Best polish for Silver grey Z4M

louie12 · Post by **louie12** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 5:17 pm

Hi all

Just picked up a silver grey Z4M and would welcome advice on what polishes / waxes best suit this colour? The paintwork is in really good condition and I'd like to keep it that way. I apply by hand as haven't gotbthe courage to go down the DA route.

Thanks in advance

derin100 · Post by **derin100** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 8:38 pm

I wouldn't be scared of a DA...you have to be willfully negligent or stupid to do harm with a DA (a Rotary is a different matter).

Colour (IMHO) shouldn't really be a determinant of what polishes etc to use...unless you're planning on 'cheating'

I have the same colour Z4M as you BTW!

RickRob · Post by **RickRob** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:10 pm

Have you managed to resist the Harley Wax frenzy? From the pics we've been treated to it seems to do a great job on silver grey.

louie12 · Post by **louie12** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 10:13 am

Thanks both. Looked at the other threads about Harley. Looks tempting. What would be a good prep before applying this (DA excepted at the moment, though it's only a matter of time I think).

RustyZ4 · Post by **RustyZ4** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 10:48 am

Clay bar to get it smooth a good polish, I use autoglym then finish off with a good wax, that will give you a good deep shine

louie12 · Post by **louie12** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 11:00 am

RustyZ4 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 15, 2018 10:48 am Clay bar to get it smooth a good polish, I use autoglym then finish off with a good wax, that will give you a good deep shine

Cheers. Would that be AG SRP?

MrPT · Post by **MrPT** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 11:44 am

Clay, AG SRP (by hand) then sealant here. You've already done the hard bit which is buying the right colour - SG is very forgiving and easy to get good results with!

There are fillers in the SRP, which is cheating a bit and won’t last as long as a proper polish, so a DA might still be a good investment.

RustyZ4 · Post by **RustyZ4** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 12:07 pm

louie12 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 15, 2018 11:00 am
RustyZ4 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 15, 2018 10:48 am Clay bar to get it smooth a good polish, I use autoglym then finish off with a good wax, that will give you a good deep shine
Cheers. Would that be AG SRP?

Yes that’s the one

GAZA62 · Post by **GAZA62** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 12:51 pm

AG SRP is what I use have done for years top off with AG EGP for even more protection then I use Victoria Concours Wax as my LSP for a nice wet look I also clay the car first get that lovely slick feel to the paint.

Heres some results of the nice reflections you can get on a Silver car all done by hand.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/gaza62/al ... 8883260773

derin100 · Post by **derin100** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 6:59 pm

GAZA62 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 15, 2018 12:51 pm AG SRP is what I use have done for years top off with AG EGP for even more protection then I use Victoria Concours Wax as my LSP for a nice wet look I also clay the car first get that lovely slick feel to the paint.

Heres some results of the nice reflections you can get on a Silver car all done by hand.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/gaza62/al ... 8883260773

Wow! Lovely results!

Bing · Post by **Bing** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 10:26 pm

I use poor boys diamond white on mine first, then most recently collinite 47-something wax, both working out nicely.

louie12 · Post by **louie12** » Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:14 pm

Totally off subject but I've seen it a number of times on here: what is flimper (or non-flimper) all about?

Nanu · Post by **Nanu** » Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:44 pm

I use Poorboys Black Hole. Great results and smells like bubblegum. A couple of layers then finish with a couple of a good wax.

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:14 pm

Nanu wrote: ↑Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:44 pm I use Poorboys Black Hole. Great results and smells like bubblegum. A couple of layers then finish with a couple of a good wax.

If you like the PBbhg next time you run out try this stuff https://www.amazon.co.uk/50-Cal-Cover-U ... +cal+glaze

Nanu · Post by **Nanu** » Tue Apr 17, 2018 7:22 pm

mr wilks wrote: ↑Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:14 pm
Nanu wrote: ↑Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:44 pm I use Poorboys Black Hole. Great results and smells like bubblegum. A couple of layers then finish with a couple of a good wax.
If you like the PBbhg next time you run out try this stuff https://www.amazon.co.uk/50-Cal-Cover-U ... +cal+glaze

Sounds interesting. Always up for someones recommendation but it may be a few months yet before I need to buy some.

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