L33 Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Hey guys sorry if this in the wrong section can be moved if needed I'm looking to buy a huge list of cleaning products this week to start detailing my car ready for my mag shoot but its a big world out there for products!! I usually just buy a polish and make do but I'm going one step further now! I've bought a clay bar kit and I've now priced up a variety of cleaning products from the meguires catalogue for wash, polish, wax, engine, wheels and interior and I've racked up 70 quid so far!! Just wondered a couple things... One - I've gone for meguires as reading the info on the gold class products the wet look show shine sounds perfect but is it the best for price compared to auto gylm and the like? Already been told the auto glym wash and wax shampoo is better than the megs shampoo and conditioner And 2 - where is the best place to buy such products from? The catalogue was rrp prices but wondered if there is a land of bargains on a site some one may know for cleaning stuff? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopgunTT Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Halfords often do alot of 3 for 2 on there cleaning products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33 Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 Also I know there are prob better products out there, but I'm looking for this kind of price range as I fainted at 70 quid lol! One valeter recommended awax that was 170 quid.....umm thanks but no chance!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 (edited) http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk And I would recommend Pre wash - Meguiars Hyper Wash Wash - Lamb mitt and Blackfire Gloss shampoo/conditioner Clean - Meguiars Last touch lubricant - Meguiars Mild clay Polish - Blackfire gloss enhancing polish Wax - R222 100% carnauba About 120 pound for all the above but if you are claying I would use a dual action polisher after which is another 85 pound for the cheapest Edited March 28, 2010 by scotty71 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33 Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 (edited) Thanks for the recommendation I will check the link out when I can get to a comp and not on my phone! those prices you mentioned sounded a little more than I wanted to pay My current pick list from the megs catalogue is (input on these products would be grand ) (Recommended over megs shampoo -Auto glym wash and wax) or Megs gold class shampoo and conditioner Megs gold class wax Megs engine clean Megs nxt metal polish Megs hot rims all wheel cleaner Megs hot shine tyre spray Megs nxt tech protect interior cleaner or Megs quick interior detailer Megs Supreme shine micro fiber cloth Megs Soft buff terry towel Megs applicator pad As I mentioned I already have the megs clay bar kit I'm goin to use as I bought the megs 3 step paint restorer and my paint still felt like sand paper as it was stood out in the elements for 14 months! Brother in law done a tiny patch with the clay and worked instantly! Bill - halfords usually do those deals in summer, or in my case the week after I buy all this lol Edited March 28, 2010 by L33 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DekJZA80 Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Carlack 68 - Nano Systematic Care Collinite 915 Marque D'Elegance Clay Magic Perfect Finish Kit Dek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganty Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 I would recommend some snow foam for a pre wash , peter richards sells it on here and it's good stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 I would say don't stick to one brand, and also join detailing world and prepare to spend hours (and lots of money) discovering what you need Out of that lot you listed, I'd only purchase the following megs products: Megs gold class shampoo and conditioner (can't see why AG is recommended over this, it's not bad really, better than their NXT stuff) Megs nxt metal polish (although autosol is a classic!) Megs hot shine tyre spray Megs quick interior detailer (ideal for quick wipe overs) Megs applicator pad (generally good for applying stuff!) Then just bulk buy microfibre cloths from ebay or wherever, ideal for putting on and taking off products. The megs 3 stage stuff isn't that good as a whole, i.e. their wax is awful and the stage 1 is a chemical cleaner as opposed to a abrasive cleaner. Stage 2 is good if used as a glaze though. What you need to remember when it comes to paintwork is thoroughly clean and clay the paint so you get a mirror smooth finish. Once you have your ideal look, you can enhance it (with a glaze) then you must protect it with a decent wax and/or sealant. After the initial application of wax, you will only need to lightly wash the car to bring it up to a good shine, and top the wax up every couple of weeks or so. Waxes, you're talking £10 up to thousands of pounds, so it's whatever fits your budget really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 cough http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=104354 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 why not get it detailed by a pro detailer as its for a mag shoot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33 Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 I was quoted 65 quid for one, so I can buy all the bits my self to last the year for almost the same price and then be happy knowin I done it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 theres this http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing/polishing-machine/meguiars-g220-complete-menzerna-kit/prod_414.html my mate used this on his old porsche and it came up stunning leaves no white marks on rubber hard work but worth it http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/meguiars/nxt-tech-wax-2-0.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 my mate used this on his old porsche and it came up stunning leaves no white marks on rubber hard work but worth it http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/meguiars/nxt-tech-wax-2-0.aspx That stuff is a pig to work with and remove, although to be fair I have heard that megs have improved the mixture a bit now compared to their first batches. Admittedly if you can remove it all it does give a good finish, it's just too much hard work for me I'd say get a decent paste wax, if peter is a dodo retailer then definitely buy some of that, it's good stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Dont get it to shinney, JP asked me not to polish mine, just clean. Something about to many reflections and the pics come out crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33 Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 o? but then wudnt black look more shiney if that makes sense? ive seen black cars that look like mirrors but ive not seen that on a flip paint car? sound right in my head lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Could have been a black car thing, not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33 Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 your car looked like glass in those pics u posted from your shoot!! was lush! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS2004 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 If you have a large Sainsburys supermarket near you give them a call and ask if they have any "Autoglym Super Resin Polish" (SRP) - it seems to be a very highly regarded product over on the detailers world forum. It usually sells for around a tenner for 325ml, I picked up four bottles at £1.74 each at a Sainsburys near me - they had quite a lot left too! Also over on detailers world Chemical Guys Mirror Wet Finish seems to be a good product for black cars. For wax the Autoglym High Definition wax is getting good reviews - and its price is just right. You can pick it up from Amazon for around £27 delivered (It is 39.99 in Halfords, so if you dont mind waiting a few days for delivery..). A good clean (snowfoam / two bucket method) and then using SRP and HD wax will give decent results. Also if you buy a power washer the Nilfisk was on special (c110) at Argos for some 50quid.. better than most 120+ Karchers as it has a metal motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 super resin polish is for light coloured cars ultra deep shine is better for dark 1's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Mallo on this forum is a photographer for magazines, fire a PM his way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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