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simonsaunders · 13th June 2015, 20:16

If the car is filthy, I:

Pressure wash
Snow foam. Currently using some cheap stuff from Halfords. Smells of bubblegum, seems OK
Push the snow foam around the wheels with a paint brush
Pressure wash
2 bucket wash with a lambs wool mitt. Normally use Autoglym shampoo, bought in bulk online.
Hosepipe rinse
Dry with two towels. One towel for moving most of the water, second towel for drying out.

All three of my cars are crying out for a clay and then I normally use Autoglym Super Resin Polish and the Extra Gloss protection sealant. I use proper polish applicators. Although I only do this annually TBH. But normally double polish (plus a bit of cutting on any scuffs) and triple seal.

I always wash my towels and mitt in the washing machine after. No point in pushing grit over lovely clean paint.

I'm a bit of an Autoglym whore, but that all started when I got given a load.

FYI, all their interior stuff is really good too. Especially their Interior Shampoo - suitable for just about any surface and gets sooooo much mucky shit out.

13th June 2015, 20:16	#5
simonsaunders L-plater Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 80	If the car is filthy, I: Pressure wash Snow foam. Currently using some cheap stuff from Halfords. Smells of bubblegum, seems OK Push the snow foam around the wheels with a paint brush Pressure wash 2 bucket wash with a lambs wool mitt. Normally use Autoglym shampoo, bought in bulk online. Hosepipe rinse Dry with two towels. One towel for moving most of the water, second towel for drying out. All three of my cars are crying out for a clay and then I normally use Autoglym Super Resin Polish and the Extra Gloss protection sealant. I use proper polish applicators. Although I only do this annually TBH. But normally double polish (plus a bit of cutting on any scuffs) and triple seal. I always wash my towels and mitt in the washing machine after. No point in pushing grit over lovely clean paint. I'm a bit of an Autoglym whore, but that all started when I got given a load. FYI, all their interior stuff is really good too. Especially their Interior Shampoo - suitable for just about any surface and gets sooooo much mucky shit out.