Beginners Guide!

[Tom_16v]

Ok I've decided it's about time I took a bit more care into washing my car etc.

It's just come out the bodyshop again and I want to keep it looking good for as long as possible.

Been reading quite a few threads and it's pretty obvious me washing it every week with a sponge and cheap car wash isn't the best way.

So I basically want to invest in some decent stuff that'll last me a while, and helpful suggestions would be appreciated.

So I reckon I need a

Wash Mitt
Drying Towel
Decent Car Wash
Clay Bar
Decent Wax
Microfibre Applicator
Microfibre Buffing Towel

Do I need anything else?

& which ones are recommended?

Only been on www.cleanandshiny.co.uk

Any other websites worth checking out?

Thanks for any help people!

Tom

 

[riz]

check website post
quick detailer
good sealant, jeffs acrylic is good just used it
shampoo may help lol

 

[FiDoDiDo]

For websites use this - http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=204970

I'd say get some AG SRP and AG EGP are the only things that I would add, otherwise as riz says Jeffs is a good sealant to use.

 

[Rich]

Depending on what state the bodyshop have left the paint in, you may need a decent polish to correct any mistakes they have left.

 

[Tom_16v]

They polished it before it came out.

Sorry to sound thick, but what are AG SRP and AG EGP?

Cheers for the help

Tom

 

[Nebdingo]

Sorry to sound thick, but what are AG SRP and AG EGP?

Auto Glym Super Resin Polish
Auto Glym Extra Gloss Protection

 

[Rich]

They polished it before it came out.

That's what I am worried about! How does it looi in very bright sunlight and under street lights, any swirl marks or rotary holograms?

 

[Tom_16v]

Ok thanks

& no it looks great rich, just need it to stay that way!

Cheers

 

[Rich]

AG SRP and as good sealant and wax should be fine then.

 

[G_F]

*btw

cheers Rich for the reccommendation of Halfords AG prodrcts.

Looked a right tool in there btw, deciding if the 1L polish was worth getting $ over the 330ml etc over a course of 40mins..They must of thought i was spending a fortune!! come to less than 30 notes for three products in the end and they are quite hefty, which is good for a cheap ass cleaner like me... sort pics on the w/end.