Updated 2/2017: Autopia Polish Comparison Chart!

hi

Hopefully someone here with advice.
just new here. From England haha.

Now I doubt anyone has an answer for this but I`m very new to looking after cars...

so does anyone know where autoglym super resin polish would go? If i am correct, it sounds like a final polish with slight abrasives containing wax, so it would be in like the 1-3 column. Correct?

Also so say I used a pure polish (no wax/sealant/glaze) In 4-7 to remove most scratches and swirls, could I wax straight after That or should I go over it with a product in like 1-3 then wax?

i know 0 is more for just shine, but I want something that will take out scratches/swirls so I am wondering what order to go in. I was solely thinking a product in 4-7, then autoglym super resin polish to finish, then wax, would this work?

what`s the difference between the ones in black and purple? especially if they were being topped off with wax.

thanks all
 
I have some Autoglym products but not that one. If someone does not provide an answer here you might try the Detailing World Forum which caters to more U.K. brands. Welcome to Autopia!
 
I have some Autoglym products but not that one. If someone does not provide an answer here you might try the Detailing World Forum which caters to more U.K. brands. Welcome to Autopia!

Hi. Thanks, i will see if anyone has a reply to that question, but i will also ask on that U.K. forum.

What about the other thing i asked, which i believe you could answer.

If i used a pure polish (no wax/sealant/glaze) In 4-7 to remove most scratches and swirls, could I wax straight after that or should I go over it with a product in like 1-3 to get rid of the small stuff and finish the paint then wax?

Like i said, i am new to this stuff, haha.

Thanks
 
Hi. Thanks, i will see if anyone has a reply to that question, but i will also ask on that U.K. forum.

What about the other thing i asked, which i believe you could answer.

If i used a pure polish (no wax/sealant/glaze) In 4-7 to remove most scratches and swirls, could I wax straight after that or should I go over it with a product in like 1-3 to get rid of the small stuff and finish the paint then wax?

Like i said, i am new to this stuff, haha.

Thanks

It would depend on how well that initial polish finished down vs your expectations. And that`s gonna be dictated by your expectation for final finish, pad used, the paint and your technique. No real hard and fast answer.
 
I agree with jrock, it`s more of a judgement call. You are going into jeweling territory, trying to get the last bit of shine out of your paint. Softer paints can get cloudy/haze with a finer grade of polish. Do a test spot and see what it looks like.
 
It would depend on how well that initial polish finished down vs your expectations. And that`s gonna be dictated by your expectation for final finish, pad used, the paint and your technique. No real hard and fast answer.

Ended up buying some Super resin polish, it`s cheap for a litre at £14($18) I paid with a basic applicator and cloth. It is all just done as a weekend think on two red cars and sometimes a third grey car.

Doesn`t have to look perfect, so we just do hand polish and waxing.

Also, is it ok to use polish over wax? Like our car shampoo is a wash and wax, and therefore if I go over it with the Polish which also contains wax, will it be ok? Or shall I buy one that is pure shampoo?


Thanks
 
If you are using AutoGlym SRP only (to polish & protect vehicle paintwork) and not applying a paint sealant (e.g. EGP for longer lasting protection) or carnauba wax (e.g. HD wax for a better finish) afterwards, then just wash with one of AutoGlym`s three shampoos.

https://www.autoglym.com/blog/2017/05/03/which-shampoo-do-i-need/

https://www.autoglym.com/blog/2017/05/12/what-is-car-shampoo/

If you enter "Auto Glym Guide" into google you should find a useful pdf on a website based in New Zealand.
 
Would love to see where the Jescar products fit on the chart. HD Speed`s position surprised me a little, though I haven`t used it.
 
Would love to see where the Jescar products fit on the chart. HD Speed`s position surprised me a little, though I haven`t used it.
Would be nice to see...offhand I`d guess they are pretty much the equivalents to Menz FG400 and Menz 3000 or 3500 (maybe Polish more akin to 2400...dunno)

Used the Jescar Compound for a bit yesterday, very nice. Much easier removal than Menz...clean, no oily residue. Left very nice finish as well.
 
Would be good to see the Jescar stuff, or maybe add it to the Menzerna row if it`s the same stuff. Would like to see Duragloss as well, but not critical since they don`t seem to across the spectrum. They have few products with cut and it`s not clear how much or what is heavier or lighter (652, 671, and of course 101, 105, 501).
 
Autopia-CarCare Polish Comparison Chart.

Here is the UPDATED polish chart designed for reference only to compare polishes carried by Autopia Car Care and other popular brands. There are many factors that constitute how a particular polish will work. I`ve updated this list to include several new products and even a few new lines that we`re carrying (BriteMax, Gyeon & McKee`s 37).

Are there any plans of an update coming that includes D166, the new Blackfire products, and any other more recent releases?

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This chart is super useful and helped me pick some polishes last night. If I had not had this chart, I probably wouldn`t have purchased any polishes.
Anyhow, there`s been some great new PBMG & other companies` polishes added to the market, so is there a chance to get this chart updated, and maybe get Duragloss thrown in there?
 
It`s 2021 and I still reference this chart even though I suspect it is out of date. Is there an updated chart that I can access and link?
 
Honestly, the griots correcting cream, sonax perfect finish and carpro fixer should be a lot closer together. Seems like a very subjective chart.
 
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