Omega Owners Forum
Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Clouseau on 25 October 2011, 09:07:42
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Has anyone tried one of those "no water" products like 'Body Shield Pro' or 'Mantis Instant Shine'? I've seen the infomercials, but frankly I wouldn't want to use one of these to clean a dirty car. Firstly I'd be concerned about potentially scratching the surface with a rogue spec of grit (despite what they say) and secondly for the price of a bottle it wouldn't last long!
I was thinking of using this after washing the dirt from the car and after the watermarks had dried. Less hassle perhaps than a chammy followed by a layer of polish??...
Anyone tried it?
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Never used it but seen it used. Works well on a mildly dirty surface and gives a nice shine
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Oh... And I wouldn't use it on a dirty car either ;)
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prob similar to quick detailer you get in the clay kits
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I've used Showroom Shine for many years on the cars and caravan. Very good stuff-I was sceptical before using it-but it does give a very good shine and is quick to use.
Steve
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Never used it but seen it used. Works well on a mildly dirty surface and gives a nice shine
Oh... And I wouldn't use it on a dirty car either ;)
I would certainly agree with both of those statements. :y
I have found the products good for maintaining an easy shine on the paint - after I wash the car. ;D
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whats wrong with using cheapo water :P
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Well, nothing really ... but living in a hard water area the water marks on my car are very noticeable.
Just popped out to Halfords and bought some Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax (£9.99) ... given the car a complete coat including windows inside and out in about 20 minutes. It has a very fine mist and I used very little spray to cover. No watermarks, nice shiny finish. No more chammying for me! :y
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Well, nothing really ... but living in a hard water area the water marks on my car are very noticeable.
Just popped out to Halfords and bought some Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax (£9.99) ... given the car a complete coat including windows inside and out in about 20 minutes. It has a very fine mist and I used very little spray to cover. No watermarks, nice shiny finish. No more chammying for me! :y
That's worth knowing..... :y
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yep i have used these water less polishes..they do do the job ok did not scratch my car at all...although i do find that it shines up very well and looks good....having said that i do wash and polish every third time...just makes me feel better lol :y :y
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I put my car through an 'up and over' once a month, whether it needs it or not. :y
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I put my car through an 'up and over' once a month, whether it needs it or not. :y
French steel and water......Do they mix?...... ::) ::) ;)
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I'm dubious but open minded. A friends brother is about to start up self employed valeting your car at work/home etc using such products & has researched carefully.
Even if you can not scratch the paint i still reckon a good wash with a proper car shampoo removes road dirt/salt etc before polishing.
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A bucket of water and a few squirts of Fairy is all I use. :y