M2RTY
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didnt think they would be worth £6.99 but my god they are
used 1/5 the amount of products I usually would with a normal cloth as these dont absorb it all and the finish on the bm is 10 times better
going to get a microfibre finishing buffer too tomorrow but £11.99 is a bit much, good job the autoglym range is 3 for 2 at halfords at the moment
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PainZ
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thanks for the 3 for 2 info.. I'll get myself down there.
I have to say the Autoglym polishing cloth is the best I have ever used.
I only use them to remove product mind. I use foam pads to apply.
The cotton is so much softer than any other polishing cloth i have found!
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M2RTY
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hummm may see about getting the foam pads to apply but these applied it fine
question:
whats the differences between super resin polish, ultra deep shine and high gloss protection
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VegasPhil
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I use Super Resin Polish and High Gloss protection on mine.
High Gloss is to be used after application of a polish. And brings the car up in a really great shine.
Ultra deep shine works better on dark cars i've found, although I haven't tried any on my car!
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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M2RTY
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quote:
Originally posted by VegasPhil
I use Super Resin Polish and High Gloss protection on mine.
High Gloss is to be used after application of a polish. And brings the car up in a really great shine.
Ultra deep shine works better on dark cars i've found, although I haven't tried any on my car!
so i would be best off using ultra deep shine then high gloss on my dark blue paint?
what about t-cut first? or does the polish cut it too? i found it removed a lot of scratches actually thinking about it
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MarkM
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Good reading this stuff...
Whats that website to show the detailing process...wouldnt mind a gander?
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VegasPhil
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I wouldn't use T-Cut on my car! Super Resin cuts the paint slightly every time. Use that a few times, and the colour will be bought out!
What's the condition of your paint like? Feel like glass? Perhaps try Meguiars Claybar?
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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PainZ
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you would indeed be better using ultradeep. Its basically just a newer version of super resin.. Its better..
The high gloss protection is not polishin.. its a sealer.
It will not really make the paint any more shiny. It will just seal in the polish and protect the paint some more. Its a blend of waxes etc..
Worth doing every so often. Trick is to leave it on as long as possible.
I tend to leave mine over night. Apply it in long straight lines. not round and round like polish.
I only leave mine on over night as i park my car in my garage each night.
I would allow it to stay on for a least 2 hours before buffing off.
you only need a small amount too
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PainZ
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All autoglyms polishes have a slight cut to them.
They won't do the car any harm at all.. but when you find fine scratches in the paint, if you rub a bit harder on them, and spend a little more time applying the polish to the areas, you will see them come out.
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M2RTY
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thanks pete
ran out of super resin polish so will swap to ultra deep
pain feels like mirror, spotless really, but has a few small scratches in and swirls, less today now i used super resin polish
i used to use the blue colour polish from turtle but ran out and found a bit of autoglym i had left over from the corsa - forgot how good it was
also bought the leather cleaner and conditioner too, that stuff is ok, used merguiers before but ran out too
turtle clear glass polish i find is the best for glass
oh use autoglym convertible hood cleaner/sealer too - its good
i need a decent wash mit, bucket and wash leather now - any ideas
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M2RTY
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cant really see the shine on any of my pics 
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Marc
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Aren't the perfect polishing cloths the same as the roll of polishing cloths that Halfords sell for about 3.99?? I don't use the applicator pads as I find they drag.
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M2RTY
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quote:
Originally posted by Marc
Aren't the perfect polishing cloths the same as the roll of polishing cloths that Halfords sell for about 3.99?? I don't use the applicator pads as I find they drag.
tried halfors ones, they go hard and were almost like a t-shirt material
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and-m
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Registered: 5th May 02
Location: Liverpool. Drives. Skud vRS.
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Microfibre cloths are the best.
Something like this
http://www.cleanandshiny.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductID=10083
[Edited on 14-01-2007 by and-m]
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gavin18787
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might have to try some of these 
Drives supercharged Tec with torque  
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Wonderboy
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I didn't know about the 3 for 2 offer. Iw as in halfords on Saturday as well and bought some Auto Glym Bumper Care and another brand of T-cut. If i had a known i would just off bought Auto Glym T-Cut.
Need to buy some polish the nest time i'm in there. I usually apply my polish with a old spounge. I think it works pretty well, what do you guys think about that ? Then remove it with a buffer thing which works really well.
For t-cut i usually use a cloth for putting it on and taking it off. It can take ages though 
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BarnshaW
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would not apply polish with an old sponge if i was u mate,
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MarkM
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I am big time into my cleaning stuff now...bought some Autoglym set last weekend...
But have heard nothing but praise about the Meguiars stuff...
My cars metallic silver...whats the best Meguiars stuff to go for? Ideally would like a shampoo...wax...and wheel cleaner...application stuff too like mits etc...couldnt be arsed with all that 4 stage waxing stuff...
Just want a kit I can use for say 3-4 hours on the car...
Trouble is in this weather it stays clean for all of 2 days...and I travel on the motorway 4 days a week...nightmare...
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Superlite Ltd.
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Wonder if these cloths are in the trade club at Halfords? I might get trade price on them lol
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--DAN--
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I don't rate AG. Clearkote, Megs, Poorboys and Chemical Guys are superior imo.
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--DAN--
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Auto Glym is very dusty. Also, don't use a chamois as they scratch your paint, get a Poorboys or Megs Waffle Weave imstead.
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and-m
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Autoglym shouldnt be dusty as long as you dont cake it on, a little goes a long way.
For wax, this stuff is unbeatable for winter protection.
http://www.cleanandshiny.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductID=10133
[Edited on 14-01-2007 by and-m]
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