Silver paint and wax

cheezemonkhai · 30-01-2007, 16:33

I have been using Mer (as you could ad a proper wax with the wash), and then moved to Zymol wash and Zymol Polishing Wax on my old car.

Question is what is best for a good looking clean and polish, then a long lasting wax or sealant and then wax on silver Skoda paint.

I would be applying and removing the lot by hand.

Ta

beedie · 30-01-2007, 18:03

Ive not found anything better than jeffs werkstat prime acrylic. can get it from Polished bliss
It really lets the flake shine! i tend not to top with wax as i find it can mute/ dull the shine
JEFFS Werkstatt Prime Acrylic

Flanno · 03-02-2007, 01:56

Autoglym Super Resin Polish (to clean and polish paint), followed by Extra Gloss Protection (to seal it).

Or you could spend a bit more time and go for

Meguairs Quick Clay - removes contaminants
Meguairs Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner - cleans paint, helps with swirls
Meguairs Deep Crystal Paint Polish - adds gloss
Meguairs NXT Tech Wax - adds long life sealant protection

Without the wax or sealant you shine you get from the polish will not last as long and your car will be unprotected from the elements.

Stuart_J · 03-02-2007, 05:53

Swissol Mystery wax is IMO the best but costs a small fortune, depends how much you love the car, the last one I bought was about £240 but lasted ages

Meguires nxt best of the commercials with the spray& gel for quick polishes between main applications.

with a Silver car you will never achieve the deep shine you can get with Dark cars but the + is they dont show all those little scratches

FinerDetails · 03-02-2007, 08:31

for silver cars a wax almost a waste of time, yes there are waxes that will look good, but you are into spending serious money.

A sealant is the way to go. Any acrylic sealant will last and look good for some time. The Klasse Twins are idea on silver cars, very crisp clear results, and great durability.

Flanno · 03-02-2007, 11:28

I like Klasse also. Autoglyn superresin followed by extra gloss protection gives very similar results and might be easier to find.

I still think a wax can look good. Blitz lasts for ages, easy to apply and buff (used it on my silver Alfa). But a polymer will last.

cheezemonkhai · 05-02-2007, 22:48

Cool, when the Zymol runs out I'll give that a polymer one a shot

20VLIL · 05-02-2007, 23:06

Poor Boys Natty Wax Paste....no I'm serious not taking the perverbial

Deffo recommend the Meguiars Clay Bar first

ChrisRs · 08-02-2007, 19:27

Swissol....end of
Swissol Your Car

Mark raw · 10-02-2007, 16:38

I had Jewelultra diamond brite applied to my fabia before pick up, I must admit after a wash it comes up brilliant really brilliant but it dies say to use a Konserver(sic) as supplied with the aftercare kit. The shampoo that comes with it is very good but was told any car wash will do. My fabia is 2001 and paint is burnt orange colour. Not exactly certain if would reccomend it fully as it can never be waxed ar treated with other products, but like I say a simple wash brings it up brilliantly unless this just paint finish anyway. However it is guranteed against defects etc for 6 years.

Mark raw · 10-02-2007, 16:39

Expensive tho forgot to add that

Josh_PoloGTi · 11-02-2007, 19:07

I'm currently using Collinite 476s. It's dull on my silver car, but god-damn it's tough and it beads like nothing I've ever seen.

Great for this time of year.

Zymol Titanium is good in the summer and Natty's Blue is a good in-between wax.

cheezemonkhai · 12-02-2007, 11:26

Is that something you can apply by hand Josh? (the 476)

cheezemonkhai · 13-02-2007, 16:24

Has anyone used Menzerna Full Molecular Jacket and if so what are their thoughts?

Ta

Josh_PoloGTi · 13-02-2007, 19:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

Is that something you can apply by hand Josh? (the 476)

Yeah, I apply it with a damp sponge applicator and remove using a microfibre cloth.

Works a treat

kenny rsell · 16-02-2007, 20:39

Turtle Wax gloss guard top coat sealer,as recommended in Auto Express product test,works on my silver vRS

Mark raw · 09-08-2008, 22:48

collinite 846 on my silver honda its brilliant glad to be rid of my fabia tho

missp · 09-08-2008, 23:00

This was achieved with collinite ... cant remember which one now it wasnt mine! Will deffo be buying some however.

apd007 · 09-08-2008, 23:43

It's another zombie thread. Brought back from the dead after about 18 months.

missp · 10-08-2008, 00:13

whoops sorry i only clocked the previous post - hadnt noticed original date.

30-01-2007, 16:33	#1
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,915 Thanks: 77 Thanked 352 Times in 326 Posts	Silver paint and wax I have been using Mer (as you could ad a proper wax with the wash), and then moved to Zymol wash and Zymol Polishing Wax on my old car. Question is what is best for a good looking clean and polish, then a long lasting wax or sealant and then wax on silver Skoda paint. I would be applying and removing the lot by hand. Ta __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment. Last edited by cheezemonkhai; 30-01-2007 at 16:41.

30-01-2007, 18:03	#2
beedie Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 412 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Silver paint and wax Ive not found anything better than jeffs werkstat prime acrylic. can get it from Polished bliss It really lets the flake shine! i tend not to top with wax as i find it can mute/ dull the shine JEFFS Werkstatt Prime Acrylic __________________ Fabia VRS '04, 170bhp, 280lbf-ft, Star Performanced, PD160 Intake, K&N Filter, SEAT Sport Strut Brace, Jabba ARB, 18"Team Dynamics Pro Race 2's with Toyo T1R's 215/35 R18, 312mm Discs and Calipers, KW Varient 1 Coilovers, Forge FMIC, Custom Decals, Helix Organic Clutch with Single Mass Flywheel, JVC HU, RE SUB, ALPINE AMP WANTED:Exhaust, Turbo, Custom Remap Next Step: Sound Deadening and Front Comps

03-02-2007, 01:56	#3
Flanno Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 251 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Silver paint and wax Autoglym Super Resin Polish (to clean and polish paint), followed by Extra Gloss Protection (to seal it). Or you could spend a bit more time and go for Meguairs Quick Clay - removes contaminants Meguairs Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner - cleans paint, helps with swirls Meguairs Deep Crystal Paint Polish - adds gloss Meguairs NXT Tech Wax - adds long life sealant protection Without the wax or sealant you shine you get from the polish will not last as long and your car will be unprotected from the elements.

03-02-2007, 05:53	#4
Stuart_J Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Winchester Posts: 5,555 Thanks: 37 Thanked 79 Times in 72 Posts	Re: Silver paint and wax Swissol Mystery wax is IMO the best but costs a small fortune, depends how much you love the car, the last one I bought was about £240 but lasted ages Meguires nxt best of the commercials with the spray& gel for quick polishes between main applications. with a Silver car you will never achieve the deep shine you can get with Dark cars but the + is they dont show all those little scratches __________________ Speed is an addiction for which thankfully there is no cure

03-02-2007, 08:31	#5
FinerDetails Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 106 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Silver paint and wax for silver cars a wax almost a waste of time, yes there are waxes that will look good, but you are into spending serious money. A sealant is the way to go. Any acrylic sealant will last and look good for some time. The Klasse Twins are idea on silver cars, very crisp clear results, and great durability.

03-02-2007, 11:28	#6
Flanno Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 251 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Silver paint and wax I like Klasse also. Autoglyn superresin followed by extra gloss protection gives very similar results and might be easier to find. I still think a wax can look good. Blitz lasts for ages, easy to apply and buff (used it on my silver Alfa). But a polymer will last.

05-02-2007, 22:48	#7
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,915 Thanks: 77 Thanked 352 Times in 326 Posts	Re: Silver paint and wax Cool, when the Zymol runs out I'll give that a polymer one a shot __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

05-02-2007, 23:06	#8
20VLIL Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Isle Of Wight Posts: 800 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Silver paint and wax Poor Boys Natty Wax Paste....no I'm serious not taking the perverbial Deffo recommend the Meguiars Clay Bar first __________________ NIGHTFIRE BLUE SUPERB COMFORT 2.5TDI V6!!! NOW SOLD

08-02-2007, 19:27	#9
ChrisRs Skonda Fabic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,979 Thanks: 17 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Silver paint and wax Swissol....end of Swissol Your Car

10-02-2007, 16:38	#10
Mark raw Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 217 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Silver paint and wax I had Jewelultra diamond brite applied to my fabia before pick up, I must admit after a wash it comes up brilliant really brilliant but it dies say to use a Konserver(sic) as supplied with the aftercare kit. The shampoo that comes with it is very good but was told any car wash will do. My fabia is 2001 and paint is burnt orange colour. Not exactly certain if would reccomend it fully as it can never be waxed ar treated with other products, but like I say a simple wash brings it up brilliantly unless this just paint finish anyway. However it is guranteed against defects etc for 6 years.

10-02-2007, 16:39	#11
Mark raw Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 217 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Silver paint and wax Expensive tho forgot to add that

12-02-2007, 11:26	#13
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,915 Thanks: 77 Thanked 352 Times in 326 Posts	Re: Silver paint and wax Is that something you can apply by hand Josh? (the 476) __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

13-02-2007, 16:24	#14
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,915 Thanks: 77 Thanked 352 Times in 326 Posts	Re: Silver paint and wax Has anyone used Menzerna Full Molecular Jacket and if so what are their thoughts? Ta __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

16-02-2007, 20:39	#16
kenny rsell Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: East Lothian Posts: 400 Thanks: 17 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Silver paint and wax Turtle Wax gloss guard top coat sealer,as recommended in Auto Express product test,works on my silver vRS

09-08-2008, 22:48	#17
Mark raw Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 217 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Silver paint and wax collinite 846 on my silver honda its brilliant glad to be rid of my fabia tho

09-08-2008, 23:00	#18
missp Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Malvern, Worcestershire Posts: 159 Thanks: 12 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Silver paint and wax This was achieved with collinite ... cant remember which one now it wasnt mine! Will deffo be buying some however.

09-08-2008, 23:43	#19
apd007 Oops! :( Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The 2nd biggest city in the whole of England. Posts: 2,788 Thanks: 35 Thanked 53 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Silver paint and wax It's another zombie thread. Brought back from the dead after about 18 months. __________________ Support Briskoda join Freedom ======> Was :- Skoda 120LSE Yellow 1.2 ~ 60 BHP? Then :- Mk I Skoda Octavia Blueline 1.9 TDi 90 BHP. Now :- Mk II Skoda Octavia vRS Black 2.0 TFSI. 200 BHP.

10-08-2008, 00:13	#20
missp Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Malvern, Worcestershire Posts: 159 Thanks: 12 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Silver paint and wax whoops sorry i only clocked the previous post - hadnt noticed original date.

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