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Janner_Sy:
right, im not really in he know when it comes to detailing a car, ive always been a as long as its shiny im happy kinda bloke.  so apart from one pro detail in the last 3 years, the car has always been washed in the drive through polish jet/handwash garages.  Usually found every few miles along each road in kent.  I have also been known to use a drice through car wash from time to time.

So apologies for al the abve, i need converting and institutionalising into the detailing way of life.  
Parked my car outside my house last night under a tree, and this morning the whole car was covered in sap beyond belief.  So i got the car washed and after i took a look at the paint work and to be fair even i can see it leaves a lot to be desired

Now I don’t own anything more exotic than a hose, sponge and a bucket.

Im thinking of getting myself a pressure washer, and kitting myself out with a load of detailing kit.

Can you guys equip me with the stuff I would require.  Obviously Im a complete noob to this so would need an explanation of  what they ate used for and how.

here some pics of the paint work.  I cant really see any of these swirls or anything, however you can see where he drive through wash has scratched the paint work :sad1:





Cheers guys

stealthwolf:
I'd recommend starting off with a professional detail. It gives a good base. There are plenty of online shops to buy stuff from and even halfrauds has some half-decent stuff if you pick the right products.

Janner_Sy:
i probably will do that, but i still want to kit myself out if you know what i mean.  just need a billy basic starter pack of some sort.  plus reccommendations on what clay bars, cleaning products, sponges/clothes etc.

Tuffy:
Hello mate.
First thing is to ditch the drive throu hand wash places! you'd be better off letting a monkey with a wire brush clean it!
Then get yourself a couple of nice clean buckets, one for your wash solution the other to rinse out whatever your washing the car with after each panel,
I would use a lambs wool mitt to avoid the dreaded swirl marks.
Probably best to clay the car to get rid of all the road grime etc
Rinse car again
Then a large microfibre towel to dry the car off.
Treat the car to a polish something middle of the road like AG super resin ploish
Top with a seal such as jetseal
Finish off with a natural wax
This is just skimming the surface really but not a bad for a start.
Regarding the scratches you already have reckon they will need to machine polished out
All the hints and tips you will ever need are here buddy :happy2:

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/index.php

Janner_Sy:
much appreciated mate. 

I was thinking hose scratches look like they have gone down past the paint, so maybe it would be possible to cover with a small paint pen, and then seal it with polish!!!!

ill have a look through that link mate

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