Cardiff

Read many different threads, need to buy some stuff, shampoo, maybe clay (never used this though ever!) and stuff to make the roof look blacker than it currently is! What do you all use?

Many Thanks
Ben

Kelk

Try getting a Zaino Z-kit1 for all the basic bits and bobs to go from dirty car to nice shiny car with clay bar etc etc.

As for a black roof use protectant 303 - does the job wonderfully - reminds me, mine needs doing.

Cardiff

read that this is the best but you can't just get this from halfords can you? Will get that zaino kit, what comes in it? Is clay really good then?

Neil.H

I use Zaino and 303 Protectant for the hood.

mytse

excellent stuff

mikey k

lazy boy technique

Wash with fairy liquid
Clay it to get tar etc off
Meguirs NXT Tech wax (one coat on, can be done wet and easy to take off)
Wash with any half decent car shampoo after that

Cardiff

what you wash,clay,wax and then wash again? I have used meguiars, either nxt or gold class so was just going to get some clay, decent shampoo and something for the roof

jmd2000

I found Maguires Clay Bar cheap on ebay and found that the White Water Consultancy 303 protectorant brought the roof up lovely.

Cardiff

fancy lending me a bit of 303 for tomorrow then?? Will cross your palm with gold of course but saves buying a whole one.

bigbadben

i use Renovo for the roof. contains UV protector and makes water bead. never had an issue with running onto the paint either (as some people get with 303).

for the bodywork:

i use the turtle wax shampoo that comes in the bright green bottles (is it MAX WAX?)
Meguiars quik clay
Meguiars Scratch X
Meguiars 3-stage Deep Crystal system (polish/ paint cleaner/ carnauba wax)

i've had some excellent results AND it set me back about a third of the cost of a Zaino kit (