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Stuiemc
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Audi RS3, Clio 172
If only I did that well in my GCSE's lol would you rinse or foam wash before using the detailer spray and if I was to do a quick wash which steps would be ok to skip ? Polishing and glazing? Thanks
172 RS Ph1
I hope that i get this right (being a foreigner) but:
1. Rinse/wash before detail spray: yes! you should apply the detailer spray to a clean surface, if there is still dirt on the car you will scratch the paint.
2. Quick wash: You will probably do this every week, or once every 14 days. Just wash the car with you washmitt, 2 buckets and shampoo. Then dry the car with a drying towel, and spray on the detailer spray. Buff off with a good quality microfiber towel. This adds +-2 weeks of protection, gives a boost to your wax layer and leaves a nice "freshly waxed look".
3. Polish: You do this to remove swirls, so probably every 6 months but depends on how much you are into the whole detailing stuff.
4. Glaze: You apply the glaze before the wax, so do this everytime you wax (depending on the wax every 2-4 months).
1. Rinse/wash before detail spray: yes! you should apply the detailer spray to a clean surface, if there is still dirt on the car you will scratch the paint.
2. Quick wash: You will probably do this every week, or once every 14 days. Just wash the car with you washmitt, 2 buckets and shampoo. Then dry the car with a drying towel, and spray on the detailer spray. Buff off with a good quality microfiber towel. This adds +-2 weeks of protection, gives a boost to your wax layer and leaves a nice "freshly waxed look".
3. Polish: You do this to remove swirls, so probably every 6 months but depends on how much you are into the whole detailing stuff.
4. Glaze: You apply the glaze before the wax, so do this everytime you wax (depending on the wax every 2-4 months).
172 RS Ph1
Yes you are correct.
I have just used ClearKote Quik Shine on my Clio (like 3 mins ago) with -2 celcius outside and it worked perfect and was easy to apply. Also used it with 32 celcius, so its a all year round product and usually gives me around 2 weeks of protection. (pics later btw). One bottle gives me around 10-12 time apply.
As for a pre-wax cleaner a lot of people use Dodo Juice Lime Prime (lite). I use ClearKote Vanilla Moose Hand Glaze though. This cleans, slightly polishes and has a little ammount of wax in it. Top it with a second, better protecting wax. I like the ClearKote products because they are easy to apply and work all year round, also in full sunlight in summer and give good value for money. A bit down to personal prefference again.
I have just used ClearKote Quik Shine on my Clio (like 3 mins ago) with -2 celcius outside and it worked perfect and was easy to apply. Also used it with 32 celcius, so its a all year round product and usually gives me around 2 weeks of protection. (pics later btw). One bottle gives me around 10-12 time apply.
As for a pre-wax cleaner a lot of people use Dodo Juice Lime Prime (lite). I use ClearKote Vanilla Moose Hand Glaze though. This cleans, slightly polishes and has a little ammount of wax in it. Top it with a second, better protecting wax. I like the ClearKote products because they are easy to apply and work all year round, also in full sunlight in summer and give good value for money. A bit down to personal prefference again.
