Cleaning the beast

AlexH · 30-01-2007, 16:55

Just spent the last 2 hours cleaning the little rocket ready for it's Service and MOT. Yes... and i even took the front wheels off and cleaned them too. Tones of dirt on them - must be the back roads round here that I get to play on too and from work

Spent half an hour de-badging the Octavia badge on the rear... oops.. a little scrape here and there. Easy does it with the touch up... damm...looks like a splodge now! Will have to T-Cut that later.

Looks like a new car now. Just needs a polish - anyone know of any good polish to make it all sparkly like? And on the same subject - anything out there to protect the bonnet? I travel 1 motorway junction to work every day and i got loads of little chips

Al...

Skoda Octavia vRS 04 in silver

Sonic1980 · 30-01-2007, 17:32

Belcher · 30-01-2007, 18:54

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anyone know of any good polish to make it all sparkly like?

IMO - Harley Wax is the best to use. I swear by the stuff. Difficult to get hold of (Ebay is about the easiest), and not cheap, but boy does it shine. It is a natural wax and leaves no white residue, so you can slap it on without worry.

Liverpool-Lad · 30-01-2007, 19:40

As mentioned something like SRP (Autoglym Super Resin Polish) and followed up by a good coat of Harly wax buffed off would be fine. Same for the wheels. Meguiars Endurance for the tyres and trim - apply with a cloth and buff off.

AlexH · 30-01-2007, 19:54

daft question, but here goes... is Harley Wax called Harley Wax or something else? Been looking on the web and all i can find is wax for Harley bikes????

Belcher · 30-01-2007, 19:59

I know you spelt it right in your post, but are you sure you spelt it right in your search? I just did a google, and the first hit was Harly Wax, Pure Brazilian Carnauba- Pauls Products Distr of Harley Wax

As mentioned, Ebay often has some good buys. I bought 2 tins recently for about 30 quid. Great stuff.

Liverpool-Lad · 30-01-2007, 20:02

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Originally Posted by Belcher

I know you spelt it right in your post, but are you sure you spelt it right in your search? I just did a google, and the first hit was Harly Wax, Pure Brazilian Carnauba- Pauls Products Distr of Harley Wax

As mentioned, Ebay often has some good buys. I bought 2 tins recently for about 30 quid. Great stuff.

You mentioned it was called Harley wax

Belcher · 30-01-2007, 20:07

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You mentioned it was called Harley wax

Oops

Sorry, it was me. Just checked my tin, and it is indeed HARLY without the 'e'. Sorry for the confusion !!

Liverpool-Lad · 30-01-2007, 22:08

All this talk of Harly reminds me, I need a new tin soon!!

Softail · 01-02-2007, 12:28

All this talk of Harley wax makes me all misty eyed over my Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic motorbike that I sold a couple a couple of years ago. I spent the cost of the bike again in customising it - sigh.

Chris_Focus · 01-02-2007, 13:13

If your looking for durability you need a tin of Collinite 476S in your life

If you want some Harly Wax have a look @ Clean Your Car - the best car wax, car polish and car care products UK

cheers

Chris

funkymonkey · 01-02-2007, 20:11

get yourself some collinite you won't be disappointed mine's had two coats now,i've just washed it ,and looks like it's been waxed again !!!! top stuff

Aaquil · 02-02-2007, 00:07

I use Meguirs products they are pretty good...polish and separate wax. Takes time to do but well worth it.

30-01-2007, 16:55	#1
AlexH Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North East Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Cleaning the beast Just spent the last 2 hours cleaning the little rocket ready for it's Service and MOT. Yes... and i even took the front wheels off and cleaned them too. Tones of dirt on them - must be the back roads round here that I get to play on too and from work Spent half an hour de-badging the Octavia badge on the rear... oops.. a little scrape here and there. Easy does it with the touch up... damm...looks like a splodge now! Will have to T-Cut that later. Looks like a new car now. Just needs a polish - anyone know of any good polish to make it all sparkly like? And on the same subject - anything out there to protect the bonnet? I travel 1 motorway junction to work every day and i got loads of little chips Al... Skoda Octavia vRS 04 in silver

30-01-2007, 17:32	#2
Sonic1980 Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: A hop and a skip from nowhere Posts: 1,599 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Cleaning the beast __________________ Fabia v/RS http://www.whf.org.uk Wildlife Heritage Foundation - The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent. Part of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) Big Cat Encounter - Want an idea for a great present??

30-01-2007, 19:40	#4
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,624 Thanks: 12 Thanked 44 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Cleaning the beast As mentioned something like SRP (Autoglym Super Resin Polish) and followed up by a good coat of Harly wax buffed off would be fine. Same for the wheels. Meguiars Endurance for the tyres and trim - apply with a cloth and buff off. __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

30-01-2007, 19:54	#5
AlexH Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North East Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Cleaning the beast daft question, but here goes... is Harley Wax called Harley Wax or something else? Been looking on the web and all i can find is wax for Harley bikes???? __________________ Al.... Skoda Octavia vRS 04 in silver

30-01-2007, 19:59	#6
Belcher Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcester Posts: 271 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Cleaning the beast I know you spelt it right in your post, but are you sure you spelt it right in your search? I just did a google, and the first hit was Harly Wax, Pure Brazilian Carnauba- Pauls Products Distr of Harley Wax As mentioned, Ebay often has some good buys. I bought 2 tins recently for about 30 quid. Great stuff. __________________ Regards, Belcher. 'urp ! MCSE:S, MCSA:S CompTIA Security+ CompTIA Linux+ Linux LPI Level 1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

30-01-2007, 22:08	#9
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,624 Thanks: 12 Thanked 44 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Cleaning the beast All this talk of Harly reminds me, I need a new tin soon!! __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

01-02-2007, 12:28	#10
Softail Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cleaning the beast All this talk of Harley wax makes me all misty eyed over my Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic motorbike that I sold a couple a couple of years ago. I spent the cost of the bike again in customising it - sigh.

01-02-2007, 13:13	#11
Chris_Focus Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Swindon Posts: 296 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cleaning the beast If your looking for durability you need a tin of Collinite 476S in your life If you want some Harly Wax have a look @ Clean Your Car - the best car wax, car polish and car care products UK cheers Chris __________________ Chris Anyone want a 330Ci? Ex Fabia VRS '04'

01-02-2007, 20:11	#12
funkymonkey Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 242 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cleaning the beast get yourself some collinite you won't be disappointed mine's had two coats now,i've just washed it ,and looks like it's been waxed again !!!! top stuff __________________ drive it like you stole it

02-02-2007, 00:07	#13
Aaquil Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 464 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cleaning the beast I use Meguirs products they are pretty good...polish and separate wax. Takes time to do but well worth it.

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