Carlack and Dodo Juice combination

MrBitsy · 10th January 2008, 19:08

I continue to experiment with different car cleaning products, to find that magical combination.

I previously used Meguiars #21 sealant topped with Meguiars #16 paste wax. I got very good results from that.

However, I have just got a finish that has a lot more depth to it. I used Carlack Nano Systematic Care topped with a Layer of Carlack Long Life Sealant. Over that I applied two coats of Dodo Juice 'Banana Armour' wax. Her is the result

Kandyman · 10th January 2008, 19:11

Looking good Ray,

But to test your combination out i really think you should try it on a dark coloured car............. Say a midnight blue R75

JohnDotCom · 10th January 2008, 19:16

Must show my Dodo this Juice Post, she has kept very quite about it.

Neil Coupland · 10th January 2008, 21:01

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Originally Posted by Kandyman

Looking good Ray,

But to test your combination out i really think you should try it on a dark coloured car............. Say a midnight blue R75

Nah...red is just perfect

Looks really good Ray

trebor · 10th January 2008, 21:59

Just spotted a mark on your bonnet and then realised it's a dead pixel on my monitor !

I am still using Poorboys Nattys Blue on my Black 75 which gives good results and i am happy with it but must admit yours looks in showroom condition - is it all by hand or do you use a polisher ?

Tom Collins · 10th January 2008, 22:03

I get much the same effect with an old sponge in a bucket of water and fairy liquid every other month.

NOT

MrBitsy · 11th January 2008, 06:10

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Originally Posted by trebor

Just spotted a mark on your bonnet and then realised it's a dead pixel on my monitor !

Quote:

Originally Posted by trebor

I am still using Poorboys Nattys Blue on my Black 75 which gives good results and i am happy with it but must admit yours looks in showroom condition - is it all by hand or do you use a polisher ?

I have done it by hand. The products used have done a good job of hiding the swirl marks that are on the car. I did consider a polisher, but I have decided to have it professionally polished - if I did it myself, I would probably remove the paint in a few months

deano78 · 11th January 2008, 10:30

ooh trying to find that perfect combination can be expensive. i think i have every product known to man and still spent a load at the weekend. cant go wrong with the dodo though.

MrBitsy · 11th January 2008, 14:45

I agree you can't go wrong with the DoDo. I have tried several waxes, but Dodo Juice Banana Armour has been the best so far. Easy to apply and buff, leaving a really nice deep shine.

Dave***t · 23rd January 2008, 08:06

Mr. Bitsy, how did you find the Carlack on its own before the wax? Specifically, in terms if swirl disguising.

Although vaguely obsessive, I'm not sure I could find the time for the 'sweet spot' you've found with the 3 coats of wax over the 'twins' (I read the cleanyourcar forum too

), but I've invested in the SC and LLS and will most likely leave it at a couple of coats of LLS rather than waxing over the top.

Just wondering what to look forward to, hopefully this weekend.

10th January 2008, 21:59	#5
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	Just spotted a mark on your bonnet and then realised it's a dead pixel on my monitor ! I am still using Poorboys Nattys Blue on my Black 75 which gives good results and i am happy with it but must admit yours looks in showroom condition - is it all by hand or do you use a polisher ? __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

10th January 2008, 22:03	#6
Tom Collins Posted a thing or two Mondeo 2.0 cdti Ghia Auto Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,731 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I get much the same effect with an old sponge in a bucket of water and fairy liquid every other month. NOT __________________ In vino veritas [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Does Magna Carta mean nothing to you? Did she die in vain?

11th January 2008, 14:45	#9
MrBitsy Loves to post Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bedford, Beds Posts: 281 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I agree you can't go wrong with the DoDo. I have tried several waxes, but Dodo Juice Banana Armour has been the best so far. Easy to apply and buff, leaving a really nice deep shine. __________________ Ray. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

23rd January 2008, 08:06	#10
Dave*t Gets stuck in MG ZT+ 180 SE** Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 646 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Mr. Bitsy, how did you find the Carlack on its own before the wax? Specifically, in terms if swirl disguising. Although vaguely obsessive, I'm not sure I could find the time for the 'sweet spot' you've found with the 3 coats of wax over the 'twins' (I read the cleanyourcar forum too ), but I've invested in the SC and LLS and will most likely leave it at a couple of coats of LLS rather than waxing over the top. Just wondering what to look forward to, hopefully this weekend. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

10th January 2008, 19:08	#1
MrBitsy Loves to post Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bedford, Beds Posts: 281 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Carlack and Dodo Juice combination I continue to experiment with different car cleaning products, to find that magical combination. I previously used Meguiars #21 sealant topped with Meguiars #16 paste wax. I got very good results from that. However, I have just got a finish that has a lot more depth to it. I used Carlack Nano Systematic Care topped with a Layer of Carlack Long Life Sealant. Over that I applied two coats of Dodo Juice 'Banana Armour' wax. Her is the result __________________ Ray. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by MrBitsy; 10th January 2008 at 19:13..

10th January 2008, 19:11	#2
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Looking good Ray, But to test your combination out i really think you should try it on a dark coloured car............. Say a midnight blue R75

10th January 2008, 19:16	#3
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Must show my Dodo this Juice Post, she has kept very quite about it.

11th January 2008, 10:30	#8
deano78 Loves to post Audi A4 (formerly 75 cdt saloon) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: chorley Posts: 493 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ooh trying to find that perfect combination can be expensive. i think i have every product known to man and still spent a load at the weekend. cant go wrong with the dodo though.