So with the worst of the weather fast approaching and lots of other threads containing mini discussions regarding detailing I thought it might be a good idea to set up a dedicated topic.
Basically if anybody has any detailing top tips then pop them in here.
Best brand of product, best wax, best polish, best shampoo, best tools/cloths/sponges, ways of working, places to buy these items, good/bad experiences, interior, exterior, engine.... Bla bla bla
Sponges!!!! If your planning on using a sponge you may aswell use the frying pan scourer out of the kitchen. Next you'll be saying you use a shammy leather !
Head over to detailedobsession to have a look at the products and tips they have on offer a really good website.
I personally use a 2 bucket method using a genuine lambs wool wash mit, i like meguires products so i use next gen shampoo. It gives a great amount of suds throught the wash and last till the end. Its about £15 for a large bottle and you can even get it in Halfords.
Then give it a good rinse with clean fresh water and wash your buckets out. Then fill a bucket with clean warm not hot water.
Then get yourself a decent microfibre cloth and proceed to dry the car. Keep a seperate microfibre cloth for the door/boot sills as there is always extra dirt hidden in the corners and you dont want to spread that into the cloth your using to dry the whole car.
Then again i use turtle wax trye gel, ive tried many different types before and this seems to work the best. Apply it with the back of the sponge on a scouring pad found in the kitchen, its the best way to apply and minimise on waste.
If i can be bothered i used a product called poorboys wheel sealant but its a good hour or 2 to do 4 wheels so i just keep a seperate microfibre to dry the wheel.
Theres nothing special to what i do or use but it always looks in top condition and all the products i can get can be found in halfords ( except the wheel sealant- poorboys)
Just remember to never use a sponge on the car, it will scratch your car beyond beleif.
Lambs wool wash mit, clean water and bucket, microfibre clothes to dry with fresh clean water to clean the cloth as you dry your car off.