Member Since: 19 Jan 2010
Location: Co. Antrim, N. Ireland
Posts: 208
I thought that Gardx stuff that car showrooms did was supposed to be the "Bees Knees"
Anyone tried it?
31st Mar 2010 9:21 am
Andy_RS2113
Member Since: 17 Apr 2009
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 192
I use (on buck blue)
Poorboys Polyclay with Poorboys Spray & Wipe
Poorboys Super Slick & Suds (2 bucket, lambswool & grit guards)
Poorboys Black Hole (MF Applicator)
Dodo Juice Purple Haze (by hand - rub in with fingertips x3 coats)
pics in Gallery Peter, are you drunk? No, I'm just exhaused cos I've been up all night drinking...
31st Mar 2010 2:16 pm
JimWD
Member Since: 28 Jan 2010
Location: East Midlands
Posts: 5
BHH, it might be worth looking into ClearKote Red Moose Glaze..
BlackHole is pretty awesome, I use it near enough weekly!
This RS4 was cleansed with Lusso Revitalizing Cream, glazed with ClearKote Red Moose Glaze and finally waxed with Dodo Juice SuperNatural.
Gard-X, DiamondBrite, SupaGuard etc etc.. my view is "meh.."
"6-years protection and no more polishing!" Sorry, but, that is tosh. Diamond.Bite, with their two stage glaze kit also include a 'conserver'. This needs to be used every other wash to keep protection topped up. (also, it shouldn't go on glass as it streaks, and, can't touch black plastics as it will tarnisht them) So, "6 years"? Yes, so long as you're topping it up! No different to you applying a nice wax yourself or signing up to a maintenance plan with your local detailer.
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31st Mar 2010 5:53 pm
jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
Location: Living among Bawbags
Posts: 4528
JimWD wrote:
Gard-X, DiamondBrite, SupaGuard etc etc.. my view is "meh.."
And it's a double "meh" from me. Biggest con in the motor trade and easy money for the dealer. As Jim mentioned all needs topped up, so why pay circa £300 for something that you can do yourself for a fraction of the price and looks better.
1st Apr 2010 2:24 pm
BHH
Member Since: 19 Jan 2010
Location: Co. Antrim, N. Ireland
Posts: 208
Anyone got an opinion on Snow Foam?
1st Apr 2010 3:15 pm
Andy_RS2113
Member Since: 17 Apr 2009
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 192
yep, it's awesome stuff as a pre-washPeter, are you drunk? No, I'm just exhaused cos I've been up all night drinking...
1st Apr 2010 3:52 pm
jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
Location: Living among Bawbags
Posts: 4528
Snow foam - take it or leave it. Foaming a quality pH neutral shampoo will do the same thing. Each have a release agent that softens the big 'bits' to be easily removed with a PW before putting your jumbo sponge over.
Some snow foams are derived from TFR and be caustic in nature. Let it dry on the car and say goodbye to any bling
1st Apr 2010 4:25 pm
MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
Location: away
Posts: 10723
Well I mangaged to obtain some Autoglym Lifeshine, a PDI kit........................did exactly it said on the Box, and it came out pretty well for a 1st timer, not sure what else to do with it, or whether I need to add more protection.
2nd Apr 2010 8:04 pm
goodfella
Member Since: 03 Apr 2007
Location: Salford
Posts: 533
So you decided not to go with any of the recommendations you asked for then Mac? Badda bing.......How you doin'?
Java black SE, standard spec. Clean and shiny.
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2nd Apr 2010 9:10 pm
jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
Location: Living among Bawbags
Posts: 4528
I was thinking the same
Lifeshine is okay as it is just a version of polish and extra gloss protection. Hopefully you picked up one of the £20 kits off fleabay that come up.
2nd Apr 2010 9:23 pm
MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
Location: away
Posts: 10723
Well JKP, I got an ebay one for £4.99, thought it was worth a Punt...........
Maybe you can specifically design/recommend ME a kit, I know you dont do it personally, but what if you could list/pm me a componant of a detailing kit for my D3. Its a Zambezi Silver, so what would bring out the best in her.
2nd Apr 2010 9:27 pm
jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
Location: Living among Bawbags
Posts: 4528
OK MacLeod313, at £4.99 the punt is about right
For Z-Silver
pH neutral shampoo, wash mitt and two buckets (with grit guards preferrable)
Soft or Mild detailing clay and lube (care as anything stronger and not lubed may marr paint)
A polish such as Dodo Juice lime prime, Poorboys white diamond or Autoglym Super resin
Wax or sealant to top it up. Any carnauba paste wax (dodojuice hard candy, zymol carbon, swissvax shield) or liquid sealant such as AG extra gloss protection. More layers the better.
use those (or similar quality products) and it'll be nice and sparkly
I'm biased but if it were me...
DoDo Juice grey clay and lube
DJ Sour power shampoo
DJ lime prime
DJ wax
DJ rem mist detailing spray sealant
All available by googling or on fleabay
2nd Apr 2010 9:40 pm
jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
Location: Living among Bawbags
Posts: 4528
Applied correctly you should be able to get a nice shine and reflections
Just what I've been looking for... a definitive answer to 'how to clean and polish my Z-siver car'.
No matter what I've tried in the past it's never come up to the standards of the Java, Buck Blue brigade. There just isn't the same depth of colour as the darker shades.
Although that looks jkpAs you slide down the banister of life
may no splinters point your way
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2nd Apr 2010 9:46 pm
MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
Location: away
Posts: 10723
You're a gent sir, thats the kit I will gather, I have seen your work, and read the big ups................if its that you recommend I will find it bit by bit on ebay
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