Cleaning Car Tomorrow, Help

[Gareth]

I am going to give the 172 a lot of TLC tomorrow (weather permitting) and a lot of you are raving on about Meguiars cleaning products. Can this stuff be purchased from Halfords? And what do you recommend? Money isnt really an object when it comes to the 172, so whatever it costs.

 

[Rich]

A fair bit off the commercial range can be grabbed at halfords.

Wouldnt go wrong with some off the bits they sell.

Quick Clay Kit, NXT wax and either NXT or Gold Class Car wash are worthy buys.

 

[Jay]

^^^ and a wash lambswool mit.

 

[Gareth]

any chance of a quick explanation of what does what, which order to use in etc.

 

[Rich]

Halfords dont sell the Megs one AFAIK, but do sell there own which I prefer to the Megs one.

 

[Rich]

Quote: Originally posted by Gaz2130 on 06 May 2005
any chance of a quick explanation of what does what, which order to use in etc.



1. Wash - Lanbswool Mitt prevents swirl marks caused by a sponge
2. Clay - removes stuck on grime that washing alone wont.
3. Polish - Removes swirl marks and scratches
4. Wax or Sealant - protects the paint

 

[Rich]

http://forum.cliosport.net/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=6&TopicID=138293&PagePosition=1MORE DETAILED GUIDE

 

[R Springthorpe]

The only Halfords that sell Megs is the ones with the ripspeed section in them. I always use the gold class shampoo on my 172. Def get the tyre spray aswell. Comes in a clear spray bottle. If you are going for a full polish and have the time then go for the 3 step polish etc. It has step 1 etc on the bottles. Bit time consuming though. If not just use the gold class polish.


Rob

 

[chris182]

Dont forget some decent applicators and Microfibre cloths, for removing any of the procucts you decide on.