Autoglym polish
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Just gave the car a quick polish wity my favourite autoglym polish. Wonder if anyone here still uses the stuff. Reading some the posts here I worry I am not doing or using enough products. Their lists are as long as BMW option list.
Anyway the weather was good so felt like giving car a nice polish to take me into late spring when I will do a better job. Basically there are some swirl mark so I decided to use Autoglym Ultra deep Shine (my first time). I must say, it does help mask some swirls and am happy with it. I am not an expert in claying and removing a a layer of lacquer. Just don't have the guts to try that.
Anyway, washed car using BMW shampoo. Then applied 2 coats of Ultra Deep Shine followed by my favourite Super Resin Polish. Here is what the outcome looks like at the moment. I still have to apply the Extra Gloss Protection in a day or two. I like to let the polish set properly before applying the gloss. That would give the car a nice mirror finish once its done.
Maybe once day if I meet someone and watch how they clay the car and use a PC to remove a layer of lacquer, I might try it out.
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Anyway the weather was good so felt like giving car a nice polish to take me into late spring when I will do a better job. Basically there are some swirl mark so I decided to use Autoglym Ultra deep Shine (my first time). I must say, it does help mask some swirls and am happy with it. I am not an expert in claying and removing a a layer of lacquer. Just don't have the guts to try that.
Anyway, washed car using BMW shampoo. Then applied 2 coats of Ultra Deep Shine followed by my favourite Super Resin Polish. Here is what the outcome looks like at the moment. I still have to apply the Extra Gloss Protection in a day or two. I like to let the polish set properly before applying the gloss. That would give the car a nice mirror finish once its done.
Maybe once day if I meet someone and watch how they clay the car and use a PC to remove a layer of lacquer, I might try it out.
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Originally Posted by pigapumbu' post='798407' date='Feb 21 2009, 08:31 PM
Just gave the car a quick polish wity my favourite autoglym polish. Wonder if anyone here still uses the stuff. Reading some the posts here I worry I am not doing or using enough products. Their lists are as long as BMW option list.
Anyway the weather was good so felt like giving car a nice polish to take me into late spring when I will do a better job. Basically there are some swirl mark so I decided to use Autoglym Ultra deep Shine (my first time). I must say, it does help mask some swirls and am happy with it. I am not an expert in claying and removing a a layer of lacquer. Just don't have the guts to try that.
Anyway, washed car using BMW shampoo. Then applied 2 coats of Ultra Deep Shine followed by my favourite Super Resin Polish. Here is what the outcome looks like at the moment. I still have to apply the Extra Gloss Protection in a day or two. I like to let the polish set properly before applying the gloss. That would give the car a nice mirror finish once its done.
Maybe once day if I meet someone and watch how they clay the car and use a PC to remove a layer of lacquer, I might try it out.
cheers
Anyway the weather was good so felt like giving car a nice polish to take me into late spring when I will do a better job. Basically there are some swirl mark so I decided to use Autoglym Ultra deep Shine (my first time). I must say, it does help mask some swirls and am happy with it. I am not an expert in claying and removing a a layer of lacquer. Just don't have the guts to try that.
Anyway, washed car using BMW shampoo. Then applied 2 coats of Ultra Deep Shine followed by my favourite Super Resin Polish. Here is what the outcome looks like at the moment. I still have to apply the Extra Gloss Protection in a day or two. I like to let the polish set properly before applying the gloss. That would give the car a nice mirror finish once its done.
Maybe once day if I meet someone and watch how they clay the car and use a PC to remove a layer of lacquer, I might try it out.
cheers
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I tend to use mostly autoglym from their leather cleaner and care, tyre shine, bummer care, glass polish etc. All works fine for me for a car with new paint or one thats still in good shape. if the paint is really damaged then perhaps some of the techniques mentioned in some of the threads here would be best.
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='798451' date='Feb 21 2009, 07:45 PM
Looks great! I use AutoGlym products too. SRP + EGP is the way to go !
I tend to apply the gloss and while its drying up, its a good time to clean the glass (autoglym glass polish -excellent stuff), leather seats (autoglym cleaner + cream) and the interior (no real favourite brand here. Tends to be armorall).
I love the finished look after the gloss is put down. Here are a few pics. IMHO, there is no need for spending an insane amount to professional detailers. My advice, enjoy doing it yourself and in years to come, pay a professional painter for a good new paint job. That takes care of the stone chips which tend to increase as the years go by too.
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I've been a fan of the Autoglym SRP since the first time I've used it.
If you don't have a rotary or polisher than the SRP is one of the
best polishes for hiding swirls that you can apply by hand.
If you don't have a rotary or polisher than the SRP is one of the
best polishes for hiding swirls that you can apply by hand.
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Originally Posted by dbusiness' post='806107' date='Mar 3 2009, 01:27 PM
I've been a fan of the Autoglym SRP since the first time I've used it.
If you don't have a rotary or polisher than the SRP is one of the
best polishes for hiding swirls that you can apply by hand.
If you don't have a rotary or polisher than the SRP is one of the
best polishes for hiding swirls that you can apply by hand.
I really can't see myself using anything other than autoglym. BTW, I don't sell or work for that company. I just like their products, much like I do BMWs.
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Good job...Looks really clean...I've never heard of these products here...Looked them up on the internet and the price is pretty reasonable...I'll have to give these a try...
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My Ride: 530I Silver gray with gray leather with Premium Package, Logic 7 Premium sound system with Ipod interface, xenon adaptive headlights, Active steering, Power retractable rear sunshade, Comfort seats, Cold weather package and M5 OEM 166 wheels, Sprintbooster. Ceramic Tint all around, Bilstein Sports shocks with Eibach springs, Brake performance Rotors and Axxis ceramic pads.
wow what a result. Maybe I should try using Autoglym. Good job
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Nice job. You should definitely polish with the PC, it is very easy and there is little to no risk of damaging your paint. Trust me, you'll be fine and glad you did!!
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