washing question, sorted and with pics!!

[Phill106]

right lets get 1 thing str8 i never! wash my car so its really dirty on the rear half and the front is all nice and shiney from the respray. so i decided while im off i want to wash/wax and detail (what even that is) it but dont really know where to start/

so couple basic questions, what is the 2 bucket method? as i hear this is the best way to wash the car. and how do u dry the car? apart from a really big hair dryer?

whats the best (fairly cheep, no more then £10) car shampoo?
i was then plannin on giving it a go over with some t-cut,
and then a coat of wax, (agen whats the best 1 for around £15-£20)#
also how do u detail? blackout for trims/tyres ect?

any tips and advice will be greatly recived :)

Phill

[kimz_sexi_c2]

car shampoo i would recomend auto glym 1, always makes my car look really shiny, iv got a t-cut in the colour of my car and that works amazingly. dont know about the rest sorry. if i could help any more i would.

[Phill106]

lol u could wash it for me? how much does the auto glym cost normally?

[ashz]

zymol car shampoo... seen it in halfords for about £6.
its brilliant

the two bucket method bascaily you have two buckets, one with the shampoo in the other wiht just warm water in.
you use the bucket with just water in the rinse the microfibre mitt (NOT SPONGE) so the grit and drit will go into that bucket and not the one with the soapy water in :)

wax wise, im gettin collinite 475 wax soon, its a bit pricy (around £16) but been told will last around half a year per application

polish, autoglym super resin polish iv been using and been amazing water beading.

hope this helps :)

[Phill106]

zymol car shampoo... seen it in halfords for about £6.
its brilliant

the two bucket method bascaily you have two buckets, one with the shampoo in the other wiht just warm water in.
you use the bucket with just water in the rinse the microfibre mitt (NOT SPONGE) so the grit and drit will go into that bucket and not the one with the soapy water in :)

wax wise, im gettin collinite 475 wax soon, its a bit pricy (around £16) but been told will last around half a year per application

polish, autoglym super resin polish iv been using and been amazing water beading.

hope this helps :)

does halfords sell that collinite as well? how much is the polish? and how do i dry the car?

[ashz]

halfords dnt noneed to order it off the net.
cleanyourcar.com sells it
polish is about £12 at most and thats for about a litre
and dryin it probably be best with a dryin towel like the megs one

[JonnyW]

Collinite is around £22, and its a wax :)

The 2 Bucket Method is where you use two buckets.

You fill one with your shampoo (Warm water) and the other just clean normal water (Warm).. When you come to clean the car, rinse it down with the hose, if you use the pressure washer don't directly point it at the paint.. This makes the contaminents in the paint even deeper.

When you dip your Washmitt - Don't use a sponge, their very very bad for the paint.. Dip it in the nice shampood water, then when you've done abit on the car.. Dip it in the clean water bucket, to rinse all the dirt off.. Then back in the shampoo one, and so on so you don't get dirt in the shampoo water.

Shampoo.. I recommend this one to everyone, though I don't want it getting to widely known :lol:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/car-wash-shampoos/dodo-juice-sour-power-shampoo-250ml/prod_558.html

You can't get it from Halfrauds, its too good for there. Trust me! I've nearly £200 of cleaning stuff :lol:

Don't T-Cut it either, No No.. Not good!

Clay your car.. Its amazing.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/detailing-clay/meguiars-quik-clay-kit/prod_226.html

That, you can get from Halfords though. You just clean the car as normal, then dry it. Then Clay it.. This gets all the contaminents from the paint, it really does make your paint feel like glass.. I can't recommend it enough. If you decide to do this, i'll do a quick guide on how to.. You only do it every 6 months or so aswell.

Any other products/methods, let me know.

[Phill106]

how to dry it?

[JonnyW]

how to dry it?

With one of these..

Pat it on the really wet/pooling bits.. Wipe it on the rest.. Make sure the car is very clean when you do it though.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/huge-38-x-28-microfibre-drying-towel/prod_154.html

[Phill106]

how do u apply the clay?

and do i need a mit of will a microcloth do?

[JonnyW]

how do u apply the clay?

and do i need a mit of will a microcloth do?

Microfibre is not very good for drying, its too small too.. Use them for using Tardis/Degreaser/General cleaning and wiping, along with window cleaning.

The towel is very good, i've got 2.. Only because I put one in the wash and forgot to not use conditioner/powder :lol:

Clay.. You just clean the car, and dry it afterwards.. Then get the clay, and the quick detailer (QD).. Spray the QD on a panel and wipe it with the clay.. Its a weird feeling at first, but after a panel its easy.. Just keep it lubed up and its fine.

Really the clay will amaze you!

[Phill106]

lol, i will be both stunned and amazed? lol

for shampooing what will i need for that? link plz. they all look same to me :S how u know whats best 1?

[JonnyW]

lol, i will be both stunned and amazed? lol

for shampooing what will i need for that? link plz. they all look same to me :S how u know whats best 1?

Yes, defo! :lol:

Really.. You won't stop feeling the paint its so like glass :D

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/car-wash-shampoos/dodo-juice-sour-power-shampoo-250ml/prod_558.html

That one.. Its got wax in it, well a little bit.. So it helps make it shine and protects it too.. Also, works like RainX.. You can go along at 70mph and not use your wipers because the paint beads so well.

That Shampoo, then Clay then a good wax and you'll be very impressed.

[Phill106]

what wax to use?

also for inside is tis any good? does it work?

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interior/meguiars-pet-hair-lint-remover-brush/prod_418.html

or would a stiff brush work better?

[JonnyW]

what wax to use?

also for inside is tis any good? does it work?

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interior/meguiars-pet-hair-lint-remover-brush/prod_418.html

or would a stiff brush work better?

Whats your budget?

Ranges from £15>£10000 :lol:

[Phill106]

no more then £15 on any 1 thing. gunna spend about £40-50

[JonnyW]

no more then £15 on any 1 thing. gunna spend about £40-50

Okay.. Well i'd save for a few weeks and buy some Collinite instead.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/collinite-915-marque-d-39-elegance/prod_281.html

But for that money, i'd get that Drying Towel I posted.. And some Sour Power Shampoo.. Thats £20 together..

What wheel cleaner do you use?

[Phill106]

wheel cleaner? well rain and big puddles mostly :)

[JonnyW]

wheel cleaner? well rain and big puddles mostly :)

LOL!

Halfords do Meguires Hot Rimz or whatever its called.. Its in a purple bottle.. Its very good stuff!

Its about £12 I think but worth it.. You'll need tyre shine aswell else it looks terrible nice and clean with dirty tyres.

[Phill106]

think iv got some black out.. deeeep in the back of the shed.

[JonnyW]

think iv got some black out.. deeeep in the back of the shed.

Good stuff!

Order up some bits, and make sure you post up here when your done :P

[Phill106]

just ordered the following...

Huge 38" x 28" Microfibre Drying Towel £8.65
Dodo Juice Sour Power Shampoo 250ml £6.04
Meguiars Quik Clay kit G1116 £10.39 £10.39
Eurow - Sheepskin Wash Mitt £6.91
Collinite No. 476S - Super Doublecoat Auto Wax £13.87
Ultimate Ultra-Plush Buffing Cloth 16" x 16" £3.43

tyre cleaner ill get on weekend or somethin, and ill fish the blackout out from the shed. :)

[JonnyW]

just ordered the following...

Huge 38" x 28" Microfibre Drying Towel £8.65
Dodo Juice Sour Power Shampoo 250ml £6.04
Meguiars Quik Clay kit G1116 £10.39 £10.39
Eurow - Sheepskin Wash Mitt £6.91
Collinite No. 476S - Super Doublecoat Auto Wax £13.87
Ultimate Ultra-Plush Buffing Cloth 16" x 16" £3.43

tyre cleaner ill get on weekend or somethin, and ill fish the blackout out from the shed. :)

Perfect!

Looking forward to the outcome, you'll be amazed! :D

Method..

Wheels/Door shuts
Wait till they dry
Rinse
2 Bucket
Dry
Clay
2 Bucket
Dry
Polish/Wax
Done

:D

[Phill106]

gd job its a small car :| lol

[JonnyW]

gd job its a small car :| lol

6 hours is my best :D

[Phill106]

holy s*** dude. no wonder i never wash it :| but it needs doin as u can see :( we can use these as a b4 lol

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn266/phill1312/DSC00082.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn266/phill1312/DSC00066.jpg

[Phill106]

dunno y it posted a quote in this 1 but nvm lol.

[JonnyW]

I'd cry if my car was like that :lol:

6 hours passes easily.. Though that is including me doing the 3 Stage Meguires.

You'll enjoy it when you get started!

Check the weather though.. Don't clay if its too hot, or too cold.

[Phill106]

lol if its cold ill hate every min of it. i hate being cold. ialso hate being too hot but dout thats gunna happen lol.

[Phill106]

ok, all the stuff came thro yesterday (next day delivory) so today i decided to brake it all out,

i did like jonny said 2bucket wash, wheels, dry, clay, wash agen, dry agen, wax, buff. took me about 2 hours but i was abit skimpy with the wax as i was starting to get abit sick. then i decided i was gunna drive about and find a nice spot for some pics. even tho the camaras not very good.

the result....


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[rikyVTR]

incredible difference! good job mate looks amazing!

[ashz]

looook how high it is :O
but on topic at least its cleaner :P
doing mine tomorrow!

[JonnyW]

You've got to love the cleanlyness!

Did you notice the difference on the paint when all the contaminents were taken out with the clay?

[Phill106]

looook how high it is :O
but on topic at least its cleaner :P
doing mine tomorrow!

lol i was plannin on gettin it lowered but been put on hold cos of lack of job. i know it looks like its on stilts :(

jonny, not really as i dont park under tress or anythin like that. but the clad did come out a dark brow after id finished lol. even after id washed it as well. but it does feel like glass,