AmitUK Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 I'm hoping to spend some much needed time on my car this Friday :-) I don't have much swirling so I will be using SRP followed by EGP and then one of the Dodo waxes. What I would like to know is whether it is right to do all the above on the same day and if so, do I need to wait in between stages? I've heard rumours, possibly on this message board, that EGP should be left for 4-24 hours before topping with a wax? One other question if I may - My Audi has black exhausts that are now covered in carbon deposits. What should I use to get them clean again? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyk31 Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Something like Autosol is good on exhausts. As regards the EGP on top of SRP and then wax, I am not sure you need the EGP really but others will be along soon who are more knowledgable than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Hi! What DoDo Juice are you applying? EGP is a good sealant and will last 4 months no problems, its also pretty tough so it will do pretty well against tough weather, i cant even remeber what thats like!.... My only concern about using waxes with EGP is that they all tend to look the same afterwards! SRP and EGP give a very bright reflective combo, i always used to put Nattys paste wax over it to make it look wetter. But it never did get away from bright and reflective. So if you have a DoDo aimed at making it warm or deep then i dont think you will get those results. EGP comes in a very thin liquid, it uses a solvent as its carrier. Topping EGP too quickly can cause hazing where the solvents do not escape (thought most of this happens when it flashes ie:turns white). Personally i would do SRP + EGP then wait til next week or the next day and slap on a coat of desired DoDo juice. At minimum, after buffing off EGP i would wait and hour before topping. Afer you have cleaned the exhausts, and depending how bad they are, steel wool of a low grade may be requires. Apply SRP and EGP to keep further exhaust deposits at wipe away levels of ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 (edited) I remember applying SRP, then EGP, then Collinite 845 wax to my father's car a couple of years ago and saw 8-9 months durability (@ 7000+ miles) from that. The car was left a week in the garage before applying the 845 as they were on holiday. In contrast, I have also applied wax on top of EGP after just a couple of hours without any apparent detrimental effect. All depends how much time you can allocate / dedicate. I can usually put a day aside now and then but find myself getting into trouble with Mrs TT if I try to waive microfibre cloths on a second day for a 2nd coat I would be tempted to just apply a couple of layers of wax after the SRP but if you have EGP then I suppose it should only assist with better durability. Edited June 30, 2010 by Tarmac_Terrorist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmitUK Posted July 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Thanks for the advice guys... I've got the Dodo Juice Rain forest Rub and the Diamond White. I also notice I had some AutoGlym HD Wax... I've used the Rainforest Rub and really liked that - never used the other two - anyone have any thoughts? Chances are I will apply the SRP, EGP and Wax in one go but will wait a couple of hours between EGP and wax coat. Other than Autosol, any other recommendations for helping getting my exhaust clean - I know a fair bit of elbow grease and possibly iron wool will be required, just wanted to know if there was something that could help dissolve/losen the deposits? Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 I would use your HD wax. I think you would probably achieve the same look but possibly better durability. In fact, I would just use SRP and then apply a couple of layers of the HD wax, skpping the EGP. I reckon that would give you a wetter look and decent durability. I'm not sure what to suggest with regard to your exhausts. My concern is removing the black paint by using anything abrasive. I would probably use Autosol but go easy. I guess you could always buy a tinny of heat / exhaust paint from Halfords if you rubbed through the black paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Mine is gleaming today. Jet garage, Ashington, £4.50 top wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 £4.50? Free sandwich too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 Mine is gleaming today.Jet garage, Ashington, £4.50 top wash. Was that a 'swirlomatic scrub 2000' machine Thought you paid to have it detailed not too many months ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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