Author Topic: winter is coming..... (Read 10729 times)

MDSS MK6 · « **Reply #30 on:** 26 November 2009, 15:18 »

slightly misread your post p3asa, thought you'd posted a link to another online detailing supplier (one who sells snow foam lances), hence my comment

but thats a fund of info on detailingworld, well worth a bit of time

Jkctr · « **Reply #31 on:** 26 November 2009, 15:21 »

I wax in the summer and seal in the winter. This is mostly down to the fact the glaze i use after the polish has oils which create an amazinf 'flake pop' but dont allow the sealent (jetseal) to bond properly with the paint. Wax works much better and creates a deeper shine than jetseal anyway so its fine for summer.

Winter is usually a polish, simple glaze to restore the paint and a few layers of jetseal. I try and clean the car 2 or 3 times a week to prevent build up or leave any salt/contaminents on the paint.

I have a guide for anyone who is in need of some help, there will be better ones on detailingworld but its easier to pm for help or post in the thread

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=66113.0

percymon · « **Reply #32 on:** 26 November 2009, 16:01 »

Quote from: VWKev on 26 November 2009, 13:05

Quote from: percymon on 26 November 2009, 12:20
VW,Audi and Porsche used to recommend vaseline in the owners manual - great protection but picked up every bit of dust n crap, not really what you wnat when you come to remove the vaseline in the spring.

Jetseal 109 or Rejex for me, topped off with Swisswax Autobahn

Why would you use 2 different layers of protection ? Jetseal on its own is more than adequate, what would the wax layer on top do that the Jetseal can't ?

Extra protection. I prefer the look of a carnauba wax to that of a polymer, but the added protection of the polymer on the wheel is useful to prevent taking wheels off too regularly. I only use wax on the bodywork

VWKev · « **Reply #33 on:** 26 November 2009, 16:52 »

Quote from: percymon on 26 November 2009, 16:01

Quote from: VWKev on 26 November 2009, 13:05
Quote from: percymon on 26 November 2009, 12:20
VW,Audi and Porsche used to recommend vaseline in the owners manual - great protection but picked up every bit of dust n crap, not really what you wnat when you come to remove the vaseline in the spring.

Jetseal 109 or Rejex for me, topped off with Swisswax Autobahn

Why would you use 2 different layers of protection ? Jetseal on its own is more than adequate, what would the wax layer on top do that the Jetseal can't ?

Extra protection. I prefer the look of a carnauba wax to that of a polymer, but the added protection of the polymer on the wheel is useful to prevent taking wheels off too regularly. I only use wax on the bodywork

So you prefer to protect your wheels better than your paintwork ?

Id have done what you do but the other way round.

Jkctr · « **Reply #34 on:** 26 November 2009, 17:03 »

Not a fan of wax on wheels, not found one that lasts as long as jetseal or poorboys wheel sealant.

Exonian · « **Reply #35 on:** 26 November 2009, 17:15 »

Right, so I need Jetseal? Where's cheapest? TIA

Jkctr · « **Reply #36 on:** 26 November 2009, 17:49 »

cleanyourcar.co.uk

Jetseal -

Heres the wheels after two days after driving in rain and braking a fair bit (you can see where i just rubbed my finger and it came off)

The wheels would usually be filthy after two days and i would use a whole bucket with wash mitt, but took about 1 min on each and used hardly any water :shock:

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