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rovexCDTi · 4th May 2013, 18:46

If the paint is prepped well a cheapo product will still look really nice, just not for very long, at all. Normally one wash.

windrush · 4th May 2013, 18:46

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Originally Posted by Raustin

I'll bring mine around in the morning......nice shine, what do you use,
Being Aldershot.....it looks like a lot of spit and balling.

Hi Robert,its a bit of a drive to come

GJBridge · 4th May 2013, 19:22

That looks stunning, Derek.

Ohh, I need another black car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jonathan63 · 5th May 2013, 05:55

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Originally Posted by rovexCDTi

If the paint is prepped well a cheapo product will still look really nice, just not for very long, at all. Normally one wash.

Prepped?
I was planning to wash with APC (dont know which. maybe you could recommend one) followed by T-cut (would prefer clay but money is tight) then my 99p Wash and Wax, then the Spray'n'Shine.
Its has to be better than washing with washing up liquid which is what i have always done.

rovexCDTi · 6th May 2013, 10:51

Any APC will do, cheaper the better.

T-Cut is horrible to use but it will do the job OK. Just do it out of the sun and wipe off panel by panel or it sticks like glue. It might be worth washing with APC after as well to remove T-Cut residue.

Th cheap wax products will look ok, but wont last very long, thats their biggest problem. Generally they last one wash, but as long as you re-apply I suppose it doesn't matter.

SapperGB · 6th May 2013, 14:02

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Originally Posted by jonathan63

Prepped?
I was planning to wash with APC (dont know which. maybe you could recommend one) followed by T-cut (would prefer clay but money is tight) then my 99p Wash and Wax, then the Spray'n'Shine.
Its has to be better than washing with washing up liquid which is what i have always done.

If your budget is as really tight as it appears get yourself some star drops from asda/Tesco. Its great as an APC and you will get change from a quid.

Use a dilution of 10:1 for paint and 4:1 for wheels and tyres.

Don't let it dry though it does leave watermarks. do a panel at a time and dry off.

The best results you will get from the budget products you have would come from:

Hose down / rinse
APC wash
Quick Rinse
T Cut
APC wash rinse and dry, panel by panel
cheapo wash + wax
spray & shine

PLEASE use the two bucket wash method and a wash mitt, leave the sponge for the bath. Dry with Microfibre cloths.

jonathan63 · 8th May 2013, 19:51

got myself a bottle of Tesco Daisy. Smells nice too.

I have no illusions about my cheap stuff coming up a nice as "our mans" black bonnet but it will be miles better than the "wash with fairy" routine i have been following.

Ill post some before and afters when i get round to it.

Tatts · 8th May 2013, 21:06

Looks fantastic does that Derek!

That Sonus spray is good stuff for sure. I need some more, but trying to stay away from that clean your car site!

Seafrost · 9th May 2013, 10:59

This is why I love black cars, when polished they look stunning, mirror finish on that bonnet. Well done... a car to make the rest of us get off our butts and go make an effort to clean ours

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rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	Any APC will do, cheaper the better. T-Cut is horrible to use but it will do the job OK. Just do it out of the sun and wipe off panel by panel or it sticks like glue. It might be worth washing with APC after as well to remove T-Cut residue. Th cheap wax products will look ok, but wont last very long, thats their biggest problem. Generally they last one wash, but as long as you re-apply I suppose it doesn't matter. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	Looks fantastic does that Derek! That Sonus spray is good stuff for sure. I need some more, but trying to stay away from that clean your car site! __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

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Seafrost Posted a thing or two 75 Connie SE 1.8 Manual Tourer Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Outskirts of Newport :) Posts: 1,450 Thanks: 479 Thanked 241 Times in 163 Posts	This is why I love black cars, when polished they look stunning, mirror finish on that bonnet. Well done... a car to make the rest of us get off our butts and go make an effort to clean ours __________________ http://www.samizdata.net/blog/archives/RoverOver.gif

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jonathan63 This is my second home CDTi Conniosseur SE HLNav Tourer and a Personal Line CDT Conniosseur SE Tourer..for the time being. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,639 Thanks: 340 Thanked 423 Times in 294 Posts	got myself a bottle of Tesco Daisy. Smells nice too. I have no illusions about my cheap stuff coming up a nice as "our mans" black bonnet but it will be miles better than the "wash with fairy" routine i have been following. Ill post some before and afters when i get round to it.