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General => Detailing => Topic started by: GTI:Gibbo on 21 September 2011, 13:53
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What's everyone's thought on the car Shampoo above?
Cheers
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Not a bad shamppo with decent cleaning power and value for money.
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So if i used this shampoo would it be best if i used a Meguiars polish after?
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No real need to stick with Megs polish - any quality polish will do followed by a good wax.
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Can you point me in the direction of some good waxes mate?
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Autoglym HD wax
Dodo juice (you have a dark colour car yeah ? try purple haze or blue velvet)
Collinite 476 ( can be had for under £15
all of those are decent choices
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As above - all decent waxes.
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Get this if you can spare the cash its an awesome wax http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=ddjsnp
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but if you are buying a wax online then you could get a better shampoop like bilt hamber autowash which will last you a lot longerer :)
btw - what is your budget for a wax?
are you looking to purchase anything else?
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Yes my car is dark green even though its proper name is Bright Pearl Green LC6M.
I'm looking into buying some products that are simple but effective.
I quite like the look and sound of Meguiars products but have also heard good vibes from people who use Dodo stuff.
At the moment im using Auto G polish which is for dark colourd cars and i must say it's brings up my paintwork :cool:
I dont want to spend stupid amounts of money on products but i'm no tight arse either :laugh:
Thanks Guys
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Have you ever clayed or thought about giving your car a clay bar treatment? If you haven't you could buy a clay bar kit, some good polish and some wax for all under £50 I'd say. The dodo juice panel pots are really good if your not car cleaning crazy, will last you 2 or clean layers of wax aswell!
Check out waxamomo and the forum there, loads of help!
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Megs claying kit £20, Collinite 476 £15 job done really get your self some micro fibres from Asda £2 !! :wink:
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Gold glass is over rated IMHO, I have a bottle and find it makes very little soap suds :(
I can get much more off the 5 gallon container of turtle wax professional and a lot more bubbles and lubrication.
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Gold glass is over rated IMHO, I have a bottle and find it makes very little soap suds :(
I can get much more off the 5 gallon container of turtle wax professional and a lot more bubbles and lubrication.
completely the opposite, with less sudsing agents, it actually makes it a better shampoo, and that goes for most shampoos, especially those that contain wax, as wax reacts with the sudsing agents, its nice to see bubbles, but its even nicer to see a clean car :cool:
i wont hide the fact im a megs fan, but that because i believe megs caters for everyone at a great price
shampoo - megs gold class or ultimate wash and wax
cleaner - megs step 1 paint cleaner
polish - autoglym super resin
wax - megs step 3 - its carnauba wax, unless you prefer to use a paste wax, in which case look at dodo juice
quik detailer - megs ultimate qd
tyres - gold class endurance
microfibes - asda £2
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I think i will go with a bottle of Gold Class.. I have Auto g's super resin polish already, and for a wax i think i might go for the Megs step 3.
Cheers Tazzy :cool:
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I think i will go with a bottle of Gold Class.. I have Auto g's super resin polish already, and for a wax i think i might go for the Megs step 3.
Cheers Tazzy :cool:
Where abouts are you ordering your gear from? All I can is try out some of the dodo range, its pretty intense and as I said one of the small panel pots will give maybe 3 layers of wax!
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Will shop around for the best prices for an hour or so :laugh:
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as much as dodo juice is very good, its also very over priced, and i cant justify spending what you need to on dj when you can buy the same type of product for less that does the same job
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as much as dodo juice is very good, its also very over priced, and i cant justify spending what you need to on dj when you can buy the same type of product for less that does the same job
Which products Tazzy ?
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any wax will do the same as the ddj stuff, ie the colonite you reccomended costs less, has a much bigger pot, much better durability.
i've only used ddj ph, gave a nice finish granted, but for 7 quid for 3-5 layers of wax, you'd be better off getting a lesser wax and not have to buy a new pot every couple of weeks/months.
all imo
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The DJ panel pots are really designed as testers so you try and hopefully buy a bigger pot. DJ waxes do give a lovely finish and the Purple Haze Pro adds durability. But the king of durability is Collinite 476.
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Megs is a good alround choice.
I would avoid autoglym Super resin polish as it is very powdery.
Megs Gold Class or Megs Ultimate wash/wax shampoo
Megs clay kit ( Dont use every wash)
Megs Polish or if your cars paint is dull then try Megs Ultimate Compound
Then Megs Ultimate Liquid Wax
Jobs a good en
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"I would avoid autoglym Super resin polish as it is very powdery"
SRP is excellent , If you find it too powdery , you are using too much. Less is more.
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can’t go far wrong with a bottle of gold class......!
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At the end of the day it's all down to how much you can afford.. More expensive waxes are 'nirmally' better quality and longer lasting..
My collinite was cheap and hard wearing but not the best shine.. My dodo supernatural hybrid is fantastic but only long lasting if you keep applying coats each week..
Just my 2p
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Some real good replys... Thanks guys :smiley:
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You cant go wrong with poorboys polish with sealant, and the Victoria wax products are really good.
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I swear by gold class and purple haze, both smell good too.