Polish ? ? ?

[THE ONE]

Hi Guy's i need to polish my car and dont know what kind of polish to use.
I have a Avus Blue e36 M3 , there is no scratches on the car but it start to show some swirl marks in the sun, what can i use....?:thumbsup:

 

[TheMo]

Meguiars

 

[Jakkals_F30]

I agree with Mo there...

get all the meguiars stuff + clay bar - car looks super awesome when done and this coming from Mo and you see the condition of his baby...(bloody stunning ) you will know what to do

 

[THE ONE]

witch one ... i used the meguiars wax be4. did not work so well 4 me... think it was the pink tin

 

[andrewbuch]

Book it in for a detail with one of the forum guys...

 

[SecondSkynz]

meguiars

 

[rick540]

Ask Minimike, he should have a good answer

 

[AshG108]

Neguirs FTW! those products are really good and they are very user friendly to people who want to do DIY's

 

[Jakkals_F30]

@ The one - I think my car is pretty clean when it's polished.. Look at my sig pic and that's after a few steps of meguiars stuff and a good wax after.. took me around 4 hours but she's clean

But it's a good idea to chat to the guys here on the forum and get a good detail done. you will be very happy with their work and that's a guarantee
:thumbsup:

 

[Scouse]

If its a good polish you want then use the autoglym super resin polish, much better than the Meguires :thumbsup:

 

[Jakkals_F30]

Think i will try what mr Scouse said next round of serious car cleaning day..
Where can i get it Scousy ?

 

[sidewayz]

diamond gaurd or meguiars

 

[akash]

I use the Meguiars soft gel wash and cleaner wax it cost R149 for the kit and you get a sponge and wax applicator. The clay bar would be a good idea for your car. But the Megs stuff is like R450 or so. The Sonex clay bar and spray is about R160. One of the forum members used it and was very happy with it.

Heres a pick of my car after a wash and wax, not bad shine considering the park is parked under the car port

http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/vjt867gp/ride.jpg

 

[Jakkals_F30]

Nice and clean akash... :thumbsup:

Bimmer always looks it's best when clean and polished. :thumb:

 

[akash]

I think Onyx detailed an E36 M3 just like yours with the same colour. Have a look at his detailing post.

 

[xcalibur]

If you don't want to spend on a professional job to remove the swirls Autoglym SRP (Super Resin Polish) is your best bet. Great / Easy product to work with.

 

[Arbee]

All good getting Meguirs, but its not going to help if you dont know what you doing... Familiarize yourself with techniques and process!

Here is some info that might assist...

10 of the most common errors when washing your car

Using Sunlight (or another dish detergent) as their car shampoo. Washing with sunlight will strip off any protection you may have on your paint, so using a detergent on a regular basis leaves you with no protection from you coat(s) of sealant and/or wax. Using a dish detergent on a regular basis can also dry out your trim, which can accelerate fading and cracking. Solution: Use a quality automotive shampoo that has gentle cleaners the help maximize the durability of your sealant or wax.

Using a bath towel to dry your paint.
Big mistake! Most bath towels are cotton or terry cloth, which can easily add swirls and other imperfections in your paint. The washing and drying process is where a majority swirls and other imperfections stem from. Here’s a side by side comparison of a neglected side of a van and one that’s been properly polished.

Using improper drying towels can easily cause these imperfections that take away from the finish of your vehicle and take hours to properly correct. Solution: Invest in quality paint safe drying towels. The best ones we’ve found are our Microfiber Waffle Weave Towels.

Washing with a traditional sponge or a kitchen sponge.
Traditional wash sponges push dirt and other contamination around on the surface, which can easily create swirls and other imperfections in your paint (as shown in the picture above). Solution: Use a paint safe wash alternative, such as a sheepskin wash mitt. The sheepskin fibers do an excellent job releasing contamination from the surface without pushing it around on your paint, minimizing adding imperfections.

Washing in direct sunlight.
Washing in direct sunlight can cause water spotting on your paint, which ultimately take away from the finish of your vehicle. As water evaporates, it often leaves behind calcium and other minerals behind. Solution: Wash in the shade, as the sun is rising or just as the sun is setting. If washing in the shade is not an option, rinse as frequently as possible and work in small sections. Ideally, to minimize adding water spots to your finish.

Using a water blade to dry your paint.
Nothing screams adding imperfections more than unnecessary friction on your paint. While it may seem like your saving time by drying your vehicle with a water blade, you’ll pay for it in the end as you’ll need to spend hours polishing away the marring, swirls and scratches created from using a water blade after each wash. Solution: Utilize the sheeting method prior to drying your paint and dry with a quality, paint safe waffle weave drying towel.

Not utilizing the sheeting method prior to drying your paint.
One of the least favorite parts of the auto detailing process for many detailers is drying their paint. One thing you can do to save time and minimize adding imperfections to you paint is to utilize the sheeting method. After you have rinsed off your vehicle for the final time, remove your spray nozzle from your hose. Use free flowing water to flood the surface of the vehicle from the top down. The flooding creates a “sheeting” effect that will self dry the vehicle. Start from the top of the vehicle and move left to right with the hose. On the way back, right to left, lower the hose to the point where the water is falling and proceed to “catch” the falling water from your initial pass. Continue this method until you reach the bottom of the car. If you have a fresh coat of sealant or wax, this should leave you with 80% or more of the water removed from your vehicle without ever putting a towel to it.

Washing your wheels & tires with the same mitt as your paint. Your wheels and tires are often the most contaminated parts of your vehicle. To minimize adding imperfections to your paint, you want to avoid using the same mitt on your wheels and tires as you would your paint. Solution: We recommend using at least 2 quality wash mitts when you wash your vehicle.

Wearing clothing and jewelry that can damage your paint.
This is one of the easiest ways to damage your paint. Think about it, as you lean over your vehicle to clean the roof of your vehicle, your belt, rivet, jewelry, watches and more can easily damage your paint. Before going into any detail, you should be aware of the types of clothes and jewelry you have on. We recommend wearing clothes with elastic waste bands and avoid wearing jewelry.

Using 1 wash bucket.
Using 1 bucket to wash your vehicle can often lead to adding swirls, scratches and other imperfections to your paint. As you clean off an area and dunk your mitt into the bucket to rinse off and get more suds, you’re putting the dirt and grime you just removed from your paint right into your bucket of shampoo. When you put the mitt back onto the paint, chances are you’re mitt will still be contaminated and you’ll be adding swirls and other imperfections to your finish. Solution: Use a 2 bucket wash system. Fill 1 bucket with clean water and utilize this as your rinse bucket. The second bucket filled with suds. After cleaning a panel, before you dunk your mitts back into the suds, rinse it off in your rinse bucket to release contamination and help prevent from putting it back onto the paint. Ideally, add a Grit Guard bucket insert to the bottom of your rinse bucket to glide your mitt across and help trap dirt and contamination on the bottom.

Using pressure to remove contamination.
This is possibly the biggest mistake I see detailers make. DO NOT USE pressure to remove dirt and contamination! This is one of the easiest ways to add swirl marks and fine scratches in your paint. You should use minimal pressure with your wash mitt and just glide the mitt across the paint. The automotive shampoo you are using should be doing the cleaning work. If contamination still remains on your paint after a gentle glide, consider treating it with a pre-wash degreaser or utilizing a clay bar to remove it after your wash.

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4637

 

[THE ONE]

THANKS SO MUCH GUYS, IM NOT TO HAPPY WITH MEGUIARS, BUT WILL GIVE THE Autoglym SRP (Super Resin Polish) A GO!!!:clap:

 

[Raybimmer]

I use meguires deep crystal wax , but I stay in boondooks ( East London ) - here this is BMW of polishes on a BMW :thumbsup: Autoglym has very good write ups , a good choice .

 

[calypso]

If you just want something thats quick and easy, get an an All in One cleaner, polish, wax. Meguairs Cleaner Wax is not bad, but you will probably have better luck with Autoglym SRP. You can also get Sonax clay pretty cheaply at builders warehouse, start with that and your paint will be proper smooth.

Just remember, it will still be a home job, but thats more then enough for 95% of the people out there. If you want to take it to the next level, your gonna have to calls someone in that knows how to machine polish cars.