Best Polish........
10 October 2003, 12:56 PM
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What do you think is the best polish to use, I am collecting my new STI8 next week and have been told that Autogym could damage the paintwork.
Any replies most welcome
"MADDOG"
Any replies most welcome
"MADDOG"
10 October 2003, 01:02 PM
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LOL! Who told you that? Turtle Wax??! 
If you want a polish, Autoglym is adequate. Zymol is sort of ok.
If you want a wax, Swissol is the way to go. £135 or thereabouts will get you a nice starter kit, and you'll know you're giving the bodywork the best possible protection from the outset.
Have a look in the Scoobyshop section for details.
If you want a polish, Autoglym is adequate. Zymol is sort of ok.
If you want a wax, Swissol is the way to go. £135 or thereabouts will get you a nice starter kit, and you'll know you're giving the bodywork the best possible protection from the outset.
Have a look in the Scoobyshop section for details.
10 October 2003, 01:04 PM
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Autoglym doesnt ruin paint work though its not the best polish to use. There is a difference between a POLISH and a WAX. A polish contains light abrasives, oils and fillers but no WAX. A wax is just a top coat which gives a nice shine. A new car with fresh paint should be allowed to cure between 60 and 90 days. A wax should not be used JUST POLISH! Unfortunatley we dont have good quality polihes that can be used on freshly painted cars. I will be starting a small business bringing in exclusive polishes and waxes from America which are 100 times better than what we have available in the UK and at much lower prices.
Many thanks
Gerry
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10 October 2003, 01:04 PM
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I used the full Autoglym range including the polish and top coat on my last car (Red MX5) for 12 years and it looked as good when I sold it as the day I bought it!
They make some fantastic products. (But the polishing cloth was always red when I'd finished)
They make some fantastic products. (But the polishing cloth was always red when I'd finished)
10 October 2003, 01:26 PM
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Fairy Liquid and a Brillo Pad.
Do a search on here for Swissol, look at the pics in the Member's Gallery and you'll have your answer.
Do a search on here for Swissol, look at the pics in the Member's Gallery and you'll have your answer.
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10 October 2003, 02:43 PM
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Swisoil is best I think , but Zimoyl is a very good alternative , and it smells great , from Halfords about £11
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10 October 2003, 03:30 PM
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Thanks for all the info, I have used Autogym on my previous car this was great but buying a car that has a lacqured finish I thought I best ask the guys in the know.
regards "MADDOG"
regards "MADDOG"
10 October 2003, 06:48 PM
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I'd never use Autoglym. Try Meguiar's, mile better and still very good. I'm still using my WaxWizard Subaru Was I bought 3.5 years ago and thought it was expensive at the time. I reckon it will last me 5 years at this rate. Swissol stuff it same if not better quality !
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Best polish you can buy... Maguires Gold class... trust me after going through every polish on the maket over several years this really is the dogs bo!!ocks... Really deep shine gets rid of the swirls and its not too much hard work. i saw a car in the states that was soooooo shiny I asked the guy what he used, and this was it, down to Wal-Mat and $10 got my best purchase of the hol... I was going to put a post on Scoobynet... Its about £13 here but trust me you'll be well and truly pleased! if you get some; post back what you think! @ service the dealer actualy said what the hell you polished it with!
tip leave it on 15-20 mins!
Dazza
tip leave it on 15-20 mins!
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11 October 2003, 09:08 AM
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Apart from Swissol being the mutts nutts, it even looks good in the rain as well
Sign of a good wax is a nice beading.
Sign of a good wax is a nice beading.
11 October 2003, 12:27 PM
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Tried MIR! , could'nt get the stuff of the paintwork
had to use Autoglym to shift it.
Gonna get some Swissol and give the scooby the treat it deserves
had to use Autoglym to shift it.Gonna get some Swissol and give the scooby the treat it deserves
