Best cleaners/polishes

cootuk · Dec 7th, 2004, 01:11

At the moment I'm using maguires.....my car is nowhere near concourse, more like keyed and been through a few nasty car washes, but what do people rate for a good clean finish and wax?
Are those battery or electric polishers any good?

dan_burdock · Dec 7th, 2004, 08:01

I bought a polisher from halfords, lasted about 45min before burning out. In my opinion I find auto glym to be the best polish not a quick fix though. I used the paint renevator, for a couple of months or so, after using each time you put a layer of polish on. After several polishes using just the polish I then bought some of their gold polish. The finish is superb but you have to be very careful too much and it a nightmare to get off. The fininshing touch, wonder wheels for your tyres, wet look. I have also found Mr muscle with added vinegar seems to be the best for the windows. Not quite sure how it will react on your screen when its ****ing down.
Dan

Clifford Pope · Dec 7th, 2004, 08:46

Autoglym, best by miles.

Dec 7th, 2004, 13:15

AutoGlym is very good at the price, esp the gold stuff you put on after the normal polish.

If you want to $p£nd then zymol. I bought some when I was selling my porsche, it really did make a difference, esp after a couple of applications.

deanrosc · Dec 7th, 2004, 14:12

Zymol is well woth the money. they do a specific was for volvo paint but it is £40. Check out www.vertar.co.uk i swear by the cleaner wax. smells nice to. www.speeding.co.uk have a good selection to.

doorman · Dec 9th, 2004, 00:19

This is one that is going to run and run I bet. It is all down to what your happy with, I have used Autoglym for years and years, didn’t think anything could come close, and then I was recommended to try Maguires, I was astonished at the results.
Apart from the bling bling effect, the very nice thing about it is you don't get any of those powder residues after buffing. I could go on and on, but check out the following sites, see for your self; www.meguiars.com/ www.cleanandshiny.co.uk/default.asp
http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/photopos...cat=500&page=1

Dave
V70 'R' AWD

4 forty · Dec 9th, 2004, 20:17

dave,

i will certainly endorse what you say about maguires, l also used to use autoglym but found maguires "gold class" far superior, and it did not leave white marks on the trim either!

paul

Dec 7th, 2004, 01:11	#1
cootuk Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2013 20:52 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: bradford	Best cleaners/polishes At the moment I'm using maguires.....my car is nowhere near concourse, more like keyed and been through a few nasty car washes, but what do people rate for a good clean finish and wax? Are those battery or electric polishers any good?

Dec 7th, 2004, 08:01	#2
dan_burdock Senior Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2024 18:41 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: sheffield	RE: Best cleaners/polishes I bought a polisher from halfords, lasted about 45min before burning out. In my opinion I find auto glym to be the best polish not a quick fix though. I used the paint renevator, for a couple of months or so, after using each time you put a layer of polish on. After several polishes using just the polish I then bought some of their gold polish. The finish is superb but you have to be very careful too much and it a nightmare to get off. The fininshing touch, wonder wheels for your tyres, wet look. I have also found Mr muscle with added vinegar seems to be the best for the windows. Not quite sure how it will react on your screen when its ****ing down. Dan

Dec 7th, 2004, 08:46	#3
Clifford Pope Not an expert but ... Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 12:45 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boncath	RE: Best cleaners/polishes Autoglym, best by miles.

Dec 7th, 2004, 13:15	#4
justthinking Guest Location:	RE: Best cleaners/polishes AutoGlym is very good at the price, esp the gold stuff you put on after the normal polish. If you want to $p£nd then zymol. I bought some when I was selling my porsche, it really did make a difference, esp after a couple of applications.

Dec 7th, 2004, 14:12	#5
deanrosc Senior Member Last Online: Jan 25th, 2008 12:43 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: adlington	RE: Best cleaners/polishes Zymol is well woth the money. they do a specific was for volvo paint but it is £40. Check out www.vertar.co.uk i swear by the cleaner wax. smells nice to. www.speeding.co.uk have a good selection to.

Dec 9th, 2004, 00:19	#6
doorman Senior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2020 11:55 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hayling Island	RE: Best cleaners/polishes This is one that is going to run and run I bet. It is all down to what your happy with, I have used Autoglym for years and years, didn’t think anything could come close, and then I was recommended to try Maguires, I was astonished at the results. Apart from the bling bling effect, the very nice thing about it is you don't get any of those powder residues after buffing. I could go on and on, but check out the following sites, see for your self; www.meguiars.com/ www.cleanandshiny.co.uk/default.asp http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/photopos...cat=500&page=1 Dave V70 'R' AWD

Dec 9th, 2004, 20:17	#7
4 forty VOC Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2015 14:44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: sunderland	RE: Best cleaners/polishes dave, i will certainly endorse what you say about maguires, l also used to use autoglym but found maguires "gold class" far superior, and it did not leave white marks on the trim either! paul

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