not got the car yet but looking to buy all the small things the now, cleaning material etc. Advice on what polish gives the best lasting shine????? used stuff before but never noticed much with it, used mer and tbh dont think its all its cracked up to be....any advice on other cleaning products would be good too.....

auto glym is good i swear by it as is megires aswell and wonder wheels alloy wheel cleaner is smashing stuff all available from halfords.

Autoglym Super Resin Polish is good I find, plus it's easy to use. If I'm really going for a good shine then I'll use Autoglym Ultra Deep Shine and Extra Gloss Protection afterwards.

I find that Mer gives a longer lasting shine than Autoglym super resin, but you need more time, as you do need to put a bit more effort in. Also, Mer isn't one that you can really use in hot sunshine.

Meguiars-Meguiars-Meguiars-Meguiars-Meguiars-Meguiars (wax/polish/wash/mitts - everything....)

Use Gold Class for all in one polish/wax or you can buy the seperates ie cleaner/polish/wax (carnuba)

products are first class despite being pretty dam hard to remove without a lot of elbow grease !

All you need is Gold Class Polish and Gold Class wash (hardly need to use much wash so will last for ages) that will be sufficent for the cars lifetime.

I have to say I am big fan BUT the Collonite Wax is superior to the Meguiars Carnuba wax, it lasts for ever being a paste and the water just falls clean off-awsome !

they have the gold class clear coat liquid wax or the clear coat paste???would either or make much difference?

I agree with Chris here. Auto Glym Super Resin Polish is great value and the results are excellent.

meguiars is the liquid wax, Collonite is paste (very waxy !) any paste product tends to require less of to do the job - a good tip whatever you are using is "use less than you think every time" a small amount will do large areas any more and you are just flooding the paintwork.

Alan, for a lasting shine you are going to need to seal and / or wax the finish from your polish.

If using the AutoGlym which I would recommend, you can follow it with Extra Gloss Protection. That should give you a start anyway.

Of course you can get both products in your local halfords or car part store etc.

Meguires is the best ive found out of all the big named brands ive ever used on my cars.

I got Auto Glym Super Resin Polish when I was at Knockhill on Sunday, paid £2 for an Autotrader and got the polish thrown in free. With a bit of luck (weather-wise ) I will be able to get it used on the this weekend.

its between auto glym or meguiars obvisouly but dno wat one lol :P suppose could use one then try another if not satisfied with that, good advice but

AG will be easy to put on and take off, Meguiars is a bit hard work but my favourite and don't let this put you off, neither are expensive and as I said if you use less they will last ages. Use proper applicators or microfibre pads and to take off terry towels and final finish supershine microfibre towel, see meguiars website - dont use cheap cloths.

i know i plan buyin all the gear to do it right, just wanted to know the best combo but think all this info helps and know what al prob be goin for thanks

Autoglym super resin polish 3-12 times a year depending on how much you can be bothered followed by wax (i use turtlewax), and ICE car detailing polish spray (takes 10 mins to do the whole car) for the inbetween times is all you should need really!