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[LaserLance]

anyone got any recomendations on makes to use as i really need to do my bodywork ? i got i thinks its silver star metallic but not sure if it called that ,just know its getting a bit tatty and needs a bit of tlc

[Chopsdad]

My first stop would be "T Cut n wax" sto clean up the surface, remove tar spots and smooth out laquer.

Then add a good quality polish on top - I use Simoniz 96B2 but I don't think it's available anymore.

Amigov6 will surely have some tips soon.

[Markie]

Polish for paintwork is Maluj[ch261] praca  

Seriously i use either Autoglym or more recently Meguirs  

[cem_devecioglu]

G3 with polish machine..

than some softer polish by hand ( or  machine with a softer sponge head) to clear swirl marks ..

After Sonax or Turtle polish with color..

[Cumbria]

I use autoglym all the time good range of products in range. Not the cheapest polish on the market but produces good results.

[RolandL]

I use these guys  

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Specialist-Vehicle-Detailing  

[haj]

Could try searching through this forum

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

[Jimbob]

next door neighbour swears by zymol

[Jimbob]

next door neighbour swears by zymol

HOLY SHITE

Just looked on ebay - he has used some of the stuff currently at £125 on my car!  and he's promised to do the whole thing!  bloody hell!  tis good though!

he uses a bottle of the cheaper stuff that smells of chocolate, then tops it with the concourse wax!

[amigov6]

Sadly i can't divulge my sources, only commercially available & come "decanted" into anonymous containers. Some are great but others are'nt that special. If your paintwork needs the full works, start with T cut or a similar compound, small section at a time with an on cloth & an off cloth. If it's been left too long it's gonna be hard work. When you think you've finished then hand wax & polish it (even after a machine polish) to seal the paint & your hard work. After that just stay on top of it. Wash at least twice a week & shammy off, NEVER leave them wet EVER. Only treat your blacks (door trims, tyres etc )once a month or they build up & turn brown. I could go on for ages but the two best shop bought products i,ve found are Halfords wash & car shampoo, one capfull in a bucket of water, better than some commercial products i've tried & i still use it now, & for your interior, find a £1 shop or similar & look for "Big Orange" in a squirty bottle. It makes the interior look & smell like new without the shine or dust attracting properties of Back to black, cockpit shine, & other such wastes of money. I've divulged a few closely guarded secrets, no excuse for a filthy car, if you live in a field you can buy a hose!!!!
   Sorry for the long post but i can't stand mucky motors!!!!

[Chopsdad]

Sadly i can't divulge my sources, only commercially available & come "decanted" into anonymous containers. Some are great but others are'nt that special. If your paintwork needs the full works, start with T cut or a similar compound, small section at a time with an on cloth & an off cloth. If it's been left too long it's gonna be hard work. When you think you've finished then hand wax & polish it (even after a machine polish) to seal the paint & your hard work. After that just stay on top of it. Wash at least twice a week & shammy off, NEVER leave them wet EVER. Only treat your blacks (door trims, tyres etc )once a month or they build up & turn brown. I could go on for ages but the two best shop bought products i,ve found are Halfords wash & car shampoo, one capfull in a bucket of water, better than some commercial products i've tried & i still use it now, & for your interior, find a £1 shop or similar & look for "Big Orange" in a squirty bottle. It makes the interior look & smell like new without the shine or dust attracting properties of Back to black, cockpit shine, & other such wastes of money. I've divulged a few closely guarded secrets, no excuse for a filthy car, if you live in a field you can buy a hose!!!!
   Sorry for the long post but i can't stand mucky motors!!!!

I'm sure I said the same in far less words Guy..............

[Debs.]

Sadly i can't divulge my sources, only commercially available & come "decanted" into anonymous containers. Some are great but others are'nt that special. If your paintwork needs the full works, start with T cut or a similar compound, small section at a time with an on cloth & an off cloth. If it's been left too long it's gonna be hard work. When you think you've finished then hand wax & polish it (even after a machine polish) to seal the paint & your hard work. After that just stay on top of it. Wash at least twice a week & shammy off, NEVER leave them wet EVER. Only treat your blacks (door trims, tyres etc )once a month or they build up & turn brown. I could go on for ages but the two best shop bought products i,ve found are Halfords wash & car shampoo, one capfull in a bucket of water, better than some commercial products i've tried & i still use it now, & for your interior, find a £1 shop or similar & look for "Big Orange" in a squirty bottle. It makes the interior look & smell like new without the shine or dust attracting properties of Back to black, cockpit shine, & other such wastes of money. I've divulged a few closely guarded secrets, no excuse for a filthy car, if you live in a field you can buy a hose!!!!
   Sorry for the long post but i can't stand mucky motors!!!!

  I do....and I still manage to keep the 'Pup-Mobile' spic`n span!

[Darth Loo-knee]

My first stop would be "T Cut n wax" sto clean up the surface, remove tar spots and smooth out laquer.

Then add a good quality polish on top - I use Simoniz 96B2 but I don't think it's available anymore.

Amigov6 will surely have some tips soon.

If Chopsdad uses it I would say get some, as there is only One other car on the Forum that could possibly give his a run for Cleanest Ever Omega

[dbug]

T-cut then i use Mer polish.

[albitz]

Iwould also reccomend mer.