As title really.Ive just had my car repainted about a week ago and i would like to know what products to use to keep it looking tip top.Should i buy a wash mit and through my shammy leather away.Also what polish should i use.

 

I didn't use any sort of polish/wax on mine for a month just washed it.Access to a hose pipe is also hard for me so this is what i use to wash my car

http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/Water-P...QeRuSE4A%3D%3D

for wetting my car

http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-no-rinse.html

Really good shampoo and using a bucket with obviously!

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washin...e/prod_13.html

found this to be excellent

http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/m...re-3-pack.aspx


This microfibre to dry the car off with.

For more info have a look at this site

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/

Clayed,polished,glazed and waxed last weekend took me best part of two days but here are the results

 

i've been told that you better off waiting a month or so to let the paint harden up properly before putting anything wax like on.

 

That's what i done,maybe have a word with the guy that painted it glen?

 

I might just wait a month then and just keep washing it down to get the dirt off it.

 

That looks mint by the way.I love the colour.

 

If the bodyshop chemically cured and low baked it, then you can polish and protect it straight away without any problems (and it is best to do this, as then you will have protection in place against the elements). However, if it was not force cured, then you should indeed leave it for 30-60 days to fully degass and cure before polishing and protecting it. In terms of future care, getting a decent wash kit makes a lot of sense, as if you get the wash stage wrong then you will repidly swirl up the finish - not good. Wash kits like the ones on this link are worth considering...

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acata...ucts-wash.html

...as is the use of pre-wash foam, which is explained here...

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acata...e-faq.html#1.2

When it comes to choosing polish and protection products, please see the sticky guides at the top of the car care section for our views.

 

It was done in an oven so i think it should be well baked.

 

I painted mine and it was baked off but i still waited over a month the wax it,i washed it every week as normal but every other week gave it a coat of 3m perfect-it glaze for some protection.

I always advise to leave it a month but thats just to be 100% sure its fine.

Lee

 

Well im gonna leave it a month.Ive washed it twice now.What do people use to put the polish in with.Afriend of mine says he uses microfibre cloths to put the polish on with.

 

Glazes (i.e. pure polishes with no abrasives) go on fine with microfibre pads, but if you are using a cutting polish then foam pads are better; these are excellent...

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acata...ds-polish.html

 

Thanks people.

 

is it ok to put a glaze on my paint to keep the shine
as its not long been painted and been told not to wax it
for six weeks its out side at the moment so its geting all the bad weather
its white what do you recomend for it thanks for any advice

 

Should be okay, but it's far from ideal - new paint should be chemically cured and low baked by IR lamps wherever possible, as leaving fresh uncured paint unprotected for up to six weeks is a recipe for disaster (particularly if a bird craps on it during this period). No chance of getting it undercover somewhere indoors?

 

thanks rich i will try and get a good car cover for it ill be getting my garage finished
in a couple of weeks and will be getting some good gear off you again thanks for the help
keep up the good work you do and thanks for taking the time to reply

 

Be carful with car covers,if left to long paint could sweat up,meaning itll need buffing back up.

Lee

 

cheers for that