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Post by jc1380s on Jan 14, 2008 18:14:44 GMT 1
OK just out of interest...............  For those of you out there that DO polish your Classic pride & joys, ..........  What polishes have you used & would recommend? What polishes have you used & would never use again?  What polishes have you heard about but never used?  Years ago I used to use the dreaded 'Turtle Wax' (do they still make it now?) which was very good but left lots of white dust behind.  Since I've had 1380 I have always used Autoglym and find it to be the best.  Have tried Maguires but thought it was expensive rubbish!  and we needed a new thread in this Bodywork section as I was tired of seeing that BINI lovers name staring at me!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D jc |
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Post by danni432 on Jan 14, 2008 18:26:58 GMT 1
i find that this stuff i bought the other day is pretty good , its not a wax is called " shine in a bottle" or something , made my demon. can get it in helfrauds but its much cheaper in asda! it looks girly as its bright pink but it does shine the car up well. it doesnt make ur car look pink btw ! i just wash the car with turtle wax triple wash ... then wait for the car to dry abit , spray on the demon shine and wipe with a micropibre cloth and you car will be all dry n shiney |
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Post by acidminis on Jan 14, 2008 18:36:51 GMT 1
I'm using the Turtle Wax at the moment to add the layers, but your right about the dust Will be on the Autoglym when the Turtle Wax bites the dust ;D All the garages I've worked for use Autoglym, so I've only ever used this and the Turtle Wax  |
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Post by taffy1967 on Jan 14, 2008 18:41:41 GMT 1
I used to use MER for years, but it produced loads of white powder and streaks under sun light.
So I now prefer Autoglym too because it works well and smells nice (not that I drink it).
I haven't tried Mequires though.
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Post by acidminis on Jan 14, 2008 18:52:12 GMT 1
Don't think JC mentioned which one you perfer the taste of ;D |
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Post by jc1380s on Jan 14, 2008 18:57:13 GMT 1
Hadn't thought of a taste test, but now you come to mention it.........
Wonder if it would work like a laxative, being all shiney like ;D ;D ;D
jc
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Post by acidminis on Jan 14, 2008 19:01:17 GMT 1
Maybe we could try like at one of our meets |
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Post by jc1380s on Jan 14, 2008 19:37:03 GMT 1
Did you hear of the Mini fan who drank a whole bottle of car polish for a bet???
He died........................but what a finish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
;D ;D ;D ;D
jc
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Post by biker on Jan 14, 2008 19:46:48 GMT 1
jc you crack me up they say the old one are the best ( i dont mean the jokes) as for polishes were do i start i think i must of tried most of them, i disagree with jc about mguiers being expensive rubbish yes it is expensive but i found it good so good in fact i,ve started a collection, but i have to say i think the big time favourite is always going to be autoglym i have a collection of that as well. i also use renepur on my leather seats now i now some you guys will have leather seats in your mins what do you guys use( sorry jc i thread napped you)
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Post by jc1380s on Jan 14, 2008 19:53:28 GMT 1
Cheers DogsB, forgot about Renapur for leather! I use that too and its the best one I've found so far! jc |
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Post by TAFF on Jan 14, 2008 20:23:06 GMT 1
i have a full MER kit here, given to me at the royal welsh show last year.
not gonna waste it on my toyota, i'll wait till i get something worth polishing.
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Post by jc1380s on Jan 14, 2008 20:31:55 GMT 1
Often seen the Mer being demo'd at shows, normally on a red classic Mini bonnet, but never got round to trying it myself
Have you tried autoglym TAFF?
Is mer better?
jc
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Post by danni432 on Jan 14, 2008 20:37:49 GMT 1
Did you hear of the Mini fan who drank a whole bottle of car polish for a bet??? He died........................but what a finish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D jc haha! |
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Post by biker on Jan 14, 2008 21:03:16 GMT 1
i,ve tried mer i dont like it at all i find it takes a bit of paint of i,ve got some here if you want it. but nowing your car like i do i would,nt use myself
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Post by TAFF on Jan 14, 2008 23:16:49 GMT 1
our stand was next to the MER stand at the show, as you said, red mini bonnet..lol
we had the boss's peugot and it brought his bonney up a treat. and really easy to use.
i've not touched mine. still in the case
used to use autoglym, but gone to fairy liquid for the toyota
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Post by minichick on Jan 14, 2008 23:32:55 GMT 1
OK just out of interest............... For those of you out there that DO polish your Classic pride & joys, .......... What polishes have you used & would recommend? What polishes have you used & would never use again? What polishes have you heard about but never used? Years ago I used to use the dreaded 'Turtle Wax' (do they still make it now?) which was very good but left lots of white dust behind. Since I've had 1380 I have always used Autoglym and find it to be the best. Have tried Maguires but thought it was expensive rubbish! and we needed a new thread in this Bodywork section as I was tired of seeing that BINI lovers name staring at me!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D jc You are safe now jc that bini lover (rude word) has gone now ;D |
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Post by dai9fxey on Jan 17, 2008 23:39:53 GMT 1
Well i usually use 800 grit, then 1200, then 1600 grit. Then i use the compounding mop with some cutting compound, chuck a bucket of water over it and finally give it a good leathering. The job's a GOOD UN. Finito. |
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Post by acidminis on Jan 18, 2008 0:31:48 GMT 1
You must have really thick paint or how often do you respray ;D
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Post by jc1380s on Jan 19, 2008 10:58:34 GMT 1
Well i usually use 800 grit, then 1200, then 1600 grit. Then i use the compounding mop with some cutting compound, chuck a bucket of water over it and finally give it a good leathering. The job's a GOOD UN. Finito. Will try that one next time! ;D jc |
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Post by timsmini on Jan 19, 2008 16:43:03 GMT 1
Autoglym all the time best polish on the market
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