Need advice

[theduck]

After some pointers for a kinda detailers strarter kit. I currently have:

2 plastic buckets
A sponge
A microfibre polish applicator pag
A microfibre cloth
Turtlewax Shampoo and wax
turtle wax polish

I know the turtlewax stuff isnt great and to be honest the shampoo is nearly all gone anyway. What would you recommend? And a basic idea of what steps to follow would be good. I currently:

1) Hose down the car
2) 2 bucket method using the shampoo and wax
3) rinse off
4) dry with microfibre cloth
5) apply polish
6) buff polish off with a nothing special cloth

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Ditch the sponge for a start and get a good lambswool wash mitt . I like the meguiars one best . I use a combination of an aquablade and waffle weave towel to dry the car . Get some autoglym super resin polish and autoglym extra gloss protection . Then a decent wax like the chemical guys 50/50 or even the xxx hardcore paste wax .

 

[theduck]

Any rgood websites for ordering this from? and approximate prices?

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Halfords for the auoglym and meguiars wash mitt . For the waffle weave towel , wax and a microfibre applicator for the wax carwashnwax . I get the majority of my stuff off here . Also try their Extreme Body Wash N Wax shampoo .

http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/product_p/extrwash16.htm

http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/product_p/lrgewaff.htm

http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/product_p/microappl.htm

http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/product_p/50-fslash-50.htm

http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/product_p/xxx.htm

Delivery is usually within 48 hours from my experience . If you type in " cliosport " at the checkout you'll also get some discount

I prefer to polish with a german applicator as it has more bite than the little yellow foam pads .

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/pb68polish.html

For removing the polish and wax i use some microfibre cloths from Aldi . They are very soft , just over £1 for 2 .

 

[theduck]

So if I bought:

CG Extreme Body Wash N Wax
CG Large Waffle Weave Drying Towel
CG XXX Hardcore Paste Wax
CG WashMit

and then follow:

1) Hose down the car
2) 2 bucket method using the CG Extreme Body Wash N Wax and Wash mit
3) rinse off
4) dry with waffle weave towel
5) apply CG XXX with the applcator pad i have
6) buff polish off with the microfibre cloth i have

Is it worth investing in a clay bar while I am at it?

 

[kully]

yep defo worth the 12 quid stu ......

 

[theduck]

well i just got my last 'chequeback' from phones for you so this little lot could be what i spend it on

 

[kully]

halfords 3 for 2 a defo good buy , get some autoglym stuff and you cant go wrong

 

[theduck]

ooh that sounds good. I was just looking at my basket on the chemical guys website and wondering if it was really worth shelling out £50 but if Autoglymm is on 3 for 2 that makes it mroe tempting

 

[MRBILLYUK]

So if I bought:

CG Extreme Body Wash N Wax
CG Large Waffle Weave Drying Towel
CG XXX Hardcore Paste Wax
CG WashMit

and then follow:

1) Hose down the car
2) 2 bucket method using the CG Extreme Body Wash N Wax and Wash mit
3) rinse off
4) dry with waffle weave towel
5) apply CG XXX with the applcator pad i have
6) buff polish off with the microfibre cloth i have

Is it worth investing in a clay bar while I am at it?

Polish and seal before you wax . It might sound a few quid to spend , but these products will last a long time before you'll need to buy some more .

 

[theduck]

its bloody confusing this. lol. step 6 was meant to be buff off the CG XXX which is wax not polish isnt it?

So what polish should I use? Should i polish after i have dried and before the Wax?

 

[theduck]

Am starting to think I might goto halfords tomorrow with a shopping list and try get everything so I can have a go tomorrow...

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Steps are .

1.Wash .
2.Dry
3.Polish ( auotglym super resin )
4.Buff off
5.Seal ( autoglym extra gloss protection ) leave to cure for 30 mins or longer.
6.Buff off
7.Wax
8.Buff off .

If your going to Halfords for their 3 for 2 offer , pick up some autoglym bumper care for the black plastic . Apply and buff this off .

 

[theduck]

Steps are .

1.Wash .
2.Dry
3.Polish ( auotglym super resin )
4.Buff off
5.Seal ( autoglym extra gloss protection ) leave to cure for 30 mins or longer.
6.Buff off
7.Wax
8.Buff off .

If your going to Halfords for their 3 for 2 offer , pick up some autoglym bumper care for the black plastic . Apply and buff this off .

Right ok. I get it now. To buy everything - wash N wax, clay bar, polish, sealant, wax, wash mit - is going to be more than I was thinking of spending though. So guess I'll leave it for now. Get a new wash mit and some more wash n wax.

 

[Rich]

You should wait 12-24 hours after using the Extra Gloss Sealant before you add the wax ontop to allow you to get the best out of the Sealant durability wise.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

12 - 24 hours is impractical for most people . I usually leave it for 30 mins . If time is an issue the Body Shield Blitz Spray Sealant from carwashnwax is a good alternative .

http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/product_p/bodysh.htm

 

[Rich]

Not really, apply, remove after 30-60 mins then allow to set up properly for at least 12-24 hours - add the wax following weekend if need be after the first wash or something. I was told AG had amended the labels now recommended the above.