Polishing

[Stressed]

Hi!

Any special recommendations about polishing, like wax types and brands (for metallic colors), how often, what to avoid, etc?

 

[B M W]

Best wax on the market is Zaino kit. Can be pretty expensive and you can only get it online. I usualy use mainly meguiars (spelling?) products out of loyalty and the mere fact that i cannot afford Zaino. As far as leather conditioning goes I would not use anythign else other than leatherique (only online for about $50-$75). Most products produce less than satisfactory leather conditioning.

 

[DRWWE]

I agree with leatherique. I really like the way my car seats feel after using it.

I just recently started using Griots Garage paint sealant and spray on wax and really like the results on my silver car. They say it'll last a almost a year but the jury is out here. P21S is another great product that produces wonderful results.

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[Big Daddy]

I have been a loyal Zymol user for years! I even use their leather cleaner/conditioner products. I have no complaints with Zymol, although it is a Carnauba wax and does require work to apply and more than one application per year. But than again I enjoy working on my car! Zymol

 

[Stressed]

Thanks for the information!

When I bought it, the dealer (an Audi dealer) mentioned that it should be polished maximum twice a year, not more. Does it make sense to you? What would the limit be, if there is any?

 

[Big Daddy]

He may be correct, polish is slightly different than wax. I polish mine only when it needs it, I can usually tell by swril marks, rubbing my hand over the surface it feels rough (as compared to wax smooth), etc., usually once a year. I wax my car three to four times a year.

Try this Detailing Guide

 

[B M W]

Dependign on mileage and how your paitn condition is I also recommend claybar!

 

[Big Daddy]

Yes I clay my car about once a year. It's kind of like clay=agressive, polish=mild, wax=protective.

 

[Stressed]

OK, thanks a lot! I believe waxing will do it by now.