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Kemosabi1:
Well, I'm no good you know.  I've been plodding along merrily for years, washing my car as little as poss and then majority of the time taking it to the hand car wash places that scratch the heck out of your car.  I think I would have washed my own car more has I seen some of the results on here!

Spent an hour or 2 last night reading posts in this section - immense.  Can't believe how much there is to car washing!  I went on CleanYourCar.com and started trying to look at what I would need to try achieve some of the amazing finishes on here and at a minimum, not including a bucket was rattling up a bill of £65!  See below what a complete amateur put in his basket and let me know if I am on the right lines!

Dodo Juice - Born to be mild shampoo - £8
Meg Microfibre washmit £8
Microfibre drying towel £9
Carlack and Collinite 476 kit (including mits etc) £28
Meg NXT Glass Cleaner £7 (don't like dirty glass on the interior)

Is that enough?  I didn't want to go to the lengths of clay etc - baby steps, need to build up to the full deal.

Any better suggestions - starter packs anyone is aware off?  My wife insists i've gone mad looking at spending so much on cleaning gear. :grin:

snapey:
To be honest if it's never been properly cleaned i.e. clayed, sealed etc your pretty much going to be polishing over tar, sap etc etc.

Best bet is to just go all out on it and start with a clay then correct the paint work.

Just my 2p but there are a load of experienced detailers on here who'll soon point you in the right direction.

Kemosabi1:
Thanks mate.  Should have made the point that I am picking up my new car tom (I've had a gti prev) so would be kinda like turning over a new leaf for this one.  56 plate, 20,000 miles, black metallic, 5 door.

keith:
Snapey has a point. but you have to start somewhere lol. My preference for wash mitts are lambswool as i dont think the microfibre ones are as good as the l/wool ones. Dodo juice shampoo is good, the megs nxt would suffice. theres endless combinations out there. if youre interested then you can check my site and I can put a deal together for you as a forum member.

stealthwolf:
Ideally it's first wash should be a full detail. Get it done properly and then it'd be easier for you to top up.

If you don't want paintwork correction, you can leave it till later but agree with the above regarding a clay kit. Even somethig like megs smooth surface clay kit from halfords is fine.

Remember - you need TWO buckets.

Tescos do lots of microfibre cloths - £2 per pack of 2. I use this for applying products to the car.

You've made no mention of black plastic trim, wheel cleaner, tyre shine or exhaust cleaning.

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