42 replies to this topic

[Mini Cheddars]

That is bonkers. You obviously take great pride in your cleaning though so can't hate on that.

My method isn't quite so intensive. I don't have a hose or outdoor tap so have to make do with a bucket of water.

Products I use are Turtle Wax shampoo, Turtle Wax polish, some wheel cleaner with a sort of shaving foam brush and some Autoglym metal polish. Oh and a chammy. Nothing too fancy.

I haven't even vacuumed my car in almost two years. I just pat the carpets down now and again. Job's a good'un!

Edited by Mini Cheddars, 07 February 2012 - 11:52 PM.

[richw911]

If you think that's heavy check out this forum

http://www.detailing...read.php?t=4637

[Midas Mk1]

Rinse off gently with a hose, then:

Meguiars Gold Class Shampoo

AG Super Resin Polish, and AG HD Wax

[bcjames]

A good paint finish is expensive, so it's good to protect it with correct washing method and a good coat of wax on top.

I'm using megs pro shampoo and dressing, AG glass and interior cleaner, VRC is nice, and at the moment a Dodo wax. I think I maybe like the AG hd wax better though. Two buckets, big mitt, and a fluffy towel!

[davej]

Rinse off gently with a hose, then:

Meguiars Gold Class Shampoo

AG Super Resin Polish, and AG HD Wax

I do like the autoglym stuff, whats that wax like I`ve never used it?

[jb93]

I do like the autoglym stuff, whats that wax like I`ve never used it?

Expensive?

[bcjames]

It's pretty cheap, as waxes go, so long as you don't buy it from Halfords. It comes in a little kit, its easy to apply and buff, and it gives a great deep shine. Really looked good on my BRG Cooper, and it lasted well.

[jb93]

I know , there are actually a few good deals on ebay. I use farecla liquid wax top, as I find it gives a much deeper shine than the autoglym super resin stuff. I would like to try a proper wax though, but can't decide which to buy

Edited by jb93, 08 February 2012 - 04:43 PM.

[richw911]

How about this

http://www.detailing...ead.php?t=38692

[puggered]

How about this

http://www.detailing...ead.php?t=38692

pmsl, do they have fix for hoses? my wife burst the hose and I think that duck tape looks too cheap lol

[bcjames]

How about this

http://www.detailing...ead.php?t=38692

Swissvax on a dyson

[davej]

It's pretty cheap, as waxes go, so long as you don't buy it from Halfords. It comes in a little kit, its easy to apply and buff, and it gives a great deep shine. Really looked good on my BRG Cooper, and it lasted well.

Ah right cheers, I`ll pick some up at a show over the summer then and give it a go.

Detailing a dyson?? Waaaay too much time on someones hands

[1994alex]

Some detailed cleaning descriptions there....

[minifan2012]

I also use the showroom shine as I find it keeps the polish on the car really nice and it is easy to do and keep on top of .

[giacomo]

cheers 1994 alex, made a good read! i've always fancied giving my car a proper wash and polish, but i dont think i'd really know how to go about it or what equipment, polish, wax ect i'd need for a learner!