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Pesky jones:
Just bought these from Halfords for cleaning the car. I'm wondering about the turtle wax, but it was free (3 for 2)



What else do I need? There were microfiber clothes in there but the guy said he wouldn't use them... he recommended using an old t shirt :S or cotton. Where can I find a washing mitt and a drying cloth?

If I can make do without anything else, what order should I use the products in?

Pre wash with sponge
Snowfoam
Conditioner
Turtle wax

? Just going to sponge wash the alloys as they are farked and need a refurb anwyay

lukemk5gti:
I feel like I'm all over your questions lately! A quiet few days in work so I'm on here probably more than I should be...

What that guy said is rubbish, get good microfiber cloths! I must have 200 at this stage and every few months I wash them all in one big batch.

Start building up your collection of them. Not all are equal, go for a good quality one but expect to pay around €10 for a 5 pack maybe.

That turtle wax is proabably worthless. Get proper solid car wax. I personally recommend autoglym super hd wax. One tub will last 1 - 2 years and it costs €50. That liquid car wax will just wash off after a few downpours.

I have the demon foam and it's great stuff but you need the lance and a proper power washer to get a good thick foam!

The autoglym shampoo smells incredible but gives you no suds (not necessarily a bad thing).

I'm sure there's a few detailing places in the uk people use such as cleancar.co.uk I think

Get a microfiber drying cloth for one and a lambswool wash mitt. You're also going to need 2 buckets and a grit guard.

Don't go near your paintwork with a sponge!

Take a look at my guide - http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,89106.msg902491.html#msg902491

Pesky jones:

--- Quote from: lukemk5gti on March 31, 2015, 02:06:59 pm ---I feel like I'm all over your questions lately!
--- End quote ---

You are, I look forward to seeing your name as the person that's replied!

RE the turtle wax - oh well  - lesson learnt

I have a pressure washer but no lance! just going to have to use the hose.

Ok Ill get the buckets (where from?) and can I just get the good microfiber cloth from Halfords and use it for drying, and where do I get the lambswool was mitt? Don't want to order offline as I want to do the wash on Thursday!

lukemk5gti:
I'd be the same in that I'd want to get all of the stuff right away and do a great job from the start but realistically I think you're better off just starting with your basic wash this Thursday and when you have another £150 to spare then get all of your detailing stuff together.

Be savy and like a few uk detailing companies on fb keeping en eye out for promo codes. That's what I ended up doing and I also just by chance bought a gift card for €200 off a guy for only €100.

Think the Karchers go on sale in B&Q fairly often and you might get one for £60.

The buckets you can get with the grit guards for around £30

Be patient and get the right stuff whilst saving money!

Pesky jones:
Ok  :smiley: But even if I want to do the basic wash - I'll need the right cloths/ drying cloths, right?

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