Bullet Proof SRi
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Registered: 11th Jul 05
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done a 3 step 2 weeks ago, Megs paint cleaner, AG SRP, Colinite 476
Looked great, anyway washed it yesturday and though it clean the finish is nowhere near what it was.
Why, is it the shampoo i use though i have tried different ones, and they seem the same, does it need waxing again, though i thought you only did this every few months, or is it just normal.
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Ricky352
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Registered: 6th Apr 07
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I would wax mine once a week at least to be honest
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dan_almond
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Registered: 27th Sep 05
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Could be product quality. I have never used any other the above (exept SRP). Put it this way, my car has been prepared for swissvax saphir, using cleaner fluid. I wash the car twice a week with swissvax car bath and it comes up beautifully EVERY time. I can even get away without waxing for 3-4 months.
As a rule, waxing can be done once every month. Try and different shampoo and wax and see how that goes!
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Bullet Proof SRi
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ive tried turtle wax waxes, Megs gold class and NXT. they seem the same,
im only using collinite because alot of people said it was the best product in that price range.
shampoo wie i used to use carplan triplewax, but ive just changed to Simoniz wash and wax
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dan_almond
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It could well be that. YOu do get what you pay for when its comes to this. Have a look at www.cleanyourcar.co.uk for ideas of better quality products.
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Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by Ricky352
I would wax mine once a week at least to be honest
 yeah right mate. I put 2 coats of 476s on every 3 months and the finish is better then when i bought it new. Maybe try a different shampoo. I use megs gold class and its awesome, will put some pics up later 2 show the shine.
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neil h
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From experience neither the carplan or simoniz shampoos are that good, but i'd say the simoniz is probably worse of the 2. Try a different shampoo and see how it goes.
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P1CK4D
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Registered: 19th Jun 06
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Fairy liquid and a bucket of hot water goes down a treat 
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dan_almond
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quote:
Originally posted by P1CK4D
Fairy liquid and a bucket of hot water goes down a treat
Ud be amazed at the amount of people who still do
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Robbo
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quote:
Originally posted by Ricky352
I would wax mine once a week at least to be honest
fuck that
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P1CK4D
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quote:
Originally posted by dan_almond
quote:
Originally posted by P1CK4D
Fairy liquid and a bucket of hot water goes down a treat
Ud be amazed at the amount of people who still do
I still do on some occasions desperate times and all that 
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Fad
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Registered: 1st Feb 01
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Its all in the prep work should last though as you are using collenite.
I collenite mine once every 6 months and even then its slick as you like and all I have to do each fortnight is wash is with shampoo rinse and dry. If i got time may use some Klearcoate detailer but thats about it always come up clean.
I would ditch the megs stuff personally
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Edd
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Registered: 8th Nov 04
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use a speed detailer when drying
god send
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Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by Edd
use a speed detailer when drying
god send
whats does this do exactly? only takes me 5 minutes to dry the car off as it is
i'm going to be trying chemical guys citrus wash and gloss next week as it has great reviews
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Edd
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
quote:
Originally posted by Edd
use a speed detailer when drying
god send
whats does this do exactly? only takes me 5 minutes to dry the car off as it is
i'm going to be trying chemical guys citrus wash and gloss next week as it has great reviews
enhances gloss plus gets rid of water marks and such likes
plus it really helps in the better weather when the car dries in seconds
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Ben G
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ahh cheers any recommendations?
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corsaaa_16v
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^^ megs last touch is very good for this
mix in 1:1 with water and spray this on as your drying
gets rid of all water marks and leaves a nice shine
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Edd
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
ahh cheers any recommendations?
i use poorboys
but tbh megs quik detailer is up to the job
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lee2006
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Registered: 17th Nov 07
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tbh i quite like the megs range smells nice but partial to adding to the collection tho  got a few other bits the wax i use is dodo juice bannana for the corsa  sets hard as a nail tho get on detailingworld
[Edited on 18-04-2008 by lee2006]
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Bullet Proof SRi
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The car was not that dirty tbh, its only been two weeks since i done the 3 step.
I chuck a bucket of water over the car first, then using
two bucket method
a morrissons noodle mitt, cleaned after every use
simoniz wash and wax shampoo
I wash car, trying not to allow the water to dry too much, then,
using another morrisons noodle and clean warm water, no shampoo, i go over the car again.
then to finish i go over the car with clean water in a squirty bottle and dry with a cloth as i go, i use microfibre cloths to dry, sometimes i use a megs plush terry towel to dry as they seem to soak up alot. though i think these are for removing wax or polish.
anything wrong with this methos then, dont get me wrong the car is clean but not like what it was after i done the 3 step.
should i collinite after every wash or just try a different shampoo, thing is i like to just get a shampoo off the shelf and not have to order things
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--DAN--
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Registered: 3rd Feb 03
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Looking at what you've put their mate I'd invest in a decent shampoo, a good waffle weave drying towell and some Megs Last Touch.
Is there any reason why you go over the car with a second mitt and no shampoo? You are probably just dragging shit over your paint.
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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megs gold class mate, 15 quid for a big 64oz bottle in halfords
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--DAN--
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Registered: 3rd Feb 03
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looks very nice mate, ST?
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Ben G
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st replica, check sig so bored of it now 
but thats the results with just the shampoo and a good washmitt (meguiars)
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--DAN--
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lol, never noticed sig. looks nice.
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