Best polish to use

[blackvx Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close blackvx]

OK so I have decided the VX is in need of some TLC and she needs a polish.
What does everyone use to polish thier cars?
I have heard a few good reports from Meguiers products, have you used them and if so what in particular?

Thanks for any advice

Andrew

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Meguiars is junk, Zymol is what you want http://www.zdoau.com/

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Meguiars is junk, Zymol is what you want http://www.zdoau.com/

Agree that the Zymol is sensational stuff....... but have you looked at the prices latley? $175 for a tin of polish is out of my league: http://www.autoanything.com/car-care/69A1524A0A0.aspx

I have used The Meguiars products for years and found it to be almost as good (at 1/3rd the price)....and I am fussy about my Prado

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Yes it's more expensive than Meguiars but you only have to use it once to realise the finish is much better and the effort to apply/remove and therefore the time saved is worth it. I had two black Audis which have very soft paint and would swirl if you looked at it. I found Meguiars was too harsh for dark cars. I now have a white Prado and use CT-18 truck wash on it ops:

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Thanks guys, Zymol is out of my league as well. I can imagine the response I would get if I told the minister if finance I want to spen $175 on a tin of polish!!

Signature, what Meguiars products do you use?

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$175 for a tin of polish thats Hwy robbery, what does it do wash and polish itself, it would want to for that price. cheers samo

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The 'kit' cost me about $150 for wash, paint cleaner, clay bar, carbon wax, microfiber cloths, cotton cloths. It's not that much more expensive than Meguiars for a far superior finish, especially on black.

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Thanks guys, Zymol is out of my league as well. I can imagine the response I would get if I told the minister if finance I want to spen $175 on a tin of polish!!

Signature, what Meguiars products do you use?

Meguiars 'Gold Class' Liquid wax is great base.

I have also used Mothers 'Reflections' Top Coat for a quick top up...... this is great for a swirl free deep shine.

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We use ICE and it is so simple to use and comes up a treat......great product!!

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I use a carnubra wax once a month,usually Meguiars or Mothers. I also use a light cleaner 2 or 3 times per year.

I find by keeping the wax fresh the light scratches from pushing through the scrub come out easier. I know it's time to re-apply the wax when, after washing the car, you run your hand over the panel work and can feel whether it's smooth or otherwise.

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I know it's time to re-apply the wax when, after washing the car, you run your hand over the panel work and can feel whether it's smooth or otherwise.

Yep, with a clay bar and good polish, it's amazing how smooth you can get the finish

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Have a look here http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/

These guys do this for a living and stock good stuff.
Some may be a bit pricey but all of it is good. Check some of the packs for value.
And they post.

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I'm using the Autoglym Super Resin Polish at the moment. Seems to do the job pretty well. Not bad at removing the odd scratch either. Anyone else using the Autoglym gear?

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This stuff ought to be pretty good... $1,499 for 200ml - that'll come to $7,495 per litre. Some people are just born suckers... Oh wait, it comes with a certificate signed by Paul... that's alright then... :wink:

http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/produ ... ystal_rock

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Last week I put up a post in the 150 body/chassis section viewtopic.php?f=48&t=8548 about a product called z2-pro that i have been using on my cars (new prado and older mazda) and have been very happy with the results - it so far seems a bit more durable than the meguiars products i have used in the past.