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P21 from The polishing company is very easy to use and gives a very good finish. Zymol is also very good, but a lot more expensive.
Meguires stuff is very, very good. But my advice is not to just wax it. Get some of their clay sticks first; you'd be surprised how much surface c**p builds up in a short time, and the kaolin clay makes short work of it. Then use one of their paint conditioners (non-abrasive poilish). Then use either the Tech wax or Gold Class Wax (which is what I prefer).
I then use NoWet waterless cleaner and polish for normal cleaning and inbetween major waxes. It means you don't have to worry about hoses, shampoo, sponges, leathers etc AND it not only cleans but polishes; got kaolin clay suspension, so easily removes light grime build up, and carnuba wax.
Don't have my Tam yet but I use these on all our cars and will certainly use these on it when it arrives.
I then use NoWet waterless cleaner and polish for normal cleaning and inbetween major waxes. It means you don't have to worry about hoses, shampoo, sponges, leathers etc AND it not only cleans but polishes; got kaolin clay suspension, so easily removes light grime build up, and carnuba wax.
Don't have my Tam yet but I use these on all our cars and will certainly use these on it when it arrives.
NCE 61 said:
P21 from The polishing company is very easy to use and gives a very good finish. Zymol is also very good, but a lot more expensive.
I'd recommend the p21 kit too. Quite easy to apply, and lasts for ages - only wax mine about twice a year
gbbird said:
P21 from The polishing company is very easy to use and gives a very good finish. Zymol is also very good, but a lot more expensive.
I'd recommend the p21 kit too. Quite easy to apply, and lasts for ages - only wax mine about twice a year
Me too. This was the result on my black Type-R:
Surprised no one has mentioned this, but I'd vote for Zymol 
I've not tried the P21 stuff though, so no idea if one is better than t'other - I doubt many people would notice though.
You need to do a proper clean of the paintwork first - Zymol sell a product called HD Cleanse which you apply after the initial wash, and this prepares the paintwork for the wax.
It is hard work though - last time I did my car, it took a whole day and my arms nearly fell off
I've not tried the P21 stuff though, so no idea if one is better than t'other - I doubt many people would notice though.
You need to do a proper clean of the paintwork first - Zymol sell a product called HD Cleanse which you apply after the initial wash, and this prepares the paintwork for the wax.
It is hard work though - last time I did my car, it took a whole day and my arms nearly fell off
On the subject of polish,
My car is a TVR Chimaera in crystal verde (light silvery green)
i have found it's easy to get a good shine on darker colours like previous pictures but on light metalics or lighter colours what the best polish to use?.
previously used Mer, Autoglym, Meguires gold class, Simoniz.
Thanks Alan.
My car is a TVR Chimaera in crystal verde (light silvery green)
i have found it's easy to get a good shine on darker colours like previous pictures but on light metalics or lighter colours what the best polish to use?.
previously used Mer, Autoglym, Meguires gold class, Simoniz.
Thanks Alan.
lasertam said:
Where do you get this stuff from? Dont think its in Halfrauds and certainly not in my local little parts shop.
Slight hijack - I got an electric polisher for crimbo, any views on using P21 and one of these arm saving devices?
www.carsparkle.com/(0s5z1z4541ihqsvtledkgc55)/index.aspx?Cat=22
www.cleanandshiny.co.uk/Details.asp?objecttradersearch=1&GroupID=1623
I just used these recently for Gliptones Liguid Leather, very good service, arrived next day and the smell / feel now i have used it
They do a Meguiars cleaning ki for £23 delivered, contains Deep Crystal Cleaner, Polish and Carnuba wax. Very good value. If you wanted a clay too its £14. Some good offers on... www.performancemotorcare.com/acatalog/Meguiars.html?gclid=CM2Z3ZmC2oICFSJJMAodRX1SLw
Uh oh!! thanks gentlemen, I guess I better read these in the nmornin when i got a clearer head!! first question that springs to mind is, a few of yous have repied after using waxes on metal bodies, are these still ok 2 b used on fibreglass..no risks involved? (seein as tvr tell me in my manual i cant wash it with powerwash etc)
wahey thanks guys good result. will have to read them properly when i got a clear head in the morning...a question that springs to mind is that does it make any difference what wax is used on metal bodies cars and on fibreglass, as i remember from the tvr manual i am not allowed to use a powerwasher on my car, so i guess i gotta be careful!!???
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