Waxing and polishing

[Dunc_Mk5]

Reading a few threads on here i understand that you should only polish your vehicle once or twice a year but wax it more often. This has got me a little confused as i have bought some 'Turtle Wax Color Magic clour enriched wax polish'. Is this wax or is this polish?!

Also, if i'm washing my car regularly (it's black so will have to be) do i just wash it say every fortnight and dry it properly but only wax it every 2 months (every 4th wash). I always thought that a car should be waxed after every wash so i'm a little confused now.

My intention is to wash it as listed here (http://www.elitedetailer.com/content/CARCAREGUIDES.htm) but then what? Just dry it and it maintains it's shine between waxes? Please help as my head is spinning and i don't want to ruin my paintwork!

[onzarob]

I use Autoglym super resin polish with Collinite 476 Wax. I only do it 2 a year. then i just wash with Autoglym Car Shampoo and Dry.

The SRP fills any scratches and the Collinite keeps it there and protects the paint. This WAX stays on along time.

Turtle wax is ok but doesn't last as long. Also Super Resin Polish (SRP) is non abrasive so no damage But you need to Wax ontop

Colour magic is also non abrasive. so you can use it without fear. I have used it on other car and it does need doing alot more

[Dunc_Mk5]

I've got some of the Autoglym Super Resin Polish so will use that for the twice annual job. I'll give the colour magic a go first wash as i was told by the dealer i bought my car from to use some black wax to hide the scratches.

So you say i need to wash, then polish then wax the first time? Then i can just wash and dry until i need to use the colour magic stuff again in a couple of months time?

[onzarob]

I would trow the Colur magix away and use the SRP even though your car is black, it has aclear top coat. the majority of scratches are in this. when filled with SRP they dissapear. but you need a Wax onto to hold the SRP onto the car as it wont stay. So use Collinite 746 or get some Autoglym extra gloss protection

[elitedetailer]

Reading a few threads on here i understand that you should only polish your vehicle once or twice a year but wax it more often. This has got me a little confused as i have bought some 'Turtle Wax Color Magic clour enriched wax polish'. Is this wax or is this polish?!

Also, if i'm washing my car regularly (it's black so will have to be) do i just wash it say every fortnight and dry it properly but only wax it every 2 months (every 4th wash). I always thought that a car should be waxed after every wash so i'm a little confused now.

My intention is to wash it as listed here (http://www.elitedetailer.com/content/CARCAREGUIDES.htm) but then what? Just dry it and it maintains it's shine between waxes? Please help as my head is spinning and i don't want to ruin my paintwork!

Hi Dunc

I know it can get confusing but I will try and make it simpler.

You can either get a standard wash kit which s about £39, these are the basics which include the best shampoo in the world Zaino Z-7, 2 wash mitts, one for upper body/car's body, the 2nd for the lower body or for just your wheels, also included is a drying towel. Shown here: http://elitedetailer.com/cgi-bin/hca...mrid=1&cmpid=2

This will keep you going you will just need a couple of buckets ideally with grit guards.

If you want the large wash kit as used by Gurcharn then thats available too: http://elitedetailer.com/cgi-bin/hca...mrid=1&cmpid=2

Now for the polishing.

Something like this kit is great and will give you loads of protection:
http://elitedetailer.com/cgi-bin/hca...mrid=1&cmpid=2

With regards to the waxing, you can just apply the Z2 as in the kit above, whenever you feel like it. It should last you a few years easily.

If you want to go the Autoglym route then the folowing is recommended:
http://elitedetailer.com/cgi-bin/hca...mrid=1&cmpid=2 after which apply: http://elitedetailer.com/cgi-bin/hca...mrid=1&cmpid=2

Now you can leave this as is or apply a wax on top, although this is not essential :http://elitedetailer.com/cgi-bin/hca...mrid=1&cmpid=2

Any questions, please ask.

Regards
EliteDetailer

[curiousgeorge]

I want a replacement for my turtle wax which has just ran out, and I'd like to get a Zaino or Autoglym product.

I know this sounds strange but I can't find any wax, apart from the Autoglym High Definition Wax on the EliteDetailer website. I did a search for the Z-2 you mentioned above but can't find it, apart from in a kit.

Can you recommend a decent wax for metallic black?

[onzarob]

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Can you recommend a decent wax for metallic black?

I use Collinite 476 and it looks fab and lasts.

Not tried Zaino but i'm sure Elitedetailer can advise you, try and PM him

[elitedetailer]

I want a replacement for my turtle wax which has just ran out, and I'd like to get a Zaino or Autoglym product.

I know this sounds strange but I can't find any wax, apart from the Autoglym High Definition Wax on the EliteDetailer website. I did a search for the Z-2 you mentioned above but can't find it, apart from in a kit.

Can you recommend a decent wax for metallic black?

Hi

The Z-2 is currently out of stock and is due in later this week, that is why it cannot be seen. Sorry for the inconvenience, as soon as it arrives I can PM you if you like?

Thanks
EliteDetailer

[curiousgeorge]

Thanks for the PMs, EliteDetailer.

I'm going follow your advice and go for the Z-5 because I have a black car which is swirl prone and the Z-5 is good for this, plus I'm not after the high gloss that the Z-2 gives.

To follow on from the original post, I too am confused. My understanding is that polishes shine and waxes form a protective layer (as well as shining). I wanted a wax for the protection and although EliteDetailer's advises using Z-2 / Z-5 as waxes, they seem to be polishes (that offer the protection from UV) and the true wax is something like Autoglym High Definition Wax as recommended above.

However, the Z-5 seems to give me what I need - shine and protection.

[onzarob]

I don't think there a on best product, Some is down to personal tast. Z5 is non abrasive so you can have fun without damage. Give it a go and see what happens.

I used Autoglym SRP and Collinite 476 Wax which deems be lasting a long time. But the hologram i have arn't that well hidden in bright sunlight. So im interest in your results