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Old 23rd January 2008, 12:44   #11
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great finish, from experience it won't last very long though
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Old 24th January 2008, 08:51   #12
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Mr. Bitsy, how did you find the Carlack on its own before the wax? Specifically, in terms if swirl disguising.
The Carlack 'twins' will give a very deep shine. The finish will be like a 'mirror', with all detail being reflected in the finish. Adding wax on top will convert some of that detail into a more 'rich' looking finish. The depth of shine will still be the same though.

The Carlack twins will mask swirl marks. My car has plenty, but after application, they can't be seen from most angles, even in bright sun.

I don't like the Carlack twins by themselves as I don't like a mirror finish. I don't like just a wax finish either, as it is all richness with much less depth to the shine.

The combination of Carlack as a base, to give the depth of shine, and the wax to add richness, is ideal for me.

I could have kicked myself at the Yorkshire meet last week - did you read my thread over at CleanYourCar about stripping off my wax with too strong a wash solution? The car was really dirty, so I added more shampoo to the water - I didn't realise the solution was strong enough to remove the wax and sealant

So I went to the meet with paintwork nowhere near as nice as the images posted on here
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