johnny11 Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 i think this is the first time i`ve posted on this part of the forum so hello all. I purchased a black saloon RS6 in late January and every week have given it a Autoglym shampoo and wash, but now i really want to get the car looking alot better. I`ve noticed swirl marks and a few very light scratches. Here is what i normally use Autoglym shampoo Autoglym ultra deep shine and finsh with, Autoglym extra gloss protecton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny11 Posted March 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 sorry i forgot to add that this is not really working, so any advice on what else to use?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fresco1 Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 I think you're likely to be signposted towards a Megs Clay Bar, which will remove the swirls and potentially restore light scratches. I've not used one myself, so best step out of the way of the pro-detailers on here ... ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 As I understand it Clay bar only removes surface polution, tar, fallout etc. It wont remove the swirls as the swirl is a type of surface scratch which needs a degree of cutting with something like the menzerna polish range and a polishing machine. But do use the clay bar prior to polishing our VAG paints are bloody hard and menzerna seems to be the only real effective polish out there this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Hi As SKA has mentioned clay bars have no cut. If you made the mistake and bought a heavy duty bar you may well end up with swirls, but apart from that that for removing embedded grime and dirt. To get rid of your swirls you will need to machine polish. There are a few posts on here about importing a porter cable polisher or you can buy the Meguiars one someone time soon right here in the UK. The Menzerna polishes certantly seem to offer the easiest way to deal with the swirls at the moment. Are you using a wash mitt?? What do you use to dry?? You might want to consider using one of the detailers on here to get your car in good shape for you. Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johna1 Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Ultra deep only works well on clean paint as well ie clayed surfaces. I used it on a old mondeo and it was bugger to get off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny11 Posted March 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 sorry call me stupid but detailers?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahaydock Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 [ QUOTE ] sorry call me stupid but detailers?? [/ QUOTE ] Car buffing pro's. They will remove scratches etc (within reason) by machine. Out of interest what washing techniques do you use, because even if you do get them removed, if you just use one bucket and a yellow spounge from Halfrauds you will only but the scratches back on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny11 Posted March 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 is a wool mitt the best thing to use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 [ QUOTE ] is a wool mitt the best thing to use? [/ QUOTE ] some may suggest a microfibre one. read about RR's wool one here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Hi, You can wash MF ones you cant with lambs wool ones. So i use the MF on the lower parts or when the car is dirty and the wool ones otherwise. I have 4 cars and clean them all the time so i go thru a few lambs wool mitts every 4-5 months. I just relegate them to wheels etc. MF mitts where out too, its not always so desperate looking though. Once the pile starts to expose the base of the mitt then dirty can be forced between the mitt base and your car and you will get scratches. The best ones i have tried and use now are Pinnicle!! Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryD Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 A good alternative to a washmitt is one of these http://www.cleanandshiny.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductID=10117 easier to rinse out than a mitt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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