Idiots Guide to Waxing (the car that is)

dognbones · 06-09-2007, 13:02

Hi.

Going to give my car its first clean this weekend (weather permitting) but I've never really waxed a car properly before. Im just wondering what the best procedure is and the best products to use, ive got AutoGlym car shampoo but not sure what waxing product to buy.

Sorry for being an idiot but I just want to make sure I look after my new purchase properly.

cheers guys

Mike C · 06-09-2007, 13:05

This place is really useful for procedures etc... check out the advice pages!

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lozgti · 06-09-2007, 15:20

Still not sure I do the claybar bit right!

Lots of threads on detailing though for you to check

simonlb · 06-09-2007, 16:10

I've used the Autoglym car shampoo and wax polish on my last three cars and it's always worked really well. For applying and buffing up I just use that stocking-roll stuff you get from Halfords, and make sure I don't try to do it in direct sunlight or if the bodywork is very hot.

One thing I have noticed with the Skoda is that if you get some of the polish on any of the trim - rubbing strips etc. - it doesn't seem to leave grey patches on the plastic like on older cars when you rub it off. Must be something in the plastic itself but it makes it look tons better afterwards.

KenONeill · 07-09-2007, 12:22

If you've got Autoglym shampoo, use their waxes.
Same advice would apply if you had Mer or Meguiar.

dognbones · 07-09-2007, 12:57

Cheers for all the advice, just got to hope the weather holds out.

I'll get some piccies up too when im done.

Thanks

vrs-si · 07-09-2007, 15:53

i use turtle zip wax shampoo. then post chamiox i use p21's carnauba wax. leaves a deep gloss. i use an applicator pad then take it off with either a towel or cloth.
have even had comments on how i get it so shiney so i must be doing something right. or i have too much time lol

smstext · 07-09-2007, 22:08

im gonna give mine the big full over tomorrow morning ready for the winter period. washed it tonight only to have a neighbour tell me i should stop washing my car as i will wash it away thick t--- :lol i havent washed it in two weeks and have a nice bonnet protection cover, its called flies

06-09-2007, 13:02	#1
dognbones Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Derby Posts: 18 Members Car: Mk1 vRS Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Idiots Guide to Waxing (the car that is) Hi. Going to give my car its first clean this weekend (weather permitting) but I've never really waxed a car properly before. Im just wondering what the best procedure is and the best products to use, ive got AutoGlym car shampoo but not sure what waxing product to buy. Sorry for being an idiot but I just want to make sure I look after my new purchase properly. cheers guys

06-09-2007, 13:05	#2
Mike C Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East Sussex and Sometimes North Yorks. and sometimes in between! Posts: 231 Members Car: Skoda Octavia VRS Thanks: 32 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Idiots Guide to Waxing (the car that is) This place is really useful for procedures etc... check out the advice pages! Polished Bliss - Specialist Vehicle Detailing - Services, Products and Advice __________________ Octavia Mk 1 VRS, Black Magic

06-09-2007, 15:20	#3
lozgti Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 5,722 Members Car: Thanks: 10 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Idiots Guide to Waxing (the car that is) Still not sure I do the claybar bit right! Lots of threads on detailing though for you to check

06-09-2007, 16:10	#4
simonlb Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 382 Members Car: . Thanks: 3 Thanked 27 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Idiots Guide to Waxing (the car that is) I've used the Autoglym car shampoo and wax polish on my last three cars and it's always worked really well. For applying and buffing up I just use that stocking-roll stuff you get from Halfords, and make sure I don't try to do it in direct sunlight or if the bodywork is very hot. One thing I have noticed with the Skoda is that if you get some of the polish on any of the trim - rubbing strips etc. - it doesn't seem to leave grey patches on the plastic like on older cars when you rub it off. Must be something in the plastic itself but it makes it look tons better afterwards.

07-09-2007, 12:22	#5
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally in Scotland! Posts: 11,213 Members Car: Octavia TDi110 Thanks: 65 Thanked 561 Times in 549 Posts	Re: Idiots Guide to Waxing (the car that is) If you've got Autoglym shampoo, use their waxes. Same advice would apply if you had Mer or Meguiar.

07-09-2007, 12:57	#6
dognbones Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Derby Posts: 18 Members Car: Mk1 vRS Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Idiots Guide to Waxing (the car that is) Cheers for all the advice, just got to hope the weather holds out. I'll get some piccies up too when im done. Thanks

07-09-2007, 15:53	#7
vrs-si Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 565 Members Car: Octavia VRS Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Idiots Guide to Waxing (the car that is) i use turtle zip wax shampoo. then post chamiox i use p21's carnauba wax. leaves a deep gloss. i use an applicator pad then take it off with either a towel or cloth. have even had comments on how i get it so shiney so i must be doing something right. or i have too much time lol

07-09-2007, 22:08	#8
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 9,710 Members Car: Octavia Mk2 FSI Sport Thanks: 11 Thanked 304 Times in 271 Posts	Re: Idiots Guide to Waxing (the car that is) im gonna give mine the big full over tomorrow morning ready for the winter period. washed it tonight only to have a neighbour tell me i should stop washing my car as i will wash it away thick t--- :lol i havent washed it in two weeks and have a nice bonnet protection cover, its called flies __________________ Oxon Meet Feeler 2009 please add your input, click here

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