Can anyone suggest a good wax/polish for a red car ? Thanks

 

I use Zymol on mine. Best if you do the full treatment of Lehm Klay, then HD Cleanse, then finish with the canuba wax. If you're not familiar with the process check here http://www.johnswax.co.uk/acatalog/Cleaning.html
I buy mine through John Drake mail order, I think you'll find his details on the link.

Bob

 

I use 3M's Imperial Hand Glaze to polish and The Wax Shop's SuperGlaze for wax. No affiliations.

By the way, you may want to ask the Concourse & Car Care forum. They are the experts. See https://rennlist.com/forums/concours-and-car-care-86/

 

collinite 476 IIRC then Zymol over the top, lasts for absolutely ages, if you're nerdy, pop over to http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/ more info than you can shake a stick at.

The GTechniq stuff is absolutely amazing, asky Bluey964 I put some C4 on his car trim, looks like new.

Anyways enough of the anoraky bits and bobs.

Kevin

 

I use Collonite too.

The tin looks like a traditional tin of wax from the 1950s. IIRC it was originally developed by a US company to prevent ice sticking to overhead powerlines. It is very easy to use, no white residue and rain simply beads off and makes cleaning the car an absolute doddle.

 

On the wife's Brilliant Red Audi I use

Clay Bar, Meguiars No1 Paint cleaner, then Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax. The Pinnacle stuff makes the car look like it still has wet paint on it!!

Neil

 

Mother's carnuba wax

 

Turtle Wax.








Nah, just kidding. I have not waxed the car since I bought it.

I just stick a little Rejex on the rims to get the brake dust off easily.

Marc

 

Thanks guys,knew i could count on you all....
Now all i need to buy is about 10 different makes and i'll be there !!!! LOL
Think i'm gonna like it here,very friendly,very helpful.
Thanks again Paul

 

I use zymol vintage, but only because I got it cheap.

If I buy any new stuff I'll try some Dodo wax. Heard good things about it for the money.

 

I have heard and seen some examples of Zymol Rouge which is designed for red cars. I have never used it but its next on my list to try. I currently bounce between the Optimum & Adams line of polishes/waxes.

 

Anything but Ballpark.

 

I use Ultima products.

http://www.ultimafinishcare.com

The Paint guard plus is excellent, as is their wash. I have heard conflicting reports about their clay bar replacement "elastofoam", so I would probably avoid it.

 

What about white cars? I know that certain polishes and waxes suit darker colours, but is there any advantages for white cars?

I have GP White, and need to give it a good detailing...

 

I have a GPW C2 and I use KLASSE; easy, technologically sound, and the all-in-one goes on glass, rubber and plastic....totally sold on it! By the way, white is the fastest color ( I borrowed that)