viking Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 whats your recommendations chaps, just want to spray it on and rub it to a good shine no lewd comments please simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 cant beat the stuff you wipe on...let it dry and buff off............ all this new fangled stuff................i use "mainly" engine oil mixed with parafeen for a good lusty look...and raw linseed oil for the plastic bits...or vaserline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Elbow grease and then when that runs out try harder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 I've used various ones and mixed results. Takes no longer to use liquid or paste and better results. One dry wash is good if you want to clean a lightly soiled car at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 cant beat the stuff you wipe on...let it dry and buff off............ all this new fangled stuff................i use "mainly" engine oil mixed with parafeen for a good lusty look...and raw linseed oil for the plastic bits...or vaserline never had good results with that really, must of been doing it wrong, but it is 20 years since i t-cut a car and its for the series 3 so its more of a quick shine up really as its not long been painted, probably just needs a wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Brother gave me some that smells like bubble gum. It really shines the car. Just spray on and wipe off with a soft cloth. Smells a bit girly be hey ho. Just grab whatever in Halfords, it's all about the same these days. Or take it down the car wash and browse pigeon watch for 10 minutes while someone else does all the hard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol p Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 I buy mine on bulk from a company called autovalet that's based in Ipswich. Showroom shine, £25 a gallon, spray on, wipe off. Lasts for ages. I can get you details if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisv Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Greased lightning showroom shine or other "waterless cleaners" give a good shine. Best used when paint is dry in my experience. Auto Glym Aqua wax, spray on when still wet after washing, two squirts per panel. Buff off with a microfibre cloth. This smells of bubble gum to me, as mentioned above. Both are quick and easy to use, but they don't last as long as a traditionally applied wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 cheers chaps, think ill bob to halfords and see what they have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Not a polish as such but I use this stuff all the time and its brilliant, you literally spray it on the wet car and then wipe it dry using a large micro towel, it helps the drying and leaves a nice shine although to be fair elbow grease and proper wax will be better. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Auto-Glym-Aqua-Wax-Kit/dp/B0060KJLKY/ref=sr_1_3?s=shoes-outlet&ie=UTF8&qid=1501702589&sr=8-3&keywords=wet+polish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 The stuff Hamster recommends is good, is use that myself. For a real long term finish I always use Collinite 476, but it's a traditional hard wax and not a spray....so more time consuming to apply but it lasts a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 I use AutoGlym before and after the winter.It only needs you to wash the car and dry off with a fibre cloth in between.The Ford's been treated with Supergard Plus and the Suzuki Diamondbrite.I have used Williams waterless on the Ford if its only very lightly soiled.Very impressed with the easy application and finish of the Williams.Micro fibre cloths are the way forward and the big good quality micro fibre drying towels just make the hob easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 try mcquires its good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 I must admit unless I'm feeling car love ours go to the local hand wash on our way out for the day, as other said ten mins washed dried waxed wheels done less than a tenner. No sweat or black hands after either, or muttering where's she done that at when you see another chip or dent that wasn't there when you last drove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord O War Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Don't use t-cut that will just remove paint. For a quick shine get a quick detailer spray from Halfords and use a micro fiber cloth to apply. A proper polish will require a tin of elbow grease to apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 I use greaseed lighting waterless wash stuff but normally put the car through the car wash first to get worst of it off. Nice thing about it is you can use it on all surfaces including the windows and takes very little effort to buff off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 I use a ceramic wash (water then just runs off the car with no droplet staining) and then Mer for a quick polish. I bought some funny nano coating shizzle off a stand at Goodwood for a fair wallop but haven't had the bottle to apply it - I can see it going wrong and have visions of the car looking like I've covered it in patchy PVA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Hi Showroom Shine again here - only used it once a few weeks ago following recommendations at work from classic car people. Water still beading........ Local Garden Centre was doing it at 30% off so worth trying for a few washes. L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnut Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Always give the Tiguan a wax twice a year, looks great but bloody hard work, had a set for Christmas from Halfords, spray on, wipe off with a microfibre cloth, comes up a treat, only takes 10 minutes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 Someone on the Mercedes Owners Club forum recommended Morrison's own brand car wax in the black bottle for £2. Apparently its some much better known brand re-branded. So I bought some and tried it and its very good. I would recommend it on the basis of why pay more. A lot of Morrisons car products come highly recommended, their own brand oil is Valvolene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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