My first Polish on the Rover

[MrBitsy]

Originally Posted by carlpenn

MrBitsy - Oddly enough, The car care kit doesnt have any Wax in there ?? But will invest in some

Autoglym do have some very good products, but their range is weak as far as protecting the shine is concerned.

As you do not have an LSP (last stage product), I would recommend the following kit to you ...

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/comple.../prod_408.html

The Carlack is a sealant. It is applied after polishing to 'lock' in the shine and protect it. It will also add gloss to the finish. After the Carlack, you can apply the Collinite wax. This wax is well know for being durable and the shine/protection will last for months.

If you use these two products, you will not have a lot of drying to do after rinsing the car. As long as you use a running hose or watering can (no spray or rose), the water will sheet off the car, just leaving you to dab off the remaining spots of water.

You mentioned claying the car - probably one of the most important steps in creating a mirror smooth surface to your paint. Once you have clayed, polishing, sealing and waxing become a lot easier to do, due to much less friction on your paint.

[trebor]

Carl,

You will be able to show it off next week at the Midlands meet so keep polishing !

I bought a UDM ( Ultimate Detailing Machine ) before Xmas imported from good old USA and although more expensive it is a great machine and has the ability to remove swirl marks with a cutting polish which i am still working on - mine is black so a nightmare for showing every blemish.

After polish i use Porboys Nattys Blue Wax, which i apply by hand and very pleased with the result.

[deano78]

the kit bitsy is showing (hello mr. bitsy by the way, i'm panama over on DW) is excellent value for money. the carlack/collinite combo will last for months.

[trebor]

Panama ? Isn't that where cannoeists go to avoid being recognised and then have their picture put in the paper ?

[nairda]

May I ask how you got on with the Megs machine Tatts? (Welcome back by the way!)

I've been reading about the Porter Cable vs Ultimate Detailing Machine vs the Megs one and until the UDM is available with UK voltage, the Megs one is the only one that's plug 'n' play out of the box.

[trebor]

The UDM does have to be used with a transformer but the lead is very long and the transformer does not have to be moved around as a result. Not much different to having an ordinary extension lead on once set up. I would have preferred UK voltage but UDM's with that capability have been delayed yet again.

[nairda]

I shall hang fire until they are available, the reviews have been positive so it's just a question of availability.

[carlpenn]

Which Gliptone product do you use?

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interi.../prod_211.html

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interi.../prod_210.html

Couldnt find it at my Halfrauds today............

[nairda]

Originally Posted by carlpenn

Which Gliptone product do you use?

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interi.../prod_211.html

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interi.../prod_210.html

Couldnt find it at my Halfrauds today............

I use both, clean first then condition. Then breathe in that glorious leather smell... Bought from the Bay of Flea;

http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/sear...title=gliptone

[Raistlin]

Originally Posted by carlpenn

Which Gliptone product do you use?

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interi.../prod_211.html

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interi.../prod_210.html

Couldnt find it at my Halfrauds today............

Carl - you're welcome to pop over and use mine to try it out before you buy if you want.