H5 Posted January 28, 2007 Posted January 28, 2007 Although I've shown cars and spent more than a fair share of time cleaning and detailing previous cars, I've not used carnuba wax before. Mate came over today with some and I gave it a go over my Ultra Gloss after a bit of show shine. Have to say I'm converted! Can't wait for the summer!! Quote
lomoto Posted January 28, 2007 Posted January 28, 2007 A friend of mine in the car valeting trade gave me a tub of carnuba wax a while ago ., have to say I was well impressed myself, never bought any more though after it got used up..bit too expensive Quote
stuey Posted January 28, 2007 Posted January 28, 2007 seems to work well on primer................. Quote
Sgt Wilson Posted January 29, 2007 Posted January 29, 2007 Look out! There's a polar bear on your lawn. Lovely shine, did mine this weekend but some bird shat on it.....won't be taking her out again. Quote
H5 Posted January 29, 2007 Author Posted January 29, 2007 You put it on top of the ultra gloss? I went for it, yeah. I washed it, dried it and then used Show Shine to prepare it. Then added this to it, and it just lifted it. It's the first thing I've ever used that has lifted Ultra Gloss. That said, I did do the Ultra Gloss a while ago so I have no idea 'how much' is left on the car. It's been through a winter so maybe not much. Tim, as for cost, take a look at this - http://www.cleanandshiny.co.uk/ProductD ... uctID=9100 Their top seller and not too bad IMO. I can't wait to add some of the Chemical Guys oily stuff into the mix when I prepare it for the summer and then I'll just keep adding the wax onto the Gloss. Unless our resident detailer knows that any of the is unecessary.....!! Quote
monkfish Posted January 29, 2007 Posted January 29, 2007 Look out! There's a polar bear on your lawn. Quote
Guest prescience Posted January 29, 2007 Posted January 29, 2007 A Zaino GM for comparison You pays your money and takes your choice Quote
sl114 Posted January 29, 2007 Posted January 29, 2007 Thats stunning dude. Im still looking for the ultimate shine and gloss finish, starting my research soon on different products etc... Quote
H5 Posted January 29, 2007 Author Posted January 29, 2007 Thanks Andy! Here's one from a bit further away, to give a comparison against Dorian's pic. How do you think it compares? (ambient light allowing of course!!) (Thanks for the pic Dorian!! ) I know what you mean Louis, it's fun finding out though!! Quote
sl114 Posted January 29, 2007 Posted January 29, 2007 To compare, Dorian's seems to be more of a gloss finish, however its so hard to tell from a photo I need to see it in the flesh!! Time for a meet i think Quote
jim Posted January 29, 2007 Posted January 29, 2007 I think you also have to note that Dorian has all of the chrome bits gleaming and the tyres are nice and glossy - all helps to set off the gloss on the body. Quote
Sarnie Posted January 29, 2007 Posted January 29, 2007 Dorians does look glossier but his pic looks to have been taken on a brighter day than H5's. Quote
H5 Posted January 29, 2007 Author Posted January 29, 2007 I agree, initially more of a gloss on Dorians, but then the reflections and surroundings are lighter colours. Mine was a miserable January day, but you can clearly see the garage and next door in the reflection. Will add to it and try and get a brighter day to see how it goes. And yes, that does have some nice sparkly bits on it! I will not be defeated!! Where's Ming?! Quote
Guest prescience Posted January 29, 2007 Posted January 29, 2007 I might point out that in no way do I consider myself a detailer and I am most definitely not an expert. I just bought the Zaino and kept it fairly regularly polished using the Zaino guide from Dr Bonz. I think the light and the pic were just good on that one occasion and from that angle and partly that's my point, there is no 'best' solution Quote
H5 Posted January 29, 2007 Author Posted January 29, 2007 I might point out that in no way do I consider myself a detailer and I am most definitely not an expert. I just bought the Zaino and kept it fairly regularly polished using the Zaino guide from Dr Bonz. I think the light and the pic were just good on that one occasion and from that angle and partly that's my point, there is no 'best' solution It looks to be a very good finish though Dorian, I'm still experimenting with products. Admittedly I go to somre pretty sad extremes (polish under bonnet for example! ) but like you say you've got yourself some decent products and it's got results. How do you mean no best solution? Quote
Guest prescience Posted January 29, 2007 Posted January 29, 2007 I might point out that in no way do I consider myself a detailer and I am most definitely not an expert. I just bought the Zaino and kept it fairly regularly polished using the Zaino guide from Dr Bonz. I think the light and the pic were just good on that one occasion and from that angle and partly that's my point, there is no 'best' solution It looks to be a very good finish though Dorian, I'm still experimenting with products. Admittedly I go to somre pretty sad extremes (polish under bonnet for example! ) but like you say you've got yourself some decent products and it's got results. How do you mean no best solution? I have pics taken on the same day which don't look as shiny, so I think there is more to the variation in angle, light, exposure etc which dwarfs the differences in the finish. Perhaps if you had identical cars lined up side-by-side on the same day, you 'could' make such a judgement, I don't really know Quote
H5 Posted January 29, 2007 Author Posted January 29, 2007 I might point out that in no way do I consider myself a detailer and I am most definitely not an expert. I just bought the Zaino and kept it fairly regularly polished using the Zaino guide from Dr Bonz. I think the light and the pic were just good on that one occasion and from that angle and partly that's my point, there is no 'best' solution It looks to be a very good finish though Dorian, I'm still experimenting with products. Admittedly I go to somre pretty sad extremes (polish under bonnet for example! ) but like you say you've got yourself some decent products and it's got results. How do you mean no best solution? I have pics taken on the same day which don't look as shiny, so I think there is more to the variation in angle, light, exposure etc which dwarfs the differences in the finish. Perhaps if you had identical cars lined up side-by-side on the same day, you 'could' make such a judgement, I don't really know I see. Still fun to see who can get the most impressive pic up tho!! Quote
sl114 Posted January 29, 2007 Posted January 29, 2007 Just for comparison here is mine. I use NXT gen wax and thats about it really... ...as you can see its a nice finish, but as H5 saw at the White Horse meet, the autoglym set the bonnet off so much more than just the NXT gen on its own. My next purchase is going to be something that gives it a great gloss finish, but i am still researching. Fun though as you say. Quote
Sarnie Posted January 29, 2007 Posted January 29, 2007 I have, untill now, always used NXT: However I am now using AG Ultra Deep Shine which is good but harder to get off Quote
H5 Posted January 29, 2007 Author Posted January 29, 2007 I have, untill now, always used NXT: However I am now using AG Ultra Deep Shine which is good but harder to get off How do you find the finish tho Sarnie? Quote
Sarnie Posted January 29, 2007 Posted January 29, 2007 I have, untill now, always used NXT: However I am now using AG Ultra Deep Shine which is good but harder to get off How do you find the finish tho Sarnie? The finish is miles better. Its deeper and much longer lasting Its just a bugger to get off if you leave it on too long Edit: That was post number 5000 Quote
janoof1 Posted January 29, 2007 Posted January 29, 2007 two coats of cheapo turtle speed wax , better than all yours Quote
stuey Posted January 30, 2007 Posted January 30, 2007 two coats of cheapo turtle speed wax , better than all yours yup it sets off the primer nicely................ Quote
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