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Soldato
The bay - Foam applicators (free delivery) set of 4 (much cheaper than cleanyourcar etc)
Cleanyourcar
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/micro...sh-buffing-cloth-pkg/3-16-x-16-/prod_163.html
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/collinite-no-845-insulator-wax/prod_208.html
Cleanyourcar
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/micro...sh-buffing-cloth-pkg/3-16-x-16-/prod_163.html
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/collinite-no-845-insulator-wax/prod_208.html
put fk1000p on the car lastnight as prep for not being bothered to wash it as much when its cold
should i put something else over the top ? would doing that remove some of the fk1000p's longevity ? would it look better ? would it be a waste of time ?
should i put something else over the top ? would doing that remove some of the fk1000p's longevity ? would it look better ? would it be a waste of time ?
http://www.perfectlycleaned.co.uk/collinite-845-insulator-wax---full-application-kit-916-p.asp
this doesnt seem bad
ive got loads of mf cloths, maybe ill just get the 845 plus some pads
Soldato
How comes you want paste wax btw? Worried about the difficulty in applying it?
yeah. i am lazy, dont particularly enjoy cleaning cars and most importantly my BMW seems to have really soft paint
where ive put hard wax on it before i honestly think i marked the paint trying to remove it
i dont like having to put so much force onto the paint when removing it
where ive put hard wax on it before i honestly think i marked the paint trying to remove it
i dont like having to put so much force onto the paint when removing it
which wax did you use and are you sure you left it to dry/cure long enough ?
ive tried a few now and unless its a hot day they have wiped off with ease
you shouldnt really be able to mark paint with a soft cloth and a wax anyway , both are much much softer than the paint is
saying that though my paints hard as rock , i got sick of the liquidy type wax's not lasting long enough
ive tried a few now and unless its a hot day they have wiped off with ease
you shouldnt really be able to mark paint with a soft cloth and a wax anyway , both are much much softer than the paint is
saying that though my paints hard as rock , i got sick of the liquidy type wax's not lasting long enough
i used an old school tin of turtle wax hard wax
i made sure to apply it really thin/evenly. the finish was visually really nice but i just wasnt keen on having to buff that hard.
what would you recommend? my priorities are ease of use and durability
i made sure to apply it really thin/evenly. the finish was visually really nice but i just wasnt keen on having to buff that hard.
what would you recommend? my priorities are ease of use and durability
Soldato
I find FK1000P a better wax than both collinites tbh, bigger tin too 
There isnt much in it i'll admit, but FK does seem to last that little bit longer.
There isnt much in it i'll admit, but FK does seem to last that little bit longer.
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I'm trying out Collinite 845 for the first time today. I'm going to start by putting the bottle in some water to soften the stuff up first as Collinite state to do in the instructions.
They also say to apply thinly. How thin are we talking here? I'll be using a Meguiars sponge applicator to apply, so just a few drops? It then says allow to haze. So will the swipe test come in handy?
They also say to apply thinly. How thin are we talking here? I'll be using a Meguiars sponge applicator to apply, so just a few drops? It then says allow to haze. So will the swipe test come in handy?
On the mobile at the moment so it's a bit time consuming to research myself...don't think I missed it in the OP.
How much roughly is the set of car cleaning products likely to cost from the OP? Lookin to give my car a nice clean before the winter, wax and all that. So gloves, cloths, wax, clay etc. Dont need an exact price, just a rough idea. Also guessing much cheaper to go online rather than halfords?
How much roughly is the set of car cleaning products likely to cost from the OP? Lookin to give my car a nice clean before the winter, wax and all that. So gloves, cloths, wax, clay etc. Dont need an exact price, just a rough idea. Also guessing much cheaper to go online rather than halfords?
Soldato
From scratch (if you have nothing) a decent set of gear will be £120-130.
I spent £100, but already had SRP and Shampoo.
That was:
3 x Microfibres
1 x Drying Towel
Wax
Applicator pads (foam)
Applicator pads (microfibre)
Sonus pads
Clay
Clay Lube
Chemical Guys Wet Mirror Finish
Megs Wash Mitt (BEAR CLAW!)
Grab some micro and don't use chammy, I'm glad I switched from chammy to towels... easier to dry and left no marring.
Soldato
Think of it as spreading the cost... £120 of gear yes, but if you wash the towels and care for the pads they'll last ages.
Could be looking at what... dozens of washes for that cost. Say you get 30 washes out of the product (not like you'll clay the car every time) you're looking at £4 a wash.
I used 476 on a semi-hot day... as long as you don't let it cure for 10+ minutes it's very easy to remove. If you over-cure it, you will know as your arms will want to fall off.
Could be looking at what... dozens of washes for that cost. Say you get 30 washes out of the product (not like you'll clay the car every time) you're looking at £4 a wash.
I used 476 on a semi-hot day... as long as you don't let it cure for 10+ minutes it's very easy to remove. If you over-cure it, you will know as your arms will want to fall off.
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8 year old Xtrail alloys
Been busy today on my one day off this week....
+0815 start
Take wheels off to do a decent job
+Apply citrus based cleaner/ degreaser to wheels and tyres with soft brush and detail brush
+Work any marks, tarspots and kerbed areas with the cleaner and very lightly where necessary with 0000 steel wool.....steel wool worked a treat (liberon 0000) is really fine I use it on antiques and know used carefully won't damage.
+Apply lightly one coat Colinite 476 to alloys wait to dry to haze and buff off
+Apply one coat Meguires Endurance tyre gel to tyres lightly with sponge (avoid excess)
+Take pics :thumbs: ......
Very happy with results on 8 year old alloys.....was initially looking to get re-furbed!
......wish I'd done this when I first purchased the xtrail 3years ago.
The srp alone is holding up well on the xtrail bodywork since two months a go but I intend to re-do but the srp but with the colinite as a top coat.
Been busy today on my one day off this week....
+0815 start
Take wheels off to do a decent job +Apply citrus based cleaner/ degreaser to wheels and tyres with soft brush and detail brush
+Work any marks, tarspots and kerbed areas with the cleaner and very lightly where necessary with 0000 steel wool.....steel wool worked a treat (liberon 0000) is really fine I use it on antiques and know used carefully won't damage.
+Apply lightly one coat Colinite 476 to alloys wait to dry to haze and buff off
+Apply one coat Meguires Endurance tyre gel to tyres lightly with sponge (avoid excess)
+Take pics :thumbs: ......
Very happy with results on 8 year old alloys.....was initially looking to get re-furbed!
......wish I'd done this when I first purchased the xtrail 3years ago.The srp alone is holding up well on the xtrail bodywork since two months a go but I intend to re-do but the srp but with the colinite as a top coat.
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