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by janicearcher (original) Thanks for all the advice here, can I ask re: - The glaze i use is Meguiars #7 Show Car Glaze, the Seal i use is Poorboys EX-P Sealent and the wax i use is Poorboys Nattys Blue Wax. - WHERE CAN THESE PRODUCTS BE PURCHASED? and also re: But unless the car isnt brand spankes, Autoglym Super Resin Polish ASRP is not need as this is a polish and has abrasives in, the Extra Gloss Protection will be a good starting point followed by a good wax. - THE CAR IS BRAND NEW, DOES THIS MEAN AG RESIN SHOULD BE USED & WHAT STEP WOULD IT REPLACE I.E. IS IT IN PLACE OF THE SEALANT? I did say I was a novice :-)....cheers folks, JTP You cant get these things from good old Halfrauds but online with very good service and fast delivery from..... Show n Shine - Win Free Detailing Products! Clean and Shiny Store (Powered by CubeCart) Super Resin Polish should NOT be used as this has very slight abrasives in there, unless you can see swirls like cobb webbing in bright light then its not needed, I would start with a Glaze Sealent and Wax. For example Glaze = Meguiars #7 show car glaze Sealent = Poorboys EX-P Sealent Wax= Poorboys Natty's Blue Wax You can alsoget all of these on ebay, i always look for the postage amount and see were it is cheaper. Scott

Oct 11th, 2007, 04:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
janicearcher MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 10:46 AM Posts: 5 Offline	Thanks for this, looking forward to getting all of this and keeping the baby looking fab! cheers, JTP

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Oct 11th, 2007, 04:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
janicearcher MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 10:46 AM Posts: 5 Offline	Oh, and just a final thought - how often should I do all of these steps? i.e. if I wash the car once/twice per week do I also use glaze, sealant, wax every time? cheers, jtp

Oct 11th, 2007, 04:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 10:46 AM Posts: 2,856 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by janicearcher (original) Oh, and just a final thought - how often should I do all of these steps? i.e. if I wash the car once/twice per week do I also use glaze, sealant, wax every time? cheers, jtp You can use these products as much as you want but i would say, once you have glazed seald and waxed, then that should be good for 2 weeks then maybe another coat of wax, then 2 weeks later do the lot again, glaze seal and wax. Remember the more you do it the more chance of getting swirls is, A few do's and donts Do's - Use 2 buckets, one with car shampoo in, one with clean water in.... wash a panel at a time rinse in the clean water then dip in the shampoo, panel, rinse, shampoo, panel, rinse and shampoo. Use a wash mitt NOT a sponge, Donts - use a sponge, use a water drying blade, use anything that has been dropped on the floor, wash in direct sunlight if you can help.... Many other things but cant think lol!