leeshez
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Registered: 3rd May 01
Location: Great Harwood, Lancashire
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I start off with the Miguiars gold class then meguiars tech wax then i ajax the window and armorall the trim. Some time i high gloss the paint and just for a quick polish i use max wax. The autosol is for the zorst and AG vinyl rubber care or meguiars endurance high gloss.
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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I used to use Autoglym for everything. Now I use Turtle Wax Platinum car wash cos it foams up really well. Use Tec Wax afterwards but everything else Autoglym.
I do use Autoglym Ultra Deep Shine now and again but its a total bitch to get off compared to Meguiars
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mattyross
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Registered: 22nd Dec 05
Location: lincolnshire Drives: 1997 C12NZ
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is that autosol polish any good?
im toying about buying some to polish my exhaust heat shield etc..
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PainZ
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Registered: 28th Jun 02
Location: Camberley, Surrey - Drives a Black Vectra VXR Esta
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quote:
Originally posted by Matty G
I used to use Autoglym for everything. Now I use Turtle Wax Platinum car wash cos it foams up really well. Use Tec Wax afterwards but everything else Autoglym.
I do use Autoglym Ultra Deep Shine now and again but its a total bitch to get off compared to Meguiars
If you find autoglym polish hard to tak off your putting on to much..
try putting on a SUPER small amount next time.. then see how easy it is to take off..
Yea, it won't be as easy at meg's
but megs sucks 
Autoglym all the way
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bradfincham
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Registered: 20th Sep 02
Location: East Of England Drives: Clio 172
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I use the megs tech range on the whole car
and love it,
need to mop the clio at some point to remove the swirl marks from the previous owner
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Jake
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Registered: 24th Jan 05
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start off with using meguiars clay bar, wipe all residue off then meguiars deep crystal polish then finish off with meguiars NXT generation spray wax. Do that every 6months and just a 10minute wash using NXT generation stuff makes the car look freshly polished.
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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Yeah I have to admit Autoglym gives a better shine but I use Meguiars if I'm just doing a quick polish. Will try using a smaller amount of Autoglym next time as I do tend to put it on pretty thick 
The only product I dont like of Autoglyms is the shampoo, its crap IMO.
What do people do for tyre shine? I have Autoglym spray on stuff but if you spray it on it goes all over the nice clean alloys and if I put it on a cloth to apply so it doesn't go on the alloys it doesn't shine, just cleans!
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bradfincham
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Registered: 20th Sep 02
Location: East Of England Drives: Clio 172
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quote:
Originally posted by Matty G
Yeah I have to admit Autoglym gives a better shine but I use Meguiars if I'm just doing a quick polish. Will try using a smaller amount of Autoglym next time as I do tend to put it on pretty thick
The only product I dont like of Autoglyms is the shampoo, its crap IMO.
What do people do for tyre shine? I have Autoglym spray on stuff but if you spray it on it goes all over the nice clean alloys and if I put it on a cloth to apply so it doesn't go on the alloys it doesn't shine, just cleans!
The megs stuff is awesome for wheels, its a gel and goes miles, just wipe it on, and it doesnt splatter all down the side of the car either. And it smells of blueberrys 
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PainZ
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Registered: 28th Jun 02
Location: Camberley, Surrey - Drives a Black Vectra VXR Esta
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I use the tyre shine.
I try not to spray to much on the alloys, however some always drips down onto them or oversprays onto them.
I just a damp shammy to buff the alloys off and leave the tyres... the stuff drys and makes the best shine if you just leave it.. I do not buff the tyres off..
The Autoglym shampoo is fantastic imo.
I personally use more of the product then they recommend... They say 2 cap fulls? That does bugger all.. but if you put a good splosh of it in its great!!
the autoglym shampoo contains some rinse aid, this makes the water run off the car much easier than any other shampoo I have ever used...
I like it..
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Dione J
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Registered: 22nd Sep 04
Location: West Midlands Drives: Leon Cupra Turbo
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Autoglym all the way 
I'm also going to try that Autoglym Ultra Deep Shine just look at PainZ car enough said 
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PainZ
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Registered: 28th Jun 02
Location: Camberley, Surrey - Drives a Black Vectra VXR Esta
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I have to say, I have never used ultra deep shine.
I use Autoglym Supream polish. This is from their trade range..
It's been out in the trade for around 2-3 years and it's basically the trade version of ultra deep shine..
It is a different colour and has slightly more cut in it than ultra deep shine..
Its a quality polish for removing fine scratchs..
Polishing normally with a polish that has a cut in makes no differance in my opinion.. It is just usful when you can rub a little harder and remove scratches!
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Dione J
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Registered: 22nd Sep 04
Location: West Midlands Drives: Leon Cupra Turbo
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Cool, well I will try the Ultra Deep when the weather picks up a little
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Nick A
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Registered: 28th Nov 04
Location: Hertfordshire
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errmmm, halfords car wash with hot water and some fairy liquid 
then if i can be arsed tutle wax shine wax
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jeff8png
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Registered: 20th Jan 05
Location: Bristol
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i use meg's gold class shampoo & gold class liquid wax. at the moment i'm using turtle wax extreme tyre gel but going to buy meg's when it's empty.
what's the ajax like for windows? i just use windolene or window cleaner fluid that i got from work.
also, how good is the exhaust polish? was wanting to buy some.
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Dione J
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Registered: 22nd Sep 04
Location: West Midlands Drives: Leon Cupra Turbo
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quote:
Originally posted by jeff8png
i use meg's gold class shampoo & gold class liquid wax. at the moment i'm using turtle wax extreme tyre gel but going to buy meg's when it's empty.
what's the ajax like for windows? i just use windolene or window cleaner fluid that i got from work.
also, how good is the exhaust polish? was wanting to buy some.
I would recommend, Autoglym Window Cleaner for windows
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PainZ
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Registered: 28th Jun 02
Location: Camberley, Surrey - Drives a Black Vectra VXR Esta
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i use halfords own brand window cleaner..
then i use autoglym glass polish
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Dione J
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Registered: 22nd Sep 04
Location: West Midlands Drives: Leon Cupra Turbo
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whoops, thats what i meant as PainZ said, use Autoglymn Glass Polish, use soap and water to clean the windows though
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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I never bother with spray on window cleaners, they tend to smear the grease on the window all over the place. I just use Autoglym Glass Polish inside and out and it makes them so clean and clear
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Dione J
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Registered: 22nd Sep 04
Location: West Midlands Drives: Leon Cupra Turbo
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quote:
Originally posted by Matty G
I never bother with spray on window cleaners, they tend to smear the grease on the window all over the place. I just use Autoglym Glass Polish inside and out and it makes them so clean and clear
Me too any news on ya sideskirts Matty?
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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My sideskirts? Haven't had them sprayed or fitted yet if thats what you mean. Want to wait till all this salt is off the road before the bodywork is done
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Dione J
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Registered: 22nd Sep 04
Location: West Midlands Drives: Leon Cupra Turbo
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Yeah, that's what I mean - you are getting GSi one's right? When do you reckon the salt will be off the road by?
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PainZ
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Registered: 28th Jun 02
Location: Camberley, Surrey - Drives a Black Vectra VXR Esta
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I can't use the polish inside as I have window tints..
I never find the glass cleaner i use to smear...
I use kitchen paper to rub it off
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Dione J
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Registered: 22nd Sep 04
Location: West Midlands Drives: Leon Cupra Turbo
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quote:
Originally posted by PainZ
I can't use the polish inside as I have window tints..
I never find the glass cleaner i use to smear...
I use kitchen paper to rub it off
 I have window tints aswell, does this mean i shouldn't be using it on the inside?
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PainZ
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Registered: 28th Jun 02
Location: Camberley, Surrey - Drives a Black Vectra VXR Esta
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well the comapny i used advised me not too.. contains some chemical that could damage the tints...
They said standard glass cleaner is fine
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Brycey
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Registered: 19th Sep 05
Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire
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That lives in my car.
Super Resin Polish 325ml
Clean Wheels 500ml
Jumbo Wash Sponge
Paint Renovator 325ml
Perfect Polishing Cloth
Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner 500ml
Intensive Tar Remover 325ml
Car Glass Polish 325ml
Quick Clear Screen Wash 500ml
Bumper Care 325ml
Never get caught short, always nice n clean
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