Soldato
You still can't compare a wax to a polish, they do totally different things...
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You still can't compare a wax to a polish, they do totally different things...
Caporegime
Yes I know, I'm not saying they're the same.
SRP doesn't really provide any protection whereas wax does.
SRP doesn't really provide any protection whereas wax does.
Man of Honour
Yes and that's why we always recommend putting a good wax on TOP of the polish. SRP Doesn't cut indeed, it fills and that's why it works so well and the wax on top extends the deep gloss the combination provides year round.
Soldato
The problem I have with SRP is that the effects don't last very long, not when compared to a cutting polish
Man of Honour
That's why you use a long lasting wax.
Like I've mentioned countless times before, I wax once maybe twice a year and the deep gloss never goes away.
Like I've mentioned countless times before, I wax once maybe twice a year and the deep gloss never goes away.
SRP does not cut anything.... There's only one real way to cut and that's with a buffer and compound.
Soldato
This. I've noticed this too but with the the cheapo Turtle Wax advanced green bottle Wax thing. I didn't use much but for the price it does seem very good and after just a wash the car has a nice deep shine to it. Really adds definition.
I would like to try a polish, but at the moment I don't see the point.
Soldato
SRP is a polish, filler and sealant all in one.
It has very little cut, lots of fillers and a light sealant which is why you get beading after you used it. If it was just a filler, you wouldn't get any beading.
That said, the sealant is very weak and will last a wash or two if you're lucky. It needs a tough wax afterwards.
It has very little cut, lots of fillers and a light sealant which is why you get beading after you used it. If it was just a filler, you wouldn't get any beading.
That said, the sealant is very weak and will last a wash or two if you're lucky. It needs a tough wax afterwards.
srp cuts
also not true
people have successfully polished things for years by hand with polishes until detailing world and mass marketing from detailing product manufacturers hit the web
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Soldato
You can only usually get very minor surface marks with a polish, but hand applied stuff just tends to fill and mask, you are not going to flat lacquer by hand its a simple as that.
Black hole and Nattys Paste Wax has arrived 
Grabbed a few more bits n bobs from B&Q too, RainX and a coupla AG squirties.
whats the best type of cloth for Applying Wax? Will a MF do?
Grabbed a few more bits n bobs from B&Q too, RainX and a coupla AG squirties.
whats the best type of cloth for Applying Wax? Will a MF do?
Caporegime
Black hole and Nattys Paste Wax has arrived
Grabbed a few more bits n bobs from B&Q too, RainX and a coupla AG squirties.
whats the best type of cloth for Applying Wax? Will a MF do?
Those yellow applicator pad works great and cheap. Then MF to buff off.
Soldato
Long afternoon but well worth putting in some effort. Used the usual array of autoglym products (aqua wax etc). 
Caporegime
Looks squeaky clean!
Caporegime
Nice work!
Caporegime
Nice plate Sxy 
Soldato
Is Blackhawk a girl?
Hold on let me check......
Nope. Shuttle's in the hanger!
Anyway, I will laughing all the way to the bank as if you stick SXY into the DVLA website they go for like £500 a pop!
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Soldato
A friend sent me this...cannot be serious, I just couldn't believe it. 
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