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mudzs
Used autoglym extra gloss protection on car today it goes on like baby oil and has to be left for an hour to dry then you can buff it off .I would recomend this to anyone it looks the dogs do da's .I have never had so many comments on the car .
Chris.S
I've used it before good stuff
Steve
i used autoglym wheel cleaner.. man.. that stuff rocks

though I really need to scrub them too.. just sprayed on the cleaner and jet washed it off.. was suprised how much crap came off
Steve ( West Mids )
TIP - try the autoglym extra gloss protection on the wheels after you have cleaned and dry them ....... smooth as a baby's b*m smile.gif
Zee007
QUOTE(Steve ( West Mids ) @ Mar 19 2003, 09:09 AM)
TIP - try the autoglym extra gloss protection on the wheels after you have cleaned and dry them ....... smooth as a baby's b*m smile.gif

Yep - spot on Steve......... wink.gif
kev dood
Best stuff I have seen, love the finish when you run your hands over it afterwards. Like a new car.

Not cheap though, but know a friend who has access to getting it cheap so get it half price! smile.gif
ricky_is200
Thats interesting, I'd heard before it was not that good and not worth it over normal polish. Maybe I'll give it a go.
ifraz
Just been to Big H and bought some. Trying it at the weekend tongue.gif
Veece
Can't comment on the Autoglym product as I haven't ever used it.
Did however use Turtle Wax Gloss Guard at the weekend - Fantastic stuff - goes on easy, buffs off easy and then leaves your car with a fantastic shine. I chose this as it was recommended as best buy on the Autoexpress website in a product test, which also included Autoglym.

Just thought I would mention it. unsure.gif
ifraz
QUOTE(Veece @ Mar 19 2003, 04:12 PM)
I chose this as it was recommended as best buy on the Autoexpress website in a product test, which also included Autoglym.

Where did Autoglym finish in the product test whistling.gif
NigeSt
QUOTE(Veece @ Mar 19 2003, 04:12 PM)
Can't comment on the Autoglym product as I haven't ever used it.
Did however use Turtle Wax Gloss Guard at the weekend - Fantastic stuff - goes on easy, buffs off easy and then leaves your car with a fantastic shine. I chose this as it was recommended as best buy on the Autoexpress website in a product test, which also included Autoglym.

Just thought I would mention it.  :unsure:


I've used Turtle Wax Gloss Guard recently too, very easy to apply.

I set off the next morning after rain and saw a tidal wave of water blowing towards me on the bonnet. I've always waxed the car but not seen that effect so clearly before.

The car's stayed cleaner for longer too.

Not washed it since, but I expect that will be easier - a cumulative benefit smile.gif

Nige
kamlex
The best stuff i have ever used is the Autogylm Gold, followed on from the standard Autoglym Red. I use the Autoglym gold on the wheels and painted calipers also. The recent Autoexpress review really rated the Autoglym gold, although they felt it was let down by the 'high' price £8.99.
Steve ( West Mids )
Good point Kam, always treat the Autoglym Gold as a finishing product over the top of a normal polish.
wildrnes
megures is the way to go it is fantastic
Zee007
QUOTE(wildrnes @ Mar 19 2003, 06:46 PM)
megures is the way to go it is fantastic

true mate - but on wheels, this gloss protection is excellent........
wildrnes
ok cant read

if we are talking wheels then tough seal aloy wheel wax is the dogs danglies
i am amazed at how good it is
Zee007
QUOTE(wildrnes @ Mar 19 2003, 07:19 PM)
ok cant read

if we are talking wheels then tough seal aloy wheel wax is the dogs danglies
i am amazed at how good it is

you bringing it to gaydon mate.....? hehe.gif
Veece
QUOTE
Where did Autoglym finish in the product test


Sorry mate been dropping the Mrs off then driving back from work dry.gif

I quote;

"Exactly what we have come to expect of Autoglym, with a vigorous performance. However, it's let down by the price, and some may find it awkward to have to leave Extra Gloss on for up to an hour before buffing. "

Didn't make the top three.

QUOTE
megures is the way to go it is fantastic


Autoglym fared better - don't shoot the messenger unsure.gif
Veece
And if your interested in the verdict (which your probably not blush.gif ) ?

I quote;

"Gloss Guard has done it again and, perhaps even more surprisingly, come away with the spoils by a convincing margin. Surely a rival polish manufacturer will produce something to match it soon?
Comma's Top Gloss was the best of the conventional offerings, and prevented a Turtle Wax rout. It was chased home by the US firm's PTFE and Extreme products. If you prefer pastes, go for the Simoniz Original."

Paul whistling.gif
wildrnes
veece ive used em both i prefer meguires
the car smells nicer blink.gif
the finish seems better ph34r.gif
i would rather try it out for myself than read a review mr zee recomended it to me and i recomend it to you w00t.gif



zee my boy of course ill bring it to gaydon this stuff rocks when i get my new wheels (supposed to be today but getting pisse# about by bodyshop who bodged the repair job on my car


you hear me rrg bolton

whistling.gif

anyone getting their car fixed by them check the workmanship with a fine tooth comb
ifraz
QUOTE(wildrnes @ Mar 19 2003, 07:19 PM)
ok cant read

if we are talking wheels then tough seal aloy wheel wax is the dogs danglies
i am amazed at how good it is

I used the Tough Seal wax on my wheels at the weekend and I too was totally amazed with the outcome. Brake dust just doesn't want to stick to it. smile.gif

And with the excellent Gold discount it's definitely worth buying. wink.gif
Bluebeard
Have used Autoglym products for years on a number of cars and bikes.

Ive also tried the MERs, Turtle Wax etc.

But I always come back to Autoglym.

Last car a black Saab and now the Kensington Green IS. I also use it on me Sunday car a Gold Jaguar Sovereign (which is going to be used as a wedding motor)

It may seem expensive but like everything else in this world you get what you pay for.

Overall I would say that its about as good as it gets and the rest just try to imitate its benchmark
w00t.gif
Matthew_McNally
QUOTE(ifraz @ Mar 19 2003, 11:36 PM)
I used the Tough Seal wax on my wheels at the weekend and I too was totally amazed with the outcome. Brake dust just doesn't want to stick to it. smile.gif

Ifraz

so this is a two thumbs up on the Wheel Wax then mate?




/matt whips out credit card and runs off to gold forums to find link
wildrnes
MATT the stuff rocks w00t.gif
ifraz
QUOTE(Matthew_McNally @ Mar 20 2003, 01:57 PM)
QUOTE(ifraz @ Mar 19 2003, 11:36 PM)
I used the Tough Seal wax on my wheels at the weekend and I too was totally amazed with the outcome. Brake dust just doesn't want to stick to it. smile.gif

Ifraz

so this is a two thumbs up on the Wheel Wax then mate?




/matt whips out credit card and runs off to gold forums to find link

Yes Matt....go for it wink.gif
Matthew_McNally
sad.gif

can't sad.gif

this damn networkwon't let me get to the order page.

dunno if its a "can't use secure pages" problem, or a "this is not a work related page - what are playing at" problem, but I can't order it until I gethome and on my own network mad.gif
wildrnes
matt you going to gaydon ?
if so u can "test drive" my bottle
Matthew_McNally
QUOTE(wildrnes @ Mar 20 2003, 06:55 PM)
matt you going to gaydon ?
if so u can "test drive" my bottle

dunno know now buddy.

plan was to call in on the way down to London - same as the Derby meet.

but, was working Saturday, had to stay in Warrington Monday and Tuesday, so now I am in London today and tomorrow, and not sure if

a - I am working the weekend again in Warrington

b - if I am coming down here Sunday.


was hoping to call in for the last few hours - now its all up in the air

sad.gif


will take you up on that offer if I make though mate wink.gif
swz-lexus
I am with wildrenes, Meguiars is the nuts. Will not use anything else on mine. Easily applied, easily removed, and the results are absolutley fantastic. the car looks wet all the time. (using gold class). A word of warning, i have only seent he product mentioned once, but will advise........MER eats lacquer. The reason it puts a nice shine on the car is because it impregnates the lacquer with a glossing agent, which over a 2 year period (of constant use), will bubble the lacquer!!! That info came from the mer customer care department, of which has now cost MER a lot of money in compensation, and forcing them to re design the product!!!
Brian Berry
Bluebeard
See you have a Kensington Green IS. So have I. I have used Mer but after reading all the ravings over AutoGlym I am off to Halfords. Its the final shine I am after.
Claire G
I bought the Autoglym Gloss stuff last week to use in time for Gaydon. Great stuff, but by the time I got to Gaydon my pride and joy was all mucky...

A dab of Peter's Meguers (ta very much) and it was brand spankingly shiney (sigh) - still looks really good now.

And Wildrnes' polish was fantastic on my wheels - really, really impressed.

Aaaaghhhh, you lot are costing me a fortune. It's got to a stage where my husband's starting to beg me to go back to buying shoes - he reckons it's cheaper. laugh.gif
Brian Berry
I have now tried Autoglym extra protection and its fab. Will now be using Mer a lot less say twice a year.
mik
Did the extra gloss protection thing yesterday and the car looks wonderful (esp since it didn't rain last night) w00t.gif

Used super resin polish first on some of the panels that had light scratches before using extra gloss all over car and leaving for an hour to dry before polishing off - rate both products highly tongue.gif

Only problem now is that chip marks on bonnet are more noticable sad.gif hmmm seem to remember there's an article on Gold somewhere about this ...
imi
Just a question, dose anyone use anything special to get rid of the crappy white stuff left in the small gaps here n there after using the Autoglym Resin Polish? chris.gif chris.gif

When i use the Gloss Protection, i can get rid of some of it... but it's more noticable on dark coloured cars.. especially black... sad.gif sad.gif
wildrnes
yes it is easy to get rid of em

take ur time blink.gif

it is also down to the polishing cloth
terry towls are best

esp if they are none terry on the other side

use terry side to remove the wax and the smooth side to final polish hehe.gif
imi
QUOTE
it is also down to the polishing cloth
terry towls are best


Thanks for the info...

Where will i be able to get hold of Terry Tows.. will Halfords sell'em??
Steve ( West Mids )
I get mine from Mothercare biggrin.gif
wildrnes
i use the boys bibs whistling.gif
MsW
QUOTE(wildrnes @ Mar 31 2003, 12:06 PM)
i use the boys bibs  whistling.gif


Not your super-duper mega expensive Meguiars polishing cloth then? wacko.gif
wildrnes
erm i use that to finish it off with huh.gif
MsW
QUOTE(imi @ Mar 31 2003, 08:18 AM)
Just a question, dose anyone use anything special to get rid of the crappy white stuff left in the small gaps here n there after using the Autoglym Resin Polish? chris.gif  chris.gif

When i use the Gloss Protection, i can get rid of some of it... but it's more noticable on dark coloured cars.. especially black...  sad.gif  sad.gif

Meguiars (again) make things that look like big flat cotton buds for just this job. Haven't bought any - yet..... Have a look on the Meguiars website



Reuseable Detailing Swabs

Reach those awkward places!
Ten each of two different sized swabs let you wipe away grime and debris, apply product efficiently and remove residue from your vehicle's many recesses.
G-301


Price: £9.99 Including VAT at 17.5%
imi
QUOTE
Meguiars (again) make things that look like big flat cotton buds for just this job. Haven't bought any - yet..... Have a look on the Meguiars website


Thanks MsW..

I have just placed a long order from Mequiars w00t.gif w00t.gif , cost a bit tho wacko.gif wacko.gif

Hopefully arrive soon.. going to see how it compares to Autoglym, got the persuation after looking at Jhonny's car at Gaydon cool.gif cool.gif needed some shades... laugh.gif laugh.gif

Will post the compared results, after the long applying process... whistling.gif whistling.gif
leedsunited
Used Autoglym shampoo and polish, then tried Maguires, I can now tell you that the Autglym is now residing in the back of the garage for those special occasions, like for use on the wifes car, no contest. cool.gif
Unity_neil
so where do we get meguiers from? is it mail order from the US or something? Just ordered over a grands worth of House of Kolor paint (for the Chev not the IS) so obviously I may as well get the best polish.... blush.gif
Bobski
you could try their web site or a site i found called speeding, or just do a search via google for meguiers hehe.gif
ifraz
QUOTE(Bobski @ Apr 3 2003, 11:36 PM)
you could try their web site or a site i found called speeding, or just do a search via google for meguiers hehe.gif

I ordered some from Speeding.co.uk. Very good site with free delivery smile.gif
Zee007
or you could find a performanve car store locally that may sell it....... like graham goode..... wink.gif
imi
i just ordered it from "www.maguiars.co.uk", should be arriving soon....
yoshi
You got it all wrong - Zymol is the BEST!

www.zymol.co.uk

The stuff is wicked, wax lasts MONTHS and the cloths/towels are superb. All the stuff is natural plant extracts etc. so safe for everyone.

I've got the full sha-booga, cost £500+ but the car gleams and is easy clean, stop my paint oxidizing.

They have specific wax called 'NSX' wax for Jap cars which is what I use.
mudzs
Did he say £500 ohmy.gif
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