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jonesy1point1
23rd July 2008, 15:41
I usually just wash me car with turtlewax 2in1 car shampoo and wax. Can anyone explain what detailing is? and claying? and spray and wipe quick detailer? Does it just apply like a protective layer and you do`nt have to wash the car as much?
thnx
smittytom
23rd July 2008, 15:45
I usually just wash me car with turtlewax 2in1 car shampoo and wax. Can anyone explain what detailing is? and claying? and spray and wipe quick detailer? Does it just apply like a protective layer and you do`nt have to wash the car as much?
thnx
Detailing is cleaning and perfecting your entire car not just washing it,paying attention to every detail (detailing)
Claying is used to remove bonded elements from your paint work leaving a smooth glass finish reading for everything else,
Quick detailer is just a quick clean really just to remove dust and such when your doesnt need a proper wash it doesnt really have any protectiveness,
That is what wax and selant are for:y:
jonesy1point1
23rd July 2008, 15:48
so what would you recomend me doing?
claying then washing it then detailing it
and what are good begginer products?
MK2SLAG
23rd July 2008, 15:51
id buy chemical guys shampoo or ph snowfoam/with a hose end sprayer,then you dont need any buckets or sponge,spray the foam on let it dwell for 10minutes and rinse off,after that claybar the car,then possibly a wash down with chemical guys shampoo,sonus drying towels to dry the car off,now from here you have to decide do you want to detail(completely remove all swirl marks and showroom paintwork)or give it a good going over with polish and a sealent......be warned it gets expensive and its addictive once you get going! heres a list to buy
snowfoam/hose end sprayer attachment or chemical guys shampoo
sonus drying towels
sonus or meguiars claybar kit with detailer spray
wheel cleaner
poorboys wheel sealent
applicator pads for polish
microfibre sponge if not using snowfoam
2bucket method and grill for 1 bucket
various buffing clothes
paint sealent
yes im a cleaning whore lol
jonesy1point1
23rd July 2008, 15:53
id buy chemical guys shampoo or ph snowfoam/with a hose end sprayer,then you dont need any buckets or sponge,spray the foam on let it dwell for 10minutes and rinse off,after that claybar the car,then possibly a wash down with chemical guys shampoo,sonus drying towels to dry the car off,now from here you have to decide do you want to detail(completely remove all swirl marks and showroom paintwork)or give it a good going over with polish and a sealent......be warned it gets expensive and its addictive once you get going!
lol cheers thnx for that
are these snow foam with a hose end sprayer expensive? and where the best place to buy the products?
MK2SLAG
23rd July 2008, 15:54
lol cheers thnx for that
are these snow foam with a hose end sprayer expensive? and where the best place to buy the products?
www.cleanyourcar.co.uk excellent service quick delivery and cheap
na £28 for the but the foam is a 5litre bottle and lasts very very long!
titchster
23rd July 2008, 15:55
Pre wash (Snowfoam is what I use, there's other alternatives though)
Wash
Rinse
Clay (To take the contaminants outta the paint (Lube is needed too))
Wash
Rinse
Polish
Wax (To seal the paintwork.)
:)
jonesy1point1
23rd July 2008, 16:02
thnx for all your comments
think ill buy a hose ended sprayer with some snow foam, do that then rinse.
then i can either clay, wash n wax
or just straight to wax yes
thnx for all your help
MK2SLAG
23rd July 2008, 16:03
thnx for all your comments
think ill buy a hose ended sprayer with some snow foam, do that then rinse.
then i can either clay, wash n wax
or just straight to wax yes
thnx for all your help
wash polish then wax,added you to msn dude:y:
smittytom
23rd July 2008, 16:26
thnx for all your comments
think ill buy a hose ended sprayer with some snow foam, do that then rinse.
then i can either clay, wash n wax
or just straight to wax yes
thnx for all your help
Or buy maxi suds not as foamy as snowfoam but is a good option if you are low on $$$$$$$
westie-rossi
23rd July 2008, 17:19
youll be hooked on cleanin your car now.. but who isnt lol
AdamH
28th July 2008, 21:23
maxi suds II and a karcher with lance... does the trick also
fastroadkid69
9th August 2008, 21:59
cleaning your car does get addictive its mad
kristel10589
10th August 2008, 07:17
maxi suds II and a karcher with lance... does the trick also
If you can afford it, /\ /\ That's best :y:
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