In the past few months I swapped from using Auto Glym polishes to Autosmart.
I still have some Auto Glym stuff left. the question for the detailling experrts out there is: should I use the Auto Glym super hard mega polish (aka Extra Gloss Protection) on top of the Autosmart stuff?
I know it won't do any harm, but will it do any good?Too much intellectual firepower can damage your common sense.
1st Oct 2008 8:43 am
PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
Posts: 4317
Hi James,
EGP is just a sealant, not a polish. I don't think there would be any issue in applying it after you'd polished the D3 with a polish from any other make/brand.
I'm sure JKP and Ken can give you some more technical advice (I think they both use AutoGlym products), but I don't think it'd cause any problems.
Why did you make the swap to Autosmart? I remember finding their stuff on the web a while ago and although I don't know anything about them, their products don't exactly seem to be very 'highly placed' (for want of a better word).
AutoGlym stuff is reasonably cheap and is often mocked as being a quick dealer-touch-up polish, but it does work very well. (I still prefer Poorboys though ).
I'll be interested to see what other advice you get as it's a good question James
Cheers,
Paul2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
I was talking to a car valetter who told me that even the cheap trade products were better than the the top of the range stuff from the high street. I was particularly interested in TFR and Wash/Wax that I could apply through a pressure washer (before anyone starts, I only use the TFR through the Karcher, I use the two bucket method for the washing). Buying in bulk saved a fortune as well - most of the stuff I bought comes in 5 litre cans average prive £10-15 depending on product.
I realise that Autosmart is not top-of-the-range, but I am very pleased with the results. I particularly like the dressing which can be used on tyres and the black plastic bits - the white pollish residue you usually get a week after the car has been cleaned seems to be a thing of the past.Too much intellectual firepower can damage your common sense.
1st Oct 2008 10:00 am
drivesafe
Member Since: 23 Feb 2006
Location: Gold Coast, Australia
Posts: 867
Hi James, what exactly are you trying to do.
If you are after a shine, that’s what the polish will do but no matter what polish it is, it will be some form of cutback compound.
If your after a good finish, give your vehicle a good wash then use your polish once, to get a shine on the surface and then wax.
Every time you wash from then on, just apply a good wax coat and keep away from the polish.
I’m with Paul, I’ve tried heaps of products and found Poor Boys to be one of the easiest to use and the wax gives a good protective coat, which especially useful before going off road.2008 TDV8 RR Lux + 2009 D4 2.7
1st Oct 2008 10:02 am
drivesafe
Member Since: 23 Feb 2006
Location: Gold Coast, Australia
Posts: 867
James, save your windscreen wipers and DON’T use wash & wax products. It may save time but it slowly builds up on the glass and your windscreen wipers will start to squeak every time you use them and it is almost impossible to remove the crap from your glass.2008 TDV8 RR Lux + 2009 D4 2.7
1st Oct 2008 10:07 am
Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
Posts: 10865
Beg to differ Autosmart as leagues ahead of Glym for one reason its basically Trade only so no wastage in packaging I do like the AG Flexi Blade thou over all the rest
Oh and to answer the question as long as you are taking about application on the car as oppose to mixing the two chemicals together go fill you boots
1st Oct 2008 10:11 am
PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
Posts: 4317
Just to put a different spin on things, I would recommend that you stick to the occasional polish (once or maybe twice a year) and then use a good quality sealant rather than wax.
Wax is great if you want a shiny shiny car for a week or so, but sealant is the way to go for proper paint protection. I must admit that I can't really be arsed with using wax on my D3, but applying a good quality sealant is well worth the trouble - especially if you're going to get it dirty.
EGP is a very good sealant and Poorboys EX is also fantastic - I'm yet to be able to source some JetSeal 109 which is supposed to be the dog's danglies....
Ken - the last time I was in the UK I picked up an Auto Glym Flexi Blade in Halfords and it is brilliant as long as you rinse the blade clean every now and again. I've tried a few, but they are all crap compared to the AG one 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
I wasn't looking to mix the chemicals, just to get a tougher shinier finish like wot it says on the tin.Too much intellectual firepower can damage your common sense.
I also agree that Poorboy's is the best. If you want to spend a little coin on a really tough selaer try Menzerma (Menzerna?) It is a little pricey, but it stands up to washing very well."A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part"
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