Advice Please

civicceremoney · 26th March 2008, 17:46

Hello Everyone.

I have just collected a Type-s in alabaster silver and I love it, I know this sounds like a stupid question but what type of cleaning products should I buy to make my car look even more perfect.

Because I aint trusting no hand car wash in an old petrol station and pay them £7 for the privlage or no machine/jet wash to scratch it like im used to.

Any advice will be appreciated.

Cheers Lads & Lasses

dragonglance · 26th March 2008, 17:51

No definatly dont touch the hand car wash places trhe majority of them use a chemical to dissolve the dirt around the wheels and edges of the car which can eventually cause the paint to fade, plus i would not trust them with how close they get to the paint with the pressure washed.

I use Meguiars products they work a treat.......yes they are expensive but i would say it is worth it

harleyfatboy · 26th March 2008, 17:56

Welcome man ...Another silver purist ...by far the best color in the civic line up .... the good news is you will not need too much attention or time spent on polishing or washing your silver spaceship unlike the other colors... which will give you more time to drive it... as it should be.... ON A STEEL HORSE I RIDE

Sandozer · 26th March 2008, 18:24

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Originally Posted by harleyfatboy

Welcome man ...Another silver purist ...by far the best color in the civic line up .... the good news is you will not need too much attention or time spent on polishing or washing your silver spaceship unlike the other colors... which will give you more time to drive it... as it should be.... ON A STEEL HORSE I RIDE

You got the perfect colour.... It goes for weeks without cleaning especially in this never ending winter, and still looks the Mutt`s Nutts...

harleyfatboy · 26th March 2008, 18:28

Welcome Sandozer...I thought i was the only one in the wilderness trying to spread the word....ON A STEEL HORSE I RIDE

robbo51 · 26th March 2008, 18:42

Regardless of the colour..
You will get good advice here:
A world for detailers...
or to buy:
Clean Your Car - car care products UK
Personally, I use Collinite wax.
I find it very durable, easy to apply and buff off and it lasts and lasts

PJS · 27th March 2008, 22:28

Depending on whether you want to top-up the LSP (last stage protection) more often than not, you might want to consider a sealant instead of a carnauba wax.
Locally, my choice is the Bilt Hamber Auto Balm - imported, one has to be seriously considerate of Zaino, but not discounting Ultima.
If waxing is your preference, then Dodo Juice Light Fantastic or Rainforest Rub.
Collinite isn't a slouch either.

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civicceremoney Valve Cap Join Date: 24th March 2008 Location: Whitley Bay Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Advice Please Hello Everyone. I have just collected a Type-s in alabaster silver and I love it, I know this sounds like a stupid question but what type of cleaning products should I buy to make my car look even more perfect. Because I aint trusting no hand car wash in an old petrol station and pay them £7 for the privlage or no machine/jet wash to scratch it like im used to. Any advice will be appreciated. Cheers Lads & Lasses

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harleyfatboy Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 24th November 2007 Location: london Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Welcome man ...Another silver purist ...by far the best color in the civic line up .... the good news is you will not need too much attention or time spent on polishing or washing your silver spaceship unlike the other colors... which will give you more time to drive it... as it should be.... ON A STEEL HORSE I RIDE Last edited by harleyfatboy; 26th March 2008 at 17:58.

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dragonglance Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 23rd February 2008 Location: UK Posts: 210 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No definatly dont touch the hand car wash places trhe majority of them use a chemical to dissolve the dirt around the wheels and edges of the car which can eventually cause the paint to fade, plus i would not trust them with how close they get to the paint with the pressure washed. I use Meguiars products they work a treat.......yes they are expensive but i would say it is worth it

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harleyfatboy Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 24th November 2007 Location: london Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Welcome Sandozer...I thought i was the only one in the wilderness trying to spread the word....ON A STEEL HORSE I RIDE

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robbo51 On holiday!! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,092 Thanks: 47 Thanked 40 Times in 37 Posts	Regardless of the colour.. You will get good advice here: A world for detailers... or to buy: Clean Your Car - car care products UK Personally, I use Collinite wax. I find it very durable, easy to apply and buff off and it lasts and lasts

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PJS Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th May 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 419 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Depending on whether you want to top-up the LSP (last stage protection) more often than not, you might want to consider a sealant instead of a carnauba wax. Locally, my choice is the Bilt Hamber Auto Balm - imported, one has to be seriously considerate of Zaino, but not discounting Ultima. If waxing is your preference, then Dodo Juice Light Fantastic or Rainforest Rub. Collinite isn't a slouch either.