WOW. Just ordered a load of cleaning products!!!!

[wantmygti]

Any real difference in wax that is in Liquid or Solid form?
One better than the other....?

Not sure. i would say paste gives a thicker coating hence lasts longer and is a bit more time consuming to apply as it is harder to buff.

[maxamus]

Any real difference in wax that is in Liquid or Solid form?
One better than the other....?

Not sure. i would say paste gives a thicker coating hence lasts longer and is a bit more time consuming to apply as it is harder to buff.

In that case i've ordered the P21s solid Carnabua wax aswell.
The nice guy at vertar gave me a nice discount with free p&p also saving me around £15 so not bad.
Grand TOTAL = £127.22

NO MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[maxamus]

So Final Order (and i mean final!):

  Meguiars Supreme Shine Microfibre Polish Cloth (pack of 3)
  Meguiars Even Coat Applicator Pads (pack of 2)
  Meguiars Lambs Wool Wash Mitt x2
  Meguiars Grit Guard & Bucket Kit
  Meguiars NXT Generation Glass Cleaner (710ml)
  Meguiars Hot Shine Tyre Spray (Trigger 710ml)
  Meguiars Natural Shine Protectant

  P21S Concours Look Carnauba Wax
  P21S Super-Absorbing Drying Towel With Case
  P21S Bodywork Conditioning Shampoo (500ml)

  Zymol Auto Wash (473ml)
  Zymol Wheel Brush


I think that should keep me going for 6 months atleast.
I cant believe i've just spent that on cleaning products !

Now all i need is Saturday to be a good day and around 3hrs of labour. My car better look the part. If not then its a waste of money.

I want it to end up looking shiney with that "deep dark wet" look.

[Rhyso]

you forgot the claybar and quik detailer!!! 

[Ed30 Widow!]

Just my 2p's worth....................

I used to use the Meg's Gold Class wax.  I waxed every second weekend and thought I was quite happy.............. until:

I bought Swissol! I will NEVER use any other wax.  Ok I admit that it is not cheap (nearly £70 for my tub  ) but it is worth every penny.  My car was last waxed in August and water is still beading on it.  Now that the nicer weather is coming in, I will probably give it the full hog (clay etc) to give it its summer coating.  The Swissol is a hard wax and the car smells fantastic afterwards (hmmm, mango, yum!).

As for shampoo??  A pro detailer once told me to use Johnson's Baby Bath ................ it works a treat!!!  There is no substance in it which will conteract/dull down/work against the Swissol hence one of the reasons the wax lasts so long 

A couple of demo pics:
BEFORE:


AFTER:


I know it is not a Golf............. but I borrow phope's on occassion 

Hev x

[maxamus]

you forgot the claybar and quik detailer!!! 

ye i know. Instead im just going to wash the car 3 times to make sure its clean!
I'll get that next month when ive got some more money  :embarassed:

[maxamus]

By the way guys; Is Meguiars Natural Shine Protectant useable on the external bumpers and stuff?

On the product description it says:

"When your dash, trim, tyres, and other vinyl and rubber surfaces were new, they were rich in colour and lustre. Now you can recapture the look without leaving a greasy, plastic gloss and avoiding a blinding glare off your dashboard.Now you can recapture the look without leaving a greasy, plastic gloss and avoiding a blinding glare off your dashboard. Cleaning agents lift dirt and grime, while UV protectants help defend against sun damage. A second application and you´ll enrich darkness and shine to levels even a factory-fresh finish can´t match"

Im assuming the front and back bumpers and the side skirts are made from vinyl/rubber/plastic so it should be applicable to them also to make them darker like they were....?

[Rhyso]

by the sounds of it yes it is! I'd try a small area first to see how it goes before plastering it all over!

[wantmygti]

you forgot the claybar and quik detailer!!! 

ye i know. Instead im just going to wash the car 3 times to make sure its clean!
I'll get that next month when ive got some more money  :embarassed:

Won't clean it like clay cleans it!

[maxamus]

How many coats of wax should i give it?
I've been reading around and some people recommend 2 coates to really really make it look wet and mirror like.