IMPORTD Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Thanks for that. Thats on the to do list when the weather fines up Regards Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128481-polisheswax/page/2/#findComment-2381531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-turko Posted August 3, 2006 Author Share Posted August 3, 2006 i just used tech wax and i found it was no better then autoglym and its hard to get off and leaves steaks took me ages to make it look decent Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128481-polisheswax/page/2/#findComment-2381578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANWHORE Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 I deleted what I said because i'm sick of getting flamed. Nate31 is correct. Everything he has said is correct. Listen to what he says. he is game enough to say what is true even though many will flame him. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128481-polisheswax/page/2/#findComment-2381722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Well this was my first use with Techwax just before the Small Car Sunday show. Light polish, 3 applications of Techwax. It really brought out the 15year old paint. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128481-polisheswax/page/2/#findComment-2381729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JieLine Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 ive been thinkin of gettin the tech wax, atm i got the meguires gold wax. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128481-polisheswax/page/2/#findComment-2381831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busky2k Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I've used Tech wax. Its not bad but because it has minor abrasives in it, there is little point using more than 2 layers because you'll just be rubbing off the previous one. You'll definitely need to prep the car first before using tech wax. Something with a mild polish like Meg's ColorX would do the job nicely! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128481-polisheswax/page/2/#findComment-2382657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous_daveo Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Im with Nate31. That zamol stuff is nice gear hey. Bloody exxy tho, the top of the line stuff is $13k (yes $13 000, but free refils for life). Look on their website for the stockest of it. Most of their gear is natural product. The clay works awesome. You can see the grim on the clay. Once your done you can run your hand over it with your finger nails and feel how much smoother it is. I really is a MUST if your doing it properly. Makes a massive difference. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128481-polisheswax/page/2/#findComment-2383892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanef Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 What i forgot to mention, is that all the products i described were based on available products OVER THE COUNTER Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128481-polisheswax/page/2/#findComment-2384042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fr0st Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Waxed my R32 today Used a single coat of Meguiars Yellow Tech Wax and left it in the sun whilst I vacuumed the car. Buffed it out with a orbital buffer and got all the little bits with a microfibre cloth. When I first got the car it had heaps of swirls. I washed, clayed and washed again. I went around a few times with the orbital buffer and some megs fine cut cleaner #2. Then I did the tech wax. Came up perfect for 13 year old paint. I just need some touch up paint to get rid of all the stone chips and scratches now. Megs Crystal polymer sealant is also decent substitute for the Tech Wax if you not into waxing your car every month. Shine isn't as great but it lasts for ages. I used it on my parents cars and they came up great after a cut and polish. They still look clean after 3 weeks now. Photo was taken with my phone so excuse the quality Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128481-polisheswax/page/2/#findComment-2384243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 All this talk about claying, I thought i'd give it a shot tonight. So off to Motoquipe and $40 later, i had the Meguires Quik Clay pack. Man that stuff works a treat... the amount of gunk that was on my bonnet surprised me. I also used it to remove the usual japanese pollutants off my window. Highly recommended. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128481-polisheswax/page/2/#findComment-2384261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateR31 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 you can get zymol at autobarn now, but not the full range, and its over priced, if you want any send me a PM, as my work is a reseller and it will be cheaper than anywhere else. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128481-polisheswax/page/2/#findComment-2384306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanef Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Woot! cheers nate i'll send u a PM now. I bought all my gear over a year ago so yeah. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128481-polisheswax/page/2/#findComment-2384314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPORTD Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 So after you clay, what do you puy on next Nate? (writing my shopping list..lol) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128481-polisheswax/page/2/#findComment-2384369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fr0st Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 So after you clay, what do you puy on next Nate? (writing my shopping list..lol) It should go something like - Wash with degreaser/detergent (to remove wax/polish) Claybar Wash again Polish (with swirl remover if needed) Wax or Sealant Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128481-polisheswax/page/2/#findComment-2384381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanef Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I still believe that putting on more than 1 layer of wax and different waxes is beneficial to the overall appearance. Well it certainly has affected the appearance from what i've done. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128481-polisheswax/page/2/#findComment-2384493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HR32_GTS-T Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 u guys do relise that wax is bad to use on ur car, if u ever need a respray or are plannin on getting one, wen u rub it bac an try an paint over it the paint doesnt like sticking, trust me my dads a panelbeater an it happend to my vl. there for no wax for me. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128481-polisheswax/page/2/#findComment-2384762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I thought the new range of waxes were OK to paint over ?? Something about clear coat friendly ?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128481-polisheswax/page/2/#findComment-2384787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
4door_Sleeper Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 u guys do relise that wax is bad to use on ur car, if u ever need a respray or are plannin on getting one, wen u rub it bac an try an paint over it the paint doesnt like sticking, trust me my dads a panelbeater an it happend to my vl.there for no wax for me. If the repairer cant remove the wax they havent prepped enough (their problem not mine) Polymer finishes are usually worse than wax as they can penetrate deeper into the paint (agin a good prep will fix this) If the painter cant get the wax out of the paint, ask them to take it back to metal. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128481-polisheswax/page/2/#findComment-2385302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANWHORE Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 I thought that there is nothing wrong with waxing the car. It is silicon based products that make new paint not stick? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128481-polisheswax/page/2/#findComment-2385328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayden49 Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 hey pals, abit off topic but what orbital buffers do you use? i was thinking about just buying a shitty gmc orbital buffer and some good quality microfirbre buffing cloths. will this do or should i save and buy a better quality buffer? cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128481-polisheswax/page/2/#findComment-2385643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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