What Car Care Products Do You Use?

[sunbaj]

nice way to let us know the size of the microfibre
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i just got my order from sanapdeal.
ordered abro white polsih , will try this out this sunday.


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ps : it took 4 days for the package to arrive and the packing was excellent. will definitely buy products from snapdeal again.

It is a polish and not a wax or sealant so be aware that there will be abrassive properties in it

 

[allhyundaicars]

It is a polish and not a wax or sealant so be aware that there will be abrassive properties in it

i didn't understand :\ will it harm the paint ?

 

[sunbaj]

i didn't understand :\ will it harm the paint ?

Usually what a polish does is that in order to remove the Swirl marks and bring shine/gloss to the paint it removes a very very thin layer of paint from the car body and this is known as the abrassive property of the polish. Usually people go in for polish when there are swirl marks which needs to be removed.

For regular car shine you need to apply Wax or a Sealant.

I think ther is alrady a post which tells the difference between - Polish and a Wax or Sealant

 

[allhyundaicars]

Usually what a polish does is that in order to remove the Swirl marks and bring shine/gloss to the paint it removes a very very thin layer of paint from the car body and this is known as the abrassive property of the polish. Usually people go in for polish when there are swirl marks which needs to be removed.

For regular car shine you need to apply Wax or a Sealant.

I think ther is alrady a post which tells the difference between - Polish and a Wax or Sealant

thanks a lot for telling me this. i always thought that there are only some products which removes the layer of the paint

so when should i use it ? time-interval ? i already used this on saturday. and what if i apply wax after polishing ?

 

[nozzlering]

I use following products:
Amway Car wash liquid Really good. Have been using it for past 7-8 months.
Armorall tire foam This is one of the best available in market, as it gives that deep black look (not shining black). And it has a lasting effect too. Need to buy one as my stock is exhausted. Used something else on tyre last time.
Getsun multipurpose cleaner foam for interiors. Use ocassionally.
Meguiars gold class cleaner/ conditioner cream Use it to clean/ condition interior plastics and seat covers. I also use it on external black plastics after a wash. Recently I used it on my car tyres (Armorall foam exhausted). Really impressed by its multi utility.
Colin + News paper Nothing else cleans glass surface better than this combination.

 

[sunbaj]

thanks a lot for telling me this. i always thought that there are only some products which removes the layer of the paint

so when should i use it ? time-interval ? i already used this on saturday. and what if i apply wax after polishing ?

Yes do apply wax after polishing .... it would actually help you to maintain the shine for long ... wax is something that you should be applying in regular intervals depending upon the quality of the wax .. Formula 1 Wax, Turtle Wax etc will not last more than couple of weeks in Indian conditions ...on the other hand Colinite 845 would last for 1 to 1.5 months and was such as Optimum Car Wax would last for 3 to 6 months.

As for how often you should polish the car ?
It depends. If you feel that the car has a plae look or has lot of swirl marks then you can go for polish. If you regularly apply wax I have seen people polishing there car once in 6 to 8 months.

 

[autosafari]

This is the latest addition in my list of car care products.



ABRO Waterless Wash and Wax.

Using for last 45 days and it seems like a good one.

 

[sunbaj]

Thought of Sharing this as it might help others:

What is Wax?
Car wax comes in two main forms: liquid and paste. It may be made from natural wax, but is mostly synthetic. Paste-type wax is the traditional car wax. It is applied to add a protective layer on top of a car's paint and clear coat. This layer of wax adds shine to the car's appearance and protects the paint job itself from the elements, causing water to bead up and slide off. Wax also filters ultraviolet light and prevents the color of a car from fading over time. Wax also helps delay the onset of oxidation by forming a physical barrier between the metal of the car and the salts, oils and other contaminants the car is exposed to during driving and storage.Liquid wax functions in a way similar to paste wax, but is produced in a thinner form. With both types of wax, the application process involves rubbing the wax onto the surface of the car and then, once it has tried to a dull luster, removing it by rubbing with a clean cloth. The portion of the wax that stays behind provides the glossy shine and typically lasts for several months before wearing off.


What is Polish?
Car polish is a liquid applied to painted surfaces to eliminate scratches and dirt. It does this by containing abrasive elements that scrub the paint surface, actually removing a thin layer of the car's paint job. Additional solid components in the polish settle into fine scratches and minimize their appearance by reflecting light and making them blend into the rest of the surface. Most car polishes contain wax to help produce the desired glossy appearance.
Polish can be applied by hand or using a power polisher or buffer with a soft cloth attachment. Many products exist for turning power drills and other power tools into polishers. Most manufacturers of car polish advise applying several coats with lessening degrees of pressure, gradually minimizing the appearance of imperfections in the car's surfaces.


Similarities and Differences
While car wax and polish are used to achieve a glossy, clean appearance, they function in different ways. While waxing a car adds a layer of protectant, polishing removes a layer, eliminating dirt but also thinning the top coat of paint. Oftentimes, wax will be applied after polish to restore any protective layer that has been lost and protect the newly smoothed surface.
Car polish is generally thinner than wax, being sold as a thin liquid or as a liquid spray. Once applied, polish does not need to be removed as wax does, but excess polish should be wiped off to prevent streaking and running.
While most car wax serves the same purpose, polishes are sometimes marketed for certain types of paint or even certain colors. Polish specially designed for dark paint colors promises to prevent fading while polish for light cars is intended to keep the colors bright and clean.


How to Choose
The decision to use either polish or wax depends largely on the car itself and the intentions of the owner. Despite myths to the contrary, new cars should be waxed on a regular basis according to manufacturer recommendations. A new car should not be polished (it should not need to be) until it has been driven long enough, or under environmental conditions, so as to have experienced some visible amount of surface scratching or deterioration. Applying wax to a new car every few months can put off the need to apply polish for many years.
For older paint jobs, using polish and wax is preferred when maximum results are desired. If the intent is simply to preserve the paint in its current condition, wax alone is best. Using polish without wax is uncommon since the removal of a layer of paint leaves the car vulnerable to scratches that wax would protect against.

 

[allhyundaicars]

learnt a lot today. and i was thinking otherwise from god knows how long thanks sunbaj.

 

[sunbaj]

learnt a lot today. and i was thinking otherwise from god knows how long thanks sunbaj.

You are most welcome ... glad that I could be of some help

 

[kinshuk.arya]

Has anybody used the Duragloss 105? Can anyone tell me what exactly it is?

As per my understanding it will act as a paint protectant.

 

[sunbaj]

Has anybody used the Duragloss 105? Can anyone tell me what exactly it is?

As per my understanding it will act as a paint protectant.

Duragloss 105 is a Piant Sealant. Be aware that your car should be thoroughly cleaned before applying a paint sealant. If your car is new then you can shampoo and then apply the sealant but if is old and has swirl marks then you better clay the car to remove any debries on the car and then polish the car before applying the sealant. After the paint sealant is applied wax your car to get a nice beautiful shine.

As the name suggests if your car is not properly detailed before applying the sealant the imperfections will be to an extent permanent on your car.

Could you please suggest as to where you got Duragloss 105 and how much did it cost. I am searching for it since long.

 

[kinshuk.arya]

Duragloss 105 is a Piant Sealant. Be aware that your car should be thoroughly cleaned before applying a paint sealant. If your car is new then you can shampoo and then apply the sealant but if is old and has swirl marks then you better clay the car to remove any debries on the car and then polish the car before applying the sealant. After the paint sealant is applied wax your car to get a nice beautiful shine.

As the name suggests if your car is not properly detailed before applying the sealant the imperfections will be to an extent permanent on your car.

Could you please suggest as to where you got Duragloss 105 and how much did it cost. I am searching for it since long.

Hi

here you go Duragloss 105 + One DG Foam Pad

Kinshuk

 

[sunbaj]

Hi

here you go Duragloss 105 + One DG Foam Pad

Kinshuk

Thanks for the info. Will try importing it from the US through a friend. It's 3 times the price here in India :( .

 

[vijay]

sunbaj, thankyou for the very informative information you shared with us, this does clear out many confusions taking what to choose and buy and use to maintain your car.