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  1. 25-10-2017, 09:34 PM #21
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    I've been recommended Collinite 476 as a good, durable carnuba-based wax - a friend used it after detailing my NSX and it seemed to last a decent amount of time. I use their easier-to-deal-with 845 with fair results, but I'm an amateur at this...

    I've also been told Meguiars NXT is a good detergent for use in hard-water areas, possibly a little agressive on waxes (unless you dose precisely) with soft water.

    Finally, the snow-foams are mainly if you've a very dirty car that NEEDS a pre-wash to loosen up the crud. Otherwise just keep it waxed and hose-off with a jet-wash on a low-ish pressure...
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  2. 26-10-2017, 06:03 PM #22
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    I sing that Electric Six song whilst cleaning the paint with the gay bar; it amuses me and stops the neighbours talking at me, strangely.

    I use Collinite 915, which is as hard as nails and difficult to apply - need to apply by hand, literally; the warmth helps to soften it.

    But topped-up with the spray, it lasts and lasts.

    Anyway, since Botophucket kicked it you'll have to imagine the results, unless someone has saved a page.
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  3. 26-10-2017, 06:12 PM #23
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    Oh, I remember:

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    “I find myself irresistibly attracted to cars that nobody else buys. The NSX is a classic of the genre because nobody buys it and yet it’s a fantastic car. It’s got a wonderful compactness and simplicity and unpretentiousness to it. Honda rudely continues to make them whether we like it or not, even though there can be no commercial logic in doing so — I thoroughly admire that.” Rowan Atkinson
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  4. 26-10-2017, 06:13 PM #24
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    This remembers me of my time with Carnauba waxes where I used to heat the wax and panels with a hair drier before applying it. What a mess!
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  5. 26-10-2017, 06:57 PM #25
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    Been using Collinite 476 for several years now. Fairly easy to use and lasts for months. In between applications I use Optimum spray wax. It's the best spray wax I've come across. It also lasts very well and, you don't have to worry about getting it on black plastic.
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  6. 27-10-2017, 03:15 PM #26
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    I use Pinnacle Crystal Mist - have you compared the two, out of interest?

    Car as pictured hasn't been 'properly' waxed for more than a year.
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  7. 27-10-2017, 04:06 PM #27
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    Turtle wax, can’t beat it!
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  8. 27-10-2017, 05:41 PM #28
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nick Graves View Post
    I use Pinnacle Crystal Mist - have you compared the two, out of interest?

    Car as pictured hasn't been 'properly' waxed for more than a year.
    I have been meaning to try the Pinnacle Crystal Mist. It is often out of stock at the vendors I use, or quite a bit more money than the Optimum. I expect it is an excellent product also.
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  9. 27-10-2017, 06:23 PM #29
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    Quote Originally Posted by dcnsx View Post
    Turtle wax, can’t beat it!
    You may joke about this legendary brand but some top detailers still recommend and use it: 😂


    http://www.best-auto-detailing-tips....-compound.html

    And still it keeps winning awards ahead of the Collinite polish:😂

    http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accesso...nd-polish-test
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  10. 27-10-2017, 08:33 PM #30
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    Im not joking, i’ve usually got a bottle on the shelf.
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