New cleaning products that even the lazy might like...

[paddy328]

Firstly, for those who have bought the fluffy drying towels that were in the product guide, they now do one thats twice the size!



http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/elite-xl-ultra-plush...

Now, ive come across a product called reload, which is made by the same folks that make ironx. All you have to do is spray in on the panel using its trigger bottle and wipe with one microfibre towel and then straight away buff with another one. Its so easy that even some of our members that normally cant be arsed to wash and wax their car might get on with it. (Not mentioning any names) Even on its own, you are looking at 2 months protection with going round the car once. Personally, i would give it 2 coats first time round and then once a month after that. Its so easy to use that you wont mind doing it either.



http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/carpro-reload-spray-...

I think one bottle could easily last a year if used properly.

Just thought i would give you a heads up, as you know i like to look after you all.

Francis (not advertising....again, nothing to do with either company and hoping this thread isnt pulled)

[George H]

I'll try some of that, I use Autoglym Aquawax on my Polo as it's quick; it's basically the same thing - don't have to bother drying the car though

[Swoxy]

I met Alex, the guy who runs that business, when he first started out. He was a nice guy and demonstrated excellent customer service when I had a very slight issue.

[paddy328]

George, this will be a million times better than the aqua wax. It says that you can even apply it when the car is still wet, though i think its best to dry most of it off first.

[t1blk]

Hi Francis, I do love my drying towels and those new ones look just the ticket I must upgrade, as for the Reload stuff does that work like a quick detailer spray, i only ask as I currently use Megs ultimate quick detailer inbetween washes.

[paddy328]

No, its a spray sealant, so you use it in much the same way, but it will give a decent layer of protection. I dont know anything that megs does that lasts.

[t1blk]

Fair enough, is there any specific prep like having to clay the car before use or is it to be used straight after a good wash.

[paddy328]

I guess the best thing to do would be to make sure the paint is as clean and free of oils as possible. So you can either use this which will get rid of any oils:

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/carpro-eraser-intens...

Or an apc of some kind. I personally dont think people should clay astons if they are not going to machine polish them after, even if its only a light polish. Astons seem to marr quite a lot when claying.

[BingoBob]

George H said:

I'll try some of that, I use Autoglym Aquawax on my Polo as it's quick; it's basically the same thing - don't have to bother drying the car though

I did a comparison of aquawax and StjarnaGloss Glasparla Hyper Beader and the StjarnaGloss Glasparla is miles better. Perfect for lazy washers.

When I wash the car, it's:

1. Snow foam to get dissolve the crud
2. Rince
3. Lamb's wool mitt and 2 bucket method with Autoglym car shampoo
4. Rince
5. StjarnaGloss Glasparla in the snow foam lance
6. Rinse
7. Dry.

It looks exactly like you just waxed the car and has the same hydrophobic effect of waxing.

I highly recomment it.

http://carproductstested.com/exterior-product-revi...

The nail in the coffin of the aquawax for me was its all-pervading smell of chemical bananas.

[George H]

BingoBob said:

I did a comparison of aquawax and StjarnaGloss Glasparla Hyper Beader and the StjarnaGloss Glasparla is miles better. Perfect for lazy washers.

When I wash the car, it's:

1. Snow foam to get dissolve the crud
2. Rince
3. Lamb's wool mitt and 2 bucket method with Autoglym car shampoo
4. Rince
5. StjarnaGloss Glasparla in the snow foam lance
6. Rinse
7. Dry.

It looks exactly like you just waxed the car and has the same hydrophobic effect of waxing.

I highly recomment it.

http://carproductstested.com/exterior-product-revi...

The nail in the coffin of the aquawax for me was its all-pervading smell of chemical bananas.

I quite like the smell of the aquawax. I only use it on the Polo too - I use Autoglym Super Resin wax on the Aston. I need to try that snowfoam stuff, it looks good.

This thread could end up costing me a fortune at this rate!

[BingoBob]

You won't regret trying the StjarnaGloss. You don't need a snow foam lance to apply it (at first I applied it with a squirty bottle) but I definitely recommend a snow foam lance if only for the funny looks you get from the neighbours - especially with the StjarnaGloss since it's a pinky / red foam when you put it on.

Anyway, you can get a decent lance for £50 and the StjarnaGloss is cheap as chips at shinearama.co.uk.

Sounds investments if, like me, you like a nice shiny car but don't necessarily want to spend a day doing it.

George H said:

I use Autoglym Super Resin wax on the Aston.

When you say super resin wax, did you mean super resin polish?

[George H]

BingoBob said:

You won't regret trying the StjarnaGloss. You don't need a snow foam lance to apply it (at first I applied it with a squirty bottle) but I definitely recommend a snow foam lance if only for the funny looks you get from the neighbours - especially with the StjarnaGloss since it's a pinky / red foam when you put it on.

Anyway, you can get a decent lance for £50 and the StjarnaGloss is cheap as chips at shinearama.co.uk.

Sounds investments if, like me, you like a nice shiny car but don't necessarily want to spend a day doing it.

George H said:

I use Autoglym Super Resin wax on the Aston.

When you say super resin wax, did you mean super resin polish?

Is it alright to use the Stjarna stuff on a soft top?

Yes, it is the polish, I got loads of free Autoglym stuff from Merc so just working through it all.

[BingoBob]

I use it on my Roadster, but I don't spray it directly on the soft top, just on the bodywork and glass. Same for the snow foam. I'm still a bit unsure about the best way to care for the soft top.

Polish isn't the same as wax - polish is slightly abrasive, so I use it sparingly, and not on the Aston. When I wax the car I use the Autoglym extra gloss protection which I find very good, but I admit that since I started using the StjarnaGloss I don't wax very often anymore.

[JaseB]

Francis, would this new gloop work over the top of the Swisswax you applied to my car?

Better, same or worse than the Dodo Juice do you think?!

Ta

[petecowie]

any product you can recommend to get rid of swirls in paintwork, it is an obsession fo mine, I want a glass like finish I guess I am just not keen on speding thousands on a professional detail, I do own a UDM non orbital polisher but have as yet been too scared to set it on the car. I havbe also never used clay as once again am worried about more harm than good. So please recommend away!
Pete

[brakedwell]

We are going to need all the help we can get when the drought orders kick in!

[Highrisedrifter]

Hi Paddy

This might seem a silly question but it seems in your first post you are advocating using the drying towels to apply then remove the ReLoad. If I have misread your post (which is highly likely as I am a newbie to the world of detailing), would you recommend another towel to use to apply/remove it and only use the towels in your first post to dry the vehicle please?

Regards

[Lunablack]

Jockman..... Your thread is here

[Lunablack]

George H said:

I quite like the smell of the aquawax. !

Do you go around sniffing the cars arse end after you've used it??

[George H]

Lunablack said:

Do you go around sniffing the cars arse end after you've used it??

Can smell it when spraying it onto the car from the bottle.