Polishing Advice Wanted...

ricaird · 24th July 2008, 22:45

Hey,

I've had plenty of cars before, but never really bothered with polishing/waxing, other than using coloured t-cut polishes to coverup minor scratches etc.

I've just bought a civic hybrid in silver, and really want to look after the paintwork this time. Where do I start - what products should I be thinking about, and which are relatively easy to get started with? I read that collinite should be applied in straight lines, so does this rule out a circular polishing machine from halfords, etc?

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks!

Robbieee · 25th July 2008, 01:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricaird

Hey,

I've had plenty of cars before, but never really bothered with polishing/waxing, other than using coloured t-cut polishes to coverup minor scratches etc.

I've just bought a civic hybrid in silver, and really want to look after the paintwork this time. Where do I start - what products should I be thinking about, and which are relatively easy to get started with? I read that collinite should be applied in straight lines, so does this rule out a circular polishing machine from halfords, etc?

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks!

Hi,

There are many rules of thumb for applying wax. Each to their own!
Applying in straight lines is meant to cut down on swirls. I have always
Applied in circular motions, had no swirls!

I also have an orbital polisher bought from halfords, works a treat!!

Robbie

allan40alt · 25th July 2008, 07:47

There are so many different ways of cleaning and polishing/waxing that people adopt and by trying different methods you will arrive at one that suits you.

Lots of threads come up if you just type polishing in the 'Search' facility (see above).

This is one for starters:

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/cleanin...ng-regime.html

Good luck.

robbo51 · 25th July 2008, 14:04

ALL
and I mean ALL the advice you will ever need is here:
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/guides.html
Failing that...Just ask any question and a few of us will give you OUR advice
Regards

Charles_Harding · 25th July 2008, 14:19

.......and don't forget to pop down to Lidl, to get one of their cheapo power polishers!

......if they've got any left that is!

"My girlfriend alway laughs when we have sex.
......no matter what she's reading!"

robbo51 · 25th July 2008, 14:23

I got the last one

Charles_Harding · 25th July 2008, 14:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

I got the last one

'sal right for you.

There ain't no Lidl round my way.

So the travelling needed to get one would negate any savings I reckon.

......elbow grease for Charlie.

"50% of marriages end in divorce.
50% end in death.
......I know which one I'd prefer!"

ricaird · 25th July 2008, 19:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

ALL
and I mean ALL the advice you will ever need is here:
Car Care Advice
Failing that...Just ask any question and a few of us will give you OUR advice
Regards

Cheers for this - that's one seriously good set of guides!

Thanks!

ricaird · 26th July 2008, 13:19

Well I've now ordered my full wash kit from Bilt-Hamber (Autowash, Clay and AutoBalm, with applicator and cloth), two wool wash mits from thesheepskinshop.co.uk, and I'm off to get some microfibre cloths and perhaps an orbital polisher.

Thanks everyone (in this thread and the many others!) for all the help, guidance, opinions and photos! Once it's all arrived and I've had time to give it all a go, I'll be sure to post some pics of my amateur attempt!

Charles_Harding · 26th July 2008, 14:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricaird

Well I've now ordered my full wash kit from Bilt-Hamber (Autowash, Clay and AutoBalm, with applicator and cloth), two wool wash mits from thesheepskinshop.co.uk, and I'm off to get some microfibre cloths and perhaps an orbital polisher.

Thanks everyone (in this thread and the many others!) for all the help, guidance, opinions and photos! Once it's all arrived and I've had time to give it all a go, I'll be sure to post some pics of my amateur attempt!

Once you've done all that, you wont be an amateur anymore!

Good luck.

......here's power to your elbow!

"What do you call a female Daddy Long Legs?"

robbo51 · 26th July 2008, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricaird

Well I've now ordered my full wash kit from Bilt-Hamber (Autowash, Clay and AutoBalm, with applicator and cloth), two wool wash mits from thesheepskinshop.co.uk, and I'm off to get some microfibre cloths and perhaps an orbital polisher.

Thanks everyone (in this thread and the many others!) for all the help, guidance, opinions and photos! Once it's all arrived and I've had time to give it all a go, I'll be sure to post some pics of my amateur attempt!

Well done ricaird.
BTW..When you apply the Auto-Balm, Have a watersprayer handy..Its much easier to buff off with a little spray of water...Sounds strange this advice...But it really works
Good Luck

Robbieee · 27th July 2008, 12:27

You would need to buy a waterspray anyway as BH clay uses water as a lube...

I have still to use my BH clay, I cant wait as its the first time i have clayed my car since i have got it. "I cant wait"- i sound really sad dont I !!!!!!

robbo51 · 27th July 2008, 18:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbieee

You would need to buy a waterspray anyway as BH clay uses water as a lube...

I have still to use my BH clay, I cant wait as its the first time i have clayed my car since i have got it. "I cant wait"- i sound really sad dont I !!!!!!

Let me know how you get on with it Robbie...I might get some

blader · 27th July 2008, 18:42

Anyone used:

Duragloss 671 Swirl Mark Remover

Is it any robin hood?

Thanks

Rich 11 · 27th July 2008, 19:20

Never heard of it ? do you have a brand new car ?

robbo51 · 27th July 2008, 19:40

Here:
Duragloss Duragloss SMR (Swirl Mark Remover)

http://www.myroadster.net/DuraglossA...structions.doc

blader · 27th July 2008, 21:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich 11

Never heard of it ? do you have a brand new car ?

Yes rich!

NHB and I'm disappointed at how easily it marks

Fine scratches just seem to appear. You only have to look at it and scratches appear. First and last time I have a black car.

I've already used the touch up stick 3 times on the bonnet due to stone chips. I'm not a happy bunny if I'm honest!

robbo,

I've seen that thanks. That's what's prompted me to ask the question.

robbo51 · 27th July 2008, 22:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by blader

Yes rich!

.....................
robbo,

I've seen that thanks. That's what's prompted me to ask the question.

I realised that.
I was replying to Rich

Unknownsoldier · 28th July 2008, 08:18

BTW no need ot spray water for the clay I make it into a bowl and pour lots of water onto the surface, and then begin to clay and allow it to flatten, that way it holds some of the water to help you along, never needed to spray it to get it wet enough, I also find the tiniest drop of their wash into the water gives you added lube-effect (wow that sounds disgusting, but it isn't......I promise..... LOL).

ATB,
Tom

allan40alt · 28th July 2008, 10:55

There's lots of advice here:

meguiars.com: Car Care Video Guide

This is 'Part 1'. Scroll down to access parts 2 & 3.

24th July 2008, 22:45	#1 (permalink)
ricaird Valve Cap Join Date: 19th July 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 35 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Polishing Advice Wanted... Hey, I've had plenty of cars before, but never really bothered with polishing/waxing, other than using coloured t-cut polishes to coverup minor scratches etc. I've just bought a civic hybrid in silver, and really want to look after the paintwork this time. Where do I start - what products should I be thinking about, and which are relatively easy to get started with? I read that collinite should be applied in straight lines, so does this rule out a circular polishing machine from halfords, etc? Any advice appreciated. Thanks!

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robbo51 It wasn’t me! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,419 Thanks: 57 Thanked 54 Times in 51 Posts iTrader: (0)	ALL and I mean ALL the advice you will ever need is here: http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/guides.html Failing that...Just ask any question and a few of us will give you OUR advice Regards Last edited by robbo51; 25th July 2008 at 14:07.

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Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,593 Thanks: 62 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts iTrader: (0)	BTW no need ot spray water for the clay I make it into a bowl and pour lots of water onto the surface, and then begin to clay and allow it to flatten, that way it holds some of the water to help you along, never needed to spray it to get it wet enough, I also find the tiniest drop of their wash into the water gives you added lube-effect (wow that sounds disgusting, but it isn't......I promise..... LOL). ATB, Tom

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