Advice on car cleaning needed

[arekisu]

I've just recently become the proud owner of a new Grande Punto and am just about to purchase some Autoglym products.

AG Bodywork Shampoo.
AG Super Resin Polish.
AG Extra Gloss Protection.
AG Fast Glass.
AG Clean Wheels.
AG High Definition Wax.

I know i'd need a wash mitt of some sort when shampooing and a leather afterwards. But what else would be needed, i've never cleaned a car before and would appreciate any advice.

 

[Andy Monty]

have a good read of this

https://www.fiatforum.com/car-care/136963-no-laughing-please.html?p=1433778

and

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4637

 

[auto_detail]

Don't use the Clean Wheels if you have alloys, it contains acid and will corrode the wheels over time. A good alternative for wheels is a citrus degreaser available from all good industrial cleaning suppliers. The degreaser contains no harsh solvents and is safe to use on wheels, bodywork, and interior surfaces and fabrics.

Another benefit is that it's usually supplied in five litre bottles which you dilute with water, so for around £9 you actually get around thirty litres depending on dilution ratio.

The High Def wax is okay, but it contains petroleum disstilate, try a wax from DoDo juice or R222, you'll save money over the High Def wax.

 

[thepottleflump]

I've just recently become the proud owner of a new Grande Punto and am just about to purchase some Autoglym products.

AG Bodywork Shampoo.
AG Super Resin Polish.
AG Extra Gloss Protection.
AG Fast Glass.
AG Clean Wheels.
AG High Definition Wax.

I know i'd need a wash mitt of some sort when shampooing and a leather afterwards. But what else would be needed, i've never cleaned a car before and would appreciate any advice.

No point buying Extra Gloss Protection as well as High Definition Wax. Both are very good. I've tended to clean my wheels with a polish like Super Resin Polish before using a wheel wax like Autoglym Alloy Wheel Seal which is very good. Personally I'd buy:

AG Bodywork Shampoo.
AG Super Resin Polish.
AG Fast Glass.
AG Alloy Wheel Seal
AG High Definition Wax.

 

[arekisu]

Thanks for the help.

 

[Mark Elvin]

Take a look at www.cleanyourcar.co.uk

I use the following products

Shampoo - Meguires Shampoo Plus - http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/meguiars-shampoo-plus/prod_322.html

Pre wax paint cleaner - Dodo Juice Lime Prime - http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/dodo-juice/dodo-juice-lime-prime-500ml/prod_406.html

wax - Dodo Juice Ble Velvet - http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/dodo-juice/dodo-juice-blue-velvet/prod_404.html

Wheels - Meguires Hot Rims - http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/meguiars-hot-rims-all-wheel-cleaner/prod_104.html

Tyres - Meguires Hot Shine - http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/Store/Product/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=259

 

[arekisu]

What about cloths etc. What's the best sort of stuff to get.

 

[Andy Monty]

i use these

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=64&products_id=136

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=64&products_id=140

these for applying polish

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=64&products_id=382

and these for applying wax

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=64&products_id=137


and as a wash mit i use this

hope that helps

 

[arekisu]

Thanks Andy.