Tips on cleaning

[Chris_Cliomk1]

Hiya, not really into all this car detailing stuff but thinking that i might have a go, can anyone tell me step by step what i have to do and what is best to use, iv heard things about a clay bar but whats one of them and what does it do??? iv also got a few chips an light scratches, any ideas how i can get rid of them?? Cheers all

 

[Chris_Cliomk1]

Okay ignore what i said there, just found a guide detailing how to do it and in what order etc. Jus wondering what ppl think is the best shampoo, polish and wax, an should i use some tcut first just to touch up swirl marks as the paint is in pretty good knick but never been cleaned this much before cheers.

 

[The Big Yin]

This section is a no go for t cut !!!!

 

[The Seer]

As you'll no doubt be informed by our detailing guru (as have I, many thanks Rich ), I'll add a few comments and advice passed on to me.

Duragloss 901 shampoo is an excellent shampoo to buy, many agree. I've had good results with Meguairs Gold Class shampoo also.

Always rinse dirt from the car before begining to wash.

Always wash with Lambs Wool mit. It'll help a great deal.

Always use the two bucket method. One for shampoo one for rinsing.

Dry with microfibre towels. I use Sonus Der Wunder towels which are very safe and a pleasing result.

 

[The Seer]

Try using Autoglyms Super Resin Polish. I've had exellent results as have many on here. Finish the job by using Autoglyms Extra Gloss Protection. These two work a treat!

 

[kully]

This section is a no go for t cut !!!!

yep defo .....lol

wash
clay
dry
polish
wax

 

[Rich]

Basic guide here - http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=291933

 

[Chris_Cliomk1]

Cheers all for the help, just had a go using Meguairs Gold Class shampoo and then followed it with Autoglym super resin polish. its come out pretty good, got a few deep scratches here an there that wont come out but the majority have dissapeared!! thanks all!

 

[ROSS18]

Cheers all for the help, just had a go using Meguairs Gold Class shampoo and then followed it with Autoglym super resin polish. its come out pretty good, got a few deep scratches here an there that wont come out but the majority have dissapeared!! thanks all!

Good combo there for wax id say Collinite 476 cheap and lasts months

 

[Rich]

Try the Carlack Hand Polish bundle or some Meguiars Scratch X on the marks the SRP won't touch.

 

[Chris_Cliomk1]

2 quick pics of the scratches that i cant get out, ones on the rear quarter going across onto the boot and the second is along the top of the arch. Any ideas how to get rid??? ta

 

[Rich]

Both need painting I am afraid.

 

[Chris_Cliomk1]

I thought so, bloody £120 a quarter, i hate public car parks!