Zimjason Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Haven't really posted many photos so here's some of the z Enjoy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Looks stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almeida1234 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Mean look to it. I like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Looks good It's wash, polish then wax though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Nice looking Zed Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimjason Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 Looks good It's wash, polish then wax though I like to mix things up abit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Looks good It's wash, polish then wax though I like to mix things up abit Looks great Zimjason ~ very good job and I think you had it right tbh. I washed my car yesterday, dryed, then waxed, then polished ~ so wash, wax, polish is correct imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 (edited) Looks good It's wash, polish then wax though I like to mix things up abit Looks great Zimjason ~ very good job and I think you had it right tbh. I washed my car yesterday, dryed, then waxed, then polished ~ so wash, wax, polish is correct imo. lol u Polish it and then wax it to seal the paint. Edited December 14, 2013 by Neilp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 If you wax then polish, you remove the wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Don't know what you guy's call a polish then? Maybe we're/I'm getting the term wrong but if I didn't polish after putting the wax on first then I'd just have dried wax all over my car. From my synthetic paste wax polish instructions; Wash & dry vehicle.Moisten applicator pad with water. Lightly wipe the applicator over the top of the paste to liquefy the formula. Spread a thin, even coat over the entire vehicle including plastics & rubber trim. Allow product to dry for about 3-5 minutes to a light haze. Using the included micro-fibre cloth ~ Fold and use one side to remove excess wax from the cars finish. Turn the micro-fibre cloth over and polish to a high gloss shine. So wash, dry, wax, then polish as far as I was concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 I think you're getting a bit muddled, but not necessarily your fault as some products offer a combination of effects. A polish adds shine by removing defects. This what makes your paint look pretty. A wax protects this shine. This can add depth to a finish as well. Not sure what product it is you're using for those instructions, but they're wrong. What they should say is BUFF to a high gloss shine, not polish. Whatever it is, those instructions make it sound like a wax/sealant rather than a polish, especially as it says to put it over the plastics & trim: No (decent) polish should ever be put on those, as it'll stain and mark it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 I think you're getting a bit muddled, but not necessarily your fault as some products offer a combination of effects. A polish adds shine by removing defects. This what makes your paint look pretty. A wax protects this shine. This can add depth to a finish as well. Not sure what product it is you're using for those instructions, but they're wrong. What they should say is BUFF to a high gloss shine, not polish. Whatever it is, those instructions make it sound like a wax/sealant rather than a polish, especially as it says to put it over the plastics & trim: No (decent) polish should ever be put on those, as it'll stain and mark it. I think your right Ekona. This is what I'm using; Is it a "wax" then or "polish" or both? Either way my car look's great after I use this stuff on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Cheap shite is what it is It's a sealant, so it protects rather than polishes. Crappy TW branding bollocks. Grab some Megs 3 stage paint cleaner, polish and carnauba wax (all liquids), it's in the red bottles near the TW stuff in Halfrauds. Really inexpensive, and will give a 100% better finish than that stuff. In fact, if you try it and genuinely prefer the TW, I'll give you the money for it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Cheap shite is what it is It's a sealant, so it protects rather than polishes. Crappy TW branding bollocks. Grab some Megs 3 stage paint cleaner, polish and carnauba wax (all liquids), it's in the red bottles near the TW stuff in Halfrauds. Really inexpensive, and will give a 100% better finish than that stuff. In fact, if you try it and genuinely prefer the TW, I'll give you the money for it myself. Thanks Ekona. Since joining this forum my spending on detailing products has gone mad, well compared to what I used to spend that is. I do rate Meguiars stuff really highly so I'll definitely try the 3 different products you mentioned. Just going to wait till after Christmas to see if I get a Halfords gift card. That Turtle wax stuff I got as a gift for my birthday and tbh it is miles better than what I used to have to use which was a generic non-brand wax. Thanks again, happy to learn something new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zedd Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 That Turtle wax ice paste comes TOP in the AutoExpress wax 'n polish test Just saying Never used it myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 That Turtle wax ice paste comes TOP in the AutoExpress wax 'n polish test Just saying Never used it myself Well that's good to know but as Ekona mentioned I think it's more of a sealant than a wax.I do like it but I'm definitely going to try the Megs to see if I can get better results. Water does bead off the Turtle Wax nicely but if I can get a more mirror like reflection from using the Megs 3 stage that's what I'm really aiming for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Autoexpress are to detailing products what I am to subtlety. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 ^^ Sorry Zimjason will shut up talking about detailing products now. It's your fault anyway as your thread title got me muddled and your black Zed look's so darn good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimjason Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 Haha na like to see comments Been thinking of starting one some new products in the new year always used megs wax and auto glym polish but guessing u guys don't rate that Regardless of cost lets starts the fun convo what should I buy Car wash Polish / shine Wax/sealer? And anything in between Another thing I have like tinny swirl marks all over the car iv tried everything ! Power polish etc... Any ideas ? Or it just light cuts in the paint ? Thinking of a respray if I can't sort if anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 If they're only tiny swirls a pro detailer with a rotary should be able to shift, no? Cheaper than a respray by a few quid. As for goodies, it's a hugely personal thing but I currently like: Car Wash: Meguiars Hyperwash Cleanser/Polish: the three stage system Dan mentioned is solid, I just used mine up and looking to try something new (purely for experiments sake). I also read a good review on here about the Farecla system too, but not tried yet. Wax/Sealant: I'm getting all worked up with Poorboys Liquid Natty's Blue right now And anything in between: a glaze possibly, might hide some of those lighter issues you mentioned. I like Poorboys White Diamond but for your black I'd assume their Black Hole glaze is more appropriate. A quick detailer too wouldn't hurt. I've also had a tip on chemical guys stuff too, but yet to try them. There's loads out there without spending a fortune, just read the instructions before you start rubbing away and probably add a clay bar to your shopping list If you don't have one, and some lube. Have fun and if in doubt, ask first also, watch some videos too, this guy rules: http://www.ammonyc.com/videos/ Check out the top 10 detailing mistakes one first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rothers2901 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Bloody Hell, just had to check the garage. Still there !!!!! :wiggle:nice looking Z if I do say so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davectr Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 What's all this 'wash, wax,polish' malarkey? Just get in the bloody thing and drive the ass off it! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsniss350z Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I'm only glad you didn't do what a member of my350z did in USA. He washed his car and then instead of using a polishing compound he decided like a prize dickhead to use a RUBBING compound on every panel and wondered why his car looked all dull. He Is now hoping he hasn't gone through the clearcoat,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscopervis Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Thread resurrection! However, for reference, the Turtlewax Ice 'polish' which is actually a sealant and the equivalent stage to the third step of the Meguiars 3 Step system, is actually miles, miles better! Should have taken Ekona up on his offer. Sent from my AT10LE-A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N12omc Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Here's my hit list: Zaino shampoo Autoglym clay Autoglym super resin polish Poor boys black diamond glaze Zaino sealant Poor boys nattys paste wax (blue) Dodo juice red mist detail spray Poor boys alloy wheel sealant Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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