Brooktop said:
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.