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Wow - that's really cheap Thanks. I probably don't need something as powerful as auto wheel as the nano coating is actually holding up well. Sometimes I just use soapy water.
I am not a fan of shiny tyres, reminds me of ropey 2nd hand car dealers desperate to move on crap cars. I prefer the clean, new look. Armorall tyre foam is great for that. Just spray some in the lid and use a brush to apply it, makes the can last longer. It will also return all your black trim back to black.I used Megs Endurance tyre gel for the wheels. I used Tyromania last time which looked and acted more like boot polish and gave a matt finish. The tyres looked new and clean but not particularly special so I've gone back to a shiny finish.
I've preferred the glossy look over the matt look. What I'd really like is a satin type finish - a little more sheen than matt but not the wet look of glossy tyre gel. I found general black trim cleaners or dressing products to last no more than a few weeks, especially in wet weather.I am not a fan of shiny tyres, reminds me of ropey 2nd hand car dealers desperate to move on crap cars. I prefer the clean, new look. Armorall tyre foam is great for that. Just spray some in the lid and use a brush to apply it, makes the can last longer. It will also return all your black trim back to black.
I've preferred the glossy look over the matt look. What I'd really like is a satin type finish - a little more sheen than matt but not the wet look of glossy tyre gel. I found general black trim cleaners or dressing products to last no more than a few weeks, especially in wet weather.
I gave the car a quick clean up at the weekend. It really does need a thorough decontamination and polish. As it stands, I used BH auto wheels on the wheels, snowfoam and 2BM wash and towel dried the car. There's no LSP (wax or sealant) since the last time I applied any was in 2014. I used Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer and quite liked the sheen it gave the paintwork.
I used Megs Endurance tyre gel for the wheels. I used Tyromania last time which looked and acted more like boot polish and gave a matt finish. The tyres looked new and clean but not particularly special so I've gone back to a shiny finish. I also used AG fast glass for the windows.
The black plastic and rubber trim areas looks a bit sorry as they would for a 10 year old car. I recently bought some Gyeon Q2 trim which is supposed to refresh the trims and provide up to 9 months protection. Fairly easy to apply and actually made the plastic and rubber look fresh and new. I applied a bit too much to the suede cloth so the first areas had too much and needed buffing a little later but I'm very impressed so far. Less greasy than what I normally use. Longevity will be the important issue now.
I use a brush to apply it. I found a sponge wouldn't get into the crevices in the tyre walls. I normally try to wipe down to avoid sling. Maybe I need to buff it down some more as it's still very shiny.If you apply a little of the Megs and work it in, I tend to find the gloss isn’t as much - more of a sheen than a gloss (if that makes sense) and no issues with any sling.
Have read if you leave it for 10-15 mins and wipe off the excess, you can get a more satin finish...
I apply about a 50p size blob to a cut sponge, then dab / smear at 12 / 3 / 6 / 9 o’clock position on tyre and then work it in, as you start to use up what was on the sponge, you get to the next position and pick it up again
I bought FK425 and BSD as I wanted to try some new QD. I'd bought a 5 gallon bottle of Megs LT of which I've used half over the last five years. I wasn't massively impressed by AF Finale - it would provide a clean surface but impart little in the way of gloss or shine. I tried FK425 on my wife's car but it's got a ceramic coating so didn't really look good - if anything, it felt like a greasy smear.Not used Gyeon stuff, might get some to try on wife’s rubber seal as they squeak a bit.
With regards to drying the car, my current favourites a 50 / 50 mix of Autoglym Aqua wax and Sonax BSD - very easy to apply as a drying aid and gives some protection and a lovely finish
I bought FK425 and BSD as I wanted to try some new QD. I'd bought a 5 gallon bottle of Megs LT of which I've used half over the last five years. I wasn't massively impressed by AF Finale - it would provide a clean surface but impart little in the way of gloss or shine. I tried FK425 on my wife's car but it's got a ceramic coating so didn't really look good - if anything, it felt like a greasy smear.
How do you "do" this? Ive tried BSD on a dry car and got marks where it didnt wipe away properly. Using aqua wax on a wet car, once Ive spread the wax the car is still "wet" so I cant buff off as it were, which it says to do on the label.With regards to drying the car, my current favourites a 50 / 50 mix of Autoglym Aqua wax and Sonax BSD - very easy to apply as a drying aid and gives some protection and a lovely finish
How do you "do" this? Ive tried BSD on a dry car and got marks where it didnt wipe away properly. Using aqua wax on a wet car, once Ive spread the wax the car is still "wet" so I cant buff off as it were, which it says to do on the label.
I need an idiot proof way of applying one or the other. Or both - mixed!
Ta.
I saw Autoglym aqua wax...
Only downside I suspect is this wax won't last, so I'll need to re-apply every 2 months. So apart from needing to buy a pair of gloves, this method of washing seems well suited to me.
Well the sheeting and beading have gone. It’s been three weeks which IMO is pretty good performance.It rained loads last night and this morning. When I set off this morning, all of the rain water sheeted off. I haven't seen action like that since I used to use waxes. All this from Sonax BSD.
I saw Autoglym aqua wax, so bought a bottle because it seems to go well with my laziness. Allowing me to do:
1. snow foam the car with pressure washer
2. quick go over with sponge and a rinse bucket to remove harder dirt, more snow foam if needed
3. pressure wash the foam away
4. while still wet, spray the aqua wax and give it a quick wipe
5. dry the car using a different cloth
Done my Nissan Leaf within an hour, including connecting and packing away the pressure washer. Perfect.
Only downside I suspect is this wax won't last, so I'll need to re-apply every 2 months. So apart from needing to buy a pair of gloves, this method of washing seems well suited to me.
One month on and the trims still look fresh.I recently bought some Gyeon Q2 trim which is supposed to refresh the trims and provide up to 9 months protection.
How much was it and where from please?One month on and the trims still look fresh.
https://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/product/gyeon-q2-trim-30ml-kit-long-lasting-trim-protection/How much was it and where from please?
Got a liquid Carbanuba wax from Autobrite. The wax is yellow. My fingers are now yellow.
Very easy to apply and buffs up easily. Not powdery like some liquid waxes. Lovely shine too. Hoping for a bit of condensation to have formed on car to see how it rolls off.What's it like to use / finish you've got ?
One month on and the trims still look fresh.
I've had the luxury of a garage for a year or so but now that winter is nearly here, my car will have to go on the drive
Any suggestions for a winter wax that I can apply without any fancy tools that will help it survive? FWIW my drive will be about 400 metres from the sea so there will be salty air and seagulls.....
I've had the luxury of a garage for a year or so but now that winter is nearly here, my car will have to go on the drive
Any suggestions for a winter wax that I can apply without any fancy tools that will help it survive? FWIW my drive will be about 400 metres from the sea so there will be salty air and seagulls.....
After a couple of nights of dew, car is still very shiny, if only there was a cure for the dust that keeps settling on the car though.Very easy to apply and buffs up easily. Not powdery like some liquid waxes. Lovely shine too. Hoping for a bit of condensation to have formed on car to see how it rolls off.
https://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/product/the-original-california-car-duster-2/if only there was a cure for the dust that keeps settling on the car though.
Collinite, also used on some boat hulls against sea water so ideal for your locale I would say...
In my experience the hard waxes seem to outlast the liquid but not by many washes, either are easy to apply though, the 2 coat (476? Possibly) is said to be the longest lived applied as name implies in 2 thin coats, I mostly use marque de elegance (915?)Sounds good - is the hard wax the same as the liquid?