What polish - Auto finesse

conaero

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I went back to Autoglym Super Resin after years of being neglected and was amazed. Sure it's white chalky residue is a pain to remove but it is a polish so hence is abrasive.

Give it a go you will see what I mean.

3m Ultrafina compounds are the next stage further if you want to cut deeper, finished with blue is a must.

I then seal with Autoglm HD wax then finish with Demon Shine.

I think after 10 years of serious car detailing I have found a system that works for me.

Intermediate waxes I still use Harleys as it's quick so you can continue using your Dodo
 
Andyk

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Familiar with Autoglym Super Resin but not used it for years...Will go back to it them Matt I think...The other ones not used....Very kind of you Matt I will PM you my address....

Thanks...
 
Claes

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After correcting the paint i use 3M Ultrafina with blue pads,the 3M Products are great!Chemical Guys V36 cutting polish,V38 Optical final polish.Black Light is also a really good polish/glaze.Tried some AutoFinesse polish but i didn't really get on with it,felt like it dried out in the pads,tried it with both rotary and DA polishers
 
Parptoot

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I also use the 3M range. Yellow, green and blue polishes with the corresponding pads. I then have a few different waxes like Collinite and the usual Meguires stuff etc.
I'm no expert at all but I think I did a good job of my last car and will be repeating the process on my 4200 in the spring.

I've found detailing world quite helpful.
 
fcz360

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Personally i have tried almost all wax you can imagine but still use collonite, its rock hard and leaves no residue - bit old school but lasts for ages and very shiny.

With polishing compounds there are loads of guides out on the net but a quick tip - always start with the lightest compound first and if that does not work go coarser - dont start with coarse as you may not need it.

I use Menzerna compounds on a rotary, but would start with a DA first - rotary will burn your paint very quickly!

this is using a DA with collonite

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zagatoes30

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Historically always used Autoglym products I do find they give a good finish but the residue will be a pain on the black Giulietta so will be looking at alternative options
 
EnzoMC

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maybe late but I used Auto Finesse and been to them and from results and what I seen way over priced. I could recommend others that I found really good almost in comparison to Zymol but if your happy with Dodo Juice then stick with them otherwise try some Zymol or start looking into nano products - GTechniq Exo is really good only down side is you dont get the gloss from what waxes can provide
 
spkennyuk

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The Alfa is done with auto finesse Andy. Two stages and then finished with Farecla G3 wax. I would have done the 3 stages but working 7 days a week I was limited for time and had to do it over a few days. I will try and do the 4200 before brunty time permiting but i may use dodo supernatural hybrid instead or as well as the Farecla G3 wax.

If your using a DA with the auto finesse if it starts to feel a little dry on the pad just give it another squire of pad primer. The same would apply for other products but it was fairly warm when i was working with it and only had to do this a couple of times in awkward areas..

The Farecla clay mitt is quite good as well for £13. it will remove the bulk of contaminents and you can then clay bar where necessary.
 
VMSRTI

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fcz360 said:
Personally i have tried almost all wax you can imagine but still use collonite, its rock hard and leaves no residue - bit old school but lasts for ages and very shiny.

With polishing compounds there are loads of guides out on the net but a quick tip - always start with the lightest compound first and if that does not work go coarser - dont start with coarse as you may not need it.

I use Menzerna compounds on a rotary, but would start with a DA first - rotary will burn your paint very quickly!

this is using a DA with collonite

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Truly stunning finish Frank.
 
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