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CAR WAX which is best

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Just bought a new car and looking to protect the paint work against the elements, build up a few layers of wax

I am using Auto Glym High Definition Wax containing polymers, carnauba and microcrystalline waxes

anyone have an opinion on this or advice on what they consider best, as the car is new, no clay bar is needed at the moment, I just want a few layers of protection.

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Also;

I am considering an undercoat for protection under the car, I remember years back we used to paint this on for protection and save on corrosion of sump metalwork, do people still do this?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I no idea what supplementary car products work best....

I imaging the improvements in anti corrosion technology used during vehicle manufacture has to some degree reduced the effective results previously offered by aftercare products.....

So for me I would simply choose a wax that is cheap and easy to apply and provides a lasting finish...

Yep.... I know,,, I haven't really been help much there....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You would be suprise at the affect of the clay bar, even on a new car

It may be a new reg, but how long was it sitting in a car park waiting to be registered?

Give the clay bar a go, and see the affects instantly

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

see if you can find MER online/hallfrauds can be added to the wash or used as a polish fantastic stuff

add a cap full to your bucket wash no streaks or marks after or apply as a polish gets same results

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston

Best UK car wax is supposed to be Mitchell and King Car Wax.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I use bilt hamber. UK made good value and top quality products. Their wax is very good. And claying before waxing even when new is still a good idea.

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By *oncupiscentTonyMan
over a year ago

Kent


"see if you can find MER online/hallfrauds can be added to the wash or used as a polish fantastic stuff

add a cap full to your bucket wash no streaks or marks after or apply as a polish gets same results "

In a light blue bottle?, there used to be a guy down the market demoing that and his car door did look shiny...for a car door polished 20 times a day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Just bought a new car and looking to protect the paint work against the elements, build up a few layers of wax

I am using Auto Glym High Definition Wax containing polymers, carnauba and microcrystalline waxes

anyone have an opinion on this or advice on what they consider best, as the car is new, no clay bar is needed at the moment, I just want a few layers of protection.

.

Also;

I am considering an undercoat for protection under the car, I remember years back we used to paint this on for protection and save on corrosion of sump metalwork, do people still do this?"

I wouldn't put anything like underseal on the underneath of the car. I may affect any warranty and to be honest car bodies are pretty good nowadays and tend to come with corrosion warranty.

As for wax Auto Glym are good

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By *oncupiscentTonyMan
over a year ago

Kent


"Just bought a new car and looking to protect the paint work against the elements"

Your best bet is to put a silk sheet over it and store it in a sealed air conditioned garage

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"see if you can find MER online/hallfrauds can be added to the wash or used as a polish fantastic stuff

add a cap full to your bucket wash no streaks or marks after or apply as a polish gets same results "

yes, a retired neighbour of mine keeps his Merc shinning pristine even in winter months, I asked him a few days ago what he uses and he also said MER

thanks for re-confirming

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By *adyboy-DaddyCouple
over a year ago

Andover

Auto Glym has always given me good results on cars and bikes.

Maguires is also very good but not cheap.

I'm with you on the notion of getting some decent layers of wax in it asap as its always paid off for me when it comes to keeping cars and bikes looking great.

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By *udistnorthantsMan
over a year ago

Desborough

Auto Glym plus a for claybar or claymitt too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I use autofinesse waxes on my cars they are great in fact I rate pretty much all their stuff, that or juice details. Both really helpful companies with great products. And they smell divine too!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mer and a decent Makita buffer works lovely.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can't go wrong with autoglym

Like has been said a clay bar is an amazing thing, just remember to use lots of lubricant.

Autoglym also do a secondary wax, I think it's called extra gloss protection, use it after the first coat of wax and leave for 2 hours before buffing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Autobrite Direct are brilliant.

Mitchell & King are excellent, but very pricey.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Try the G3 Technic clay mit - far easier than a clay bar!

Autoglym is a well priced product and their High def wax really is good!

Check out detailing world if you really wannt go nuts re cleaning!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mer is decent just for a standard wax.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Try the G3 Technic clay mit - far easier than a clay bar!

Autoglym is a well priced product and their High def wax really is good!

Check out detailing world if you really wannt go nuts re cleaning!"

used this on my old one series and it works really well but be careful with it as it is quite harsh. Use it on the windscreen first with a bowl of washing up liquid. It will take any waxes or sealents off so you have to wax after but thats the whole point as you want to start the waxing with the cleanest car possible. The car will be super smooth when done so enjoy

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By *pal2Man
over a year ago

cumbria

autoglym hign def wax is good but hard work polising on and off. i have a new bmw and mini and i use the seal and protect which the main stealers charge £300 or so for. you can buy it on ebay for about £15 and its a liquid so easy on and off. better than autogly high definition and easy to put on in my opinion.

My mates getting a new black Audi and hes bought some in readiness

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"autoglym hign def wax is good but hard work polising on and off. i have a new bmw and mini and i use the seal and protect which the main stealers charge £300 or so for. you can buy it on ebay for about £15 and its a liquid so easy on and off. better than autogly high definition and easy to put on in my opinion.

My mates getting a new black Audi and hes bought some in readiness"

_pal2 what is the correct name for that stuff and do you have a link

I have just spent a day waxing 2 cars and if I keep going like this I will be the new karate kid,

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

I've never waxed my car

I did get some stuff when I bought it......

The lovely (& they are lovely) Eastern European men at the hand car wash clean it (& tell me off for letting it get so dirty)

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By *pal2Man
over a year ago

cumbria


"autoglym hign def wax is good but hard work polising on and off. i have a new bmw and mini and i use the seal and protect which the main stealers charge £300 or so for. you can buy it on ebay for about £15 and its a liquid so easy on and off. better than autogly high definition and easy to put on in my opinion.

My mates getting a new black Audi and hes bought some in readiness

_pal2 what is the correct name for that stuff and do you have a link

I have just spent a day waxing 2 cars and if I keep going like this I will be the new karate kid, "

BMW Seal & Protect nano wax described misleadingly as hard wax when its a liquid. BME Mini do it too.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322140526402?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

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