Cloths and Polish

[donsrno1]

I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to cleaning the car properly TBH (usually just give it a quick going over with a bucket and sponge ) but just wanted some advice on a few things.

What cloths would you suggest for drying the car? I've seen a few people mention Tesco microfibre ones which are cheap but OK - are they any good for drying the car?

Also, for polishing what would you recommend as a decent polish, and whats best to use (as in what sort of cloth) for applying the polish and stuff?

I'm not wanting to pay much for the stuff TBH and wouldn't want the best stuff around - just to find out what is any good as I don't know anything about cleaning products TBH.

Thanks.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

I use Tescos microfibre cloths for drying the car plus a silicon flexi blade

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Car-Hydra-Aqu...ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

Polish it with Autoglym super resin polish , seal it with Autoglym Extra gloss protection , then wax it . Lots of waxes available ,some are better than others depending on what colour you have .

I like this liquid souveran from pinnacle . Piece of p*ss to use

http://www.motorgeek.co.uk/pinnacle-liquid-souveran-p-77.html

I use these pads for putting on the polish , extra gloss protection and wax

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Meguiars-Gold...051160847QQcategoryZ72201QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Tescos microfibre cloths for taking it off

Also plenty of stuff on here , posted by Alan last night , prices look good

http://www.carwashnwax.com/

 

[thedoc]

Bin the sponge !!

 

[Rich]

For drying the car I always use a Microfiber Dyring Towel, soaks up more water than a normal MF.

http://www.cleanandshiny.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductID=9170

To apply polish I use the Yellow Hand foam pads and remove with a normal microfiber

http://www.cleanandshiny.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductID=9159

A good polish to use by hand is Autoglym Super Resin, but if you have swirl marks and scratches you will need something more.