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Can anyone advise me ???
monte:
Hi there everyone,
I have decided that tomorrow (weather permitting) i will be giving the car a decent detail. I have used Autoglym Super resin polish and then Dodo Juice Diamond White wax in the past and i think i have had good results. Anyway in the morning i am going to buy a Clay kit (probably the Megs one) and also some Dodo juice Lime prime cleaner wax and then finish off with the Diamond white wax i already have!
Now i have read up on Detailing guides so much these past few days that i don't know what to think anymore. :confused: so i need to ask.
As i already have probably 2-3 layers of old wax on there before i start (plus the car has seen quick detailer spray probably every 2-3 days), does this need stripping off before i use the clay etc? I know i have probably looked into this too much and its got me so confused.
I did intend to wash and then dry the car as normal, then use the clay, and then the lime prime and then the wax! was i right all along? :ashamed: or do i need to get something else?
Bennett vrs:
That sounds good mate. You dont need to strip anything off. Just give the car a good wash, and then clay it. Make sure you keep the clay well lubed, dont want it to marr the paint. Dont worry about using the full bottle of detailer that comes with the clay, i use it every time, and then just fill the bottle with car shampoo and water, use that as a clay lube, just as good. Its just to keep the clay moving, dont want it sticking.
I tend to give the car another rinse / wash if you want to, dry it before i start to use polishes. The Super Resins a good product, i would just use that and then go onto the diamond white mate, personally never use the cleaner wax. Dodo products are good though, just never felt the need to use it. :happy2:
veedub18:
Hi Monte.
I'd clay the car, and fully agree that you need to use a lot of lube. This will strip ALL the wax, and the little contaminants from the paint leaving it silky smooth. I personally wouldn't use the SRP, as it contains fillers that will mask swirls and marring. I'd use the Lime Prime until you get a decent paint finish, wipe everything off then apply the wax.
stealthwolf:
As above, clay will remove the old wax.
Now, what do you have to clean the windows, the rubber trim and the tyres? Mustn't forget those!
Another tip is to start early as possible, when there are fewer people about. Because of work, I had a fun time detailing my car on the main road, half on and half off the pavement, whilst trying not to get hit by passing cars.
nc35:
Just spent 7hrs doing this today lol
Prob like you been on the DW web site reading up for ages.
I washed the car in fairy first. The idea came from the sticky on this forum. I know people say washing up liquids have too much salt, but so do the roads over winter... It strips the wax nicely.
Use the Bilt Hamber Clay, best value for money & highly regarded. (about £10 for 200g) Uses water as a lube too, so no need to dry after the rinse.
Another quick wash
Final Polish (Cut) with Megs & machine polisher
Glazed with PoorBoys
Waxed with some Carnuba (which is also excellent on plastics & rubber seals), I will give the car another few coats of wax over the next few week, so it is more than ready for winter.
Cleaned inside and under the bonnet too...
Wife's car tomoz... Think I may have OCD
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