Paintwork restoration.......

[wolfie308]

After 4 and a half years of being forced to live outside permanently, my S.2 is starting to show some of the familiar fading that red can be prone to suffer.It also has some some what are best described as water marks on the bonnet and rear three quarters, that were there when I bought the car. I was thinking it could do with a complete treatment, weather allowing - deep clean wash, clay bar, wax and polish.

Since there's such a bewildering array of products out there, I wondered what others have found works particularly well on this colour?

 

[Peter Empson]

I use Autoglym paintwork renovator applied by hand or orbital polisher, then followed by an HD cleanse and Zymol to protect it (but any wax will be fine). It seems to keep the pink at bay for a good while.

 

[appletonn]

I used this kit on mine http://www.dtconcours.co.uk/1-2-3-kit.htm and was pretty happy with the results on my car (red with a hint of pink, when i first got it!), especially the claying and paint cleansing processes, which left the paint surface like glass.

I have nearly used all of the carnauba wax up (has easily lasted a year of frequent use) so will be giving some of those Dodo Juice products a go next - they seem to be getting some rave reviews on the detailing forums...http://www.dodojuice.com

I'm not really into the concours side of things, but once you have clayed, cleansed and waxed (as opposed to polish) the car, it is so much easier to keep it clean as the dirt just can't keep a hold on the shiny surface.

 

[petrolhead944]

i have started using Autoglym High Definition Wax (NEW).and not hard work to remove.rrp is about 35.00 and you can buy it on ebay.i think it's worth every penny..cheers carl

 

[wibble]

I used Meguiar's and pleased with the results. They have a comphrehensive range of treatments. Check their website for advice.

 

[Wigeon Incognito]

Re wax, I'm just applying my S2's winter coat of Collinite 476S.

I like a clean car, but I don't have the time to 'detail' (as it seems to be referred to once cleaning goes beyond the norm) regularly so need a wax which is durable rather than some which need reapplying monthly.

Collinite claims 476S lasts for 12 months, although personally I apply every 6 months to ensure good protection.

Other durable waxes have a 'hard' finish, they don't have the glossy wet look that less durable waxes have. The 476S strikes a good balance though, it's isn't as wet looking as some but remains impressive whilst being more durable than most.

The only negative for my use is that it does require some working before application is it is very hard in the tin, although that's of little significance.

 

[zcacogp]

I'd pretty much unconditionally recommend the cleaning and polishing products from Bilt Hamber. ( http://www.bilthamber.com/ ) I'm not sure how it would deal with the faded red paint issue, but their autowash, clay and autobalm products are excellent.


Oli.

 

[appletonn]

ORIGINAL: Wigeon Incognito

Other durable waxes have a 'hard' finish, they don't have the glossy wet look that less durable waxes have. The 476S strikes a good balance though, it's isn't as wet looking as some but remains impressive whilst being more durable than most.

The only negative for my use is that it does require some working before application is it is very hard in the tin, although that's of little significance.

Matt, by 'working' do you mean that it needs to be warmed up a little before applying, or are you one of those people who apply the wax with their bare hands, whilst dancing under the moonlight, chanting something in Latin......?![]

 

[Lemon]

ORIGINAL: appletonn

ORIGINAL: Wigeon Incognito

Other durable waxes have a 'hard' finish, they don't have the glossy wet look that less durable waxes have. The 476S strikes a good balance though, it's isn't as wet looking as some but remains impressive whilst being more durable than most.

The only negative for my use is that it does require some working before application is it is very hard in the tin, although that's of little significance.

Matt, by 'working' do you mean that it needs to be warmed up a little before applying, or are you one of those people who apply the wax with their bare hands, whilst dancing under the moonlight, chanting something in Latin......?![]

I thought that was the only way to apply wax!!! []

Of course I wait for a full moon Nick []

 

[appletonn]

ORIGINAL: zcacogp

I'd pretty much unconditionally recommend the cleaning and polishing products from Bilt Hamber. ( http://www.bilthamber.com/ ) I'm not sure how it would deal with the faded red paint issue, but their autowash, clay and autobalm products are excellent.


Oli.

Well, no pressure Oli, but I've just ordered some Wash, Soft Clay bar and the Autobalm wax from them on your recommendation (purely on your recommendation, mind...[]) so will be expecting nothing less than absolute perfection, once applied.....[]

Errm, does it fill in stone chips too...??![8|]

I've actually bought it to try it out on the current Mrs Appleton's car, ahem.....[]

 

[zcacogp]

Big serving of 'Absolute Perfection with extra (Filled-in Stone) Fries* 'coming up for Mr Nick Appleton.

Do you want some mayonnaise with that, sir?


Oli.

* - See what I did there?

 

[appletonn]

ORIGINAL: zcacogp

Big serving of 'Absolute Perfection with extra (Filled-in Stone) Fries* 'coming up for Mr Nick Appleton.

Do you want some mayonnaise with that, sir?


Oli.

* - See what I did there?

Loving your work, Oli.....[]

 

[appletonn]

ORIGINAL: Lemon

ORIGINAL: appletonn

ORIGINAL: Wigeon Incognito

Other durable waxes have a 'hard' finish, they don't have the glossy wet look that less durable waxes have. The 476S strikes a good balance though, it's isn't as wet looking as some but remains impressive whilst being more durable than most.

The only negative for my use is that it does require some working before application is it is very hard in the tin, although that's of little significance.

Matt, by 'working' do you mean that it needs to be warmed up a little before applying, or are you one of those people who apply the wax with their bare hands, whilst dancing under the moonlight, chanting something in Latin......?![]

I thought that was the only way to apply wax!!! []

Of course I wait for a full moon Nick []

See that lot on the Wirral, I knew there was something funny going on......[8|][]

Don't tell me you've actually got a 944-shaped thing to polish again...????!!![]

 

[Wigeon Incognito]

ORIGINAL: appletonn

ORIGINAL: Wigeon Incognito

Other durable waxes have a 'hard' finish, they don't have the glossy wet look that less durable waxes have. The 476S strikes a good balance though, it's isn't as wet looking as some but remains impressive whilst being more durable than most.

The only negative for my use is that it does require some working before application is it is very hard in the tin, although that's of little significance.

Matt, by 'working' do you mean that it needs to be warmed up a little before applying, or are you one of those people who apply the wax with their bare hands, whilst dancing under the moonlight, chanting something in Latin......?![]

Bare hands, dancing, moonlight - yes. Latin - sola lingua bona est lingua mortua.

 

[Lemon]

ORIGINAL: appletonn

ORIGINAL: Lemon

ORIGINAL: appletonn

ORIGINAL: Wigeon Incognito

Other durable waxes have a 'hard' finish, they don't have the glossy wet look that less durable waxes have. The 476S strikes a good balance though, it's isn't as wet looking as some but remains impressive whilst being more durable than most.

The only negative for my use is that it does require some working before application is it is very hard in the tin, although that's of little significance.

Matt, by 'working' do you mean that it needs to be warmed up a little before applying, or are you one of those people who apply the wax with their bare hands, whilst dancing under the moonlight, chanting something in Latin......?![]

I thought that was the only way to apply wax!!! []

Of course I wait for a full moon Nick []

See that lot on the Wirral, I knew there was something funny going on......[8|][]

Don't tell me you've actually got a 944-shaped thing to polish again...????!!![]

Tucked up in my garage as we speak.

Collected it saturday morning then drove 300 miles around North Wales in it, over saturday and sunday, to make sure it was all OK.[]

My climate control is now fully functioning and ice cold.

Few more jobs to finish and collecting some new bits for it tomorrow, so will post a pick once I have them fitted []

 

[morris944s2john]

ORIGINAL: zcacogp

I'd pretty much unconditionally recommend the cleaning and polishing products from Bilt Hamber. ( http://www.bilthamber.com/ ) I'm not sure how it would deal with the faded red paint issue, but their autowash, clay and autobalm products are excellent.


Oli.

The autobalm is supposed to be good, but does it contain sillicone?? I'm doing various bits of paintwork on my S2 and want to avoid sillicone products as they can cause problems with paint adhesion etc.

 

[appletonn]

ORIGINAL: Lemon

ORIGINAL: appletonn

ORIGINAL: Lemon

ORIGINAL: appletonn

ORIGINAL: Wigeon Incognito

Other durable waxes have a 'hard' finish, they don't have the glossy wet look that less durable waxes have. The 476S strikes a good balance though, it's isn't as wet looking as some but remains impressive whilst being more durable than most.

The only negative for my use is that it does require some working before application is it is very hard in the tin, although that's of little significance.

Matt, by 'working' do you mean that it needs to be warmed up a little before applying, or are you one of those people who apply the wax with their bare hands, whilst dancing under the moonlight, chanting something in Latin......?![]

I thought that was the only way to apply wax!!! []

Of course I wait for a full moon Nick []

See that lot on the Wirral, I knew there was something funny going on......[8|][]

Don't tell me you've actually got a 944-shaped thing to polish again...????!!![]

Tucked up in my garage as we speak.

Collected it saturday morning then drove 300 miles around North Wales in it, over saturday and sunday, to make sure it was all OK.[]

My climate control is now fully functioning and ice cold.

Few more jobs to finish and collecting some new bits for it tomorrow, so will post a pick once I have them fitted []

Ah well, that'd be the cue to start arranging another Ace Cafe2 night....?!!!

Glad to hear you've got your air conditioning sorted, just as the weather becomes colder and the days shorten.....![8|][]

Still, will stop the car misting up with all of the heavy rain that is forecast []

 

[appletonn]

ORIGINAL: Wigeon Incognito

ORIGINAL: appletonn

ORIGINAL: Wigeon Incognito

Other durable waxes have a 'hard' finish, they don't have the glossy wet look that less durable waxes have. The 476S strikes a good balance though, it's isn't as wet looking as some but remains impressive whilst being more durable than most.

The only negative for my use is that it does require some working before application is it is very hard in the tin, although that's of little significance.

Matt, by 'working' do you mean that it needs to be warmed up a little before applying, or are you one of those people who apply the wax with their bare hands, whilst dancing under the moonlight, chanting something in Latin......?![]

Bare hands, dancing, moonlight - yes. Latin - sola lingua bona est lingua mortua.

Ahem.... ' the only good language is a dead language'......?!!

I thank you[] See, i knew that expensive education wasn't completely in vain?!