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I have purchased a new 58 plate Honda Civic Type R. And am very keen on making sure that I can maintain the bodywork in the best way possible. The car gets washed every couple of weeks and polished about three times a year. I have just switched to using Autoglym car shampoo. But was wondering about your knowledge towards which brands of polish and waxes to use. I am currently looking at Meguires and Autoglym. I also have noticed microfiber scratches and swirl marks on the paintwork. So was wondering which one would you suggest to produce the best results.
Asked on 28 November 2009 by
Answered by
Honest John
Yesterday, I trialled Autoglym High Definition Wax on my little FIAT.
This is a wax, not a polish, so does not cut though surface dirt. You need to do that first with something else: either a polish or a clay bar.
Looks very good, though. Scratches and swirls you have seen can come from dirt in the cheesecloths from putting them on the ground.
This is a wax, not a polish, so does not cut though surface dirt. You need to do that first with something else: either a polish or a clay bar.
Looks very good, though. Scratches and swirls you have seen can come from dirt in the cheesecloths from putting them on the ground.
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