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wassap · 12 Mar 2014 at 20:25

Guys, sadly kids and family life have taken the hardcore edge of my habit, but with my black A4 being absolutely caked in months of crap, ive decided to use the lighter evenings to do a panel a day.

But just wondering whats a hard wearing wax/sealant nowadays, the plan is to wash/clay/3m fastcut the car, then prob a PB glaze over the top of that. I have a tub of FK1000P as well as Colly 915 to use as a LSP. Is that still a good combo, or is it worth dropping a few quid on some sealant? Im a bit out of touch with whats hot at the moment. I want long lasting protection, i just dont have the time to polish and wax every few weeks now.

Greg0986 · 12 Mar 2014 at 20:28

FK1000p is still, in my opinion, one of the longest lasting sealants available. If you want wax, Collinite 476s is still the undefeated champion at longevity if you apply 2/3 layers.

"andy" · 13 Mar 2014 at 06:41

i will probably use fk1000p until the end of time. the same pot

its just great in every way.

Westyfield2 · 15 Mar 2014 at 14:53

Hi Guys,

What's the recommended product for using on a neglected exhaust tip? I tried an ancient can of T-Cut but it's no good.

Cheers,

Phil W · 15 Mar 2014 at 15:00

Peek or Autosol with some fine grade wire wool will work a treat.

Westyfield2 · 15 Mar 2014 at 16:10

Phil W said:
Peek or Autosol with some fine grade wire wool will work a treat.

Ta.

thepigf@rmer · 16 Mar 2014 at 08:24

Westyfield2 said:
Hi Guys,

What's the recommended product for using on a neglected exhaust tip? I tried an ancient can of T-Cut but it's no good.

Cheers,

Autoglym works for me, been using it on exhaust tips since I owned my Capri back in the early nineties.

I've heard it good for the paintwork too....

scratch · 16 Mar 2014 at 09:25

thepigf@rmer said:
Autoglym works for me, been using it on exhaust tips since I owned my Capri back in the early nineties.

I've heard it good for the paintwork too....

Autoglym what? They have a huge great range of products.

Or thinking about it did you mean Autosol?

thepigf@rmer · 16 Mar 2014 at 09:30

scratch said:
Autoglym what? They have a huge great range of products.

Or thinking about it did you mean Autosol?

Sorry I should have clarified, Autoglym - Super Resin Polish.

I know there's probably better products out there, but I've been using this for years.

SoliD · 16 Mar 2014 at 10:45

Guys, I need to get some wash mitts, clay and some wheel cleaner. Whats good for bang for buck nowadays?

Conscript · 16 Mar 2014 at 10:47

Microfibre wash mitt from Halfords, Bilt Hamber for clay, Valet Pro Bilberry Wheel Cleaner.

SoliD · 16 Mar 2014 at 10:51

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_776723_langId_-1_categoryId_165609

Those? Got my last lambswool mitts from halfords and they were awful, take it these aren't the same?

Conscript · 16 Mar 2014 at 11:18

SoliD said:
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_776723_langId_-1_categoryId_165609

Those? Got my last lambswool mitts from halfords and they were awful, take it these aren't the same?

No, I use http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_776681_langId_-1_categoryId_165609

Personally, I won't bother with lambswool ever again. I had one a couple of years ago and it basically disintegrated after about a year. Every wash it would leave bits of wool on any sharp edges of the car. And this was a Meguiars one, too. The microfibre mitt is almost as soft, much more durable and absorbs a ton of water.

Vita · 16 Mar 2014 at 11:29

I use the same micro fibre wash mit. It's great.

AndrewNR · 16 Mar 2014 at 12:35

Vita said:
I use the same micro fibre wash mit. It's great.

Same here, had it ages. Proper beast.

-Mike- · 16 Mar 2014 at 13:01

Does the above look like a good selection gents? I'm not sure I need all of it but that's my best guess!

I was tempted to just go and take advantage of Halfords 3 for 2 offer and get some meguiars gold class shampoo, autoglym SRP and something else but I could do with some help!

Mansize_tissue · 16 Mar 2014 at 13:10

I would use the group buy discount on detailing world to get the Autobrite lance with 5l of magifoam, most people swear by it.

flexo786 · 16 Mar 2014 at 13:14

anyone had any experience with the autoglym tar remover?. just removed some decals off a fabia and its left quite a bit of glue behind that I need to remove

Gaygle · 16 Mar 2014 at 13:21

I'd go for Tardis by Autosmart. It literally melts tar and glue away before your eyes!

-Mike- · 16 Mar 2014 at 13:22

Mansize_tissue said:
I would use the group buy discount on detailing world to get the Autobrite lance with 5l of magifoam, most people swear by it.

I'm not a member of detailing world, can I just place an order or should I ring them and do it over the phone?

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