Kit Advice

[Ribbo]

Hi All,

Just got a 182 in Titanium last week, looks great at the moment and I want to keep it looking that way.

Anybody recommend some products to keep it looking shiny and new?? Anything particularly recommended for the Titanium paintwork?

Basically I am starting from scratch as the cleaning kit I have at the moment is all going in the bin...

I have never had a car in great condition before so have never really spent a lot of time or money on washing, waxing, claying, polishing etc... So please forgive my ignorance. I would appreciate some help though.

Thanks

 

[JD]

Best bet, all from Halfords;

Meguirars smooth surface clay kit.
Auto Glym Super Resin Polish.
Auto Glym Extra Gloss Protection.

That will see you right for the polishing and protecting stages. For keeping it in good condition, Meguirars Wash mitt, plush micro fibre drying towel and some microfibres/applicators to apply the polish and sealents.

 

[richy22]

Yah Jamie have a star for being 1st in this one :star: :star:

You not getting old after all

 

[JD]

I broke my finger typing that

 

[richy22]

Prolapsing soon??

 

[Ribbo]

Thanks

Is Halfords the best place to buy from or should I try one of the online stores with the cliosport discount?

I had a quick look at i4detailing but there's so much on there I didn't have a clue what to choose!

 

[richy22]

In my opinion stick with Halfords as it is relatively cheap, especially with 3 for the price of 2.

Do a bit more reading on products and stuff and then maybe use some of the other sites.

Thats just my view though.

 

[JD]

Agreed, only reason I suggested Halfords is because it is quick and easy for most.

 

[Ribbo]

Thanks guys that's great, I'll give Halfords and the products you've suggested a shot and see how it comes out!

 

[JD]

Post up pics when you're done lad. Any questions, post up, don't risk damaging the paint.

 

[kev1]

my sugestions for keeping the paint in good condition and protected would be:

shampoo

clay (clay the car two or three times a year)

drying towel

protection part one

protection part two

for topping up protecion after a weekly wash

(the Britemax range is well worth a look too IMO)

 

[richy22]

I keep meaning to try the larger towel they have on I4..

http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Miracle_Dryer.html

And the britemax range of products is good too...especially the quick detailer (http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/britemax_spray_shine_1.html)

 

[Ribbo]

Thanks All for the suggestions.

I have ordered the Kev1 kit! From I4detailing. With one exception I went for the meg clay kit as then I didn't have to fork out quite so much in one go getting all the bits to go with the Sonus clay!

Will post picks once I get the stuff in and a good day to get this all done!

One question for when I do my day of cleaning, I assume you treat the colour coded bumpers etc the same as the main paintwork?

Also what's the best way to clean the black plastic parts?

Cheers

 

[JD]

I have to disagree with Kev's suggestions. I think the results from those items over the results from SRP with a decent sealent will be minimal if not to a lesser degree. I also don't think you should be looking at the polish bond product as for a newbie this is really unecessary.





However, I would agree to buy as much as possible from Matt lol!

 

[JD]

Ribbo, body coloured bumpers are fine, as are the side mouldings, if doing by hand.

Plastics are another matter. I would suggest cleaning with something like Megs APC (or cheaper option is the Daisy degreaser from Tesos, no joke!) and then seal and protect with either AG Bumper Care, Swissvax plastic protection, either matt or standard or something similar.

 

[richy22]

You have come over to the cheap side using Daisy then???

I still prefer APC though...Tired Daisy on my arches this weekend and it didnt seem to foam up as much as APC, APC foaming seems to help drag off all the s**t the accumulates

 

[JD]

Only when I ran out of APC before FCS. Still use APC but the daisy is there as a back up

 

[Ribbo]

Thanks again for all the advice, now all I need is for the kit to turn up and a good day to get all the work done!

Does anybody use a car cover or know where you can buy one that'll fit a clio 182? I have a driveway but no garage....

 

[kev1]

I have to disagree with Kev's suggestions. I think the results from those items over the results from SRP with a decent sealent will be minimal if not to a lesser degree. I also don't think you should be looking at the polish bond product as for a newbie this is really unecessary.





However, I would agree to buy as much as possible from Matt lol!

only my suggestions based on what ive used - the bonding agent is only a paint cleanser basically anyway

 

[kev1]

Thanks All for the suggestions.

I have ordered the Kev1 kit! From I4detailing. With one exception I went for the meg clay kit as then I didn't have to fork out quite so much in one go getting all the bits to go with the Sonus clay!

Will post picks once I get the stuff in and a good day to get this all done!

One question for when I do my day of cleaning, I assume you treat the colour coded bumpers etc the same as the main paintwork?

Also what's the best way to clean the black plastic parts?

Cheers

you can use a water + shampoo mix for clay lube - much better value for money than using a QD imo

 

[Ribbo]

Bought some of this

http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Duragloss_Aquawax_1.html

Just wondering if there are any parts of the car that I should avoid getting this on?

Black plastic, clear plastic (Headlights), wheels and glass I'm thinking to avoid these areas?

Thanks

 

[JD]

No issues on the lights, black trim and rubber are a no no. Glass is no issue, nor are wheels tbh, just won't last on them as the heat from the brakes will destroy it.