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Title: question about application of waxes/polishes
Post by: Cory on 01 October 2011, 12:12
so ive been building up a stockpile of goodies over summer ready for taking the car off the road for a couple months now im back at uni. ive finished all my maintenance work and now im left with the task of getting the paint looking back up to scratch. i have the following . . .

meguires
Gold Class Car Wash
Quik Detailer
2x Clay bars
Ultimate Compound
Gold Class Carnauba Plus
ultimate wax paste
2x Microfibre cloths
2x Soft Foam Applicator Pads.

i also have a bottle symol polish which i really like
and a couple chamois, and towels


im a rookie when it comes to detailing, i think ive got most of what i need to start off with but could someone give me some tips as to which applicators are best to use with which products, and any other product recommendations would be helpful aswell
Title: Re: question about application of waxes/polishes
Post by: RussZS on 03 October 2011, 23:26
Applicator wise, you want to be using something with a bit of 'bite' with the Ultimate Compound, to ensure you work it properly.  Use an MF towel to remove.

Use a softer foam pad for spreading the wax, then remove with a different MF towel.
Title: Re: question about application of waxes/polishes
Post by: scarr89 on 05 October 2011, 20:51
As above. The foam pads are meant to be real good for waxes, esp non paste waxes. Put up pics of your detail  :grin:
Title: Re: question about application of waxes/polishes
Post by: Jimmy16v on 06 October 2011, 00:53
ditch the chamois they will kill ur paintwork....

try elite car care for goodies they have some cracking stuff..
Title: Re: question about application of waxes/polishes
Post by: Tazzy on 06 October 2011, 13:38
for wash - use a wool wash mitt

for drying - a microfibre drying towel

for application - a foam pad

for buffing - a microfibre clothe
Title: Re: question about application of waxes/polishes
Post by: Mr Blue on 08 October 2011, 01:22
and ffs DONT apply the wax with bare hands. Only gays do that with their soft vaseline dipped fingertips!

Applying wax with bare hands is another way to waste it. Top brands want you to buy more!
Title: Re: question about application of waxes/polishes
Post by: Tazzy on 08 October 2011, 11:42
and ffs DONT apply the wax with bare hands. Only gays do that with their soft vaseline dipped fingertips!

Applying wax with bare hands is another way to waste it. Top brands want you to buy more!


thats the first ive ever heard of applying product by hand, how strange!  :huh:
Title: Re: question about application of waxes/polishes
Post by: scarr89 on 08 October 2011, 14:22
and ffs DONT apply the wax with bare hands. Only gays do that with their soft vaseline dipped fingertips!

Applying wax with bare hands is another way to waste it. Top brands want you to buy more!


thats the first ive ever heard of applying product by hand, how strange!  :huh:

I did it one time...it worked ok I thought. But in heinz sight alot did get wasted  :embarassed:
Title: Re: question about application of waxes/polishes
Post by: Jimble on 08 October 2011, 22:06
and ffs DONT apply the wax with bare hands. Only gays do that with their soft vaseline dipped fingertips!

Applying wax with bare hands is another way to waste it. Top brands want you to buy more!


thats the first ive ever heard of applying product by hand, how strange!  :huh:

I did it one time...it worked ok I thought. But in heinz sight alot did get wasted  :embarassed:
Heinz sight? i actually lol'd! :laugh: :wink:
Title: Re: question about application of waxes/polishes
Post by: scarr89 on 09 October 2011, 11:27
and ffs DONT apply the wax with bare hands. Only gays do that with their soft vaseline dipped fingertips!

Applying wax with bare hands is another way to waste it. Top brands want you to buy more!


thats the first ive ever heard of applying product by hand, how strange!  :huh:

 :wink:

I did it one time...it worked ok I thought. But in heinz sight alot did get wasted  :embarassed:
Heinz sight? i actually lol'd! :laugh: :wink: