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blitz877
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:08 pm

im after a good wax to use on my car as curently iv been using colour magic, but have recently started using tyrtlewax high gloss but i want something a little better really so any ideas lads??
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:10 pm

Zaino stuff can't be beat, though it looks nice and shiny in the picture!
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:15 pm

This is what I use:
http://www.pro-detailing.co.uk/product.php?prod=35

If you buy it a bit at a time it doesn't hurt so much!
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:18 pm

march109 wrote:Zaino stuff can't be beat, though it looks nice and shiny in the picture!
thats my old 2 door, the one i have now is not as good yet,

that zanio stuff looks like a god buy and probably worth £109
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:51 pm

Zaino is well worth the money but there is other products out their if you dont want to spend that kind of money.
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:52 pm

1an wrote:Zaino is well worth the money but there is other products out their if you dont want to spend that kind of money.
like?
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:00 pm

what do you want from it?

do you want it to look like my car in my sig?
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:02 pm

just a nice deep gloss look really and good paint protection mate
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:08 pm

chemical guys wax or sealants are good there 5050 is great and not pricey, no fuss and easy to use with good results
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:10 pm

you need to invest in some zaino but bare in mind, for me to get mine to the level in my pic it took 2 FULL days of working on it, 9-5 each day, and was also was using my porter cable to eliminate all the swirl marks in the paint.
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:56 pm

1an wrote:you need to invest in some zaino but bare in mind, for me to get mine to the level in my pic it took 2 FULL days of working on it, 9-5 each day, and was also was using my porter cable to eliminate all the swirl marks in the paint.
spending time on the paint is not a problem but i really want a decent product for the look im after
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:01 pm

Zaino will last for 4-6 months depending on alot of variables, i would say that when i did my car (i.e in my sig) it was the only time i have got a very decent result with Zaino as people say its bonded correctly, another person to speak to is D6DPH for his views on products as he shares views on others products to what i have tested.
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:13 pm

yeah im waiting dave as it was kinda directed his way
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:20 pm

think i might just buy the zanio kit then
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:25 pm

Hellooooooo, Did someone call for a detailing mincer? :D

List your goals for your finish and the amount of time you are willing to put into attaining that finish.

Budget is also a help.
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:30 pm

d6dph wrote:Hellooooooo, Did someone call for a detailing mincer? :D

List your goals for your finish and the amount of time you are willing to put into attaining that finish.

Budget is also a help.
budget is not an issue anymore, anyway im after the same kind of overall finish as you have on your car mate, time is neither a issue as i have plenty of it in the day now winkeye

thankyou my good man
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:36 pm

Well depending on what you have already you can delete from the list as applicable:

Decent shampoo (C/G citrus wash and gloss is a nice one)
Clay (Sonus green)
Clay lube (meguiars quik detailer or last touch)
Polish (Meguiars hand polish is easy to break down)


Finishing stages are pretty much colour dependant. :)
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:38 pm

d6dph wrote:Well depending on what you have already you can delete from the list as applicable:

Decent shampoo (C/G citrus wash and gloss is a nice one)
Clay (Sonus green)
Clay lube (meguiars quik detailer or last touch)
Polish (Meguiars hand polish is easy to break down)


Finishing stages are pretty much colour dependant. :)
i have none of the above, where can get hold of citrus wash and that sonus green clay mate?
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:41 pm

www.cleanyourcar.co.uk

Tims service is second to none.
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:49 pm

so what about wax dave? what should i look for?
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:56 pm

What colour is the car dude. And what sort of time scale do you want between applications?
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:58 pm

d6dph wrote:www.cleanyourcar.co.uk

Tims service is second to none.
i can rcommend that place, was a little hick up with my order but i ordered ofver xmas, very very helpful when i called them :D
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:59 pm

d6dph wrote:What colour is the car dude. And what sort of time scale do you want between applications?
the car is schwartz black, i usually wash it every weekend if i can
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:06 pm

Ooh, any wax will give you a good result on black tbh.

For durability, Meguars #16 mirror glaze, or Collinite 915.
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:11 pm

guess what im doing next weekend then winkeye cheers dave
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:16 pm

No problem Adam, You know where I am if you need any advice.
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:25 pm

d6dph wrote:Well depending on what you have already you can delete from the list as applicable:

Decent shampoo (C/G citrus wash and gloss is a nice one)
Clay (Sonus green)
Clay lube (meguiars quik detailer or last touch)
Polish (Meguiars hand polish is easy to break down)


Finishing stages are pretty much colour dependant. :)

For durability, Meguars #16 mirror glaze, or Collinite 915.



Good reply there, concise and to the point! This saves a lot of searching :wink:
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ZAINO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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