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Re: Best coloured polish for Laser Blue Please
« Reply #15 on: November 08, 2012, 10:57:08 am »
Basic method...

rinse
wash
rinse
clay
rinse
polish
wax :happy2:

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Re: Best coloured polish for Laser Blue Please
« Reply #16 on: November 08, 2012, 11:05:50 am »
Basic method...

rinse
wash
rinse
clay
rinse
polish
wax :happy2:

So wax instead of sealant?

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Re: Best coloured polish for Laser Blue Please
« Reply #17 on: November 08, 2012, 11:46:17 am »
I'd do a bit of research on the differences between paint sealant and wax. In my eyes, rightly or wrongly, both are LSP products so both do pretty much the same job. Sealants are reportedly better suited to lighter coloured cars because they enhance the glossiness, whereas wax increases the depth in darker coloured cars. Application is also very difference. Sealants are liquid based so are very simple to apply, whereas wax is a paste and must be 'cured' for a period of time before removing. Wax generally has to be topped up every couple of months, whereas sealants can work for 6 - 8 months.

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Re: Best coloured polish for Laser Blue Please
« Reply #18 on: November 08, 2012, 01:40:30 pm »
I'd do a bit of research on the differences between paint sealant and wax. In my eyes, rightly or wrongly, both are LSP products so both do pretty much the same job. Sealants are reportedly better suited to lighter coloured cars because they enhance the glossiness, whereas wax increases the depth in darker coloured cars. Application is also very difference. Sealants are liquid based so are very simple to apply, whereas wax is a paste and must be 'cured' for a period of time before removing. Wax generally has to be topped up every couple of months, whereas sealants can work for 6 - 8 months.

Cheers Andrew. So can I put sealant on my colour? (Laser Blue). Waxing sounds a bit tricky!

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Re: Best coloured polish for Laser Blue Please
« Reply #19 on: November 08, 2012, 01:44:02 pm »
Sealants can be paste eg fk100p

Sealants and waxes are best applied directly to paint. If you use srp, it has some limited protection capabilities. Sealants are synthetic and have longer durability but I prefer the look of a wax on darker cars.

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Re: Best coloured polish for Laser Blue Please
« Reply #20 on: November 08, 2012, 02:01:43 pm »
So can I put sealant on my colour? (Laser Blue). Waxing sounds a bit tricky!

Yeah, for sure. I think wax would probably 'look' better, but if you're after more durable protection, and ease of application a sealant is probably for you.

Auto Finesse Tough Coat might be worth looking at.

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Re: Best coloured polish for Laser Blue Please
« Reply #21 on: November 08, 2012, 02:17:26 pm »
I usually use AG SRP and then Jetseal 109 sealant. Although I also have a tin of colinite 915 which I bought a while ago but have not used it yet. Might put some on at some point in the next few weeks.
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Re: Best coloured polish for Laser Blue Please
« Reply #22 on: November 09, 2012, 05:36:01 am »
Thanks guys, I think I understand it now. How does this product list look?

rinse
wash – Meguiars  NXT Generation Car Wash - Already Got
rinse
clay – Meguiars Smooth Surface Clay Kit Large - £22.95
rinse
polish – Poorboys Black Hole Polish - £19.95 (32oz)
sealant – Chemical Guys Jetseal 109 - £22 (16oz)
OR
Wax – Dodo Blue Velvet Pro - £47.95 (200ml)

I was thinking it would be a good idea to do it with the sealant before winter, to give me a good 6 months protection, and then in the spring, finish with the wax instead, to work on the colour, and do this every 2 months throughout summer. Then come winter, go with the sealant again. What do you think?
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Re: Best coloured polish for Laser Blue Please
« Reply #23 on: November 09, 2012, 07:14:53 am »
You don't need to polish so often. 2-3 times a year max IMO.

Wash regularly and then every so often eg a month, top up the lsp

You could also consider adding a de-tar product to remove tar. This would go before the claying stage.

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Re: Best coloured polish for Laser Blue Please
« Reply #24 on: November 09, 2012, 07:20:58 am »
The Blackhole isn't really a polish, it's a glaze. It has no cutting qualities. I tend to use it in conjunction with AG SRP, rather than instead of.

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Re: Best coloured polish for Laser Blue Please
« Reply #25 on: November 09, 2012, 10:21:58 am »
sorry to jump on this Ian...

But i have noticed a small bit on my roof on the edge where the clear coat has been stripped off. just wondering what product/brand i would need to purchase to restore the clear coat it's only a small bit but its starting to bug me.

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Re: Best coloured polish for Laser Blue Please
« Reply #26 on: November 09, 2012, 12:29:01 pm »
No point in adding black hole after srp.

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Re: Best coloured polish for Laser Blue Please
« Reply #27 on: November 09, 2012, 01:00:15 pm »
No point in adding black hole after srp.

I was under the impression SRP had superior cutting abilities (removing light scratches) and black hole, as a glaze, had better filling qualities especially for black cars... One is a polish, one is glaze....

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Re: Best coloured polish for Laser Blue Please
« Reply #28 on: November 09, 2012, 01:03:21 pm »
This thread suggests the two are incompatible. Can't say I've ever experienced the results they talk about, but it makes sense.

http://www.uksaabs.co.uk/UKS/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=92955&start=20

However, this thread suggests they can work in harmony:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14721
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Re: Best coloured polish for Laser Blue Please
« Reply #29 on: November 09, 2012, 08:20:56 pm »
As above, they similar yet differing products.

Black hole is a glaze with fillers. It will give a wet look and hide light swirls.

SRP is more of an all-in-one. To say it has superior cutting abilities is a bit like saying a butter knife will cut through steak. It's rather minimal and more of a filler but also a cleanser and has sealant properties I believe too.

You're better off with multiple goes with SRP rather than stick BH on top.

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