Polish

[itsared1]

Hi All

What sort of polish does everyone use on their cars i have a red 2001 celica, I use t cut once a month.

I was thinking about that new "flash" stuff anyone tried it?

Any other suggestions welcome.

Cheers

Alan

[gordypix]

WELCOME TO TOC

I wouldn't use T CUT that often it is not needed. It is abrasive and would probably do more harm than not in the long term. It is better for older paintwork that needs deep restoration but as yours is fairly new it wont need that much work.

We have people who swear by different Polishs on TOC and one of the best seems to be the MEGUIERES range.

We have a resident POILISH GOD by the name of MATT McNALLY who will offer loadsa advice on cleaning your Celica.

[knightrider]

Meguiars tech wax, mate used on his lupo at the weekend really deepend the colour and he was already using megiaurs gold class but now he giving that away in favour of the tech wax,

[DefiantFrog]

Check out the new "Car Care Centre" link on the TOC title bar at the top of the page. Or for those who are exceptionally lazy... clicky

[Carrera_C]

As for the 'Flash' stuff, if you mean that car wash monstrosity that you attach to your hose, don't bother.... it's useless.

My mum tried it for her Jag, and then washed it by bucket and sponge a few hours later.

[Cubic Incubi]

http://www.meguiars.co.uk/

Please stop using the Tcut, and dont consider the flash stuff.

is it colloured t cut? how long have you been using it?

anyhew. I reccomend a paint cleaner, pro car glaze polish then a wax from the Meguiars range.

[GT4 BOOSTER]

autoglym products are all good .

[Cubic Incubi]

Who wants good? Meguiars range is world leading excellence, good is acceptable - demand more, get Meguiars.

[GT4 BOOSTER]

i'll stick to good , i dont follow by example.

[Matthew_McNally]

We have a resident POILISH GOD by the name of MATT McNALLY who will offer loadsa advice on cleaning your Celica.

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errrm - wouldn't go that far - but thanks anyway Gordy :D

itsared1 - others have already made some good suggestions, both Autoglym and Meguiars are good products.

I would use the Meguiars 3 stage products, rather than the NXT stuff, as the 3 stage are specific to a purpose - there is a specific paint cleaner, polish and wax.

The NXT stuff is a wax with abrasives that can effect some minor swirl removal - it tries to be both a polish and wax, and as such, is not quite as good as specific polish and wax.

as you have a red car - I would strongly suggest a UV resistant polish and glaze, to try and prevent any fading, which one of my favourite products does provide.

Klasse All In One is the best polish I have used. its really easy to apply, and leaves a very glossy finish.

Klasse Sealant Glaze is simply superb. Its a glaze, which you apply very thinly, and build up several layers. It gives an incredible depth of shine - and very importanly - is UV resistant.

I am a huge fan of these two products - used them on my old car and existing one, and both times I loved the results - I would recommend them to anyone.

[Tom.B]

yup merguires rules!!!!!!!!!! the clay is just sooooooooo good!!!! made my car all shiny!!!!

[Cubic Incubi]

there is a specific paint cleaner, polish and wax.

hey, thats just what i said.

the 3 step range is available from Halfords, but look on the web site as they have other more specialised products, for relatively the same cost.

I used tested Meg's on the bonnet of my 18 year old red celica convertible whilst its in storage.

I used the clay bar, Show car glaze - 3 applications and finished with gold class paste wax and it looks excellent - the glazes are excellent.

mind you, you paint is newer.

Whatever you choose you'll find the right products for you.

[GTForbes]

personally i use victoria wax products (www.victoriawax.com) it left my car looking that good i was asked by everyone i met after using it if it'd been re-sprayed, another thing i didn't expect was when i was at a show on sunday i thought i'd give it a quick once over with a thin layer of autoglym red and it only just stuck to the paint

unfortunately the victoria wax was imported by a friend from canada so i'll need to look into that or start using klasse/poorboys products

[itsared1]

wow, thanks for all the suggestions guys, i will bin the t-cut stuff when i get home and try a bit of the Meguiars magic and see how i get on with that.

I have used T-cut once a month of the last 3/4 months or so, hope this hasn't damaged my paint too much, it looks ok to me!

I will let you know how i get on.

Cheers Folks

Al

[TiMiX]

Well it has to be Zymol for me, very good wax and i'v tryed alot of them! lasts

along time too.

http://www.zdouk.com/

http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews59094.html

[kirst_ie]

AutoGlym or maguires i would recommend.

[pscooby]

:D

You can`t fault SIMONIZE (Spelling??), it leaves no smears and is even good in direct sunlight.....pricey though

[BP_Birmingham]

have you tried polish cloth on the girlfriends butt then finding a dark lane and sit her on bonnet ;)

T-Cut then colour wax. now washing car with that new Flash thingy lol and it does work like it says on tv

[itsared1]

T-Cut then colour wax. now washing car with that new Flash thingy lol and it does work like it says on tv

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Did it make your car turn into a lambo??? or is it the fumes that made you think that it was a lambo?

Better go get me some!! :D

[Tom.B]

Try gin and stella mixed..itll make youre car look double what it is!!!

[TheNissanMan]

Well it has to be Zymol for me, very good wax and i'v tryed alot of them! lasts

along time too.

http://www.zdouk.com/

http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews59094.html

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As from previous posts I used to swear by Zymol as it is a good wax.... Three weeks ago I got hold of some Megiuars and gave it a go, I'm never looking back the finish is so much better than the Zymol range I used to use and the application is so much easier. With Zymol I got the occasional swirl and had to use a lot more elbow grease to make sure of a good finish, with the Meguiars 3 stage it's straight on and straight off to a perfect finish.

[disruptive_intensions]

i swear by the Meguiars range... i don't think there is anything better on the market, regardless of your budget.

i use megiuars in the following stages:

> Gold Class wash.

> Deep Crystal System Step One (Paint Cleaner)

> Deep Crystal System Step Two (Polish)

> Deep Crystal System Step Three (Carnauba Wax)

> i use Meguiars applicator pads and terry cotton cloths for removal.

i use Meguiars Quick Detailer between waxing to restore that just waxed shine.

you can't beat meguiars.... it's well worth the $250NZ i spend everytime i have to restock everything.

buy the way, i own a modified ST205 GT-Four Celica incase anyone is wondering.

[spotipus]

number one Meguiars simply cant beat it for ease of application and results love it

[gordypix]

See here for a nice selection from the Meguiars range:

http://www.funkystyling.co.uk/parts/univer...ars&subID=30170