Turtle Wax Color Magic

[mercenary]

Hi, new here and just got me an IS200 :P and its due a clean and polish and I need your advice.

I bought some silver Color Magic from turtle wax to wax my car after I finished but im not sure if this is the best stuff.

Im limited to buying only whatever my local Halfords has so turtlewax and auto glym are my limits.

What do you think of the color magic stuff and what would you recommend doing to my paint after its been cleaned i.e polish, gloss coat etc.

[Claire G]

I'd bin the Turtle Wax and use either the Autoglym (stuff with the red label followed by gold label poslish brings up paintwork a treat), or better still use Zymol wash and polish - all available at Halfords!

[chib1177]

I agree bin the turtle wax, either Autoglym or even better Meguiars nxt.

both are excellent products,

[peter026]

I agree bin the turtle wax, either autoglym or even better meguiars nxt.

both are excellent products,

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Totally agree. and welcome to the club :D

[ColinBarber]

Yes get rid of the Turtle Wax. Meguiars is the way to go, I used to use Autoglym myself but doesn't compare.

[Claire G]

Meguairs is brilliant, and you can get it via the web. If you're stuck with Halfords, go with the Zymol or Autoglym

[mercenary]

what about hiding those swirls in the paintwork, the Autoglym any good at that?

[Monster-Mat]

i only use Autoglym...............

[Bazza]

i only use AutoGlym...............

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bet that bottle you have, has lasted for years as well

[Monster-Mat]

May have done.....but you cannot fault the finish on the Monster when its done..........Hmmmmmmm, think i will get it back from TDI like that :D

[Steve ( West Mids )]

Turtle Wax Color Magic will only fill the swirls - not remove them. Next time you wash the car it'll all come off. Keep the Color Magic for your shoes and by a decent wax for a decent car. If you can only get to Halfords then Autoglym or Zymol for the sqwirls but hard work ). Alternatively order some Meguairs form the internet and do a proper job :)

[mercenary]

well looking through the forums and not being able to get any mer... before the weekend i think im gonna go for the Auto glym polish and high gloss for afters. after ive used the bucket and sponge to start with :P

[chib1177]

be careful with the mer, it is abrasive and can remove your paintwork

if you use mer use it only once or twice a year and use meguairs the rest cant go wrong.

[Monster-Mat]

be careful with the mer, it is abrasive and can remove your paintwork 

if you use mer use it only once or twice a year and use meguairs the rest cant go wrong.

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ive been using MER for years on the white car as a pre polish.....

.iVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE PAINT

[PhoneDrome]

PLEASE!! Don't use this Turtle-Color-Stuff!!! Never!! It's .... :tsktsk: !!!

[mercenary]

Thanks folks, took the color magic back today and got me some auto glym resin polish... and super gloss... and glass cleaner always happens, its like sending me out to get a loaf of bread.

PLEASE!! Don't use this Turtle-Color-Stuff!!! Never!! It's .... :tsktsk: !!!

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[lexi1]

Thanks folks, took the color magic back today and got me some auto glym resin polish... and super gloss... and glass cleaner    always happens, its like sending me out to get a loaf of bread.

PLEASE!! Don't use this Turtle-Color-Stuff!!! Never!! It's .... :tsktsk: !!!

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Good man, i have used turtle wax colour magic on previous cars and had one bodyshop refuse to spray a panel on my car. He stood their swearing for about 5 minutes about how crap it was and a bodyshop nightmare, something to do with all the silicones it contains. This has been confirmed by many bodyshops since.

[mercenary]

well, spent all day shampooing, polish with super resin, buffing, wax with high gloss and buff again and it got dark so i finished in the dark.

very impressed. rained, drove along and my car just repels warter. its now got magical powers :D

[lexus boy]

right i have a proper polishing thing meant for cars (dad uses it on his planes)

erm what is best thing to use on these thingy's?

[Kremmen]

well, spent all day shampooing, polish with super resin, buffing, wax with high gloss and buff again and it got dark so i finished in the dark.

very impressed. rained,

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I've cut your post short - just seemed appropriate :)

[Kazi]

I Turtle Wax Colour Magic for my Black IS and looks sweet!!

[Fmrl]

I used Colour Magic once - it made a good job of dying all my polishing cloths black but only lasted a short while on the car.

[lexi1]

I Turtle Wax Colour Magic for my Black IS and looks sweet!!

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Pray you never need to take it to a bodyshop mate.

[mercenary]

i was thinking of repainting my calipers but i dont think im brave enough yet (not much for modding my cars to be honest). Had a look though and they look fine, no rust or corrosion so will leave alone. Might just stick some logos on though :D

Well, day 2 of my cleaning marathon and ive now hoovered and polished the windows. Apart from the lower part of the rear window which was sent to this earth to just wind me up :S

[peter026]

i was thinking of repainting my calipers but i dont think im brave enough yet (not much for modding my cars to be honest). Had a look though and they look fine, no rust or corrosion so will leave alone. Might just stick some logos on though :D

Well, day 2 of my cleaning marathon and ive now hoovered and polished the windows. Apart from the lower part of the rear window which was sent to this earth to just wind me up :S

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Why do you hoover a window