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Thu Apr 23, 2015 5:34 pm

So I had my E30 fully resprayed in diamondback about a year and half ago. And I still haven't had chance to seal the paintwork.

What you recommend to help seal and protect the paint?

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Thu Apr 23, 2015 5:39 pm

I'm still a fan of HD wax

It's off the shelf
It's a fair price
It's easy to use
It gives good gloss
It's durable
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Thu Apr 23, 2015 5:45 pm

Thanks for the quick reply Kos, so do you recommend that I use AG SRP then go over with AG HD?
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Thu Apr 23, 2015 6:46 pm

Yep, SRP Cleans polishes and marks fine swirls and it's a good / perfect base for the HD wax

It may be worth going over the panels with clay in certain areas.

Poor boys black hole is also worth looking at and using in place of SRP
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Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:43 pm

Polish angel ceramic sealant, pricy but unbelievable
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Thu Apr 23, 2015 9:08 pm

Kos wrote:Yep, SRP Cleans polishes and marks fine swirls and it's a good / perfect base for the HD wax

It may be worth going over the panels with clay in certain areas.

Poor boys black hole is also worth looking at and using in place of SRP
IMHO I don't think it will need clay its hasn't even seen the road, only been sat in a warm garage gathering dust.

Also the bodyshop that resprayed my car are recommending Supaguard, whats your views on this?
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Fri Apr 24, 2015 1:41 am

I use everything from low end waxes to top end crystal glass sealants

How good they are depends on the the application and the maintenance of them.

For maximum protection and durability one of the latest sealants from car pro or g technique with out perform super gaurd however application is tricky and best left to a professional
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Fri Apr 24, 2015 6:55 am

Kos wrote:I'm still a fan of HD wax
I've been really impressed by it as well. Not expensive and very, very durable. I only use it every 6 months though my E30 is kept garaged which helps longevity.
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Fri Apr 24, 2015 1:46 pm

I use Bilt Hamber products on my Diamond Schwartz cabby. Nothing better IMHO...

I also use Gtechniq C2V3 as a top up...

PM me your mobile number and I will text you some pics...
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Fri Apr 24, 2015 1:54 pm

Hi Kos, I know nothing about wax and polish and stuff, what HD Wax would you recommend please?
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Fri Apr 24, 2015 2:44 pm

Autoglym HD wax Jim
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Fri Apr 24, 2015 3:12 pm

Cheers lads I will give HD Wax a try and ill post pics :D

Kos have you ever heard of BMWs own Hard Wax?
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Fri Apr 24, 2015 3:57 pm

Gavla wrote:I use Bilt Hamber products on my Diamond Schwartz cabby. Nothing better IMHO...
I completely agree, I used to use the HD wax and it's great stuff.

However, since using Bilt Hamber wax I wouldn't go back. Apart from the fact of how long it lasts, it's far easier to use.
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