Treating your Car, like a Bond car, what's in your boot/trunk ?

ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
edited February 2018 in Off Topic Chat
I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for car cleaning/waxing
Products, that would keep our own " Bond" transports ( in our minds they're all
Aston's or Lotus ) ;)
I use Autoglym car wax and tyre refresher ( I love shiny new tyres) mainly because
I read long ago that, they were used by Bently and Aston Martin. This may not be true
These days so, any recommendations for car cleaning / Valeting products. Then at
Last my old jalopy, will shine like an Aston Martin at least ! :))
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
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  • stagstag Posts: 2,083MI6 Agent
    You won't go far wrong with autoglym. However if you ever come across a product called 'Tuffwax' I'd recommend you give it a try. I bought some a few years ago & it's great. In fact so good that I went back & bought several more tins as I was in a different part of the country at the time. I haven't seen any since though.

    If you polish the windscreen on your car with autoglym & such you'll also find that you won't hardly have to use your wipers. Do it well though as otherwise it will cause problems if driving at night.

    For a white car (this only applies to white) a dash of bleach in the bucket of water when washing the car will bring the paintwork up a treat.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Never thought of using it on the windscreen. :) I'll give it a try but probably
    Won't need it as in N.Ireland we only get sunshine and fantastically warm
    Weather. ;)
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • stagstag Posts: 2,083MI6 Agent
    Then of course there's the waterless wash & wax products. I haven't tried any but they appear good:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UpTmxlzpI8
  • The Red KindThe Red Kind EnglandPosts: 3,119MI6 Agent
    I've always used Autoglym. A bit pricier than other brands but I've always been pleased with the results and if it's good enough for Charles' DB6, it's good enough for my (slightly less expensive!) motor :D
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Stag, that waterless stuff looks amazing. I have seen it advertised on one of the
    Shopping channels, but you're always worried it might be a gimmick. :)
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • stagstag Posts: 2,083MI6 Agent
    Stag, that waterless stuff looks amazing. I have seen it advertised on one of the
    Shopping channels, but you're always worried it might be a gimmick. :)

    That's what I thought but apparently they are very good. it also provides a good level of protection from bird lime, road tar etc.

    If you have one, you can buy an accessory for a Karcher pressure washer which will clean the underside of your vehicle, it not only cleans but the special detergent includes some sort of wax like compound which will protect the underside too. Great for getting rid of winter salt.


    I've just found this clip:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUt-7wWg9tQ

    & (if you can stay awake during the narration) this:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcT9eCULBCY
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,924MI6 Agent
    Sadly, the only Experience I've had with Cars is during the many GTA Games I've played :))

    I wont be much help on this one :))
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  • always shakenalways shaken LondonPosts: 6,287MI6 Agent
    My car is a nightmare too keep clean,its metallic black sapphire ,ive tried everything,the waterless orange stuff seems to work ok ,
    but im old school ,and I always wash it with a hose pipe,Karcher first .The only way ive ever got it 100% was to get it professionally valeted .But am open to other black car owners suggestions.
    By the way, did I tell you, I was "Mad"?
  • minigeffminigeff EnglandPosts: 7,884MI6 Agent
    Meguier...meguari......meguires......

    sod it, theres a company that sounds like meg-wires, they do a clay bar product thats pretty cool.

    i go for the latvian handjob, then give it a good wipe over with showroom shine, which works well. For shows I get it washed before travelling, then a polish up with showroom shine when i arrive. back to black is good on the tyres and carplan do some yummy leather food which gives it a great 'new car' smell.

    i've seen some people go through a 4 hour routine (yes you did read that right and no i'm not joking) of washing, claying, waxing, polishing etc etc.

    there's loving your car then there's lurrrrving your car.
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  • The Red KindThe Red Kind EnglandPosts: 3,119MI6 Agent
    :) Meguiars. Yes, it's pretty good stuff I hear. I've got a mate who swears by it and uses the clay bar.
    "Any of the opposition around..?"
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,645MI6 Agent
    Well (nothing to do with waxing as such, unless waxing lyrical counts?) I always carry a loaded revolver in my glove compartment. One just never knows when it might come in handy for a bit of the old "road rage"! :D -{
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  • stagstag Posts: 2,083MI6 Agent
    Turtle Wax & Mer are also very good products (Mer takes quite a bit of applying though, one panel at a time, but lasts for ages). I also like 'Back to Black' trim polish for, well, all the black bits. It restores a deep shine to any black trim which has faded.
  • stagstag Posts: 2,083MI6 Agent
    If anyone is in the market for a modified high performance vehicle, they can do a lot worse than buy an ex police traffic car. Invariably high mileage but exceptionally well maintained, these vehicles feature a few extras which would make Bond proud. Uprated engines & even a double skinned fuel tank (to stop it splitting & spilling petrol in the event of a crash). These vehicles were maintained regardless of expense. Let's say the car was fitted with a brand new set of tyres, you took it out of the garage but as you were driving through the door, a nail punctured the tyre. Another new one would be fitted & the new (but punctured) tyre would be discarded. You can get unmarked vehicles as used by Traffic, again very high performance cars.

    Here's a link:

    http://expolicecar.co.uk/default.asp

    These are great drives:

    http://expolicecar.co.uk/stockdetail.asp?id=418
  • minigeffminigeff EnglandPosts: 7,884MI6 Agent
    You can also buy ex government vehicles from army surplys yards. I saw an XJ Sovereign that was used for VIP protection, bullet proof glass, run flat tyres, think it even had armour plating too. Mind you, at over 2 tons I'm not sure how much mpg you'd get, not exactly economic at the best of times.
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  • Charmed & DangerousCharmed & Dangerous Posts: 7,358MI6 Agent
    minigeff wrote:
    i go for the latvian handjob

    Wow, I need to try one of those :D

    Back on topic, I use Turtlewax after washing, it just makes the jalopy sparkle.
    "How was your lamb?" "Skewered. One sympathises."
  • stagstag Posts: 2,083MI6 Agent
    minigeff wrote:
    You can also buy ex government vehicles from army surplys yards. I saw an XJ Sovereign that was used for VIP protection, bullet proof glass, run flat tyres, think it even had armour plating too. Mind you, at over 2 tons I'm not sure how much mpg you'd get, not exactly economic at the best of times.

    Margaret Thatchers armoured coach was up for sale a while ago. it was used by her & other senior government officials after the Brighton bombing. Fully armoured & proofed against bullets & bombs. Not such how long it would take to polish that but it would be a talking point when dropping the kids off at school.
  • stagstag Posts: 2,083MI6 Agent
    I've just done a search & it's still available! Perfect as a mobile HQ for any would be Bond Villain.

    http://www.milweb.net/webvert/68539

    With full NBC protection! Note the description of the bodywork, 'a little tired with one or two bullet holes'.
  • ACACIA_AVENUEACACIA_AVENUE UKPosts: 1,774MI6 Agent
    Well after two days of washing, clay barring, paintwork prep, machine polishing and waxing this is what I ended up with -{
    Not bad for a 13 year old car.
    MAZ.jpg
    One of us smells like a tart's handkerchief.
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,703MI6 Agent
    I put summer tyres on my car today. Many of the locals think I jumped the gun removing the winter tyres, but I'm feeling lucky! :007)
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Oh, shiny ! :D looks wonderful AA {[]
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,618MI6 Agent
    Well after two days of washing, clay barring, paintwork prep, machine polishing and waxing this is what I ended up with -{
    Not bad for a 13 year old car.
    MAZ.jpg

    How kind ofyou to treating the wifey's car so well :D :D :D
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  • always shakenalways shaken LondonPosts: 6,287MI6 Agent
    like it, AA ,that's a nice looking car
    By the way, did I tell you, I was "Mad"?
  • ACACIA_AVENUEACACIA_AVENUE UKPosts: 1,774MI6 Agent
    Wifey has never driven it, she prefers to be a passenger posing with her sunglasses and headscarf on. :D

    I don't bother with a hat I like the wind to rush through my hair :))
    One of us smells like a tart's handkerchief.
  • ACACIA_AVENUEACACIA_AVENUE UKPosts: 1,774MI6 Agent
    Cheers guys -{
    I also like a clean engine bay -{
    ENGINE_3.jpg
    One of us smells like a tart's handkerchief.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Amazing ! -{ I don't think my car has ever been that clean, even in the showroom. :))
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Charmed & DangerousCharmed & Dangerous Posts: 7,358MI6 Agent
    It's great to see a nicely waxed and buffed car (no puns TP :D ) - so few people take the care these days.
    "How was your lamb?" "Skewered. One sympathises."
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,618MI6 Agent

    I don't bother with a hat I like the wind to rush through my hair :))

    :)) :)) :)) I know the feeling ;)
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,618MI6 Agent
    Cheers guys -{
    I also like a clean engine bay -{
    ENGINE_3.jpg

    That's an empty engine bay!

    Looks phantastic after you've removed the engine :D
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • minigeffminigeff EnglandPosts: 7,884MI6 Agent
    Higgins wrote:
    Well after two days of washing, clay barring, paintwork prep, machine polishing and waxing this is what I ended up with -{
    Not bad for a 13 year old car.
    MAZ.jpg

    How kind ofyou to treating the wifey's car so well :D :D :D

    :)) :)) :))

    ENGINE_3.jpg

    :o
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