[CU2] Black car, what to do?

I have been using Meguiars for more years than i can count, but knowing their product has slipped since being taken over by 3M I wanted to re evaluate the products I have been using.

At the recommendation of Bob Jones on this forum I rang David from waxit.com.au. His recommendation was Pinnicle light Swirl Remover/Paint Cleaner followed by Duragloss DG111. After spending the last day and a half detailing the car as recommended I would have no hesitation at all in recommending these products to anyone.

Very easy to use, a pure reflective shine and a finish that is smoother than anything I have seen before. A perfect finish. Only time will tell how long it lasts. Regardless of car colour these products would be my recommendation and no more expensive than Meguiars.

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Originally Posted by Joystick

Just looking at the Meguiar's website...

Thinking about getting the NXT Gen Tech Wax and some car wash. Do I need anything else? Like some type of polishing product?

I've got everything else like applicators, microfibre cloths, chamois etc...

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paint cleaner & clay bar

hi guys,

finally i've done my first wash n wax on the cu2...

this is what i did (note that I was in a rush today when i do it)
1. Wash using Turtle Car Wash (leftover from my civic)
2. dry with armour all camois + microfiber cloth
3. wax with Meguiars Gold Class Wax
4. wipe with microfiber cloth...

the result might not be the best, but I'm still happy ^_^

some pics: http://ozhonda.com/forum/showpost.ph...6&postcount=94

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Originally Posted by tony1234

Take your car for a quick drive round the block straight after you've washed it,that gets rid of a fair bit of water on the car and also gets it out of places like the door and boot openings.Then chamois car in the shade.

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Is there something wrong with my car or the paintwork/protectant/sealant on the car? :confused: After washing, sometimes I drive around the block (or after it has rained) but the water seems to "stick" to the bonnet? Or is it coz I don't drive fast enough? :p I've waxed the car and can see the water beading and all on the bonnet but they just don't seem to fly away? Is it just the aerodynamics of the bonnet design maybe :confused:

One more question - what's the difference b/w a sealant and wax. Is sealant just an umbrella term for something you apply to your car after washing which includes wax or are they 2 separate things all together?

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Originally Posted by nickxau

One more question - what's the difference b/w a sealant and wax. Is sealant just an umbrella term for something you apply to your car after washing which includes wax or are they 2 separate things all together?

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http://www.autogeek.net/qude101.html

Sealants are synthetic waxes. :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by nickxau

Is there something wrong with my car or the paintwork/protectant/sealant on the car? :confused: After washing, sometimes I drive around the block (or after it has rained) but the water seems to "stick" to the bonnet? Or is it coz I don't drive fast enough? :p I've waxed the car and can see the water beading and all on the bonnet but they just don't seem to fly away? Is it just the aerodynamics of the bonnet design maybe :confused:

One more question - what's the difference b/w a sealant and wax. Is sealant just an umbrella term for something you apply to your car after washing which includes wax or are they 2 separate things all together?

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Driving your car around the block after washing it to remove most of the water ..... that makes a lot of sense as you will pick up dust particles & some road grime. you then chamois the car so this practice will add significantly to swirl marks & other paint imperfections.

Think of a good sealant as giving you a better longer lasting finish than a wax if done correctly

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Originally Posted by buddah51au

Driving your car around the block after washing it to remove most of the water ..... that makes a lot of sense as you will pick up dust particles & some road grime. you then chamois the car so this practice will add significantly to swirl marks & other paint imperfections.

Think of a good sealant as giving you a better longer lasting finish than a wax if done correctly

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hmmm... i like Type R Positive's explanation on sealant vs. wax better, yours doesn't really make sense... :p

What would you suggest then buddah51au, to get the water outta all the little nooks and crannies?

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Originally Posted by nickxau

What would you suggest then to get the water outta all the little nooks and crannies?

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Microfiber cloth.

Water will stick to my car after I wash it, but most of it slides off. I just use a microfiber drying towel instead of a chamois. No swirl marks!

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Originally Posted by nickxau

hmmm... i like Type R Positive's explanation on sealant vs. wax better, yours doesn't really make sense... :p

What would you suggest then buddah51au, to get the water outta all the little nooks and crannies?

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I use 4 chamois, 1 for external paintwork, 1 for inside door jams & inside boot, 1 for wheels, 1 for under bonnet / engine bay.

Last 3 get washed after each use.

I just spent A weekend on my car with a clay bar, followed by a paint cleaner / swirl remover, followed by a sealant. All I will say is after using Meguiars for many years, my days of using wax are over. The Sealant recommended to me is so much better

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Originally Posted by buddah51au

I just spent A weekend on my car with a clay bar, followed by a paint cleaner / swirl remover, followed by a sealant. All I will say is after using Meguiars for many years, my days of using wax are over. The Sealant recommended to me is so much better

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1. You need one of these like me! http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/pr...ction_polisher
2. Wax sucks! Sealants kick arse!

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Originally Posted by Type R Positive

1. You need one of these like me! http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/pr...ction_polisher
2. Wax sucks! Sealants kick arse!

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hahahah Type R, you are close! Buddah use some of tthe products from that website as well, and believe me it works like magic!!!! I will change/throw my Meguiars Gold Class for the product he used later on... and the price is only 1/2 of the price of the Gold Class!!!! :thumbsup:

DAMN~! you guys are just trying to con me into spending money aren't ya's? :p