never done a full detail on my car anyone got any guides? tips?
looking for a full list of things i need and then an order it should all be done in
any help appreciated just wanna give the polo a new lease of life and shine
detailing help
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Re: detailing help
Interior
Wet/Dry Vac (with washing facility)
Vax AAA Cleaning Solution
Brushes (small paintbrush and smallish sweeping brush - dustpan style)
AutoGlym leather Cleaner
AutoGlym Leather Balm
VW Interior Plastic Cleaner
Exterior
2x B&Q Buckets
2x B&Q Grout Sponges
Nilfisk C110 Pressure Washer (Screwfix)
Retractable Hose with various tap attachments (Hoselock)
5L Delimonine (Ace Janitorial)
Microfibre Cloths (Costco)
Flash Wheel Brush (Halfords)
5L Wonder Wheels (Costco)
Vinegar Based Glass Cleaner (No Wax!!)
Meguiars Gold Car Shampoo
Big AutoGlym Polish (Halfords)
Collinite 476S Wax (online)
Small applicator sponge or two
Wet Look Tyre Gel
Miracle Dryer - Ultra Plush 25" x 36"
Clay Bar and Lube
Meguiars Final Touch Quick Detailer
3x small pump spray bottles
Bumper Restorer (for unpainted plastic)
That should do for now!!!
Machine Buffing can come later
Cleanyourcar.co.uk are great for supplies.
Wet/Dry Vac (with washing facility)
Vax AAA Cleaning Solution
Brushes (small paintbrush and smallish sweeping brush - dustpan style)
AutoGlym leather Cleaner
AutoGlym Leather Balm
VW Interior Plastic Cleaner
Exterior
2x B&Q Buckets
2x B&Q Grout Sponges
Nilfisk C110 Pressure Washer (Screwfix)
Retractable Hose with various tap attachments (Hoselock)
5L Delimonine (Ace Janitorial)
Microfibre Cloths (Costco)
Flash Wheel Brush (Halfords)
5L Wonder Wheels (Costco)
Vinegar Based Glass Cleaner (No Wax!!)
Meguiars Gold Car Shampoo
Big AutoGlym Polish (Halfords)
Collinite 476S Wax (online)
Small applicator sponge or two
Wet Look Tyre Gel
Miracle Dryer - Ultra Plush 25" x 36"
Clay Bar and Lube
Meguiars Final Touch Quick Detailer
3x small pump spray bottles
Bumper Restorer (for unpainted plastic)
That should do for now!!!
Machine Buffing can come later
Cleanyourcar.co.uk are great for supplies.
detailing help
Use two buckets, one for clean soapy water and one for rinsing. Buy a wash mitt (lambswool is best, microfibre if not) not a sponge and wash the car along the lines of the car. Wash and rinse from the top down, dry with a water blade and waffleweave/microfibre towel, polish with a good quality polish and finish with a wax.
Might also be worth claying it if it hasn't been done in a while.
Have a look on polishedbliss.co.uk for some proper in depth guides...
Might also be worth claying it if it hasn't been done in a while.
Have a look on polishedbliss.co.uk for some proper in depth guides...
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You'll wish you never got into it dude. Very expensive hobby.
Have a look on detailers world.
Have a look on detailers world.
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All depends on how much you want to get into it.
I'd say a good 2 bucket wash followed by a polish and wax will keep you happy.
I'd say a good 2 bucket wash followed by a polish and wax will keep you happy.
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Re: detailing help
My post above shows what I've found over the years to be solid performers, maybe not "flavour of the month", but they work well and don't require a huge amount of effort.
Trust me, I've spent a lot of money on "boutique" polishes and waxes and still come back to the above products on daily drivers.
Regarding machine polishing, Porter Cable, Sonus Pads and Menzerna Polish are my weapons of choice!
Trust me, I've spent a lot of money on "boutique" polishes and waxes and still come back to the above products on daily drivers.
Regarding machine polishing, Porter Cable, Sonus Pads and Menzerna Polish are my weapons of choice!
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yeah i think were looking at a machine polisher couple of people go splits.
just wondered on recommended products really i mean auto glymm always seems good but i believe theres a lot better stuff out there looking prominently at dodo juice
just wondered on recommended products really i mean auto glymm always seems good but i believe theres a lot better stuff out there looking prominently at dodo juice
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I've got gold class shampoo, which is really good stuff. Just got some dodo juice BTBM which I'm going to try out next weekend.
Polish wise by hand I think you can't go wrong with autoglym super resin.
Wax I have collinite 436 and just got some Autoglym HD off eBay for £25.
At the end of the day mate you can spend hundreds on different bits and bobs.
I'd say get a couple buckets, wash mitt, shampoo and polish and see what results you get. If it's not enough add stuff to the routine.
Polish wise by hand I think you can't go wrong with autoglym super resin.
Wax I have collinite 436 and just got some Autoglym HD off eBay for £25.
At the end of the day mate you can spend hundreds on different bits and bobs.
I'd say get a couple buckets, wash mitt, shampoo and polish and see what results you get. If it's not enough add stuff to the routine.
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Re: detailing help
Dodo Juice is really good stuff and isnt too expensive like other products
As Godderz said its a really expensive hobby but if you want your car to look at its very best then its worth putting in the hours. I'm happy with just a basic wash, polish and wax but if you want the best results then get yourself the right products and equipment
As Godderz said its a really expensive hobby but if you want your car to look at its very best then its worth putting in the hours. I'm happy with just a basic wash, polish and wax but if you want the best results then get yourself the right products and equipment
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^^^^ agreed! DoDo Juice do some awesome stuff
A few good products IMO....
- Get grit guards with the buckets too!! You'll be suprised what gathers!
- Poor boys is also a good and not to expensive brand. Eg. PB Wheel Sealant
- Chemical Guys Fabric Clean is amazing stuff! And I love the smell. Smells like lemon meriungue pie!
- Stoners Invisible window cleaner is flawless
- Autofoam snow foams good! And I again love the smell! Lol
When drying just use a nice thick drying towel.
Drying blades have been proven to cause swirl marks.
And so can some drying towels if there not soft enough!
Never rub! Just lightly drag the towel over the paint work.
(it's a mistake I made once whilst being absent minded on paintwork that had just been corrected
)
A few good products IMO....
- Get grit guards with the buckets too!! You'll be suprised what gathers!
- Poor boys is also a good and not to expensive brand. Eg. PB Wheel Sealant
- Chemical Guys Fabric Clean is amazing stuff! And I love the smell. Smells like lemon meriungue pie!
- Stoners Invisible window cleaner is flawless
- Autofoam snow foams good! And I again love the smell! Lol
When drying just use a nice thick drying towel.
Drying blades have been proven to cause swirl marks.
And so can some drying towels if there not soft enough!
Never rub! Just lightly drag the towel over the paint work.
(it's a mistake I made once whilst being absent minded on paintwork that had just been corrected
)