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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Hawaii-Five-O on 22 June 2013, 09:16
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This is a question for the less OCD detailers amongst us (but ones who still look after their cars). Proper detailers please overt your eyes ;)
For the last 4 years I've treated my car 2 to 3 times per a year with:
Chemical Guys XXX Hardcore CarnaubaPaste Wax
Absolutely amazing product. Water beads off even months after application. It also means less dirt sticks to the car and alloys too. As an extra bonus it smells beautiful when you apply.
Bare in mind I've got a Rising Blue colour at the moment. Would this method/product be suitable for pure white*?
*Mods I know this question has been raised before but the post got moved to Detailing, however not as many people frequent that section. Please keep here as I'd like to canvas wider opinion.
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I tend to use AG SRP and AG HD wax which do a great job. Plan to try a few different products this time like poor boys diamond white but any advice on different waxes is always appreciated :)
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you've got to be careful using wax on white cars as over time it can turn the car creamy. I'm sure someone said using sealant is better than wax ok white but the full on ocd guys will know for sure.
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you've got to be careful using wax on white cars as over time it can turn the car creamy. I'm sure someone said using sealant is better than wax ok white but the full on ocd guys will know for sure.
Using wax on a white car is perfectly ok, the reason it will go creamy over time is because the majority of people don't remove old products before applying fresh stuff and it builds up, the same would happen with sealant if given enough coats but because they tend to be thinner and more opaque it would take many more coats.
One of my favourite products is a bit old school but still gets great reviews on DW, Auto Glym Super Resin Polish is a fantastic all round product, it doesn't cost much and because it's filler heavy will cover a lot of swirls as well as minor scratches, if used with a damp applicator goes a long way and doesn't get too powdery when buffing off, the biggest problem with it is it doesn't last as long as it could but if you like looking after your car then thats not a big issue.
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I use Dodo Juice Diamond White (Hard Wax), also smells lovely too, beads beautifully for a long time and has a wet/shine look on my Candy White GTI.
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I use Dodo Juice Diamond White (Hard Wax), also smells lovely too, beads beautifully for a long time and has a wet/shine look on my Candy White GTI.
Any hint of yellowing as others have suggested?
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Are these waxes fine to use on metallic colours or is different product recommended?
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Dodo juice mostly do colour infused waxes and each one has a recommended use although they do say you can use any one on any colour but obviously using something like Purple Haze (obviously purple) on a silver car wouldn't be ideal! :grin:
Imo you can't go wrong with Dodo juice supernatural, not cheap but will last for ages as with the more expensive waxes less is definately more! It can be used on any colour as it's white/clear, or if you'd prefer the extra protection of a sealant then supernatural hybrid is for you, sealant and wax combined.
I will be using supernatural on my pure white mk7! :tongue:
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I use Dodo Juice Diamond White (Hard Wax), also smells lovely too, beads beautifully for a long time and has a wet/shine look on my Candy White GTI.
Any hint of yellowing as others have suggested?
No to be fair, it's a very good product, would highly recommend :smiley:
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I use Dodo Juice Diamond White (Hard Wax), also smells lovely too, beads beautifully for a long time and has a wet/shine look on my Candy White GTI.
Any hint of yellowing as others have suggested?
No to be fair, it's a very good product, would highly recommend :smiley:
Thanks for the reassurance bud!
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We're getting a few big thumbs up for Dodo Juice Diamond White (Hard Wax). I know they make great products.
Think I'll treat myself to a tub when I [eventually] get my pure white GTD.
Keep them suggestions coming :smiley:
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Cquartz Finest.
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I have tried a few of the others mentioned but always come back to Collinite 476S
It seems to last for months and gives a great shine, it also repels Seagull crap which unfortunately is a problem where I work :sick:
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I've used Gtechniq C2 sealant on white paint for the last 3 years. I would never go back to a wax now !
Advantages for me are :-
-It's so easy to apply (it dilutes with water too)
-It has UV fllters (to prevent or slow yellowing)
-It's a sealant and can be used on paint, glass, black trim and alloys - all to good effect.
-Gtechniq are at the forefront of sealant technology - supplying Formula 1 teams (Force India) with sealants.
http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars/exterior-coatings/c2v3-liquid-crystal/
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/44591/gtechniq-c2-qd-spray
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=545984702087812&set=a.291588417527443.76532.267477343271884&type=1&theater
It kept Mrs G's white Renault paint spotless for three years.
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i64/Jerry_G/Img_2163b.jpg)
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I've used Gtechniq C2 sealant on white paint for the last 3 years. I would never go back to a wax now !
Advantages for me are :-
-It's so easy to apply (it dilutes with water too)
-It has UV fllters (to prevent or slow yellowing)
-It's a sealant and can be used on paint, glass, black trim and alloys - all to good effect.
-Gtechniq are at the forefront of sealant technology - supplying Formula 1 teams (Force India) with sealants.
http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars/exterior-coatings/c2v3-liquid-crystal/
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/44591/gtechniq-c2-qd-spray
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=545984702087812&set=a.291588417527443.76532.267477343271884&type=1&theater
It kept Mrs G's white Renault paint spotless for three years.
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i64/Jerry_G/Img_2163b.jpg)
Sounds too good to be true :wink: I'm intrigued though.
How exactly do "you" apply it? Thx
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It just sprays on and buffs off like a Quick Detailing spray.
I know what you mean ... it does seem to good to be true as it's just so quick easy to use :grin: ... it took a few months of use for me to believe it really was adding protection ... but having it on my alloys over Winter was the eye opener for me.
Quote from Gtechniq Forum :-
C2 can be applied directly onto clean paint, or on top of another coating (eg C1, a wax, a sealant etc).
There are several ways to apply this, it's ultimately down to user preference. Simply spray neat onto the paint or onto a microfibre cloth and then spread evenly over the paint, do another panel or 2 and then go back and "buff" the panels up....DONE! It's that easy.
The coating doesn't need time to cure, once it's buffed off it's ready to get wet!.
C2v3 can be diluted further (e.g. 1:2 or 1:3) as a "top up" to keep the original coating working nicely after washing.
C2v3 works on paint, glass, plastic, chrome trim etc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiXGJbfYWk0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egqrlAiU7zQ
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It just sprays on and buffs off like a Quick Detailing spray.
I know what you mean ... it does seem to good to be true as it's just so quick easy to use :grin: ... it took a few months of use for me to believe it really was adding protection ... but having it on my alloys over Winter was the eye opener for me.
Quote from Gtechniq Forum :-
C2 can be applied directly onto clean paint, or on top of another coating (eg C1, a wax, a sealant etc).
There are several ways to apply this, it's ultimately down to user preference. Simply spray neat onto the paint or onto a microfibre cloth and then spread evenly over the paint, do another panel or 2 and then go back and "buff" the panels up....DONE! It's that easy.
The coating doesn't need time to cure, once it's buffed off it's ready to get wet!.
C2v3 can be diluted further (e.g. 1:2 or 1:3) as a "top up" to keep the original coating working nicely after washing.
C2v3 works on paint, glass, plastic, chrome trim etc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiXGJbfYWk0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egqrlAiU7zQ
I'm definitely going to try this product? Where do you buy yours from Jonny?
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I got mine direct from Gtechniq website :-
http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars/exterior-coatings/c2v3-liquid-crystal/
You can pay with Paypal which makes it quick & easy to checkout.
Alternatively there are a few online places.
http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/gtechniq-c2v3-liquid-crystal-100ml.php?osCsid=8f3c181dd755ffa5f9a50c0bddcdf184
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gtechniq-C2V3-Liquid-Crystal-Sealant-100ml-NEW-C2-V3-/261202365440
Unfortunately there will be p&p charges with all these, but it still comes out at less than £10 delivered and well worth a try IMHO.
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I got mine direct from Gtechniq website :-
http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars/exterior-coatings/c2v3-liquid-crystal/
You can pay with Paypal which makes it quick & easy to checkout.
Alternatively there are a few online places.
http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/gtechniq-c2v3-liquid-crystal-100ml.php?osCsid=8f3c181dd755ffa5f9a50c0bddcdf184
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gtechniq-C2V3-Liquid-Crystal-Sealant-100ml-NEW-C2-V3-/261202365440
Unfortunately there will be p&p charges with all these, but it still comes out at less than £10 delivered and well worth a try IMHO.
Thanks pal. What about tar removers? What would you recommend?
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If I got any tar (and you will with a white car :sad:) some spots will come off with a bit of C2V3, but other more stubborn tar spots will not come off so easily.
For the stubborn spots I use Autosmart Tardis, followed by a quick polish with Autoglym Super Resin Polish followed by Gtechniq C2.
http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/170926359621?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&_lwgsi=y&cbt=y&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=63&ff19=0
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By the way Gtechniq also do a mental fabric protector (I1) for anyone wanting to keep their new Jacaro cloth seats in tip top shape too :smiley:
Seeing is believing :shocked:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDcIJ8pgnME
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b1FejSp-X8
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I got mine direct from Gtechniq website :-
http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars/exterior-coatings/c2v3-liquid-crystal/
You can pay with Paypal which makes it quick & easy to checkout.
Alternatively there are a few online places.
http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/gtechniq-c2v3-liquid-crystal-100ml.php?osCsid=8f3c181dd755ffa5f9a50c0bddcdf184
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gtechniq-C2V3-Liquid-Crystal-Sealant-100ml-NEW-C2-V3-/261202365440
Unfortunately there will be p&p charges with all these, but it still comes out at less than £10 delivered and well worth a try IMHO.
Just put an order in for 1L of G-Wash, 1L of C2V3 and 500ml of their smart fabric. That much will probably last forever, but I wanted to make sure I more than doubled up on the fabric protector seeing as my dad's car will be here towards the end of next week and i'll get his interior all treated, give it a good wash and then slap on some C2V3. If he's impressed then he can go halfers and i'll decant him some off. Saved on the postage in buying that much. It always pays to order in the bigger quantities, if you think you will eventually use it all.