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duncan:
Great!

Thanks alot for that wayne! they all look great - must be very satisfying when you get to the waxing stage!

how long does it take you from start to finish?

also what products would you use to clean the wheels and glass? does glass need a special cloth?

Cheers

Duncan

duncan:
also what do you think of this kit? http://autoperfectionworld.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=365

when do you have to clay the car and what does this do?

have heard lots about protecting the body work with different products but is that really needed - doesnt a good waxing do the same job?

Moschops:
You got PM :happy2:

stealthwolf:

--- Quote from: duncan on March 12, 2009, 05:10:39 pm ---am going to be doing most of my washing on the street and do not have access to a hose - can this be done?
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It can be. Some people in the past have used watering cans with the rose attachment to gently rinse off the car. Getting at the lower panels is gonna be a bit difficult.

I've previously washed my old car relying on (well-rinsed) buckets to rinse the car. That was from a 1st floor flat involving three doors and two flights of stairs. It's possible but it's a bit of a hassle. Took me something like 4-5 hours and all I did was shampoo, clay and wax.

autoperfection.com:

--- Quote from: duncan on March 12, 2009, 09:12:54 pm ---Great!

Thanks alot for that wayne! they all look great - must be very satisfying when you get to the waxing stage!

how long does it take you from start to finish?

also what products would you use to clean the wheels and glass? does glass need a special cloth?

Cheers

Duncan

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For the wheels I would recomend bilberry safe wheel cleaner (dilutes well and cleans brilliantly) and as for the glass you can use an ordinary microfibre - a glass specific one is good, but not essential.
In your situation I would recomend at least one bucket and grit guard but as said for rinsing I think a hose would be the best but if you cant do that then watering cans with the heads on will be fine.
I would go for a decent shampoo so the cleaning power is good and rinses off easier - some of the cheaper types are hard to rinse and in your situation rinsing is probably a priority.

The process would be - Wash - Rinse then Dry.
once or twice a year clay
Pre wax cleanse once or twice a year
Wax - as often as you feel like or at least every 2-3 months if using a carnauba wax.

Alternatively you could have it detailed by a pro first and then maintain it your self

Hope this helps - any more info needed please ask.

JIM

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