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Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22788 Location: UK

I wouldn't mind giving the Jaguar a quick going over with something to protect the paint as it lives outside. I'm not looking to go mad and clay bar it or anything like that, just something not too pricey that lasts well and offers a bit of protection etc etc

thanks, RJ
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Ray White · Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 7128 Location: Derby

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22788 Location: UK

Ray White · Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 7128 Location: Derby

It seems the current trend is for a ceramic coating which gives - we are led to believe - a long lasting protection for paintwork.

Again, I have not tried it but I have seen a car advertised for sale where this has been done and it reads well.

bjacko · Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2024 8:15 am Post subject: Protecting cars

My understanding of clay bars is they are used to smooth the paint to give a better finish.
I would use bees wax or a commercial product containing bees wax
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MikeEdwards · Joined: 25 May 2011 Posts: 2711 Location: South Cheshire

On the odd occasion that I wax any of mine (which to my shame reminds me that I haven't done the daily driver for ages despite it being the most expensive car I've ever bought) I just use Autoglym Super Resin.

I asked around a few years ago and it still seems popular. I tried a Meguiars one that was a more traditional consistency (like shoe polish, a block rather than a liquid) and didn't think it was worth the hassle - it was really hard work to buff it off. SRP is easy to put on and buff off.
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Vintage Fly Guy · Joined: 27 Jun 2024 Posts: 179

Another vote for Autoglym Super Resin polish (the one with the red coloured label), I've used it for decades on different cars, both old and new, and it's always given a nice shine and the water beads off well. The other advantage with Autoglym SRP is that it contains a sort of 'filler', which helps to hide light scratches and scuffs. The downside being that I find this masking effect disappears after the wax wears/washes off, but I suppose it's a good indication that the car needs polishing again!

I also use Autoglym's car Shampoo Conditioner (the one with the green coloured label) when washing my cars as I find it 'tops up' the wax protection nicely.

A bit of advice I'm sure many people will already know; never use washing up liquid in the bucket of water when washing a car, the detergent not only strips any wax off the paintwork, but breaks down the 'fats' in the paint causing it to dry out and oxidise. Washing up liquid also contains salt, which encourages rust, so it's a really bad idea to use it for washing cars. So always use a purpose-designed car wash/wax product.