Jimbob Squarepants
Joined: 27 Oct 2007
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In the past few months I swapped from using Auto Glym polishes to Autosmart.
I still have some Auto Glym stuff left. the question for the detailling experrts out there is: should I use the Auto Glym super hard mega polish (aka Extra Gloss Protection) on top of the Autosmart stuff?
I know it won't do any harm, but will it do any good? 07 Silver TDV6 XS Manual + Tubes, Tints, White indicator repeaters, Xtreme H7s, LR dog Guard and Valeao Windy-Wipers
Previously known as JAMES R
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PaulP
Joined: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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Hi James,
EGP is just a sealant, not a polish. I don't think there would be any issue in applying it after you'd polished the D3 with a polish from any other make/brand.
I'm sure JKP and Ken can give you some more technical advice (I think they both use AutoGlym products), but I don't think it'd cause any problems.
Why did you make the swap to Autosmart? I remember finding their stuff on the web a while ago and although I don't know anything about them, their products don't exactly seem to be very 'highly placed' (for want of a better word).
AutoGlym stuff is reasonably cheap and is often mocked as being a quick dealer-touch-up polish, but it does work very well. (I still prefer Poorboys though  ).
I'll be interested to see what other advice you get as it's a good question James 
Cheers,
Paul 2006 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
2007 Golf GT DSG
1990 Audi 90 2.2E Sport 5-cyl Tornado Red
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| Wed Oct 01 2008 8:04am |
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Jimbob Squarepants
Joined: 27 Oct 2007
Location: Gulf of Mexico
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I was talking to a car valetter who told me that even the cheap trade products were better than the the top of the range stuff from the high street. I was particularly interested in TFR and Wash/Wax that I could apply through a pressure washer (before anyone starts, I only use the TFR through the Karcher, I use the two bucket method for the washing). Buying in bulk saved a fortune as well - most of the stuff I bought comes in 5 litre cans average prive £10-15 depending on product.
I realise that Autosmart is not top-of-the-range, but I am very pleased with the results. I particularly like the dressing which can be used on tyres and the black plastic bits - the white pollish residue you usually get a week after the car has been cleaned seems to be a thing of the past. 07 Silver TDV6 XS Manual + Tubes, Tints, White indicator repeaters, Xtreme H7s, LR dog Guard and Valeao Windy-Wipers
Previously known as JAMES R
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| Wed Oct 01 2008 9:00am |
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drivesafe
Joined: 23 Feb 2006
Location: Gold Coast, Australia
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Hi James, what exactly are you trying to do.
If you are after a shine, that’s what the polish will do but no matter what polish it is, it will be some form of cutback compound.
If your after a good finish, give your vehicle a good wash then use your polish once, to get a shine on the surface and then wax.
Every time you wash from then on, just apply a good wax coat and keep away from the polish.
I’m with Paul, I’ve tried heaps of products and found Poor Boys to be one of the easiest to use and the wax gives a good protective coat, which especially useful before going off road. 2007 TDV8 RR Lux + 2005 D3 SE V6 Petrol
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| Wed Oct 01 2008 9:02am |
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drivesafe
Joined: 23 Feb 2006
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James, save your windscreen wipers and DON’T use wash & wax products. It may save time but it slowly builds up on the glass and your windscreen wipers will start to squeak every time you use them and it is almost impossible to remove the crap from your glass. 2007 TDV8 RR Lux + 2005 D3 SE V6 Petrol
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| Wed Oct 01 2008 9:07am |
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Ken
Joined: 20 Feb 2006
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Beg to differ Autosmart as leagues ahead of Glym for one reason its basically Trade only so no wastage in packaging I do like the AG Flexi Blade thou over all the rest
Oh and to answer the question as long as you are taking about application on the car as oppose to mixing the two chemicals together go fill you boots
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| Wed Oct 01 2008 9:11am |
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PaulP
Joined: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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Just to put a different spin on things, I would recommend that you stick to the occasional polish (once or maybe twice a year) and then use a good quality sealant rather than wax.
Wax is great if you want a shiny shiny car for a week or so, but sealant is the way to go for proper paint protection. I must admit that I can't really be arsed with using wax on my D3, but applying a good quality sealant is well worth the trouble - especially if you're going to get it dirty.
EGP is a very good sealant and Poorboys EX is also fantastic - I'm yet to be able to source some JetSeal 109 which is supposed to be the dog's danglies....
Ken - the last time I was in the UK I picked up an Auto Glym Flexi Blade in Halfords and it is brilliant as long as you rinse the blade clean every now and again. I've tried a few, but they are all crap compared to the AG one 2006 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
2007 Golf GT DSG
1990 Audi 90 2.2E Sport 5-cyl Tornado Red
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| Wed Oct 01 2008 9:36am |
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Jimbob Squarepants
Joined: 27 Oct 2007
Location: Gulf of Mexico
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Thanks All.
I wasn't looking to mix the chemicals, just to get a tougher shinier finish like wot it says on the tin. 07 Silver TDV6 XS Manual + Tubes, Tints, White indicator repeaters, Xtreme H7s, LR dog Guard and Valeao Windy-Wipers
Previously known as JAMES R
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| Wed Oct 01 2008 9:38am |
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Hollywood619
Joined: 28 Jun 2007
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I also agree that Poorboy's is the best. If you want to spend a little coin on a really tough selaer try Menzerma (Menzerna?) It is a little pricey, but it stands up to washing very well. "A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part"
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| Thu Oct 02 2008 7:55am |
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cdodkin
Joined: 18 Aug 2008
Location: Ex Pat Brit in California
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There is some new tech sealant that is better than Poorboy's, longer lasting than Menzerna - and easier to apply than all of them.
It's extremely hydrophobic - i.e. it rejects water, and crud - and takes about 10-15 mins to apply (after wash/dry/polish prep)
Will be applying to the new LR3 shortly, but here are a few shots of the Ultima Paint Guard sealant on a few other cars I've used it on.
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http://www.autopia-carcare.com/ult-1004-100.html
Can't wait to try on the lr3!
I'll take pictures and do a write up. 08 LR3 SE - 02 D2 SE7
Porsche 911 (03 996) - Porsche Boxster (99 986)
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| Fri Oct 03 2008 2:07am |
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danny
Joined: 17 May 2008
Location: Tel Aviv
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Hi cdodkin
The pictures looks like a Photoshop work rather than a new technic....
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| Fri Oct 03 2008 11:44am |
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cdodkin
Joined: 18 Aug 2008
Location: Ex Pat Brit in California
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danny wrote:Hi cdodkin
The pictures looks like a Photoshop work rather than a new technic....
Thanks, I guess? 
Pictures are simply shots of finished cars - the visual result is impressive - the actual feel of the finish is even more amazing.
One of the slickest finishes I've applied - the surface feels slippery to the touch
Crud finds it hard to stick, and water sheets right off.
And no, I don't work for the company that makes it!
Heres a link to a detailing forum - I posted a home-made iMovie video of me washing the VW Passat, so you can see the water beading in action.
And if I managed to photoshop that, I should get a job in Hollywood!
http://www.autopia.org/forum/premium-finis...video.html 08 LR3 SE - 02 D2 SE7
Porsche 911 (03 996) - Porsche Boxster (99 986)
03 MINI Cooper S - gone but not forgotten!
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| Fri Oct 03 2008 2:14pm |
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danny
Joined: 17 May 2008
Location: Tel Aviv
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It ment to be a compliment and nothing else.
Danny
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n1cktdv6
Joined: 20 Mar 2007
Location: Warrington
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Is this like a cross between a Latvian and an Estonian.....mixing polish(es)..... 
 ....just me then A few extra's.....
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dick dastardly
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James R wrote: like wot it says on the tin.
Ronseal  There are 10 types of people in the world. Those that understand binary, and those that do not
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