M13KYF Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 I use the other tyre spray by Meguiars. Called Hot Shine Tyre spray...... good stuff. I spray a little on and then use a rag to even out as if you were spraying it all over then you'd end up with a car full of spray and a messy drive I use this stuff to but I spay some into a old cup then apply it with a brush. More control than a old rag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernmc Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Problem with meg's endurance gloss [*:1kzivodb]It's as sticky as a sticky thing on a sticky day - it's an absolute swine to clean off anything, includig the applicator pads. [*:1kzivodb]I've also noticed that it doesn't seem to 'dry' completely (ever), so if you accidently rub against the tyre at a later date, you end up with a big black smudge on your knee/trewsers - see 1st point! I've just started Zaino's Z16 which seems to work quite well. One coat for a nice mat finish, 2 for a bit more shine. Doesn't have the same pant-blackening qualities either! Clay bar should be good for 3-4 cars with moderate contamination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathys Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Tnx guys for all the useful info over here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Quads Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I know what you mean about Megs Endurance gloss. I use a paintbrush to apply it. Try and leave it over night and then use a kitchen towel to wipe off any excess. This still gives me a half decent shine but it also removes the stickyness of it and stops it being thrown onto the body when the wheel spins. For shows static shows megs can't be beated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 yesterday i used Meguiars Gold Class Bodywork Shampoo & Conditioner,Meguiars Lambswool Wash Mitt and a Meguiars Water Magnet Drying Towel,all 3 products so easy to use and quick too can't believe how much water the water magnet picks up no more shammie leather for me have noticed that after washing with the lambs wool mitt and rinsing it out with cold water it doesn't seem as fluffy, guess washing it in a washing machine may help ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 don't wash it in the washing machine mate, hand wash only, otherwise it'll fall apart after a few washes (from past experience) this is due to the fact that's a natural animal product, according to Meguiars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudga Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Well having read all the above I thought I would post my weekends work for infomation. Having just got my Porter Cable polisher from the states and seen all the swirls & scratches in the paintwork of the car I decided to get it back to a perfect, or as near finish as possible so this is what I did...... Washed car 2 bucket method with lambswool mit & Maguires NXT wash Dry with waffle weave towel Clayed car with Meguires claybar and quick detailer as lubricant Wash & rinse & dry car. Inspect swirls & condition using 500w interior lights & get machine out of box! Tried SFX blue 6" pad with poorboys SSR1 which had no real effect on the swirls, so ended up using SFX yellow pad and SSR2.5 buffed off with microfibre towel. In some areas the SSR2.5 left a slight haze to the paint so went over that with SFX white pad & SSR1 & buffed off. At this stage the car was as smooth as silk and had no scratches or swirl marks whatso ever, but I was aiming for the deepest shine possible so I then...... Polished with Autoglym super resin polish on a SFX white pad & buffed of with microfibre towel, then to try more gloss enhancement.... Applied Clearkote moose red glaze on a SFX blue pad and removed with micro fibre towel...... getting better next stage was... Poorboys Exp sealant applied over by hand and left for about an hour to cure and buffed off by hand and finished that off with a coat of Nattys blue paste wax. Another coat of same wax going on tonight as you need to leave it at least 12 hours between applications. The wheels were polished with AG srp polish and EXP sealant then waxed with nattys blue (not the best wax for whhels but all I had) and the tyres were dresses with Autoglym tyre spray. All glass was cleaned both sides with meguires fast glass applied with kitchen paper and buffed of with microfibre towel. Little trick in cleaning glass I found is if you clean the outside with vertical strokes and the inside with horizontal strokes, you can see if you have missed any areas easily or havent buffed some off. Exhaust stainless was polished with Solvo autosol. The whole car now gleams with a finish that is better than new IMO. All that was topped of with a few pints of stella as a muscle relaxant I will get some pics up later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Well having read all the above I thought I would post my weekends work for infomation. Having just got my Porter Cable polisher from the states and seen all the swirls & scratches in the paintwork of the car I decided to get it back to a perfect, or as near finish as possible so this is what I did...... Washed car 2 bucket method with lambswool mit & Maguires NXT wash Dry with waffle weave towel Clayed car with Meguires claybar and quick detailer as lubricant Wash & rinse & dry car. Inspect swirls & condition using 500w interior lights & get machine out of box! Tried SFX blue 6" pad with poorboys SSR1 which had no real effect on the swirls, so ended up using SFX yellow pad and SSR2.5 buffed off with microfibre towel. In some areas the SSR2.5 left a slight haze to the paint so went over that with SFX white pad & SSR1 & buffed off. At this stage the car was as smooth as silk and had no scratches or swirl marks whatso ever, but I was aiming for the deepest shine possible so I then...... Polished with Autoglym super resin polish on a SFX white pad & buffed of with microfibre towel, then to try more gloss enhancement.... Applied Clearkote moose red glaze on a SFX blue pad and removed with micro fibre towel...... getting better next stage was... Poorboys Exp sealant applied over by hand and left for about an hour to cure and buffed off by hand and finished that off with a coat of Nattys blue paste wax. Another coat of same wax going on tonight as you need to leave it at least 12 hours between applications. The wheels were polished with AG srp polish and EXP sealant then waxed with nattys blue (not the best wax for whhels but all I had) and the tyres were dresses with Autoglym tyre spray. All glass was cleaned both sides with meguires fast glass applied with kitchen paper and buffed of with microfibre towel. Little trick in cleaning glass I found is if you clean the outside with vertical strokes and the inside with horizontal strokes, you can see if you have missed any areas easily or havent buffed some off. Exhaust stainless was polished with Solvo autosol. The whole car now gleams with a finish that is better than new IMO. All that was topped of with a few pints of stella as a muscle relaxant I will get some pics up later We need pics now!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudga Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 You'll just have to wait for the pics ...sorry Oh and all this was done to the impreza not the zed ..needed to practice first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudga Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Ok just for you Sarnie a small taster just to show you how well a blue can drip Taken in the garage without light and no sun outside....... oooh go on then one more...... Need to get another coat of wax on 2 nite more depth of shine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Cheers for the BEFORE pics, where are the AFTER pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bluffy Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 looking good You happy with the PC then? so far I have only used a fine polish and the blue pads, as I dont have any swirl marks. Tend to use wax rather than polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudga Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 PC is an awesum piece of kit...very happy with the results, now the paint is as good as it will get I'll use the pc for waxing & general stuff. Only trouble is now is other peeps wanting you do do their cars..... inlaws, daughters boyfriend etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 Need to order my PC after payday.... looks very nice smudga good effort. Can't believe this thread is still going too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluffy Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Need to order my PC after payday.... looks very nice smudga good effort. Can't believe this thread is still going too Just to remind everyone I have some discount codes for the PC and some info to help with customs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudga Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 When I received mine from Autopia the customs labels had the value of all the items in the box listed.......at $5 each!! total value $25 no additional tax etc to pay It was also delivered by parcelforce, not UPS....result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z man Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 thanks for the cleaning tips:P:P:P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 thanks for the cleaning tips:P:P:P er Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelwr Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Nice post, unfortunately I read just after I bought all my stuff, now I need a second bucket and to get rid of the sponge. You guys cover everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Nice post, unfortunately I read just after I bought all my stuff, now I need a second bucket and to get rid of the sponge. You guys cover everything! Defo get rid of the sponge with a Kuro!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Nice post, unfortunately I read just after I bought all my stuff, now I need a second bucket and to get rid of the sponge. You guys cover everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boblet Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 another top post on this site, just ebayed some stuff and will look out for the offers you folk mention, ive been working at a place just recently where they get a valeter out to do their cars for them, just curious as to what hes usin to jet wash the INSIDE???? anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Jet wash the inside??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 probably means a wet vac valet on the interior I hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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