The sled is in need of her yearly polish & wax/seal. Just haven't gotten around to it. Later in the week the weather will clear.
What I have on hand:
I usually wash, clay, polish with Griot's #3, then Nufinish and sometimes top with the carnuba. However more prep is needed because not all of the swirl marks/scratches are removed. #3 may be too light for this or I need to bear down harder, be more attentive, etc.
Recently (Aug) received a new hood that was painted to match the rest of the car due to an accident. I haven't polished nor applied anything to it. Wanted to give the paint time to cure and figured I'd deal with it in the Spring.
I keep her garaged. Not much 'depth' to a white car. It's like a big floor freezer, especially being a wagon. However, she does shine up nice and looks great for her age.
I used to use a sealant from a guy in a local Volvo club...astro-shield?, astroglaze, aeroglaze, I think IPD sells it. Something like that. Can't exactly recall the name. Much better shine than the NF, but I ran out of it. Lasted a long time and water beaded up like crazy with it.
I'm open to comments, suggestions and something else besides NF, but I'm not interested in spending $$$$, nor mail-ordering. What's recommended for a white car that I can obtain locally?
I'd take a photo of the paint, but it's cloudy outside and I don't have a good point source. When the Sun does appear, I'll post a shot.
What I have on hand:
- Zymol & Griot's car wash concentrate.
- Soft water
- Clay (barely. Need a new bar).
- Bosch 5" RO with Hook/Loop pad.
- Surebuff micro-fiber pads (2)
- Griot's machine polish #3.
- Meguiars Mirror Glaze #7 Show Car Glaze.
- NuFinish Liquid
- Meguiars or Mother's Carnuba in a can (not sure which).
I usually wash, clay, polish with Griot's #3, then Nufinish and sometimes top with the carnuba. However more prep is needed because not all of the swirl marks/scratches are removed. #3 may be too light for this or I need to bear down harder, be more attentive, etc.
Recently (Aug) received a new hood that was painted to match the rest of the car due to an accident. I haven't polished nor applied anything to it. Wanted to give the paint time to cure and figured I'd deal with it in the Spring.
I keep her garaged. Not much 'depth' to a white car. It's like a big floor freezer, especially being a wagon. However, she does shine up nice and looks great for her age.
I used to use a sealant from a guy in a local Volvo club...astro-shield?, astroglaze, aeroglaze, I think IPD sells it. Something like that. Can't exactly recall the name. Much better shine than the NF, but I ran out of it. Lasted a long time and water beaded up like crazy with it.
I'm open to comments, suggestions and something else besides NF, but I'm not interested in spending $$$$, nor mail-ordering. What's recommended for a white car that I can obtain locally?
I'd take a photo of the paint, but it's cloudy outside and I don't have a good point source. When the Sun does appear, I'll post a shot.