Protection

[nathangallo]

bit of help is needed, on my old car i would just polish the car and then leave it but now i want a better job i have just polished it with Autoglym super resin polish and wondering what type of protection you would put on top of this to prolong the look and make it extra shiny?

[AndyED30]

Go crazy with layers of wax so it's protected right thorough the winter!

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/cat_4.html

Above is a link where you can see some good ones, the Collinite 476s seems to be pretty popular with most on here but there's plenty of others too choose from. Plus other places to buy, just thought I'd use this as an example.

Get yourself some applicator pads, MF cloths etc and away you go!

Andy.

[nathangallo]

Go crazy with layers of wax so it's protected right thorough the winter!

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/cat_4.html

Above is a link where you can see some good ones, the Collinite 476s seems to be pretty popular with most on here but there's plenty of others too choose from. Plus other places to buy, just thought I'd use this as an example.

Get yourself some applicator pads, MF cloths etc and away you go!

Andy.

thanks man, would you advise to apply with foam pads then buff off with microfibre?

[LouCyffer]

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,4823.0.html

There are a stack of great tips in here. Just browse on through & you'll get the idea. Applicators & MF cloths will be fine

[nathangallo]

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,4823.0.html

There are a stack of great tips in here. Just browse on through & you'll get the idea. Applicators & MF cloths will be fine

awsome link man thanks

[rich83]

Another vote for collinite 476. Last for a long time too and makes cleaning your car a piece of cake.

[nathangallo]

Another vote for collinite 476. Last for a long time too and makes cleaning your car a piece of cake.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/collinite-476s-super-doublecoat-auto-wax/prod_207.html

is it this one you are on about

[stealthwolf]

Autoglym's EGP bonds well to SRP. You can then stick a layer of wax on top. Collinite works well. Did that combo as my first winter prep and lasted me over four months!

[nathangallo]

Autoglym's EGP bonds well to SRP. You can then stick a layer of wax on top. Collinite works well. Did that combo as my first winter prep and lasted me over four months!

dont know wether you can help me here but i need to get some type of wax tomorrow but all the ones i want like the collnite are all online are there any i could get off the shelf that is as good as that, the only one i am looking at is the autoglym hd but that is way out of my budget

[stealthwolf]

Didn't you say you had EGP? I'd just stick to that.

[nathangallo]

Didn't you say you had EGP? I'd just stick to that.

this will be sufficient enough instead of using wax

[rich83]

EGP is good but not as long lasting as collinite. So be prepared to keep reapplying it.

[nathangallo]

EGP is good but not as long lasting as collinite. So be prepared to keep reapplying it.

sweet ill use this egp this time and when it goes ill move onto the collnite, i heard fairy washing up liqiud strips it all back is this true?

[stealthwolf]

Rich, you need to read this: clicky

EGP lasted four months, comparable to collinite.

[stealthwolf]

Fairy liquid is a bit harsh but yes. In all honesty, you could get an all-purpose cleaner like Stardrops or Daisy from the local supermarket and it'll be better.