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northwind · 31-01-06, 12:59 PM

It all looks the same with 4 months of road grime on it

These waxes are amazing, but they're really for the compulsive cleaner who doesn't ride or drive in the rain (or for show use or detailing contests). IMO. Until combined with a dirt-repelling forcefield they're a waste of time and money for most riders.

31-01-06, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by timwilky

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonboy

Cheap stuff mate! Try this for the real deal:

http://www.swissol.com/E/GB/Produkte_Master.htm

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Cheap stuff mate. Try Zymol Royale Glaze at £ 5820.00 a tin

Okay, ya beat me!

.

31-01-06, 01:12 PM

Had a look at the website and will probably try it out for use on the car as well.

After many years of sampling various polishes, the 2 I have found to be the best are:
CarPlan - Triple Wax and Turtle Wax - Gloss Gaurd.

Whenever I buy a car I give it the works, starting with Auto Glym Renovater which has a slight cut (although any would do) then a coat of the Triple Wax and then the Gloss Gaurd to seal it all in.
After that all it needs is a wash and chamois once a week with Turtle Wash and Wax.

31-01-06, 01:21 PM

I have images now of the next post from Bikeage detailing his injuries (all minor of course) after flying off his bike at the first corner - slipping off his shiney seat and unable to hold onto his shiney grips!

And as for the brake discs - it would be the glossiest looking wreck that's for sure!

31-01-06, 01:35 PM

Northy wrote:

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for the compulsive cleaner who doesn't ride or drive in the rain

Strange but a hint of familiarity strikes me over your comment!

Balky001 · 31-01-06, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by timwilky

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonboy

Cheap stuff mate! Try this for the real deal:

http://www.swissol.com/E/GB/Produkte_Master.htm

.

Cheap stuff mate. Try Zymol Royale Glaze at £ 5820.00 a tin

Okay, ya beat me!

.

you get free refills, so if you polished a couple of times a day (or you have a valeting seervice) it could work out to be cheaper than Turtle Wax in the very long run!

31-01-06, 01:56 PM

Maybe if we all chip in a couple of quid and then ask for 200 refills?

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31-01-06, 09:24 PM

The polish and wax market is massive - theres so many products out there its easy to get confused with what does what. I used MER polish on the bike previously but its silicone based, whereas the more expensive stuff is carnauba wax based. A lot of people rate the Meguiars range and its something ive considered to use on the Mazda too as its black and the shine is immense when its freshly polished - its just keeping black clean which is the problem.

Ideally it should be polished then followed with wax to get a seal. Meguiars also do a 3 step range which is supposed to be the bees knees. Theyre reasonably priced too.

31-01-06, 09:37 PM

I vividly remember a former boss who picked his ears with a biro and inspected it before screwing into a ball and throwing it across the room.

31-01-06, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timwilky

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonboy

Cheap stuff mate! Try this for the real deal:

http://www.swissol.com/E/GB/Produkte_Master.htm

.

Cheap stuff mate. Try Zymol Royale Glaze at £ 5820.00 a tin

That settles it, Mr Sheen it is.

31-01-06, 12:59 PM	#11
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	It all looks the same with 4 months of road grime on it These waxes are amazing, but they're really for the compulsive cleaner who doesn't ride or drive in the rain (or for show use or detailing contests). IMO. Until combined with a dirt-repelling forcefield they're a waste of time and money for most riders. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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31-01-06, 01:12 PM	#13
GC-SV Guest Posts: n/a	Had a look at the website and will probably try it out for use on the car as well. After many years of sampling various polishes, the 2 I have found to be the best are: CarPlan - Triple Wax and Turtle Wax - Gloss Gaurd. Whenever I buy a car I give it the works, starting with Auto Glym Renovater which has a slight cut (although any would do) then a coat of the Triple Wax and then the Gloss Gaurd to seal it all in. After that all it needs is a wash and chamois once a week with Turtle Wash and Wax.

31-01-06, 01:21 PM	#14
K Guest Posts: n/a	I have images now of the next post from Bikeage detailing his injuries (all minor of course) after flying off his bike at the first corner - slipping off his shiney seat and unable to hold onto his shiney grips! And as for the brake discs - it would be the glossiest looking wreck that's for sure!

31-01-06, 01:56 PM	#17
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	Maybe if we all chip in a couple of quid and then ask for 200 refills? .

31-01-06, 09:24 PM	#18
rob13 Guest Posts: n/a	The polish and wax market is massive - theres so many products out there its easy to get confused with what does what. I used MER polish on the bike previously but its silicone based, whereas the more expensive stuff is carnauba wax based. A lot of people rate the Meguiars range and its something ive considered to use on the Mazda too as its black and the shine is immense when its freshly polished - its just keeping black clean which is the problem. Ideally it should be polished then followed with wax to get a seal. Meguiars also do a 3 step range which is supposed to be the bees knees. Theyre reasonably priced too.

31-01-06, 09:37 PM	#19
Ed Guest Posts: n/a	I vividly remember a former boss who picked his ears with a biro and inspected it before screwing into a ball and throwing it across the room.