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Title: Question about polishing cloths!
Post by: Len on 17 July 2007, 10:54

gonna ask a sensible question!

Polishing cloths?
what material?

I am currently using the normal cotton cloths from Halfords using Autoglymm Resin then super (gold)

Should I be using a better cloth? Lambswool?
If so what and where from?

Title: Re: Question about polishing cloths!
Post by: Rhyso on 17 July 2007, 10:56

you can use either foam applicators (Meguairs do these) or Microfibre cloths.

Have a look at seriousperformance.co.uk - they do 5 of the cloths for £12 or thereabouts

Title: Re: Question about polishing cloths!
Post by: ...joe on 17 July 2007, 12:20

for applying:

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=64&products_id=44

also available from halfords.

for removing/buffing even drying:

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=64&products_id=314

or the meguiars eqivalent is also available from halfords in a 3 pack. i like these ones as they have silk binding which reduces the chances of scratching.

Title: Re: Question about polishing cloths!
Post by: Rhyso on 17 July 2007, 12:47

there's also this offer:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/microfibre-cloths/der-wunder-towel-trio/prod_364.html

Title: Re: Question about polishing cloths!
Post by: Len on 17 July 2007, 12:56

Cheers guys!

Title: Re: Question about polishing cloths!
Post by: Rhyso on 17 July 2007, 12:59

welcome to the dark side  :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Question about polishing cloths!
Post by: Len on 17 July 2007, 13:02

hey dont worry I wont be going all anal on this lark! :wink: :laugh:

Title: Re: Question about polishing cloths!
Post by: Ridg on 17 July 2007, 16:27

Quote from: Len405 on 17 July 2007, 13:02

hey dont worry I wont be going all anal on this lark! :wink: :laugh:

thats what they all say!

which ever cloths and pads you get, just take care of them.

pads need to be cleaned otherwise the organic stuff in polishes / wax etc can go mouldy.

cloths are best washes with a liquid cleaner and the granules can get stuck in the fibres and lead to swirls.  dont use conditioner too

I personally use the meguirs ultra plush, and applicator pads for polish and cotton applicator pads for wax as they can take more punishment.