Polish review

[allan40alt]

You may find this Auto Express review interesting.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/product...ar_polish.html#

If anyone has tried the Turtle Wax Platinum extra gloss winner or the T-Cut Wax please let us know.

[allan40alt]

I know Meguiars Gold Class didn't do too well in the test but I've just polished my NHB as the sun was streaming in the front of the garage. This is the relection off the bonnet.

[darkside]

Originally Posted by allan40alt

I know Meguiars Gold Class didn't do too well in the test but I've just polished my NHB as the sun was streaming in the front of the garage. This is the relection off the bonnet.

Hi Allan Fantastic photo's
What process do you use to get such a deep shine? Do you use a wax first then the Meguiars Gold Class. I would love to get that affect on my Vivid Blue I have been using Autoglym shampoo and conditioner then Autoglym Super Resin polish. Good shine but nothing like as deep as yours.
Darkside

[allan40alt]

I had it Supagarded from new then I've given it a couple of coats of Meguiars Gold Class polish then a top up of Supagard Paintseal Cream. This has been repeated with the odd wipe over with Meguiars Quik Detailer for a 'quicky'. I now only apply Gold Class about every three months, or so now that the polish has built up.

Tempted to try that Turtle Wax Extra Gloss now though.


Ps: Oh, I forgot, you need plenty of elbow grease as well!

[pjelsworth]

Originally Posted by allan40alt

I had it Supagarded from new then I've given it a couple of coats of Meguiars Gold Class polish then a top up of Supagard Paintseal Cream. This has been repeated with the odd wipe over with Meguiars Quick Detailer for a 'quicky'. I now only apply Gold Class about every three months, or so now that the polish has built up.

Tempted to try that Turtle Wax Extra Gloss now though.


Ps: Oh, I forgot, you need plenty of elbow grease as well!

It really does look very good. Where are all the stone chips? Mine is covered in them

[allan40alt]

Originally Posted by pjelsworth

It really does look very good. Where are all the stone chips? Mine is covered in them

I had one, touched it in with paint, topped off with clear lacquer, then lightly went over with T-Cut. Finished off with Supagard Paintseal Cream.


Ps: I now leave a bit more distance from the vehicle in front!!

[edudat]

I don't quite understand this analysis. They compare polishes with waxes?

[allan40alt]

Originally Posted by edudat

I don't quite understand this analysis. They compare polishes with waxes?

They appear to have done a comprehensive test embracing all car finishing products. Polishes, waxes, sealants, synthetics.

[Dawson]

But no Blackfire products.....

[Kremmen]

Never thought I would see the day when Turtle Wax beat Meguiars hands down !

[richardc]

Originally Posted by Dawson

But no Blackfire products.....

There were a lot of companies that were not represented that would have passed their "8 week test" two to three times over.

[edudat]

Originally Posted by allan40alt

They appear to have done a comprehensive test embracing all car finishing products. Polishes, waxes, sealants, synthetics.

Ok, to me it is a very useless comparative. I would definitely not wax the car with polish. They do even include some quick details in the comparison. They are products thought for very different uses.
Another thing to mention is that duration is just but one of the factors to evaluate a wax. Generally the best results are obtained with the least duration waxes. So there is an obvious trade off that you have to take into account here.

[allan40alt]

Originally Posted by edudat

Ok, to me it is a very useless comparative. I would definitely not wax the car with polish. They do even include some quick details in the comparison. They are products thought for very different uses.
Another thing to mention is that duration is just but one of the factors to evaluate a wax. Generally the best results are obtained with the least duration waxes. So there is an obvious trade off that you have to take into account here.

What do you use/recommend?

The result I have with Meguiars Gold Class is good and I find it reasonably easy to apply and polish off, even if it doesn't last as long as some others. Seeing the Auto Express test results I thought I would ask if anyone had used the Turtle Wax Platinum Extra Gloss. Is that one you would consider?

[edudat]

I use Poorboys EX-P as sealant (6 months) and then DP Max wax (a quality paste wax with carnauba.... duration 2-3 months depending on the weather, on how and how often you clean the car). Here some pictures of the car just waxed.

I've never used Turtle Wax so I cannot speak but I have the idea that it is not a good brand. Not comparable with Megiars or Pinacle (no way). Probably more duration but this car deserves the best

[steveloc]

the extra gloss is just a top coat sealant i.e. seals in the wax finish underneath its not a polish
try it its good, its thin like water goes on just like polish/wax dead easy to wipe off

[Lozza]

Cant get the link to work so my question to you....

Never polished/waxed a car in my life. I want something easy to apply/wipe off...what do you suggest??

Cheers!

[allan40alt]

Originally Posted by allan40alt

I had it Supagarded from new then I've given it a couple of coats of Meguiars Gold Class polish then a top up of Supagard Paintseal Cream. This has been repeated with the odd wipe over with Meguiars Quik Detailer for a 'quicky'. I now only apply Gold Class about every three months, or so now that the polish has built up.

Tempted to try that Turtle Wax Extra Gloss now though.


Ps: Oh, I forgot, you need plenty of elbow grease as well!

Originally Posted by steveloc

the extra gloss is just a top coat sealant i.e. seals in the wax finish underneath its not a polish
try it its good, its thin like water goes on just like polish/wax dead easy to wipe off

Originally Posted by Lozza

Cant get the link to work so my question to you....

Never polished/waxed a car in my life. I want something easy to apply/wipe off...what do you suggest??

Cheers!

Thanks Steve, must be similar to Autoglym Extra Gloss. That goes on like water and is just a sealant.

Lozza, I tried the link again and it comes up with a fault. Have a look at my earlier post. I generally use Meguiars Gold Class polish. Use the supplied application sponge and slightly wet it first to help spread the polish better. If it goes on too thick it will be a devil to remove and you will get a lot of white dust. For an in-between quick going over use Meguiars Quik Detailer it's a 'mist and wipe', but you need some polish on the car first, then simply go over one panel at a time (not advisable to do that in hot sun though). There are several threads for you to read through as different people have tried many products.

[allan40alt]

Link is back on again:

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/product...ar_polish.html

[Jedi71]

swissol for me all day long . makes cleaning easy

[allan40alt]

http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/S...FSQVEAodQUR7xQ

Swissol has a good write-up. Price is a bit on the high side though!