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There will be many more on here with more detailing experience than me but here's a quick run down of what you should be doing.
A. Always use a sheepskin mitt and two bucket method with grit guard
B. Use a good shampoo (my choice is Meg's gold class) or buy a Snowfoam lance to go with the pressure washer you'll be needing.
C. If you want to apply waxes/sealants/polishes with ease a Dual Action Polisher is a must. Basic ones start at around 75 quid.
1. Power hose the car (if you don't have Snowfoam) to rinse crap off
2. Wash car using two bucket method
3. If required clay bar the car. I use Auto Glym clay and Quick detailer as lube
4. Rinse car again and wash as above
5. If car has swirls or marks this is when you would polish the car using a DA if you have one or a by hand using an applicator. What polish/pads you use will depend on what you need to correct. Always use the lease abrasive polish and pad combo to do the job.
6. Once corrected you need to seal the paint using a wax or sealant. Again, this is personal choice. I'm using Chemical Guys Butter Wet Wax just now which I like as it's easy on and off. Apply either with finishing pad using DA or by hand (my preferred method) and buff off with a clean MF
7. Missed a bit out!! Oops. Alloy cleaner. Bilberry Alloy Cleaner is very good. Spray on and leave for a few minutes. Agitate with soft brush or MF mitt and power house off. Do this during No1
8. Invest in a good Tyre Sheen. Meg's Endurance Gel or Blackfire are both very good.
9. Seal your alloys with a specific wheel sealant or as I do with the left over residue from the wax applicator.
Stand back and admire. This will take you a full day to complete if not longer.
There will be many more on here with more detailing experience than me but here's a quick run down of what you should be doing.
A. Always use a sheepskin mitt and two bucket method with grit guard
B. Use a good shampoo (my choice is Meg's gold class) or buy a Snowfoam lance to go with the pressure washer you'll be needing.
C. If you want to apply waxes/sealants/polishes with ease a Dual Action Polisher is a must. Basic ones start at around 75 quid.
1. Power hose the car (if you don't have Snowfoam) to rinse crap off
2. Wash car using two bucket method
3. If required clay bar the car. I use Auto Glym clay and Quick detailer as lube
4. Rinse car again and wash as above
5. If car has swirls or marks this is when you would polish the car using a DA if you have one or a by hand using an applicator. What polish/pads you use will depend on what you need to correct. Always use the lease abrasive polish and pad combo to do the job.
6. Once corrected you need to seal the paint using a wax or sealant. Again, this is personal choice. I'm using Chemical Guys Butter Wet Wax just now which I like as it's easy on and off. Apply either with finishing pad using DA or by hand (my preferred method) and buff off with a clean MF
7. Missed a bit out!! Oops. Alloy cleaner. Bilberry Alloy Cleaner is very good. Spray on and leave for a few minutes. Agitate with soft brush or MF mitt and power house off. Do this during No1
8. Invest in a good Tyre Sheen. Meg's Endurance Gel or Blackfire are both very good.
9. Seal your alloys with a specific wheel sealant or as I do with the left over residue from the wax applicator.
Stand back and admire. This will take you a full day to complete if not longer.
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