Wax and Detailing

[Equinox]

Well I return from the south of France tomorrow and no doubt the car will deserve a good polishing soon again.

For the last few years I have mainly been using Zymol Creme wax on my cars but im nearing the end of a tub and need to replace it, quick shout out to you all to see whats good and whats popular, ive never ventured much from that, happy with all the other products i use just need to address the Wax issue, dont really have an issue with cost within reason assuming its good.

Equinox

[shane@mbtech]

Well I return from the south of France tomorrow and no doubt the car will deserve a good polishing soon again.

For the last few years I have mainly been using Zymol Creme wax on my cars but im nearing the end of a tub and need to replace it, quick shout out to you all to see whats good and whats popular, ive never ventured much from that, happy with all the other products i use just need to address the Wax issue, dont really have an issue with cost within reason assuming its good.

Equinox

Pay the durkahs £5 and park it up.

[Bounce]

Pay the durkahs £5 and park it up.:hahaha::hahaha:

[shane@mbtech]

:hahaha::hahaha:

My wrap has saved me a fortune and hrs & hrs in polishing.

Fricking awesome.

[sailorbaz]

I use a normal washing process and then this
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/poorboys-white-diamond-glaze-cat9.html for the Grey Paint and this
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/poorboys-black-hole-glaze-cat9.html for the CF Parts.

And I use an Orange Wax, name of which escapes me but to be honest, it's not the greatest and now even that good at beading water. I'm going for Dodo Juice's Purple Haze this time for the Black M3 but not sure yet for the CSL.

Following this thread with interest.

[billyboysm3]

Mines wrapped but the best products Ive found is this SV pre wax cleaner:

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/swissvax-cleaner-fluid-regular-cat9.html

Then SV Opaque
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/swissvax-opaque-cat13.html

The water beads perfectly and after a blast or TD the fly's just wipe off.

If it wasnt wrapped id buy a pack like this:

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh000003.pl?REFPAGE=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2epolishedbli ss%2eco%2euk%2fcgi%2dbin%2fss000003%2epl%3fPR%3d%2 d1%26TB%3dA%26page%3dsearch%26SS%3dswissvx%26searc h%2ex%3d0%26search%2ey%3d0%26search%3dACTION&WD=swissvax&PN=swissvax%2ddiscovery%2dkits%2dcat1%2ehtml%23aZS VDK001#aZSVDK001

Or you could try something like this after polishing, tried it on the misses car:
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_84 5947_categoryId_165527_langId_-1?cm_sp=Intelligent_Offer-_-Product_Details_Zone_1-_-Blank&iozone=PDPz1

[Jonnymaz]

Hi all, I was going to start a new thread but it kind of relates to this one.

I am currently considering a few CSLs for sale between £22500 and £25000. The condition varies, but most of them have minor scuffing on the plastic areas, particularly on the seat backs and the plastic between the rear seats. Some could also do with being a bit shinier! The questions I have are:

1. If the wheels are quite kerbed, where should I be looking to get them repaired, and how much would it generally cost to recondition each wheel?

2. Can minor scratches and scuffs in the interior plastic be buffed out, and if so how, and at what cost?

3. Will a wax and polish make a big difference to the paintwork, or if it hasn't been regularly treated this way is it too late without some major detailing treatment?

All advice gratefully received, and hopefully it will help me get my ideal CSL!

[phoenixcsl]

Wax wise, Swisswax is my wax of choice, I currently am using the 'Best of Show' wax and it is superb.


1. If the wheels are quite kerbed, where should I be looking to get them repaired, and how much would it generally cost to recondition each wheel?

2. Can minor scratches and scuffs in the interior plastic be buffed out, and if so how, and at what cost?

3. Will a wax and polish make a big difference to the paintwork, or if it hasn't been regularly treated this way is it too late without some major detailing treatment?

1/ Wheels can be refurbished easily, however, the more times a CSL wheel is refurbed you get paint build up round the numbers near the wheel bolt holes, Lepsons are good, I think they are something like £75 per wheel to get done.

2/ Not sure on this one.

3/ Yes it does if it's applied correctly, and if the car is washed properly it will not have many swirl marks in the paint, if the paint has defects you can easily remove them at home if you have the kit like a polisher, cleaner fluid, paint rubber etc.

[Jonnymaz]

Can anyone help with No. 2?

Are there companies that get rid of all imperfections (particularly on plastic trim), and general signs of wear and tear on the interior?

Has anyone done this when they bought their CSL, and any idea of a ball park cost for a car that is generally good condition but not perfect?

Also, one car I'm looking at has a hole an inch across on the rear "seat panel" of one of the back seats. Anyone had alcantara repaired? Presumably the damaged section can be replaced up to the nearest seams/stitching, but any recommendations and idea of cost?

Thanks

[JezP]

you cant do fook all with No2 its here but you need to chip in ;)

[Jonnymaz]

Sorry, didn't follow the second bit of your post?

[toplad]

Hi all, I was going to start a new thread but it kind of relates to this one.

I am currently considering a few CSLs for sale between £22500 and £25000. The condition varies, but most of them have minor scuffing on the plastic areas, particularly on the seat backs and the plastic between the rear seats. Some could also do with being a bit shinier! The questions I have are:

1. If the wheels are quite kerbed, where should I be looking to get them repaired, and how much would it generally cost to recondition each wheel?

2. Can minor scratches and scuffs in the interior plastic be buffed out, and if so how, and at what cost?

3. Will a wax and polish make a big difference to the paintwork, or if it hasn't been regularly treated this way is it too late without some major detailing treatment?

All advice gratefully received, and hopefully it will help me get my ideal CSL!

The best thing you can do, is buy a car without any of the things you mention.

I.E. mine!:whistle:

[Barry C]

If you want a really hard wearing wax for winter (and summer), try Collonite. It's really tough stuff and lasts forever.

The tub I have has lasted 3 cars over 3 years!

[CraigMillwardCroft]

If you want a really hard wearing wax for winter (and summer), try Collonite. It's really tough stuff and lasts forever.

The tub I have has lasted 3 cars over 3 years!

How often do you wax your cars though :whistle:

[steveH]

A few pointers on your questions
1) Sytner Sheffield were doing an offer on alloy refurbs, try speaking to Jim in bodyshop 01142 755 077
2) Not really, the plastic wears, but try some swissvax or zymol plastic cleaner to try & improve. The centre console between rear seats is ridiculous cost.
3) Wash & wax alone will not help. You need full detail to incl. wash, clay bar, machine compound /polish & then wax. A2D charge circa £250 and it will look great :-)

Hope thats of interest. If you need any help or advice were in Chesterfield.
Regards steveH


Hi all, I was going to start a new thread but it kind of relates to this one.

I am currently considering a few CSLs for sale between £22500 and £25000. The condition varies, but most of them have minor scuffing on the plastic areas, particularly on the seat backs and the plastic between the rear seats. Some could also do with being a bit shinier! The questions I have are:

1. If the wheels are quite kerbed, where should I be looking to get them repaired, and how much would it generally cost to recondition each wheel?

2. Can minor scratches and scuffs in the interior plastic be buffed out, and if so how, and at what cost?

3. Will a wax and polish make a big difference to the paintwork, or if it hasn't been regularly treated this way is it too late without some major detailing treatment?

All advice gratefully received, and hopefully it will help me get my ideal CSL!

[Jonnymaz]

Thanks for the info. It's a shame that marks on plastic are not easily sorted, as it does seem to spoil quite a few of the CSLs I have seen.

I've now agreed a deal on a CSL that is in pretty good condition - no marks on the wheels and the paint is in pretty good nick. Will have a think when I get hold of it whether to get the paint properly worked over.