*** Car Wash / Valet / Detailing Thread ***

[ShiWarrior]

Did they not offer the Guard X as part of the deal ?

it is worth it, depends what you want, it protects the car from UV damage, and makes the paintwork more slick so less will stick to it and it gives it much more "pop" and looks fantastic !

easier to keep it clean too

 

[magicroundabout]

Did they not offer the Guard X as part of the deal ?

it is worth it, depends what you want, it protects the car from UV damage, and makes the paintwork more slick so less will stick to it and it gives it much more "pop" and looks fantastic !

easier to keep it clean too

They have but I have heard it's not worth it through Mercedes and best to have an independent carry out the work.
I'f I'm honest I don't know much about the Guard X and was only given some information from the sales team

 

[ShiWarrior]

yeah its best to go "elsewhere"
but i just wondered if they offered it to you for free, they could potentially pay you to get it done else where ?

 

[magicroundabout]

how do you mean pay me?

 

[ShiWarrior]

if its 400 qud could they not take it off you car instead ? say £200 as part of the "deal" ?

 

[magicroundabout]

ah. I like that idea

 

[MrRockliffe]

Applied fabric roof restorer to the Boxster today.




It’s a very messy job. Well worth taping up edges as above, and keeping a spray bottle full of soapy water + microfibre to clean any spillages.

 

[xs2man]

Anybody got any good recommendations for a wax that can be applied with a polisher? Turns out with 2 of my 3 cars being ceramic coated, I don't have much other use for my polisher, ha ha.

 

[ShiWarrior]

Anybody got any good recommendations for a wax that can be applied with a polisher? Turns out with 2 of my 3 cars being ceramic coated, I don't have much other use for my polisher, ha ha.

any spray on wax ?
spray it onto the car , panel at a time, and use polisher ?

 

[MrRockliffe]

Anybody got any good recommendations for a wax that can be applied with a polisher? Turns out with 2 of my 3 cars being ceramic coated, I don't have much other use for my polisher, ha ha.

Are you looking to apply onto the cars which have been ceramic coated?

 

[ShiWarrior]

 

[xs2man]

any spray on wax ?
spray it onto the car , panel at a time, and use polisher ?

Fair enough. That'll do, ha ha.

Are you looking to apply onto the cars which have been ceramic coated?

Only if it's worth it, wont ruin the ceramic. I have Gyeon on the A8 and G-Techniq on the Caravelle. But the other car I was just using waxes and stuff.

 

[ShiWarrior]

Are you looking to apply onto the cars which have been ceramic coated?

ah good point
don't add wax it will weaken the coating

i have heard dozens of times, don't ever double layer stuff

 

[xs2man]

Yeah, I wasn't really planning on putting over the ceramic coatings. More just for the 3rd car really.

 

[Gilbert89]

Yeah, I wasn't really planning on putting over the ceramic coatings. More just for the 3rd car really.

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Menzerna - Power Lock Ultimate.

Perfect to be applied using a polisher Although it’s a Synthetic Sealant rather than a Wax (Figured your using the term Wax loosely)

Had this applied on a Golf I had, finish was sublime, very hydrophobic and quite durable.

 

[xs2man]

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Menzerna - Power Lock Ultimate.

Perfect to be applied using a polisher Although it’s a Synthetic Sealant rather than a Wax (Figured your using the term Wax loosely)

Had this applied on a Golf I had, finish was sublime, very hydrophobic and quite durable.

Yeah, been using that for years. I do like it loads. Looks great and decent durability.

 

[MrRockliffe]

If it’s for the third car, you could try something like Rupes uno advanced.

It’s not really a polish, just a gloss enhancer, but you get a few months of protection.

 

[ddoubleep]

Too cold to even think about washing the car or giving it a winter wash! Not had a chance to touch it since late Autumn even with all the right tools.

 

[MrRockliffe]

Too cold to even think about washing the car or giving it a winter wash! Not had a chance to touch it since late Autumn even with all the right tools.

My hands do get a little painful after a long wash And absolutely no ability to use a touchscreen for at least 15 mins afterwards

 

[MrRockliffe]

Anyone going to Waxstock this year?

Waxstock - the world's detailing, valeting and car care show.

Waxstock, the largest specialist car care event in Europe, if not globally. Now over TWO DAYS for the 10th Anniversary Show.

www.waxstock.com

21st July in Coventry.


I’ll be getting tickets when they go up for sale