Claying novice

[jonesy1point1]

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]

Originally Posted by jonesy1point1

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

[jonesy1point1]

so what would you recomend me doing?

claying then washing it then detailing it

and what are good begginer products?

[MK2SLAG]

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]

Originally Posted by MK2SLAG

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]

Originally Posted by jonesy1point1

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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by jonesy1point1

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

[smittytom]

Originally Posted by jonesy1point1

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]

youll be hooked on cleanin your car now.. but who isnt lol

[AdamH]

maxi suds II and a karcher with lance... does the trick also

[fastroadkid69]

cleaning your car does get addictive its mad

[kristel10589]

Originally Posted by AdamH

maxi suds II and a karcher with lance... does the trick also

If you can afford it, /\ /\ That's best

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washin.../prod_371.html