Polish Or Wax

[MissAnnaMac]

Hay guys just wondering which is the better wax or polish and which product to go for.

Just gave the car a polish with Autoglym but seen online people are saying its better to wax your car

[graham8370]

Completely different products. Autoglym polish for a nice shine, and, perhaps Autoglym High Definition Wax to protect and to give a deep lustre.

P.S. Don't forget the pics when you've finished

[ChrisIS200SportTTE]

Yeah as above, don't get confused between polish and wax. Polish your car then wax it to protect your hard work :)

[MissAnnaMac]

Ok thanks what products Autoglym, turtle wax or maguires ???

[graham8370]

Hundreds of products out there. We've all got our own favourites.

My personal choices; Autoglym polish and Wolfgang Fuzion Wax.

[ChrisIS200SportTTE]

Yep everybody is different. I use Autoglym :)

[wtf is200]

Check out YouTube and look for chemical guys.all you need is on there for the best possible finish to your car.

[PEPE]

I had my LS 400 professionally detailed a year ago. Have a look here:

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=267284

Since then Christian, the chap who did this wonderful job, advised me NOT to polish the car again, but simply yo apply WAX in order to keep the car in this pristine condition. He recommended:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/collinite-476s-super-doublecoat-auto-wax/prod_207.html

In other words, once a car has been properly POLISHED all you need is WAX thereafter. The results on my car speak for themselves and continue to amaze me.

[wtf is200]

Great job.wish he could do mine.but funds are tight and im going to do it myself to save the cash.need all the money i can to fuel my 200 sport.lol

[panya]

Don't forgot to clay ur car first with detailing to take all contaminations out and leave ur paint work smooth before polish and wax.

Ps. Don't rush , just pick a nice day and spend time on it. Oh don't forgot some pics on one here when you done it :)

[The Transporter]

I have used Autoglym in the past and although the finish was very nice it did tend to leave white residue on rubber seals and plastic trim that was a devil to remove.... not a good look on a black car

[panya]

Hi transporter about the white residue u should u should tape ur car with some masking tape first, and sometime if u apply to much wax or evenly could cause this too. it's a hard wax which mean its should last longer compare to liquid wax.

I normally do is leave all the rubber and plastic to the last and apply with some rubber shine to giv it a wet look effect.

[The Transporter]

Ha! Thanks for the tip but there is no way that I would ever mask off the trim to keep the wax off it.... I'll just be a bit more carefull. Yeah the Autoglym does seem to last well.... I did use meguires once but it is a natural wax and really didn't last long at all.

By the way, now that the Winter is over it will pay for you all to wash the underside of your cars to rmove mud and salt from round the wheelarches, suspension points and anywhere where this clag has accumulated..... also it will pay to gently run plenty of fresh clean water through the aircon condenser and raditor to remove salt and to slow down corrosion

[wendle]

I use dodo juice, it’s a bit
expensive but is good stuff, then 3 coats off wolfs hard body sealant, this gives a hard
shell, then 1 coat of Sonax Polymer Net Shield, this repels water like you have
never seen.

[Dinho]

I had Dodo juice to wash, replacing it with turtle wax ice. And I use poorboys diamond, and poorboys natty's paste wax

[BarneyTT]

I can highly recommend this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HARLY-WAX-car-polish-Harly-Harly-Harly-Harley-Harly-/230355857043?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item35a2476e93

It's superb, easy to use and the results are superb.

[Noreen is200]

After claying the the car, should you wash the car again or can you go straight to polish and wax?

[panya]

After clay bar, wash ur cash again

[panya]

I mean car sorry lol

[graham8370]

After clay bar, wash ur cash again

After meeting you yesterday Panya, I would never have thought you were into money laundering.

[panya]

It's was auto correcting on my Iphone :)

[Maduggo]

Did mine this morning, good wash, clay bar, polish then wax.

Used the Meguirs 3 part system.

Feels like glass.

Would comb my hair in the reflection if i had any to comb

[Noreen is200]

After clay bar, wash ur cash again

Can I just rinse it with water after clay or do I have to shampoo it again...can you tell I don't like washing my car lol

[Maduggo]

After clay bar, wash ur cash again

Can I just rinse it with water after clay or do I have to shampoo it again...can you tell I don't like washing my car lol

When i clay bar my car i did not rinse it, just used a microfibre cloth to remove the detailing fluid, then polished up the car.

[Noreen is200]

Thanks! Also what's the best material to use should I use to wax the car with?