what polish for newer cars

Blk300ZX · 01-14-02, 12:25

I am looking to pick up a new polish from the stores. Until now, I have been using an all in one. Id like to get a product that is perfect for a newer car (1 year old) mainly mercedes and bmw. I was looking at imperial hand glaze but is there anything better or more sutied for these types of finishes. After the coat of polish, the wax would be applied most likely a polymer.

Thanks for the inputs,
Ryan

Brad B. · 01-14-02, 12:47

There are lots of choices. What are your goals? Durability? Shine? How often are you willing to detail or refresh the wax. Are the cars parked outside? Garaged?

FYI: Imperial Hand Glaze is a great glaze for hiding swirls and light scratches but is very low in durability. The fillers that hide defects start to dissipate in just a couple washes. It's more of a show car product.

DETAILKING · 01-14-02, 12:57

Hey, welcome to the forum...
I am in North Jersey too! What color is your bimmer? What are your goals and objectives? Are these daily drivers, garaged? Before we can recommend products to you, we need this information........

Blk300ZX · 01-14-02, 05:25

Its a benz and it is a daily driver. I am not sure of the color because it is a friend of a friends car. I would imagine its black white or silver. Id like to make it look great. Thanks.

Ryan

Blk300ZX · 01-14-02, 05:26

OH! Durability and shine would be a nice combo. Thanks

Deckard · 01-14-02, 05:41

Quote:

Originally posted by DETAILKING
What color is your bimmer? What are your goals and objectives? Are these daily drivers, garaged? Before we can recommend products to you, we need this information........

I don't post here regularly and this maybe a bit Off-Topic, but I need to say this : I LOVE THIS BOARD. This board is for me like a Detail Clinic

You come in, tell the doc your problem, get a prescription.

I really appreciate your efforts, the time, the enthusiasm and knowledge you put here, all of you. And I think you must change the name Autopia Archives into Encyclopedia Autopia, because there is no other source of information on the Net that is more comprehensive than the Archives.

Thank you and Happy Detailing

Deckard

Jngrbrdman · 01-14-02, 05:44

Quote:

Originally posted by Deckard

I don't post here regularly and this maybe a bit Off-Topic, but I need to say this : I LOVE THIS BOARD. This board is for me like a Detail Clinic You come in, tell the doc your problem, get a prescription.

I really appreciate your efforts, the time, the enthusiasm and knowledge you put here, all of you. And I think you must change the name Autopia Archives into Encyclopedia Autopia, because there is no other source of information on the Net that is more comprehensive than the Archives.

Thank you and Happy Detailing

Deckard

Another satisfied customer!

DETAILKING · 01-14-02, 06:39

You were using an all in one step product before. If the car is properly prepped and new, then go with a non abrasive sealant like Zaino. You can layer on coats and increase shine and durability with each coat. Also the car wash and spray detailer were designed to work with the system. There is no guessing and it works well. Shine is great....more on the reflective side, and durability is great too.......at least a few months of gloss, water beading, and slickness.......

Redcar GUY · 01-14-02, 06:44

what the king guy said^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^!

Guess My Name · 01-14-02, 06:54

Deckard that was great and the truth..Maybe david ought to use that somewhere...DAVID????

JohnN · 01-14-02, 07:00

I love the effect that Klasse AIO and SG had on my 2002 Mercedes ML320. I took delivery from the dealer specifying they shouldn't TOUCH the car's paint (not even so much as to spray it with water). To the wife's chagrin, of course - as she wasn't too thrilled about having a costly new car start off it's service dirty.

The next day - I clayed the car, and when I was done, it was baby smooth and shiny - I almost felt that Klasse was overkill. Boy, was I wrong! When I was done, I had a great looking car, shiny (despite the white color). Two washings (and now a wax) later, the car still looks great, despite some crappy weather and two months of driving in between.

Chuckmotor · 01-14-02, 07:05

Just wondering, but was it completely neccessary to clay bar a brand new car? I'm actually not too familiar with claying, but from what I understand, it seems to be used to remove defects. But if it helps and works, I guess I'm wrong!!