Car detailing

[Ronnie]

Now that I've escaped the inner city with its feral children I now have the luxury of my own drive way, double garage etc. I have discovered the joys of such suburban pursuits as polishing my car. I slapped on the turtle wax and it now looks lovely and shiny. So proving the addage that you can indeed polish a turd.

So, what are you guys using on:

1. Exterior trim - bump strips, spolilers etc

2. Those horrible grey bumpers, which should have been black from the start (there was a thread on this recently but I'm lazy)

3. Any other shiny car related products you can think of

Thanks

[volvosneverdie]

i'm using silicone valeting gel man.
its clear, works on black plastic i.e. bumpers, wingmirrors, grille, window rubbers, door handles etc.
Also goes onto silver badges and brings them up a treat too.

I'll do some before and after photos once I really get going with it.

Pops had half a gallon in his lock up, and he swears by it, but this stuffs about twenty year old but there must be modern equivelants freely available.

[MJ]

Perhaps this is the thread your looking for?
http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... nd+#p82843

Personally I use a 'Vinyl Gel Bumper & Trim Conditioner' from Black Diamond http://www.bdsw.co.uk/products.asp?recnumber=86

You can order online, or they often have a stand at local car shows. It's good stuff, although the 340's bumpers weren't too bad to start with. The first time I used it, I found that it needed a second coat a week or so later, but then that seemed to last for a fair while.

That's a before and after (below chrome strip treated, above chrome strip not treated)

[Chris_C]

I got the "FULL CAR CLEANING AND CARE KIT" (in capitals, must be good) from Bilt Hamber. It really does rock

http://www.bilthamber.com/bilthamber-special-offers.php

This was taken after the first time I used the stuff, the day after a rally when it was covered in mud, and scratches from the hedges etc. It's magic!

[kaos]

i use the mequiars stuff on my cars. its the best of a bunch, dont use silicone based products.

[volvosneverdie]

i use the mequiars stuff on my cars. its the best of a bunch, dont use silicone based products.

Why no silicone dude?
I was set to do all mine today.

[germ]

Silicone prevents you from being able to repaint anything forever..(hmm forever..maybe not ) i was told not to use silicone on anything that i ever wanted to keep..

[volvosneverdie]

Silicone prevents you from being able to repaint anything forever..(hmm forever..maybe not ) i was told not to use silicone on anything that i ever wanted to keep..

Ah right. dont think ill be wanting to paint me wingmirrors any time soon, so im cracking on with them.