car polish/wax

[Lancer09]

I'm just curious as to what products people recommend for a good wax/polish for a nice shine and protect.

I'm currently thinking of purchasing the Nu Finish once a year but am open to suggestions, also i don't have a buffer machine if that changes anything also.

[Zaphod]

Never used NuFinish, although I've heard it's good - I just use Meguire's...

...and occasionally old-fashioned Turtle Wax!

[Lancer09]

I've used turtle wax but it's the stuff at the car wash and i'm not too sure what that stuff is haha but some of the time i can't tell the difference with or without it so…yeh

[black_ice]

Have a loom at waxit.com. Some good products there!

[Berger]

Meguiar's clay bar really brings out the shine.

[Brett]

Keeping it simple...

Buying from Repco etc:

Polish: Meguiars Ultimate Compound
Wax: Meguiars Ultimate Liquid Wax

Buying online (ZAS, Waxit etc):

Polish: (Depending on cut required) Scholl S17.
Sealant/Wax: Wolfgang DGPS / DP Max Wax (Good quality, low cost product)

I'd recommend you getting some hand polishing pads if you're going to be doing it by hand and also some quality microfiber cloths for wiping product off.

Always remember to clay bar the paint before polishing and always practice safe washing techniques.

Feel free to contact me if you have more specific questions I can help with.

Cheers.

[chris]

Any of the Collinite products if you want something long lasting and at a reasonable price

[Mitch]

Brett just a question when you get a car back from being Repaired do you reckon it would need to get a good wax and polish or would the repairers of done it before releasing the car ?

[turbogirl]

Mitch did you have paint protection? If so you should be ok as they should have reapplied your paint protection.

[Mitch]

Ok yeah sweet had the paint protection just wasnt sure

[Mystique]

Mitch did you have paint protection? If so you should be ok as they should have reapplied your paint protection.

I had my paint protection reapplied after getting my car repaired, Only reason I knew was because the bumper and passenger door were incredibly smooth and the guys told me they reapplied it :O!

[Mystique]

Mitch did you have paint protection? If so you should be ok as they should have reapplied your paint protection.

I had my paint protection reapplied after getting my car repaired, Only reason I knew was because the bumper and passenger door were incredibly smooth and the guys told me they reapplied it :O!

[Mitch]

[quote:3201ecd9f0=turbogirl]Mitch did you have paint protection? If so you should be ok as they should have reapplied your paint protection.[/quote:3201ecd9f0] I had my paint protection reapplied after getting my car repaired, Only reason I knew was because the bumper and passenger door were incredibly smooth and the guys told me they reapplied it :O!

cheers mate good to know just wasnt sure

[whitenight]

i think NU-FINISH is shit

[Brett]

Just a question though: How would a smash repair shop know what paint protection you had applied?

Even if they did know, they cannot supply a warranty with it.

If you had paint protection on there from the dealer, it won't be there when you get the car back and your warranty for it will be gone unless you get it re-applied at the dealer.

Mitch, shoot me an email and I can give you a quote on Opti-Coat if you want.