LoftyMan

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Ok guys, I have been trying to read the best brand for maintaining my Blue Blobeye Scooby. Washing and Wax.

I am hoping that people can shed light on both brands. Would either be ok for the Blue Mica?

Thanks very much.

Maz

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Both good products. I don't think you'll be disappointed with either. Don't get too carried away though as it will get expensive if you're buying things from the entire range!

LoftyMan

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No Im not I just want to make sure a brand I use is worth the money for cleaning and waxing. Ive heard Meguiars its one of the best and most people on here prefer to use Meguiars.

Just wanted to get clarification.

stugt4

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meguiars for me everytime.. used to use auto glym but was sick of the dust ressidue off the polish so went to meguiars..

Maz

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For polish and finishing products I think Meguiars is the better bet. I would probably add a sealant too.

Kev P

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Meguiars

CHOLTON

Meguiars for me ! Altho auto glym active insect remover is brilliant not that I've had to use it yet on the scoob .

stiphil

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I use Meguiars nxt shampoo and Meguiars nxt polish. The end result is brilliant. Leaves a real nice gloss look and lasts for quite a while. Also smells nice

B0DSKI

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Neither. Get Dodo Juice and do it properly

craigybaby

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i use megs for the the tyre gel autoglym for the alloy wheel cleaner and interior shampoo for polish and wax i use poorboys its fantastic stuff easy on easy off no residue and smells really nice

Bungleaio

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I highly recommend Dodo too,

Dodo Born to be Mild Shampoo http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalo...Shampoo_1.html

Blue Velvet Wax
http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalo..._Velvet_1.html

Whatever you do make sure you use the two bucket method with a decent wash mitt and drying towel.

s70rjw

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Before you receive some meaningful advice we need a bit more info Lofty.
Are you simply washing then applying wax?
If so, with your car being blue, you would benefit from a carnauba based wax.
Megs Hyperwash and Shampoo Plus are both excellent shampoos.
To get the best finish you need to polish before waxing.
Autoglym SRP is fantastic applied by hand. Just use it sparingly, otherwise if you use too much you will get chalky residue. It contains a lot of fillers which will mask swirls and minor scratches.
There are other brands worthy of consideration on WR blue.
I used Poorboys Natty's Blue paste wax when I had a WR Blue Blob
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LoftyMan

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Thanks for the info. Yes your right, I will just be washing to look after it. Im not looking to go over the top but I have gone out and bought Megs Gold class wash and wax aswell as wheel dressing and a couple of nice applying gloves. I am going to wax it tomorrow.

It looks like the brand I went for is good and im glad its worth using on the Mica Blue. Will I be ok simply using the wax wash that came with it or are you saying it needs polishing first?

Thanks

+Doc+

Your using too much in that case.

+Doc+

If you polish with AG SRP first this will mask imperfections you can then use a wax to seal.
Remember the quality of the finish is all about preparation.

LoftyMan

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Ok guys so just to confirm, I have rinsed the car with water, cleaned it with Megs Gold Class Car Wash (In warm water), rinsed again with water, now its dried I need to first apply Auto Glym SRP? Once thats applied then finish it off with the Megs Gold Class Liquid Wax?

Am I right? If so I will just need to get the Auto Glym SRP.

deanb1980

i only use auto glym at the minute till i can afford the good stuff my only gripe is the dust from there polishes it gets everywhere but other than that its great for now lol

Littleted

Yup same here that dust sucks.

mags here too

SRSport

I used the SRP and found it very good but wont last long unless backed up with a last stage protection (wax or sealant). I used Extra gloss protection sealant and the duo worked very well together, although the EGP was a pain to use as you have to wait for an hour between coats but worth it.

I got gifted some Werkstatt from a very kind member on here which is better, but the price reflects it. Its not a massive improvement but if you have money to spend then this will do very nicely.

fingerfatty

fairy liquid

WRX-John

Meguairs and poorboys for me

SRSport

For the wheels

LoftyMan

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Step five is what I need to confirm is the correct process onwards.

1. Wash down with water
2. Meguiars Gold Class car wash/Conditioner with warm water
3. Wash down with water
4. Dry
5. Auto Glym Super Resin Polish buffed until see-thru with no clumps left
6. Meguiars Gold Class Liquid wax buffed then wiped off

The two processes and products im unsure about are step 5 and 6. am I right with what I am about to do? Do I need to use the Auto Glym SRP first until se-thru and then the Meg's Auto Wax?

Please help, I just want to give the best clean on the car when I do it

Thanks for any useful input.

si2000

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You should always use a polish before a wax/sealant. The procedure would not be right otherwise.

Si

Maz

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Car cleaning or w@nking?