ROBS3 said:
Cheers John.
Will sort out some pics as soon as it is done. The car certainly needs it as the previous owners seems to have been a bit of a fan of automatic car washers.
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I was going to ask the guy how best to maintain the work he is going to do, but if you can offer any more advice it would be much appreciated.
I don't mind spending £'s for the right products. Anything from mitts to shampoos, wax's, jet washers (if necessary) etc
After the car's been detailed by Drive N Shine it should be wearing a new refreshed clearcoat. This is the groundwork for the next couple of years, if not more. The most dangerous stage for putting swirls back into the body is the washing stage. Also, avoid dry-wiping the car - some people get all upset when a little bit of dust is covering their car and tend to wipe it off. Try and avoid doing this. Let the car get dirty and try and wash it once a week, or fortnight at the least.
So, you'll need a good wash kit and routine. Wash kit as below:
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/pb500wash.html
or
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/pb501wash.html
I'd also give the car a pre-soak foaming with your shampoo. For this, there's the Gilmour gun (£50ish), Autobrite Foam Lance for PW (similar price) or there's the hose-pipe version the Superspray (£9 from
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-drying/super-spray-hose-end-sprayer/prod_335.html). I personally use the wee superspray.
Just look through the Polished Bliss and other detailing posts and you'll get an idea of the process.
Check the PB guides at the top of this forum.
I'd also get a gallon of Meguiars Last Touch (
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/pb249maintain.html) quick detailer spray. I use this a lot after a wash and spray each panel and wipe off with plush MF cloths, gently (
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/pb128_402maintain.html). You will need at least one of the 3-packs. Last Touch is also good for removing very light stains from the car and is what I soak the bird crap with first before wiping off. Get rid of the bird stuff on the same day it lands!
Meguiars All Purpose Cleaner is good for arches and removing old chemical products. Can also be used in the interior for cleansing at the correct dilution. A good all-rounder this.
As for wax/sealant? Speak to Drive n Shine as to what wax or sealant is going on your car. You might want to buy some of that, so that say once every 4-6 weeks you can add another layer after a wash.
Just a rough guide mate but should be enough to keep you going for a long while. Where possible, buy your chemical liquids in the gallon sizes as you will use them up over time and they are best value for money.
I've probably forgotten something, oh yes... a wheel sealant (poorboys??, again from PB) is a good thing to have.
There's loads of different products out there, but since you asked me then I've given you the products I use all the time. I've also named Polished Bliss as the supplier because they offer great service and are totally committed to helping ALL detailers, as you can see by their Car Care Guides.
Hope this helps! It might seem a little confusing at first but this is normal. You will get used to all the terms and a lot of the products. But if in doubt, just post up on the forum and there's always someone willing to point you in the right direction.
Regards,
JOHN:icon_thumright: