Hi all,

To continue the recent tradition in this thread, I'm looking to get the thumbs up for a bunch of products I will be using for my new Polo...

  • Optimum Car Wash - but is it PH neutral? (would get Duragloss, but it's currently out of stock at Car Care Products)
  • Dodo Lime Prime polish to remove some specific swirling - the final remaining evidence of a run in with a (padded) road toll barrier arm!
  • Paint Sealant - not really sure??? I'd like a compromise between something that is easy to apply but also lasts a long time... which of the following would suit me best? Duragloss 111 (Clear Coat Polish), Optimum Opti-Seal or Nanolex Paint Cleaner + Premium Paint Spray Sealant?
  • Mint Glass cleaner
  • Plus all associated towels, mitts etc


My feeling is that I'd rather not use an abrasive polish unless I have something specific to fix, which is why I haven't listed the Duragloss 601 + 105 combination, but please correct me if I'm under the wrong impression there.

Also - how important is it to use a pre-sealant chemical like Nanolex Paint Cleaner? If the car is under cover 95% of the time and washed carefully, is it still necessary? Does it remove old sealant layers so that a new layer can bond properly?