skifly Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 After picking up the GTI last week i decided on sunday to give her a little TLC and a nice bath. I washed with the usual Autoglym shampoo and leathered her off and then decided that rather than go buy some wax etc... (will order from C&S shortly) that i would put some of the the Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection on the car (it was aparrently waxed before pickup). Unfortunately even though i thought i did a good job i later noticed that i had loads of smears all over the car and couldnt get a nice polished finish on the car (it looked worse than it arrived from the stealers). Think it was probably due to technique but if anyone has any tips they would be greatly appreciated. I have also listed the products / accessories i currently have to look after the car just in case people can see the obvious gaps. Probably clean the car once a month due to living in an apartment so need to make sure whatever i put on will last a while. Mileage is not too high. - Autoglym shampoo wash - Autoglym Extra gloss protection (1/2 bottle) - Autoglym Clean Wheels - " Wheel blackner stuff - Lambswool mitt (sorry - halfords jobbie), megs applicator pads - potential to "borrow" some Super Resin Polish from parents Things i think i might be missing: - polishing cloths - wax (NXT - car is lazer blue) - Microfibre cloths - clay bar - ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilB Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I washed with the usual Autoglym shampoo and leathered her off [/ QUOTE ] Ditch the leather and get yourself a hydrablade and waffle weave microfibre cloth to do the drying, as there is less chance that this will swirl the paint work while drying. It maybe worth claying the car if these smears have been put on by the Extra Gloss Protection, so you can start over again. Nothing wroth with the Halford jobbie mit, does the job just as fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapsuds Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 yea - ditch the leather!!! the blades are wicked....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyopolis Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 and cheap from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyopolis Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Lazy Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilScarrott Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Are these Flexi Blades really safe on paintwork? I've always been put off with that thought but never really known one way or the other. Anybody with any opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifly Posted September 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 righty then - thats a waffle, clay and a blade confirmed for the order. Anything else i may need? Want the car to be in great condition so even though she may not get a once a week wash she will be getting a good pampering every 3-4 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazo Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 It smeared because you tryed to put a sealant over a wax. The process is seal and then wax. For best results EGP should be used over srp as this is a great base for it and any otehr product come to mention it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifly Posted September 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 righty - will try that next time then! Will be a massive session as want the car to be perfect this time! Wish i had just tried it out on a small area like the bonnet first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilB Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Are these Flexi Blades really safe on paintwork? [/ QUOTE ] Yup, perfectly fine just ensure you don't put it on the floor to collect grit so it doesnt go down the paint work and scratch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runflat Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 I wipe the blade after each pass with a clean discloth or similar, have never had any issues with scratches. Also, the Meg's waffle drying cloth is the best investment I have made for time saved and quality finish. I would never buy a chamois again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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