Which products are you using on your RCZ

[RCZ1]

Just wondered which products you are using on your RCZ to keep it sparkling, those lucky people who have theirs already?

Are you waxing it ? If so which wax have you used?

Those who don't know, I'm very much into detailing. I can't decide to go do the wax route or the sealant route.
Jeff's Werkstat Acrylic Kit is supposed to be very good on white cars and metallic/pearlescent paint. I've used it on a light coloured metallic car and it really does make the flake pop. However, I do like to use wax and I've got Dodo Supernatural which I can keep topped up with Dodo Red Mist Tropical but I may decide to buy some zymol wax for the RCZ.

 

[Anonymous]

gonna get the kosavans to clean my mine down tescos for ten pound

 

[RCZ1]

gonna get the kosavans to clean my mine down tescos for ten pound

You are joking :?: :!:

 

[t110jim]

What colour is your rcz

 

[RCZ1]

What colour is your rcz

Mine is pearl white - when I get it !

 

[G81]

gonna get the kosavans to clean my mine down tescos for ten pound

please be joking.... I'll clean yours for £9 just so you don't let them loose with their dirty sponges and paint stripping chemicals.

 

[Anonymous]

But what about the Kosavans ? :lol:

I use Autoglym sealer, and Zymol, emm love the smell of Zymol . . . .

 

[G81]

emm love the smell of Zymol

I love the smell of Sonus clay lubricant.... :lol:

 

[RCZ1]

I use Autoglym sealer, and Zymol, emm love the smell of Zymol . . . .

Is it a zymol wax you are using? If so, which one?

I love the smell of any Dodo products - lovely smells all of them !

 

[G81]

I love the smell of any Dodo products - lovely smells all of them !

Me too! Ive got the purple haze dodo wax

 

[t110jim]

I use blackfire and gloss it products also r22 total auto wash

 

[Anonymous]

Is it a zymol wax you are using? If so, which one?

I use the blue wax cream, it's very easy to remove, and gives a good shine.

 

[RCZ1]

Is it a zymol wax you are using? If so, which one?

I use the blue wax cream, it's very easy to remove, and gives a good shine.

Thanks for that info

 

[Davie]

Dealer has offered supaguard for my car,is it any good?.

 

[RCZ1]

Dealer has offered supaguard for my car,is it any good?.

No.

Your money would be much better spent paying for a detailer to prep your car for you. It would cost about £250 and your car / paint would be in perfect condition and have proper protection ie wax protection
The Supaguard is supposed to last 3 years or more. I had it put on my current car but took it off as the paintwork was not prepared properly before it was applied and there were water marks, dried spots etc visible underneath the paint. The paintwork on my car is in better condition now than the day I picked it up from the dealer :!:

If you look on this site http://www.detailingworld.co.uk you will find a professional in your area. They all have websites so you can drop them an email or give them a ring to discuss your requirements.

Hope this helps.

 

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

I've gone for the standard white (changed my order from shark grey once I saw a photo). I normally have metallic cars but when you get the inevitable stone chips and scratches the touch up pens NEVER blend very well. In the past I've used Turtle Wax Ice because my black car showed up the Autoglym Super Resin polish I'd previously been using. Ice is really easy to use, makes it shiny and water beads on it...but it doesn't last long! I've recently bought some Autoglym HD wax because it gets great reviews. I also use PermaClear Pro 'Dry' Clean on a regular basis; it's a waterless car wash and although peoples' first reaction is that it will scratch the paintwork, it doesn't.

 

[RCZ1]

I've gone for the standard white (changed my order from shark grey once I saw a photo). I normally have metallic cars but when you get the inevitable stone chips and scratches the touch up pens NEVER blend very well. In the past I've used Turtle Wax Ice because my black car showed up the Autoglym Super Resin polish I'd previously been using. Ice is really easy to use, makes it shiny and water beads on it...but it doesn't last long! I've recently bought some Autoglym HD wax because it gets great reviews. I also use PermaClear Pro 'Dry' Clean on a regular basis; it's a waterless car wash and although peoples' first reaction is that it will scratch the paintwork, it doesn't.

Hi Brooktop

I've not used the Autoglym HD wax but as you say, it does get very good reviews. Not sure what its durability is like though.

With regards to the waterless car wash products. There are many out there now and lot of people use them but it goes against everything I understand about car detailing and despite many people telling me that it does not scratch the paintwork, I can't get my head around it. I don't see how that would not happen.

Finally, remember you will have to wear sunglasses when cleaning your car in the sun. The sun reflects off the white paint and burns your eyes.

If you are wanting a wax with very long lasting durability then Colinite waxes are the ones to go for. They will last a whole year :!: They are detergent proof. I've used some recently and it adds a brilliant shine but to be honest it was a nightmare to work with. I've read hundreds of reviews of people who have used it problem free but I just can't get on with it. Its durability is outstanding but its just not for me. I much prefer my current choice of Dodo waxes or Victoria.

Just a point to mention, a products really high recommended for white cars is Jeff's Werkstat acrylic kit. This is a sealant rather than a wax. Many people prefer sealants to waxes. Sealants give a more glassy/wet look whereas waxes give a more glossy look. See link here http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog ... erZWSAK000

I've used it on my hubby's Freelander 2 which was a light colour (it works best on light colours) and it really did add a glass like look to the paintwork and it also seems to shrug off dirt better than wax does. If you layer the "Trigger" with 3 or more layers than durability can last up to 6 months.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks RCZ1. I did a bit of research and now understand a bit about Carnuba wax v polymers. I think most 'waxes' are a bit of both aren't they? I was recommended the HD wax by a motoring journalist who is very keen on cleaning. He says it's the best one he's ever tried. He even did a test on a sheet of metal with different squares for different products. He says it was the one that lasted the longest AND the only one that stopped the untreated metal rusting.

As soon as I get my RCZ I'll be putting it on :clap: Thing is, I now realise that I need to get a specialist product for weekly (ahem) washing that doesn't strip the wax. The PermaClear stuff is great and I've seen no evidence of scratching. I certainly trust it much more than drive-thrus and the local 'handwash'. Problem is, it ALSO cleans...as well as applying its own seal, so may work against the HD wax.

Don't suppose you've got any recommendations? Was in Halfords today and got some AutoGlym wheel cleaer and Alloy wheel seal (came out top in the Auto Express product reviews). They only had Meguairs and that was £16 a bottle. Thought I'd do some research before splashing the cash.

 

[RCZ1]

Thanks RCZ1. I did a bit of research and now understand a bit about Carnuba wax v polymers. I think most 'waxes' are a bit of both aren't they? I was recommended the HD wax by a motoring journalist who is very keen on cleaning. He says it's the best one he's ever tried. He even did a test on a sheet of metal with different squares for different products. He says it was the one that lasted the longest AND the only one that stopped the untreated metal rusting.

As soon as I get my RCZ I'll be putting it on :clap: Thing is, I now realise that I need to get a specialist product for weekly (ahem) washing that doesn't strip the wax. The PermaClear stuff is great and I've seen no evidence of scratching. I certainly trust it much more than drive-thrus and the local 'handwash'. Problem is, it ALSO cleans...as well as applying its own seal, so may work against the HD wax.

Don't suppose you've got any recommendations? Was in Halfords today and got some AutoGlym wheel cleaer and Alloy wheel seal (came out top in the Auto Express product reviews). They only had Meguairs and that was £16 a bottle. Thought I'd do some research before splashing the cash.

The thing you need to be aware of when using car shampoos is to make sure that they will not strip wax from your car. Using the correct dilutions is vey important. If you use too much then you can start to strip the wax from your car without realising. So read the instructions carefully.

A shampoo you can get readily from Halfords if http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-a ... d_423.html

I tend to use either Dodo or Chemical Guy shampoos. My favourites are:
For lightly soiled cars (not too dirty)
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-a ... d_144.html

For dirtier cars
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-a ... d_345.html

Or can be used on either
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/dodo- ... d_490.html

Don't be fooled by the size of the 3 bottles above compared to the meguirs one. The other three are highly concentrated so you only need a very small amount. They last for ages and I wash our cars every week. Also they all leave a lovely glossy finish to your car too.

Hope this helps. :beer: