This guide may be 5 years old but still very useful as ive just bought some AG SRP and intend to use it on the wifes grubby 2008 fiesta lol.

Nice one ..

 

Excellent info OP.

I've been using it for years, but didn't realise you could layer it.

How long would you leave between coats?

 

I normally either run it round the whole car 1 panel at a time until im back at the beginning but its just as happy to be layered almost as soon as its been buffed off.

Hello,
I read all thread and have one question abuot AG SRP and EGP: can i work with this products in direct sunlight? Or surface of mashine must be cool? Thank all for answering to these questions...

Yeah, its fine. bit harder to work but minimal.

 

Hello,
I read all thread and have one question abuot AG SRP and EGP: can i work with this products in direct sunlight? Or surface of mashine must be cool? Thank all for answering to these questions...

 

Cooler panels are always going to be easier to work with

 

Fantastic write-up, newbie here about to try for the first time...

I feel a lot more confident now reading this!

Thanks :thumb:

Mister-E

 

Very handy. I never really gave SRP much consideration on a machine polisher, might save some time and energy

 

Used it on the rotary last week, fantastic results.

 

Didn't like srp the first time I used it, maybe it was me using it wrong - will give it another go after reading this thread.

 

I bought a bottle of SRP yesterday and straight away gave it a go with my Meguairs G220 DA polisher with a Meguiars Finishing Pad.

I used setting 4 (6 is maximum) with medium pressure and applied four blobs. Firstly I will say that it is very runny so went everywhere. Secondly I found that I had to keep adding more polish.

My questions are:

1) Do I need to prime the polishing pad?

2) Per half a door I am using about 4 small blobs, is this enough?

3) I worked the panel by making about four passes until the polish became clear and then I left it to haze before buffing, is this correct?

4) Can I spritz the pad or panel with water when working the polish to extend the polishing time?

Thank you in advance.

 

I bought a bottle of SRP yesterday and straight away gave it a go with my Meguairs G220 DA polisher with a Meguiars Finishing Pad.

I used setting 4 (6 is maximum) with medium pressure and applied four blobs. Firstly I will say that it is very runny so went everywhere. Secondly I found that I had to keep adding more polish.

My questions are:

1) Do I need to prime the polishing pad?

2) Per half a door I am using about 4 small blobs, is this enough?

3) I worked the panel by making about four passes until the polish became clear and then I left it to haze before buffing, is this correct?

4) Can I spritz the pad or panel with water when working the polish to extend the polishing time?

Thank you in advance.

1) You need to prime the polishing pad with every polish! It helps the pores to absorb the product.

2) Its definitely enough. Use any more and you may get dusting

3) Yes thats fine.

4) Yes you can spritz with water to make it last longer.

 

Thank you that is good info. How thick/runny should SRP be? Mine is quite runny, it pours out of the bottle rather than needing to squeeze the bottle. It almost seems too runny. I have given it a good shake but it is no better. It is their new formulation so I am not sure if that will change anything. I only ask because videos online show it to be a thicker consistency than my bottle.

 

It is supposed to be a runny cream liquid.

 

Ok thank you, sounds like I need to improve technique.

Even with the first use it has brought the car up very well. I just found it difficult to put onto a DA pad as it was going everywhere.

 

Sorry if this has been answered already, can you finish with srp?
Awesome read thanks!

 

Yes, but don't expect it to last very long. I had just SRP on for about 2 weeks before I put on some EGP, and the beading was alright but wouldn't have lasted much longer. Maybe a month tops.

 

My understanding is that being a polish means it is meant to improve the look of the paint. It does also have some resistance to water but adding a wax or sealant is supposed to improve the life of the fillers that hide scratches.
I use autoglym extra gloss protection and it seems good. Easy on and off and water sheets off quickly. Not sure how long it will last though.

 

Yep, the AG SRP will add the shine. Dont expect it it to last too long if its left without anything on top. I personally use FK1000p or Megs #16 which works very well and are both very durable.

The new formulation has more micro abrasives and more fillers so gives a better finish than the one it replaced like 2 years ago. It also has very little in terms of dusting compared to the earlier version.

Remember, no matter what wax you use, it'll look the same so you may as well just get the cheapest, quality one you can. Thats where the Meguiars #16 comes in but im sure collinite 476s would also do a good job too.

 

I am using extra gloss protection at the moment. Seems nice to use and creates good water sheeting.

Would the shine wear off without any protection or just the fillers?

Quick off topic question. Does anyone know where to get a spray head for the extra gloss protection 500ml bottle?

 

What a brilliant wright up. Just bought 3 x 1 litre bottles from halfrauds on a 3 for 2. Should last me a few years.

This was my first polish i bought when I had my 1986 mk3 RS Turbo.

 

Awesome wright up buddy I'm gonna dust of my old bottle of autoglym super resin polish and get busy with my new das6 pro this weekend..

 

Firstly, can I just say what an excellent Q&A article this is.

As someone who has just purchased a brand new BMW, I went out and bought a few AG products.

Amongst my purchases were the AG SRP and the AG Extra Gloss Protection (EGP).

I am just a bit confused as to the purpose of the AG SRP, as I was advised that for a brand new car this product should only be used for minor scratches that may appear (a bit like T-cut) , rather than as an actual old fashioned “polish”.

Instead, after washing the car and drying it, I should be using the AG Extra Gloss Protection only.

So I am just a bit concerned as to how I should go about using these products on a brand new car, which obviously has no scratches as yet. (Not sure if it makes any difference, but the car is ‘jet black’).

The AG website states :

1) Wash car
2) Apply SRP
3) Apply EGP

I would be grateful for any thoughts on this, before I start to use any of these products and make a total mess of my new car !!! .

Thanks in advance.

 

Firstly, can I just say what an excellent Q&A article this is.

As someone who has just purchased a brand new BMW, I went out and bought a few AG products.

Amongst my purchases were the AG SRP and the AG Extra Gloss Protection (EGP).

I am just a bit confused as to the purpose of the AG SRP, as I was advised that for a brand new car this product should only be used for minor scratches that may appear (a bit like T-cut) , rather than as an actual old fashioned "polish".

Instead, after washing the car and drying it, I should be using the AG Extra Gloss Protection only.

So I am just a bit concerned as to how I should go about using these products on a brand new car, which obviously has no scratches as yet. (Not sure if it makes any difference, but the car is 'jet black').

The AG website states :

1) Wash car
2) Apply SRP
3) Apply EGP

I would be grateful for any thoughts on this, before I start to use any of these products and make a total mess of my new car !!! .

Thanks in advance.

the srp isnt like t cut , think of it as a gentle clean and polish before the egp , even new cars may have been stood outside sometime and will benefit from a gentle clean to make sure you have a good base for egp

 

SRP isn't really like T-Cut; it is a very, very mildly abrasive polish with virtually no cut that also has chemical paint cleaners to enhance shine and silicon fillers to fill-in and mask any light scratches or imperfections.

If the paint seems perfect , then you can certainly just use the EGP, but the SRP wont do any harm at all to your new paint and will likely give further shine and clarity to the paint, even though it is new paint, as new cars still pick up dirt and surface contamination during transport and storage.

It certainly doesn't cut into the paint like T-cut does.

 

Thank you for the tips.

All being well I think I will give the car a good wash and use both of the products, especially as using SRP will not cause any harm.

 

People are mentioning that you should (or could) use a wax after EGP, can any wax be used or will some take off the EGP? I was thinking to use Collinite 845. Also what will adding the wax on top of EGP achieve? I presume longevity and gloss.

Secondly, how long should EGP be left on for (to cure) and does it matter if it gets damp while curing (i.e overnight)?

Thirdly, if I use Meguiars Ultimate Compound, should I use IPA before applying SRP or can I go straight ahead with SRP?

 

I used SRP and then EGP a couple weeks ago but was fighting the weather and ended up bit of a rush job. I'd like to have another go at applying both, maybe two coats of each to hopefully give a better depth and wondering if I can apply the SRP directly or need to try and strip off the EGP first?

 

I need to polish a large area - caravan. Can anyone recommend a good value (ie cheap) applicator that is up to the job?

 

you can get a pack of 12 sponge applicators on ebay for 99p

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12X-WAXIN...VEHICLE-GLASS-CLEAN-NEW-/161356026400?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2591919220

ive got some , no complaints just sling em when theyre grubby

 

Wow that is cheap and thank you for the link, much appreciated. but all my vehicles are new and so I didn't expect them to get that grubby. Something that is easy to hold and good for a large surface area would be ideal.