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Post by David on Nov 17, 2009 10:29:52 GMT
Having finally got my car back I decided to polish her ready for the Classic Car Show at teh NEC and thought I would share my opinion of three waxes used on the car and my PERSONAL opinion. Paint: Cellulose. Colour: Bordeaux (deep red) Waxes used: Supernatural approx £60 a pot, Meguairs Gold Class £14, Turtlewax Platinum £8. Trying three test sections. Marks out of five (five being top): Application: Supernatural 4, Megs 5, Turtle 5 Removal: Super 5, Megs 5, Turtle 3.5 Shine: Super 3, Megs 4, Turtle 4.5 Depth & richness: Super 3.5, Megs 4, Turtle 5. I have to say for dark colours Turtlewax does it for me, with Megs running second but as I sad previously this is a personal opinion, based on my experience with the waxes. Footnote: I also added Turtlwax Glaze Guard afterwards which did enhance the colour.  Apologies for the poor photo, but the lights turned everything a strange shade! HTH |
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Post by norvin on Nov 17, 2009 12:45:45 GMT
The car looks fantastic lights or no lights, but are you telling us you paid £60 for a tub of wax or is it a misprint.
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Post by David on Nov 17, 2009 12:50:16 GMT
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Nov 17, 2009 17:28:01 GMT
Nice finish - I am pleased they have done a polish that does suit dark colours as some high quality polishes leave a streaky effect
How long does it last though? Has it got silicones in it?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2009 20:24:56 GMT
£60!!!! The recession must be over  That's more expensive than my wife's face cream! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2009 8:35:49 GMT
David's car does look beautiful however. Norvin has yet to place some photos...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2009 8:37:10 GMT
Sorry Norvin I meant Crossplies!!
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Post by David on Nov 18, 2009 9:55:49 GMT
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Post by glennr on Nov 18, 2009 11:30:21 GMT
Very nice but I was a tad dissapointed as I thought you were referring to leg wax. The product I use at the moment leaves nasty blotches. Anyway, I'm off to the " Blue Oyster Club for a Pina Colada  . Well done David, the car looks ace  |
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Post by David on Nov 18, 2009 11:46:19 GMT
That's the problem with leg waxes Glenn. Whatever you do don't leave the fishnets on or you will end with chequerboard skin, which though unattractive does come in usedful if you have a spare chess or draughts set ;D Thanks for the comments everyone - much appreciated. |
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Post by glennr on Nov 18, 2009 18:07:52 GMT
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Post by baconsdozen on Aug 26, 2010 8:12:50 GMT
I bought some boxes of Turtle wax ClearVu at a car boot.I thought they'd probably sell in the shop but as I'd never heard of it before assumed it wasn't probably going to be much good.
After reading the posts on here I thought I'd give it a go,it's a bit 'different' with the wet rags etc but the finish was good,it even put a shine on the rubber seals on the sliding windows.
I like the idea that it doesn't leave a white residue,My taxi is a very dark plue and full of nooks and crannies for polish to hide in.
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Post by David on Aug 26, 2010 9:02:25 GMT
Thanks Baconsdozen.
Waxes and polishes are very much a personal choice and sometimes down to the colour, condition and type of paintwork. From the many I have tried over the years there isn't one that stands out though I have to say Turtlewax always gives good results, especially with a coating of their Glazeguard to finish with.
Mequiars also works well as a wax and Autoglym as a polish, though I would always wax or use a sealer after using Autoglym for extra protection
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Post by baconsdozen on Aug 26, 2010 10:45:42 GMT
My poor old Rover is parked along with my other cars less than 100 yards from the sea,a constant battle with rust being the inevitable result.
For the non shiny bits I've found the Eureka fluid film as good as anything,but the bodywork under constant attack by sea spray and seagulls needs all the help it can get. I'll give the Turtlewax glazeguard a go,its a bit like Tescos,every little helps!.
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Post by Warwick on Aug 27, 2010 2:39:05 GMT
I guess it will depend on whether it was designed for sea turtles or freshwater turtles.
Or is it made from turtles? I was never quite sure, and the label doesn't say - probably for animal rights reasons.
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Post by David on Aug 27, 2010 8:49:45 GMT
Assuming of course you have a Turtle to wax. Could be that it's made by Shell  |
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Post by Warwick on Aug 30, 2010 4:08:12 GMT
Can't beat that.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2010 6:40:03 GMT
Shellac?
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. Well done David, the car looks ace 
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