10-01-2020, 10:34 AM | #1 |
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Cleaning my car...
So im going to buy the following:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Karcher-Con.../dp/B01MCRE5HA What else do I need to keep my car in good nick? Shampoos, foam etc....? Are there any pack available anywhere? Halfords to get the rest?? |
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10-01-2020, 02:07 PM | #3 |
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I've used the following on my car - fresh from the dealer on Friday. And used all the products on previous cars too, with the exception of the Turtlewax product.
Autoglym Polar Blast snow foam (with the Karcher nozzle - it's fine, but going to get the Autoglym Polar Blaster). Contact wash - Meguiars Wash Plus (good for clearing any crap off the paint). I usually use Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner. Decontamination & Wheels - Autoglym Magma. I've also used Auto Finesse Iron Out which is great too, and just buy whatever is on offer. Dry - just get a good quality micro fibre drying towel and some micro fibre cloths. Polish - Autoglym Super Resin Polish Sealant / Ceramic coating - Turtlewax Hybrid Solutions Ceramic spray coating. This product is awesome! The water beading is amazing. I washed the car again the next day to apply a second coat of this. It's meant to be good for up to 12 months, but I'll probably do it again after 2-3 months. Pic below - would probably get a better effect in direct sunlight, but still looks good to me! |
10-01-2020, 02:41 PM | #4 |
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I use Bilt Hamber (BH) auto foam
Koch Chemie Nano Magic shampoo BH Auto Wheel BH Korrosol Iron fallout remover BH surfex HD for general wiping (doorshuts/interior at different dilution ratios) Meguiars Hybrid Ceramic Wax Meguiars Hybrid Ceramic detailer That's kind of the basics for me I guess, not really into detailing nor do I have the time so just make sure I give the car a nice clean myself. My previous car only ever went to a hand car wash place. |
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10-01-2020, 04:48 PM | #6 |
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Just need 2 buckets, snow foam lance (I just got a the basic cheap one from in2detailing).
I also use a trigger gun attachment for my karcher as it's less cumbersome then the original karcher one and easy to clip on the nozzles and snow foam lance https://www.in2detailing.co.uk/produ...elease-nozzles Rinse off the foam, shampoo the car, rinse and then dry. That's my usual normal wash. If I've washed it not long ago and it's just a bit dusty/grubby I'll just snow foam the car and rinse it without any contact washing. |
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Car was treated to a ceramic coating from New a year ago. My normal clean is Light low pressure cold water rinse from Jet wash Karcher 7 Foam using autobrite Snow foam and gun Wheels using Billberry Wheel cleaner Use two buckets - one with Meguirars gold shampoo in mix + one clear water to rinse mitt Noodle mitt to clean car Clean wheels using Wheel Woolies Rinse car with Jet Wash Dry with BLO Dryer - gets all the crevices done ! If I need to do a short clean or do a top up coat I use Detailed online Nano Sealant. This stuff does NOT bead up - The water just sheets off You can spray directly on a wet car and rinse then drive down the Motorway - Job Done |
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10-07-2020, 02:38 AM | #12 |
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Same here. I have a range of products as a result of my part-time detailing but recently tried the Polar Series. It's pretty good but quite time-consuming using the SF lance for all 3 products.
Looks well when finished but don't think you get 4 weeks of protection. Foam can made thicker if required: Seal creates a massive bead when applied: Good gloss:
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10-07-2020, 07:52 AM | #13 |
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i use a mix match (always changing): Dragon Breath for iron remover on wheels and lower half of paint Gyeon Bathe+ in the foam cannon & then again with microfibre mitt on contact wash If feeling extra kind or feel it needs it, Bathe + onto a cloth and rub on and polish off I also use Gyeon wet Coat and TLC2 when protection wears off, lasts around 5 / 6 months
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