Bilt Hammer

[crockers]

I use their snow foam, and they win awards for their clays, but has anyone used their polish?

Corrosion Protection, Rust Removal, Car Wax and Car Polish from Bilt-Hamber UK

 

[CKLclive]

Hi Crockers, yes I am a proffesional approved user of their products
works for me

clive

 

[AJA]

The cheapest way to see if you like their products is to ask for sample pots and see how you get on with it.

 

[neilz]

Look at my thread in detailing (W140 shiny, or something like that), I'm ging to take photos tomorrow, just used their Cleanser-Polish today (as the sun was setting/once it had set!). In the dark it seemed the car was incredibly shiny, lots of swirl marks didn't show in the street lamps so are assumed gone.

Very easy and pain-free to apply. BUFF WHEN IT'S DRY - otherwise it appears to smear a bit and be harder to get off.

 

[AJA]

Without looking at this product if it contains 'fillers' then the swirls will appear to have vanished but will return. Time will tell.

 

[MicB]

I have some Bilt Hamber wax....good stuff.....but then many waxes are. I also use Chemical Guys Connoisseur limited wax.

Mic

 

[neilz]

Without looking at this product if it contains 'fillers' then the swirls will appear to have vanished but will return. Time will tell.

No - it has abrasives

 

[AJA]

Yes, but a lot of polishes also have fillers, for a better finish. The problem is the finish is only temporary.

 

[Whitey]

I use Hydrawax to good effect - so easy to use as well.

The Balm needs the technique to apply, but gives great results also.

Main reason I started using it was the rust prohibiting properties (if any) on stone chips.

 

[neilz]

Apparently it doesn't. And if you look at the product page there is a drop down box with downloads. They are scans from a magazine article on polishes in which this came top, the only product to get full marks. There's also a genuine 50/50 photo on the boot of an old Merc on the product page

 

[crockers]

They say it's long lasting. So does it need a wax on top?

 

[neilz]

Well I put wax on, I just thought why not - we're going into winter, I wanted more protection for the paintwork from whatever will come its way.

But I didn't wax the roof - was too tired. The roof looked fantastic without so if the roof holds out as well as the rest of the car I'll post back here in spring and say what a fantastic product it is. Until then I can only take B-H's word for it.

In short - I'm testing the theory but I would guess Cleanser-Polish would hold out as well as wax but not for as long.

 

[MicB]

Well I put wax on, I just thought why not - we're going into winter, I wanted more protection for the paintwork from whatever will come its way.

But I didn't wax the roof - was too tired. The roof looked fantastic without so if the roof holds out as well as the rest of the car I'll post back here in spring and say what a fantastic product it is. Until then I can only take B-H's word for it.

In short - I'm testing the theory but I would guess Cleanser-Polish would hold out as well as wax but not for as long.

I have always considered the ''horizontal'' surfaces the more vulnerable and therefore needing that little extra attention.

Mic

 

[AJA]

Well I put wax on, I just thought why not - we're going into winter, I wanted more protection for the paintwork from whatever will come its way.

But I didn't wax the roof - was too tired. The roof looked fantastic without so if the roof holds out as well as the rest of the car I'll post back here in spring and say what a fantastic product it is. Until then I can only take B-H's word for it.

In short - I'm testing the theory but I would guess Cleanser-Polish would hold out as well as wax but not for as long.

A Polish doesn't offer any protection what-so-ever to the paintwork. It only polishes out imperfections like swilrs, scratches etc. A wax or sealant gives you the protection.

I have always considered the ''horizontal'' surfaces the more vulnerable and therefore needing that little extra attention.

Mic

Agreed, the roof, bonnet and boot lid are the most vulnerable in my opinion and need extra protection. Having said that though the lower half of the doors get a good battering too from road muck, salt and tar.

 

[neilz]

Another reason for me not doing the roof is that I had just about run out of wax and was on the brink of having to scrape the last remnants on the edges off. I didn't have enough for the whole roof. I do have some "anti-UV" wax from Poundland from years ago but wouldn't applying this to the W140 be considered abuse?

But having seen the car in daylight I couldn't recommend the Cleanser-POlish highly enough. It comes with the best applicator I've used and a very large good microfibre cloth. Mine also arrived next day (£2.50 postage or something like that, I paid £11.50 for Saturday delivery from another site for my SRP to arrive in the same amount of time!)

 

[crockers]

Just ordered some from their website.

They are running an offer of Cleanser-Polish (including buffing cloth and applicator) + Regular Clay for £21.95 + PP of £2.95.

Saves about £4

 

[neilz]

You won't regret it. I used autoglym clay so please let us know how the Bilt-Hamber clay is (in comparison, if you've used both)!

 

[300CE]

I've used the Bilt Hamber Regular Clay and was absolutely amazed with the results - the good thing is you only need to use water as a lubricant. I've attached a link to the thread i put up which showed the level of contamination on the paintwork:

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/detailing-mbclub/111702-started-clean-300ce.html

 

[cl55 amg]

Apparently it doesn't. And if you look at the product page there is a drop down box with downloads. They are scans from a magazine article on polishes in which this came top, the only product to get full marks. There's also a genuine 50/50 photo on the boot of an old Merc on the product page

It states in the description it fills swirls, however at that price its worth a shot. Did you apply by hand or machine?

 

[neilz]

@300CE: Very impressive, Autoglym's clay did a very good job too but it takes a lot of the Quick-Detailer lubricant to clay the car (so much so that when it almost ran out (having been used to clay my old car) I had to dilute it with water to have enough to finish the job!). I just wish my old C124 polished out that well!

@crockers: I look forward to seeing how you get on