kit help

[fraserd007]

i know eveyone will say do a search but i have and there is so many different answers and some are old now, basically i never cleaned my old car so have no cleaning equipment. i have a new baby now only im a bit out of touch with this cleaning malarky, i want to kit myself out from start to finish wash wax to polishes etc all of it, also the best stuff to polish out scratches on my headlights mixed reviews about scratch x and the best places to buy it from. if someone could just bang a list up that would be great. cheers. oh its black too.

 

[clvs2222]

ok
all this stuff can either be found from halfords or i4detailing
bucket
wash mitt
megs wash
drying towel
megs clay kit
srp
egp
collinite wax (now that we are coming into winter)
loads of microfibre cloths (ebay)


should see you good over the winter, for the headlights, to remove the scratches on your headlights, more likly you'll need them to be machined, could try acrylic scratch remover, see how you get on with it.

 

[fraserd007]

nice one mate appreciate it.

 

[cleanyourcar]

Really it all depends on how big your budget is and how far you want to go with things.

I'd say the essentials are a sheepskin mitt, two buckets and a decent shampoo such as Chemical Guys body wash n Wax, Carlack or Zaino Z7. A microfibre drying towel, my personal preference are Sonus Der Wunders or a Huge towel currently on offer.

If you have a prsssure washer then the foam lances are absolutely awesome. Make washing a pleasure and much more fun.

Then for sealing/waxing it really is what you want to spend.

You really cannot go wrong with Carlack Nano systematic care, which is fantastic pre wax cleaner and sealer in one. Much like SRP but without the dust and chalkiness. Top this with Collinite #476s (#915 on darker colours) and you have a cracking combo of products for not much cost. We do a kit with the sealant and wax for £27 http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/complete-detailing-kits/collinite-476s-carlack-kit/prod_408.html

For a better looking wax, Victoria Concours hands down is one of the best carnaubas on the market. Hand made in canada it contains high levels of caranuba and give a real nice wet gloss that only carnaubas can really give. Victoria Collectors will give more durability (my go to wax).

If you have a bigger budget the look at Zaino which is fantastic set of products. Great looks and amazing durability.

Hope thats of some help.


Cheers Tim