Newbie inside...

[RobBrodie]

Hey guys,
Been reading through all the topics on here and I just can't get the answer I'm looking for :S

I'm cleaning the beast tomz here's the plan:-

Slight mist with the hose,
Leave for a minute to loosen the dirt up a little,
Hose it down,
Shampoo (auto glym),
Hose it down,
Dry,
Doesage of auto glym SRP,
Buff off,
Done

I've seen that everyone says leaving at that stage is pointless (i.e SRP as final stage) so what am I missing?

 

[RobBrodie]

Bump! (I know bumping too soon :evil

 

[Adamm.]

sealant- something like chemical guys wet mirror finish
wax- dodo juice, poorboys nattys paste wax is ok on a budget
also the 2 bucket method is something you should be doing if not already.
make sure you have some good mf cloths drying towel and a sheepskin wash mitt.
all depends how fussy you want to be about having a clean car hope some of that helps anyway mate any more questions feel free to fire
dont need to bump that quickly mate should only bump when it goes to page 2 or right to the bottom.

 

[RobBrodie]

Nice one cheers buddy,
Yeah I'm on the 2BM
What do you use to apply sealant? And do you just leave it after applying?

Cheers for your help mate much appreciated

 

[Adamm.]

apply with something like these http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/blue-perl-microfibre-applicator-pads-pkg/2/prod_186.html
buff off with something like these http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/microfibre-cloths/eurow-shag-pile-double-density-towels/prod_436.html
never lay anything on the floor as they will pick up dirt etc im sure there will be other people to come along with some suggestions aswell mate

 

[RobBrodie]

Thanks alot mate x

 

[toomer]

You should have text me mate, I'm a detailing freak!!

1.snow foam
2.loosen up dirt around badges/grills with detailing brush
3.rinse
4.2bucket method lambswool mitt ph neutral shampoo (dodo btbm)
5.dry with drying towel
6.ag claybar and rapid detailer
7.rinse
8.dry
9. Dodo lime prime
10. Poorboys White diamond
11.dodo light fantastic
12. Dodo red mist tropical
13. Bilberry wheel cleaner/wheel brush
14. Megs enduro tyre gel

 

[JD]

You should have text me mate, I'm a detailing freak!!

1.snow foam
2.loosen up dirt around badges/grills with detailing brush
3.rinse
4.2bucket method lambswool mitt ph neutral shampoo (dodo btbm)
5.dry with drying towel
6.ag claybar and rapid detailer
7.rinse
8.dry
9. Dodo lime prime
10. Poorboys White diamond
11.dodo light fantastic
12. Dodo red mist tropical
13. Bilberry wheel cleaner/wheel brush
14. Megs enduro tyre gel

Wheels first buddy... you don't want wheel chemicals and spray off going onto your freshly cleaned bodywork...

 

[todd100]

Wheels first buddy... you don't want wheel chemicals and spray off going onto your freshly cleaned bodywork...

then just rinse off the wheels at the end if theres any crap on them from washing bodywork. . then dress tyres etc

 

[RS200Lew]

All depends what you want to spend, options are always endless and it always costs you more money. SRP is a cheap feel happy product that gives you satisfactory results for the money. Toomer has prob gave you a list of around £200 without the cost of a pressure washer. If you want to go into all the details of protection/durability/gloss levels/accessories to use, l think your best looking on detailing world and have a good few days looking at the showroom and studio posts. You dont have to sign up and you will learn something new everyday.