Any joy with DIY ceramic wax?

[Outdoors Dad]

Has anyone had any good results with an off the shelf ceramic wax DIY.
Like this below?
cheers Mark

 

[n8ess]

I haven't tried the Turtle wax version but the Meguiars is really good.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meguiars-G190526EU-Hybrid-Ceramic-768ml/dp/B07N9DZ673/?tag=mhf04-21

 

[Outdoors Dad]

I haven't tried the Turtle wax version but the Meguiars is really good.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meguiars-G190526EU-Hybrid-Ceramic-768ml/dp/B07N9DZ673/?tag=mhf04-21

If you don't mind me asking what was your method from washing polish and wax. I have an electric buffer should I use this with the ceramic coating. I've never used an electric buffer before...is it necessary or even useful?

 

[Kayak Kid]

I have the same spray. I wasn’t really expecting much of an improvement as I didn’t do the prep work that is done for full ceramic coating. However, I am surprised and delighted as I did it last Autumn and by now my paintwork would have lost its shine. It is still looking great - so will give it another treatment in the Spring!

 

[Imala615]

Not used that one but on old van i used Autoglym easy to put on and good results

Rapid Ceramic Spray

A tropical scented, highly efficient way to apply a durable layer of protection to your car’s paintwork. Rapid Ceramic Spray will quickly become your ‘spray and buff’ go-to.

www.autoglym.com

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[Outdoors Dad]

I have the same spray. I wasn’t really expecting much of an improvement as I didn’t do the prep work that is done for full ceramic coating. However, I am surprised and delighted as I did it last Autumn and by now my paintwork would have lost its shine. It is still looking great - so will give it another treatment in the Spring!

Was that the Maguire's or turtle wax version?

 

[Kayak Kid]

Sorry was responding to your original post - so Turtle Wax!

 

[maison]

Not used that one but on old van i used Autoglym easy to put on and good results

Rapid Ceramic Spray

A tropical scented, highly efficient way to apply a durable layer of protection to your car’s paintwork. Rapid Ceramic Spray will quickly become your ‘spray and buff’ go-to.

www.autoglym.com

A second vote for this.

I have used it on both our motorhome and seasonal caravan with good results. It is not as good as “professional “ finishes but is very easy to apply and lasts longer than waxes I have used.

 

[Outdoors Dad]

A second vote for this.

I have used it on both our motorhome and seasonal caravan with good results. It is not as good as “professional “ finishes but is very easy to apply and lasts longer than waxes I have used.

Would using my electric polisher help whilst using this product?

 

[maison]

Would using my electric polisher help whilst using this product?

I don’t know.

I have never dared to use mechanical means of polishing in case of damaging the surface.

The Auto-Glym ceramic coating wipes off very easily with a cloth and produces its shine without heavy polishing. Simply wipe over with a micro-fibre duster.

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[donkey]

I use the Turtle Wax one. Easy to use, car looks good and after rain it damn near cleans itself.

Geoff

 

[Lenny HB]

I've bought some Diamondbrite glaze, it's the pro one. It says apply with a cloth or pad using horizontal & vertical strokes do not use a circular motion.
Not used it yet but sounds like it's made my fairly new orbital polisher redundant.

 

[Outdoors Dad]

Lenny would you still use a mechanical polisher before wax/ceramic on an old van?

 

[DuxDeluxe]

I thought about this but eventually I dipped my hands in my pocket and paid someone to do a two year professional coating done in a studio on both the van and the car, including paint correction and preparation. The actual coating comes in a small bottle and is carefully wiped on then left to cure as it bonds with the surface. The results are very good indeed and well worth (in my opinion) the money. The dirt just falls off when washed ……… the shine is amazing

 

[Lenny HB]

Lenny would you still use a mechanical polisher before wax/ceramic on an old van?

With a ceramic glaze you are supposed to clean all the wax of first.
So I don't really know.

Mine is a new van so I plan to use a clay bar then put the coating on.

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[Outdoors Dad]

I'll just give it a good wash and a light polish then maybe a clay bar then try a DIY ceramic wax.

 

[Coolcats]

The ceramic on our van is Williams F1 which is a turtle wax brand. All I can say is the van looks as shiny as it did 6.5 years ago

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

Maguire's here.First coating takes a bit of work.Don't drift off onto unpainted surfaces, or black plastic trim. Stay in place though wash after wash, I just silicone blade ours off now then a wipe over with synthetic cloth, job done.
Mike.

 

[DuxDeluxe]

Maguire's here.First coating takes a bit of work.Don't drift off onto unpainted surfaces, or black plastic trim. Stay in place though wash after wash, I just silicone blade ours off now then a wipe over with synthetic cloth, job done.
Mike.

The detailer who did the van had researched it with the manufacturer and tried it on the black plastic (with my permission). It looks really good

 

[Richard n Ann]

I've been using Autoglym Aqua wax for a couple of years now. You spray it on sparingly while the car is still wet after washing and rinsing, and then leather it off immediately with leather or microfiber cloth.
The water beads great, paintwork shines and it's no effort to do. It can leave tiny water marks if the cloth gets dirty but you can buff them off when totally dry

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