I plan to give my car a really good clean this weekend as I've got a day off work and Girlfriend!
I'd quite like to know what people think is the best order to do things. I don't even know the difference between wax and polish!!
Cleaning Order
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Re: Cleaning Order
Give this a read for method:
http://www.uk-polos.net/view ... ne#p304546
It's a bit outdated in terms of products, but it'll get you started.
This is a list of what I'm currently using and would highly recommend for any of the jobs:
Wollen mitt for washing
Variety of shampoos, at the moment I'm on Megs Shampoo Plus (not bad)
Snow lance and foam for prepping wash
Microfibre towels for drying
Microfibre mitt and brush for wheels
Megs All purpose cleaner for interior cleaning, engine bay tidying, mild wheel wash, and wheel arch cleaning
Billberry wheel cleaner for intense wheel cleaning
Poorboy's wheel sealant for wheel sealing
Autoglym Aqua Wax for last minute wheel shine
Collinite 476s for wax
Klasse All In One for polish/sealant
Chemical Guy's trim gel for plastic trims, tyre walls and rubber window seals
Autogym Vinyl and Rubber care for interior dressing and engine bay rubber
Autoglym Engine and Machine Cleaner for engine degreasing and doorshuts
Foam Applicator pads to apply wax and sealant
Microfibre cloths to buff off wax and sealant, and everything else
Poorboy's Spray Gloss for a Quick Detailer
Megs Clay bar for Claying
Autoglym Glass Polish for cleaning windows
And various detailing brushes for door joints and hidden seals
As said I would heavily recommend all of the above for each job, apart from the clay. It's not a bad product, but I know there is better out there (I've just never gotten round to buying any!)
http://www.uk-polos.net/view ... ne#p304546
It's a bit outdated in terms of products, but it'll get you started.
This is a list of what I'm currently using and would highly recommend for any of the jobs:
Wollen mitt for washing
Variety of shampoos, at the moment I'm on Megs Shampoo Plus (not bad)
Snow lance and foam for prepping wash
Microfibre towels for drying
Microfibre mitt and brush for wheels
Megs All purpose cleaner for interior cleaning, engine bay tidying, mild wheel wash, and wheel arch cleaning
Billberry wheel cleaner for intense wheel cleaning
Poorboy's wheel sealant for wheel sealing
Autoglym Aqua Wax for last minute wheel shine
Collinite 476s for wax
Klasse All In One for polish/sealant
Chemical Guy's trim gel for plastic trims, tyre walls and rubber window seals
Autogym Vinyl and Rubber care for interior dressing and engine bay rubber
Autoglym Engine and Machine Cleaner for engine degreasing and doorshuts
Foam Applicator pads to apply wax and sealant
Microfibre cloths to buff off wax and sealant, and everything else
Poorboy's Spray Gloss for a Quick Detailer
Megs Clay bar for Claying
Autoglym Glass Polish for cleaning windows
And various detailing brushes for door joints and hidden seals
As said I would heavily recommend all of the above for each job, apart from the clay. It's not a bad product, but I know there is better out there (I've just never gotten round to buying any!)