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Title: Big Cleaning Job!
Post by: Jimmymature on 06 February 2011, 21:36
Hi all, going to spend the weekend cleaning the car (Reflex Silver GTI).  I have bought some stuff from local shops and some bits from Waxamomo.  I plan to use the following in the order as they appear:

1. Jet wash
2. Megs Gold Class shampoo
3. Dodo clay with Dodo Born Slippy.
4. Auto Glym Super Resin Polish
5. Dodo Wax Light Fantastic
 
The Auto Glym is the only thing that's not new so not sure if I should get anything elase instead.  Please advise if you think i'm missing a step.  I'm not looking for views on my product selection i'm more looking for comments if you think I could have issues....


Thanks in advance guys,


Jim
Title: Re: Big Cleaning Job!
Post by: tech1889 on 06 February 2011, 22:36
thats fine mate super resin polish is not bad..

you doing anything to clean the interior ?? i use meguiairs quick interior detailer with good results..
Title: Re: Big Cleaning Job!
Post by: F17BAD on 06 February 2011, 22:39
SRP is top draw keep it - just make sure you keep the dodo juice wax topped up over it
Title: Re: Big Cleaning Job!
Post by: Jimmymature on 06 February 2011, 22:52
Quote from: F17BAD on 06 February 2011, 22:39
SRP is top draw keep it - just make sure you keep the dodo juice wax topped up over it

Thanks for the advice gents.

Is the SRP mild? The paint is in good condition and doesn't need an abrasive polish.


Thanks,

Jim
Title: Re: Big Cleaning Job!
Post by: tech1889 on 06 February 2011, 23:44
if its good condition then just wax..
Title: Re: Big Cleaning Job!
Post by: waxamomo on 07 February 2011, 19:21
Quote from: Jimmymature on 06 February 2011, 22:52
Quote from: F17BAD on 06 February 2011, 22:39
SRP is top draw keep it - just make sure you keep the dodo juice wax topped up over it

Thanks for the advice gents.

Is the SRP mild? The paint is in good condition and doesn't need an abrasive polish.


Thanks,

Jim

SRP doesn't have any cut at all, it just fills and hides the swirl marks. If the paint is on good condition, then SRP will be perfect.
Title: Re: Big Cleaning Job!
Post by: Jimmymature on 07 February 2011, 20:31
Quote from: waxamomo on 07 February 2011, 19:21
Quote from: Jimmymature on 06 February 2011, 22:52
Quote from: F17BAD on 06 February 2011, 22:39
SRP is top draw keep it - just make sure you keep the dodo juice wax topped up over it

Thanks for the advice gents.

Is the SRP mild? The paint is in good condition and doesn't need an abrasive polish.


Thanks,

Jim

SRP doesn't have any cut at all, it just fills and hides the swirl marks. If the paint is on good condition, then SRP will be perfect.

Thanks mate, is it worth using SRP if the paint is in good condition. I'll be quite happy sitting on my @ss watching TV if I dont need to polish  :evil:



Cheers,


Jim
Title: Re: Big Cleaning Job!
Post by: waxamomo on 08 February 2011, 07:22
I'd say so yes, it will certainly add a little bit to the finish, it will also give a nice base for the wax.
Title: Re: Big Cleaning Job!
Post by: Jimmymature on 08 February 2011, 10:58
Quote from: waxamomo on 08 February 2011, 07:22
I'd say so yes, it will certainly add a little bit to the finish, it will also give a nice base for the wax.

Thanks Waxamomo, once again for the advice and great service.  One last question, how many coats will the dodo wax do on my car?


Cheers,


Jim
Title: Re: Big Cleaning Job!
Post by: waxamomo on 08 February 2011, 21:21
Quote from: Jimmymature on 08 February 2011, 10:58
Quote from: waxamomo on 08 February 2011, 07:22
I'd say so yes, it will certainly add a little bit to the finish, it will also give a nice base for the wax.

Thanks Waxamomo, once again for the advice and great service.  One last question, how many coats will the dodo wax do on my car?


Cheers,


Jim

It was a full size jar you got wasn't it? If so you should get probably 40 coats/layers out of it.
Title: Re: Big Cleaning Job!
Post by: Jimble on 08 February 2011, 21:57
Even if it's a panel pot you should get at least 6-8 coats, i have which is amazing really! :shocked:
Title: Re: Big Cleaning Job!
Post by: Jimmymature on 09 February 2011, 20:29
Quote from: waxamomo on 08 February 2011, 21:21
Quote from: Jimmymature on 08 February 2011, 10:58
Quote from: waxamomo on 08 February 2011, 07:22
I'd say so yes, it will certainly add a little bit to the finish, it will also give a nice base for the wax.

Thanks Waxamomo, once again for the advice and great service.  One last question, how many coats will the dodo wax do on my car?


Cheers,


Jim

It was a full size jar you got wasn't it? If so you should get probably 40 coats/layers out of it.

Yeah the full size jar  :smiley: now that's what I call value for money.

Thanks again.

Jim