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[davlad22]

You fellers are quite right in what you say....

Marie, if you're not happy enough with the shine it's because you missed out one stage in the process, it goes....

Wash/Dry -----> Clay ----> Polish ----> Wax

You kind of missed the 'polish' bit which cuts away the microscopic layer of oxidisation on the paint which can dull the finish.

Don't wanna teach granny the obvious but if you're still not happy it's worth thinking about. Personally I think it looks nice   And you're right, the polish/wax always goes on and off better after claying  

....prepares himself for a slap    

[Marie]

i wont slap you .......what polish would you recommend for next time.

[cem_devecioglu]

i wont slap you .......what polish would you recommend for next time.

I'm afraid you will not like hand polishing..Very hard and long job..

[Marie]

i wont slap you .......what polish would you recommend for next time.

I'm afraid you will not like hand polishing..Very hard and long job..

oh ok i think what i did today is enough.......

[cem_devecioglu]

if you plan for serious polishing you need a machine..

Trust me its worth that investment as you can use it everytime..

And the work times become 1/20 - 1/30 compared to hand..

[davlad22]

At the risk of looking like a complete goon this site will show you all you need to know;

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/index.php

Hand polishing is possible but as cem says you may need to enlist the help of little guy shane or risk ending up with biceps like Hulk Hogan  8-)

There are good mail order products available from that forum such as 'menzerna' & 'chemical guys' polishes. Just check out some of the beauties in the gallery  

[Marie]

  they dont half know how to get a mirror shine if only i had a garage to keep it in...... then i would polish it.

[zippo]

Looks good! What clay bar you using? In my expirience claying is a hell of a lot easier than waxing, I can't believe I'm gonna say this but, you need to use more lube!  

the magiuors (sorry cant spell it)one. Trust me there was loads of lube...... not bad for a first time ever using it. i know for next time though..... hubby told me it wasnt shiney enough for him.

looks a cracking job. I was just wondering weather or not your other half is still able to walk properly with a clay bar where the sun doesn't shine

[Albatross]

You fellers are quite right in what you say....

Marie, if you're not happy enough with the shine it's because you missed out one stage in the process, it goes....

Wash/Dry -----> Clay ----> Polish ----> Wax

You kind of missed the 'polish' bit which cuts away the microscopic layer of oxidisation on the paint which can dull the finish.

Don't wanna teach granny the obvious but if you're still not happy it's worth thinking about. Personally I think it looks nice   And you're right, the polish/wax always goes on and off better after claying  

Does anyone have a simple guide to the highlighted steps?

i.e. For each stage:

• Purpose
• Best products
• Best tools / cloths
• Method of application (Hand action / tool to use)
• Things to watch for (weather, make sure it is dry etc.)

Cheers

N

[Marie]

Looks good! What clay bar you using? In my expirience claying is a hell of a lot easier than waxing, I can't believe I'm gonna say this but, you need to use more lube!  

the magiuors (sorry cant spell it)one. Trust me there was loads of lube...... not bad for a first time ever using it. i know for next time though..... hubby told me it wasnt shiney enough for him.

looks a cracking job. I was just wondering weather or not your other half is still able to walk properly with a clay bar where the sun doesn't shine

i had thought about it but hes bigger then me and i would have prob ended up worse off

[Marie]

ok dont seem to be able to find it on the paint list but here are the details from the drivers side door:

OPEL
E1*98/14*0078
W0L0VBF35X1035131
Z226 XXBZ

HELP what colour is my beast??

[brett1408]

At the risk of looking like a complete goon this site will show you all you need to know;

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/index.php

Hand polishing is possible but as cem says you may need to enlist the help of little guy shane or risk ending up with biceps like Hulk Hogan  8-) god, a forum for car valeters ! whatever next ! its dangerous stuff you know, before you know it you've spent a week of your life cleaning one alloy wheel !

There are good mail order products available from that forum such as 'menzerna' & 'chemical guys' polishes. Just check out some of the beauties in the gallery  

[Richie London]

can you tell me what claying is, ive never heard of it
richie
the car looks great there marie

[Marie]

can you tell me what claying is, ive never heard of it
richie
the car looks great there marie

its a peace of clay that you rub over the car with the lub suppiled to remove all the film off the paint. if you feel your paint work it feels ruff. claying removes the ruffness and makes it feel like glass, makes it easy to ploish and wax the car. i was recommended off here to do it and ill never look back its great.

i would use the maguires cleaning products. i have just started to use them and they are 100% better then the products i was using before and so easy to work with.

[Auto Addict]

can you tell me what claying is, ive never heard of it
richie
the car looks great there marie

its a peace of clay that you rub over the car with the lub suppiled to remove all the film off the paint. if you feel your paint work it feels ruff. claying removes the ruffness and makes it feel like glass, makes it easy to ploish and wax the car. i was recommended off here to do it and ill never look back its great.

i would use the maguires cleaning products. i have just started to use them and they are 100% better then the products i was using before and so easy to work with.

Top job there Marie