Woodyman84 3 Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 First off Is love to spend hours cleaning my car but with two kids a full time job an living in a 3rd floor flat it's very difficult to find the time or the place to do so. My car gets used daily down country roads an it's not done it any favours.Anyone got any advice on my best options. I use to tcut then colour wax my old cars which worked ok but not amazing. Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_ciw 507 Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 Wheel sealant I find is great as brake dust can't stick and just rinses off with a hose! I myself am mad on Poorboys stuff. If your car has slight swirls I would recommend a glaze after polish which will help to fill them Poorboys Blackhole is best for dark motors!See some results here:-http://www.vr6oc.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?501284.0#post_501312 Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 Chemical guys wheel guard is hands down THE best thing for wheels I don't care what anyone else says. Link to post Share on other sites
Woodyman84 3 Posted April 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 She has plenty of.swirls so I'll have to look for a glaze...I'm only likely to get to a halfords between now an bhp show on 6th so can I find all these things there. Ps sorry for mentioning halfords please don't ban me! Lol Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_ciw 507 Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 I was just giving you my opinion on poorboys products and telling you a wheel sealant would be a good idea chum! Obviously chemical guys is THE best no MATTER WHAT anyone else says!Except this bloke he might say different:- Here is a good site to buy your products from mate http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/ they also have a forum a bit like this one with very helpful people that will offer help and guidance in all walks of detailing from paint correction to glass cleaning! Join the forum! Then you can make your own decisions, and opinions. Where are you based? I have a DA polisher and Rotary your welcome to lend to cut back the swirls! Link to post Share on other sites
Woodyman84 3 Posted April 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 Haha I appreciate the.comments guys. I know everyone has there own preferences, it's.good to get.plenty of ideas. I'll try.to look into it a bit more,im a total novice when it comes.to anything but t-cut or turtle wax.An I'm based in Kent. Bloody miles from.everyone.lol Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_ciw 507 Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Yeah I'm South Yorkshire now mate lol. I don't know why your miles away from everyone ha. There is loads of VRs in Kent. I have bought two from there ha Link to post Share on other sites
Woodyman84 3 Posted April 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 only person i know is down this way is tonyVRT Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_ciw 507 Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Crazy! I though there would be plenty of members in that area! Simply because most VR's for sale are in Kent! Well most of the ones I come across anyway.... Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 See who lives near you http://www.vr6oc.com/userlocate.php Link to post Share on other sites
michael5556 247 Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Polished bliss has an excellent guide on cleaning. I use elite car care for all my stuff with next day delivery. Well if you have the time, get some wheel wax, also get some with fillers, black hole, autoglym srp, the you will want a polish, and then a wax. That will protect it. Then at the show a quick detailer and it should come up like new. If you got loads of time then get some clay bars... Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 I've just started to put some articles together for the site, under the "information menu, so if anyone has anything to contribute to car care then please do I've just got all this to review: So expect some feedback soon Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_ciw 507 Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Can definitely vouch for clay and it really only needs to be done a couple of times annually! So it is worth it and will give you the best foundation to start polishing, I would apply this before the glaze though as you will only polish off the fillers that the glaze uses when it breaks down. Then hit it with a good wax. I tend to do a full detail once a month and then just a wash and wax most weekends.Trial and error it will be with products until you find what suits your routine best. I rate poorboys as they are easy on easy off in any weather!Don't forget your two bucket wash though or you will just keep adding swirls. And maggies quick clay kit comes with a Quick Detailer spray as lube a microfibre cloth and decent clay bar. It really will make the difference. Link to post Share on other sites
Woodyman84 3 Posted April 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 I'm likely to have a maximum of about 4 hours spare total before the show so I think clay bar might be out of the question Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_ciw 507 Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 What show is it your going too bud? A good wash and polish then wax will make a world of difference and if your popping to halfords I would grab autoglym super resin polish its very good. Maggies do a liquid wax also available there and its good too. Link to post Share on other sites
Woodyman84 3 Posted April 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Cheers for the info mate. It's bhp show at lydden hill racecourse on 6th. It's with my local club. I'll be sure to tout the vr6oc to any other owners I spot :-) Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Cheers for the info mate. It's bhp show at lydden hill racecourse on 6th. It's with my local club. I'll be sure to tout the vr6oc to any other owners I spot :-)Print off some flyers to take with you matey... Spread the word Link to post Share on other sites
Woodyman84 3 Posted April 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Will do. Is there a pdf or something I can download? I'll print a load off at work :-) Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Sure is in the downloads section.... http://www.vr6oc.com/request.php?44Print it off in A5 for best results Link to post Share on other sites
Woodyman84 3 Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Ok I got t cut scratch remover with fast colour. Auto glym super resin polish an some detailer wax. 2 types of cotton polishing.cloths an a shammy.First impressions. The t cut is rubbish. Should have bough original stuff. Not gettin any of the slightest scratches out. Then auto glymed it. Much better nice any shiny but.the cotton cloths seemed to leave lines not matter how I buff it off. Then detailed wax brought out a nice shine but again still can't get it streak free.Managed 3 panels before I wanted to drop dead!!! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Did you get microfiber cloths? Link to post Share on other sites
Nex 17 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Klasse All In One followed by Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze after a wash, easy on and easy off, its quick and does a bloody good job imo dude and you only really have to do it every 2 or 3 months also the bottle seem to last forever, l have done my car like 4 times and l think l still have 3/4 of the bottle left lolhttp://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=klass&osCsid=37d9401b6e445d2fac63bbcfdb593973 Link to post Share on other sites
Woodyman84 3 Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hmm no I got 100 percent cotton polishing clothes. Do microfibre do a better job. Lol I'm such a polishing noob Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 100% yes mate Link to post Share on other sites
Woodyman84 3 Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Oh **** lol now I got to go buy more stuff lol. Ah well the cotton ones seem ok for application. If I get chance I'll take some pics of my efforts Link to post Share on other sites
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