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

[Nathan]

If I was you I would go for P21S wax it is £19 on that Vertar website and is the best wax I have ever used, inculding Zymol products that cost 4 times as much!

You also want to be claying the paintwork and sealling it before you apply any wax IMHO!

[maxamus]

I'd get some microfibre cloths too for applying and buffing off the polishes & waxes.

got the Meguiars Even Coat Applicator Pads (pack of 2) for this.... its a pack of 2.......one for applying and 1 for buffing  
still need to get some microfibre cloths..?

yeah I would; i've got at least two cloths for each application i.e 2 for glass; 2 for paint; 2 for trim; you need one to apply and the other to remove and give the shine 

Ordered Meguiars Supreme Shine Microfibre Polish Cloth (pack of 3)

[maxamus]

Order now stands at:

  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 Gold Class Liquid Wax
  Meguiars NXT Generation Glass Cleaner (710ml)
  Meguiars Hot Shine Tyre Spray (Trigger 710ml)
  Meguiars Natural Shine Protectant

  P21S Super-Absorbing Drying Towel With Case
  P21S Bodywork Conditioning Shampoo (500ml)

  Zymol Auto Wash (473ml)
  Zymol Wheel Brush


    Total = £121   

[maxamus]

Ok Guys. Seeing as i've just shelled out a fortune in cleaning products and intend to put them to work this Saturday, what is teh best way to apply the wax?

For washing im going to use the "2 bucket cleaning method"

I havent come across any waxing guides yet and to be honest with you, the last and only time i waxed the car looked rubbish as it had swirls, circles etc very visible and distracted from the clean look. I not want the repeat to happen this time to be honest. This time im hoping to have no swirl marks left behind. What i would like is a mirror/wet like look to be left behind.

- How much wax do you guys use on your GTi's?
- How do you manage an even spread?
- Whats the best way to apply the wax?
- Bumpers/side-skirts should be waxed aswell or is that a no no?
- Apply wax to glass aswell?
- How long to leave on before wiping off?

[Rhyso]

just looking through what you've ordered and you've missed out a clay bar and quik detailer............ essential bit of kit as it will remove all the contaniments that have bonded to your paintwork.  You want to wash the car, then rinse and dry and then clay the car.  Rinse and dry again and then apply your polish followed by the wax.

[maxamus]

"quik detailer"

whats that used for???

[wantmygti]

To lube the clay mainly. Also for a quick dust removal.

Clay really does pull off a lot of dirt from a clean looking car, even a new car. Don't want to be polishing dirt into your paint.

[maxamus]

Alright ordered some clay.

But what about my original questions:

- How much wax do you guys use on your GTi's?
- How do you manage an even spread?
- Whats the best way to apply the wax?
- Bumpers/side-skirts should be waxed aswell or is that a no no?
- Apply wax to glass aswell?
- How long to leave on before wiping off?

[wantmygti]

Alright ordered some clay.

But what about my original questions:

- How much wax do you guys use on your GTi's?
About as little as possible to get an even coverage. All residue is wasted product.

- How do you manage an even spread?
Wax on the applicator, small circles over a panel, finish with straight line passes from front to rear.

- Whats the best way to apply the wax?
As above

- Bumpers/side-skirts should be waxed aswell or is that a no no?
Only if painted. Avoid plastic trim

- Apply wax to glass aswell?
No.

- How long to leave on before wiping off?
Until dried to a haze and comes off easily. There should be some specific instructions on your product but about 15 mins I'd say in this warm weather.

Make sure car is out of the sun and cool before you start any of the cleaning.

[maxamus]

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