318is 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2005 Gave the car a good seeing to today. Products used: Meguiars High gloss tyre shine Meguiars Caraba wax step 3 Mehuiars Polish step 2 Meguiars applicator pads First pic, after the clean and polish, masked up because i'm just fussy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318is 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2005 Second pic, again ready fot the last step: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318is 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2005 And after the wax: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318is 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2005 Not very sunny when I finished, but was beautiful day for the 4 hours it took me..oh well least it's not raining Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318is 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2005 Last pic. Iv'e haven't usede Maguiars before. Most impressed with the product. It's alot shinner than the pics show. A good sunny day will help. Also picked up some Meguiars Soft Wash Gel. I am hoping this will be allright now to was the car with??....any ideas? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spargo Report post Posted March 22, 2005 Wow, you masked up, more dedicated than I Looks great, just remember that the cleaning gel will take the wax off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted March 22, 2005 Wow looks really good. Nice shine Once the Turtle stuff of mine has finished i will go and buy some Meguiars by the look of it How much? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted March 22, 2005 My understanding was that the softwash gel was meant for cleaning without removing any of the layers of polish or wax!!! Nice n shiney though :thumb: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spargo Report post Posted March 22, 2005 Andrew, confirm / deny? When I use it, it takes it off, using too much? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318is 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2005 My understanding was that the softwash gel was meant for cleaning without removing any of the layers of polish or wax!!! Nice n shiney though :thumb: Yes - it says on da bottle safe for wax... so I got it.EMMA: Tyre shine: $13.32 Polish: $18.10 Wax: $20.39 Pads: $4.50 2 pack ( got two packs ) Buff cloth: $7.52 3 pack Soft gel wash $9.80 Total $78.13 + gst ( get gst back ) Oh - trade price from REPCO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted March 22, 2005 My understanding was that the softwash gel was meant for cleaning without removing any of the layers of polish or wax!!! Nice n shiney though :thumb: Yes - it says on da bottle safe for wax... so I got it.EMMA: Tyre shine: $13.32 Polish: $18.10 Wax: $20.39 Pads: $4.50 2 pack ( got two packs ) Buff cloth: $7.52 3 pack Soft gel wash $9.80 Total $78.13 + gst ( get gst back ) Oh - trade price from REPCO. Dare sh*t, but good sh*t. Is that the case?I won't need tyre shine, or pads. Hehe and i'll get the parents to claim gst back for their business Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted March 22, 2005 Thats one good looking 4x4 Seriously though that looks superb....youve done a cracking job. I have the soft gel stuff and Im sure it said 'safe for wax' or something like that. Im starting to plan a day to spend the washing, polishing and waxing etc. Unfortunately I dont think the shine is as effective on a silver car as it is the darker colours. Masking the car up though....that is some serious dedication. :thumb: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318is 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2005 Thats one good looking 4x4 Yeah - the car is parked on a steep angle. The tar drops off alot on the right hand side. Gave it a nice 4x4 ride height on L/F Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted March 22, 2005 My understanding was that the softwash gel was meant for cleaning without removing any of the layers of polish or wax!!! This is true. you shouldnt have to wax again for 4 months or so. I actually prefer Mother's. I have tried both "3 step systems". pretty similar tho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aliluya 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2005 Nice job on the car .... I too am a fan of Mothers cleaning stuff .. that the only brand i've got in the garage at the moment .. hah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted March 22, 2005 yep i use mothers just cos carl uses that other stuff!I think MOST car washes ares wax safe..dishwash liquid will strip your wax off,do that a couple of weeks before show and shinewash again with proper car wash,clay bar,polish.glaze ,wax and wax again..i reckon that would take at least one whole day!!!!And of course you really need a garage cos you cant polish and wax in the sun(or rain)he next day you can do the wheels,tyres, black trim,and the interior......phew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1N STYL 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2005 (edited) dam i got ripped when i bought my stuff, soap, wax and mag cleaner, came to like $80+ your car looks soo shinny whats the RRP at repco? i used to use this stuff from my old mans work called silicon glaze or something, thats best finish i have ever had on a car, after ur done the cloth would just slide of the bonnet. it was a pain in bum to use though Edited March 22, 2005 by 1N STYL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted March 22, 2005 whats the RRP at repco? That's Classic!!!!!! Man if i could be bothered id change my sig to that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted March 22, 2005 ive said it before and ill say it again, meguires pwns you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318is 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2005 whats the RRP at repco? I'm not sure of the RRP as it's not on my docket. At a guess add 20%.Repco should be your last port of call, because RRP pricing is steep as far as automotive accessories go. A joke in the trade is Repco stands for: Rip Every Poor Cnut Off .. Iv'e heard of silicone glaze. Never used it however. Cheers for the thumbs up guys/gals... make the effort that much more worth it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted March 22, 2005 Andrew, confirm / deny? When I use it, it takes it off, using too much? Some sh*t does - like dish washing liquid. I've found the meguairs gel leaves the wax on.By the way - car looks awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted March 22, 2005 it says it doesn't strip the wax on the bottle.... ive found it never has, just helps sheet the water off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted March 22, 2005 it says it doesn't strip the wax on the bottle.... ive found it never has, just helps sheet the water off Which bottle says what, that Palmolive takes the wax off cars??? Is a good hand cleaner, should keep a bottle in the garage just in case...Paul, you stick to Mothers, I see your bonnet was the only clean part of your car...but I guess that's the only part you need to clean as it's all you see when you're driving...you're not Scottish are you??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted March 23, 2005 i had done step one and two on the bonnet,front guards and bumper etc,but had only had time to wax the bonnet......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
