what detailing products give the best result!?

[Šįk]

as title says. im running out of gear and i have just got into serious car cleaning since i got my flamer!

 

[VIICarCare]

the list is never ending. its down to personal choice. have a look here,

www.detailingworld.co.uk

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

As a victim of this disease, I warn you now, this is a downward spiral into buying all sorts of products!!

Ask yourself WHAT YOU NEED, instead of what you want!

 

[Rich]

Working by hand or machine , colour and budget ?

 

[Šįk]

lol thanks for the advice it is addictive i must say! i can see it getting expensive also!

well i have a flame red 172 and using by hand at the mo but wouldnt say no to getting a machine for polishing lol not to fussed on a budget atm... what i think i need at the mo is one of the following...
-shampoo (got enough for now but will soon run out)
-polish ( paint is very smooth already tbh so maby not polish :S )
-sealant.
-wax (got some Meguiars but running low)
-could also do with some proper towels and mitt etc as atm im using a sponge
-but do have a Meguiars chamois

ideas on future manufactures are autoglym / Meguiars / poorboys...

thoughts....?

 

[cliobritt]

Just use autoglym stuff have you seen who its endorsed by!?

 

[Paul.]

have a look at my thread in the clio section mate. simple products but pretty good results.

 

[Šįk]

yea i seen i left a comment also. thats were i seen that autoglym gives a good quality looking finish.. looks stunning your car m8!

 

[Rich]

My product hit list.

Prewash

Gilmour Foamaster


Shampoo

Duragloss #901 Car Wash Concentrate

Meguiars Hyper wash

Meguiars Shampoo Plus


Washmitt

Eurow - Sheepskin Wash Mitt


Quick Detail Spray

Britemax #6S SPRAY & SHINE Detailing Spray 32oz
Final Wet Look Detail Spray

Meguiar's Last Touch

Clearkote Quikshine


Clay

Meguiars Quik Clay kit

Sonus Green - Ultra Fine Clay refill


Drying Towel

Miracle Dryer - Ultra Plush 25" x 36"

Sonus Der Wunder Drying Towel, Pkg/2


Microfibers

Sonus Der Wunder Buffing Towel, Pkg/2

Poorboys Deluxe Mega Towels

Pakshak Ultra-Plush Micro Fiber Towe


Wheels

Autoglym Wheel Cleaner

Wonder Wheels

Meguiars All Purpose Cleaner

Autoglym Engine and Machine Cleaner

Or ideally just soap and water.


Tyres

Blackfire Long Lasting Tyre Gel

Poorboys World Bold N Bright Tyre Dressing

Autoglym Vinyl and Rubber (Show Use)


Wheel Sealant

Autoglym Super Resin with Autoglym Extra Gloss or Autoglym Super Resin with Werkstat Acrylic Jett Trigger

Then either one topped with:

Poorboys Wheel Sealant or Swisswax Autobhan


Zaino route alternative

Zaino - Z-AIO All In One and Z-2 Pro Show Car Sealant for Clear Coated Car Finishes


Bulk Cleaners

Meguiars All Purpose Cleaner

Autoglym Engine and Machine CLeaner


Trim

Einszett Plastic-Vinyl Cleaner or Meguiars APC

Dress with:

Smooth Trim

Autoglym Vinyl and Rubber Care

Einszett Vinyl-Rubber Care and Protectant


Textured Trim

Autoglym Bumper Care Gel


Metalwork

Autsol or Autoglym Metal Polishes

Refine finish with

Meguiars NXT All Metal Polish or Autoglym Super Resin Polish


Interior

Autoglym Interior Shampoo

Meguiars All Purpose Cleaner

Meguiars Interior Quick Detailer

Poorboys Natural Look Dressing


Leather


Einszett Leather Care "Lederpflege"

Z-9 Leather Soft Spray Cleaner

Z-10 Leather in a Bottle


Polishes


Correction by Machine

Menzerna Intensive Polish (PO85RD 3.02)

Menzerna Final Finish (PO 106 FA)

Correction Hand

Car-Lack 68 - Hand polish kit

Now is where you need to decide if you want to go down the wax or sealant route.


Sealant Route

Autoglym Super Resin and Extra Gloss Protection

CarLack 68 - Nano Systematic Care and Werkstat Acrylic Jett Trigger


Zaino - Z-AIO All In One and Z-2 Pro Show Car Sealant for Clear Coated Car Finishes

All of which you can add a wax over later if you wish.


Glaze and Wax Route

Glazes

Meguiars #7 Show Car Glaze

Clearkote Vanilla Moose Wax Hand Glaze

Waxes

Really depends on budget here for me.

Under 25 quid

Victoria Wax - 3oz Concours Wax


R222 Carnauba Wax

Under 50 quid

Swissvax Onyx

Over 50 quid

Swissvax Best of Show

 

[Šįk]

lol thanks, looks complicated :S

so you use alot of Autoglym and Meguiars products. is this just due to a personal taste?

 

[Rich]

Simple list for flame red then !

Wash - Duragloss
Clay - Sonus Green
Polish - Autoglym Super Resin
Seal - Werkstat Acrylic Jett Trigger
Wax - Victoria Wax Concours Wax

I use a mixture of products, the ones I find best suited to the task.

 

[alanc1000]

Thats a superb list Rich, nicely done.

What is best to clean the silver seat belts, to get those wear and tear staines out??

 

[Rich]

Meguiars APC or Autoglym Interior Shampoo are effective on normal grime, people do use washing up powder and warm water on more stubborn staining.

 

[daydotz]

downward spiral indeed im looking at buckets with grit guards im looking over my car for slight marks i think my bonnet needs a pc

my next order at cleanyourcar is going to be a lot

 

[aucky]

downward spiral indeed im looking at buckets with grit guards im looking over my car for slight marks i think my bonnet needs a pc

my next order at cleanyourcar is going to be a lot

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/images/uploads/prof_bucket.jpg

Lol ^

 

[Christophe]

nice list rich lol

 

[Christophe]

i use on my iceberg 172

snow foam
wash with duragloss
dry with some britemax detailing spray on with Sonus Der Wunder Buffing Towel
wax with p21 carnauba

can never be arsed to do anything else lol. Am i missing anything essential