albo Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 Is it OK to use a car shapoo that has built in wax (wash n wax) before a polish n wax, or does the wax in the shampoo interfere with the polishing? Quote
Chris`I Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 Is it OK to use a car shapoo that has built in wax (wash n wax) before a polish n wax, or does the wax in the shampoo interfere with the polishing? There will be so little wax in the wash and wax, it wont make a difference, the polish will cut straight through it (if the polish is a true abrasive). Ideally, you would use something that will cut through wax to wash before a polish, like something with citrus in. This would mean the polish is working straight on the paint. All you are doing with wash and wax is making the polish break down the wax before it gets to the paint Quote
srobrien Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 Dodo juice lime prime is a "prime" candidate....good stuff. R Quote
N1SM0350z Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 I use a was and wax before I polish, as has been said theres so little wax in it I never even considered it. Plus we have one of those electric polishers which works a treat Quote
albo Posted May 20, 2009 Author Posted May 20, 2009 Cool, thanks all. Polish is Autoglym super resin polish. I got an electric polisher, although its a cheapo one from woolworths. I'll give it a bash n see. Quote
N1SM0350z Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 Cool, thanks all. Polish is Autoglym super resin polish. I got an electric polisher, although its a cheapo one from woolworths. I'll give it a bash n see. I use the same polish and get good results and same its an RAC one or RAC approved something like that Quote
Toon Chris Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 Super resin is quite shiny but you don't half get a lot of white powder! Best done on a breezy day to stop it looking like the car is covered in flour! Quote
albo Posted May 20, 2009 Author Posted May 20, 2009 Super resin is quite shiny but you don't half get a lot of white powder! Best done on a breezy day to stop it looking like the car is covered in flour! Yer i know! - Time to break out my feather duster.... Quote
H5 Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 I'd consider buying a slightly different polish than SRP on a polisher. Try some of the Poorboys or Chemical guys stuff or contact one of the detailing traders on here for advice. Quote
N1SM0350z Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 Super resin is quite shiny but you don't half get a lot of white powder! Best done on a breezy day to stop it looking like the car is covered in flour! Yeh that winds me up a treat but I found that just a clean cotton cloth does the job of getting it off. Quote
Chris`I Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 I'd consider buying a slightly different polish than SRP on a polisher. Try some of the Poorboys or Chemical guys stuff or contact one of the detailing traders on here for advice. If looking for correction, I agree, but it just trying to get a good finish after a corection, I find SRP is great for burnishing the paint. It only has a slight cut, but most importantly fillers. On a car like mine with a few swirls left, it leaves a lovely finish with a bit of filling Very dusty though, but can be aided with a quick spritz of QD Quote
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