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Tyke
05-11-2007, 06:54 AM
I`d made a couple of posts over on Detailing World which I`ve amalgamated here for the advice of you guys over the pond!



Following on from this thread (http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?p=349744#post349744) when I brought up Swissol Zuffenhausen beading I thought I`d post some pics of my own - having washed the car and the heavens having opened!



Now over the last couple of weeks I`ve been using my new PC on several panels so the wax is at different ages.



First off, the roof.



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/Picture_036a.jpg



This was waxed about a month ago.



Next, the bonnet.



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/Picture_037a.jpg



This was waxed a fortnight ago.



And lastly, the front bumper that I`d PC`d and waxed this afternoon.



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/Picture_038a.jpg



There doesn`t appear to be any appreciable difference between them which suggests that Zuffenhausen just doesn`t bead very tightly, but is beading just about as well a month after application.



As such I`m wondering if my technique is lacking [although I get tight beading with Einzett Glanz or Meg`s NXT & M21] or whether I should try another wax to see how I get on with that.



My car`s a metallic black Audi TT and I`ve been considering the following; Collinite 915, Natty`s Blue, P21s, Chemical Guys Pete`s 53 or Victoria Concours.



Ease of use and durablity are important.



Any suggestions?

fastfred
05-11-2007, 10:30 AM
I`d made a couple of posts over on Detailing World which I`ve amalgamated here for the advice of you guys over the pond!



Following on from this thread (http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?p=349744#post349744) when I brought up Swissol Zuffenhausen beading I thought I`d post some pics of my own - having washed the car and the heavens having opened!



Now over the last couple of weeks I`ve been using my new PC on several panels so the wax is at different ages.



First off, the roof.



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/Picture_036a.jpg



This was waxed about a month ago.



Next, the bonnet.



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/Picture_037a.jpg



This was waxed a fortnight ago.



And lastly, the front bumper that I`d PC`d and waxed this afternoon.



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/Picture_038a.jpg



There doesn`t appear to be any appreciable difference between them which suggests that Zuffenhausen just doesn`t bead very tightly, but is beading just about as well a month after application.



As such I`m wondering if my technique is lacking [although I get tight beading with Einzett Glanz or Meg`s NXT & M21] or whether I should try another wax to see how I get on with that.



My car`s a metallic black Audi TT and I`ve been considering the following; Collinite 915, Natty`s Blue, P21s, Chemical Guys Pete`s 53 or Victoria Concours.



Ease of use and durablity are important.



Any suggestions?

I personnaly like Nattys Blue but on a black car I would go with Sauveran Paste Wax it`s a little pricey but worth it. IMO



Fred:buffing: