Detailing Becky

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I just posted, in "what did you do with your Panda today" about how I'd washed the cars today and commented on how it, of course, immediately started to rain when I'd finished. This has highlighted that, although looking good now they are clean, there is little by way of Polish/wax left on them. I've been thinking for some time that I should, perhaps, try doing a bit of detailing - which I've never tried before. A quick polish with something like cheap turtle wax is as much as I tend to do. Now I'd like to give it a go with a clay bar, then polish and finally wax. I have a Halfords Trade Card so am quite attracted to their clay bar: https://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-cleaning/clay-bars/halfords-clay-bar-1pk-300206.html and polish: https://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-cleaning/car-polish/halfords-car-polish-500ml-675502.html. maybe some of their polishing cloths too: https://www.halfords.com/motoring/c...halfords-microfibre-cloths-5-pack-300286.html all of which look good value and, being Halfords branded, should enable me to get a decent discount on. So I'd be interested to hear other's opinions of them. Bearing in mind I really don't want to sink a lot of cash into this until I've had a go at it and see if I can be bothered to persevere!

Bearing in mind also that I've never tried claying, I don't know what I should buy/use to lubricate it. Also, once I've clayed and polished I think I'll go for a traditional wax finish because I've waxed before but never used the more modern ceramics etc and I'm a little worried I might muck it up. Anyway, the wax looks cheaper - I appreciate a waxed finish is less durable but finances need to be kept in check.

So folks, anyone like to comment and/or recommend what they think I should be buying? Also any tips etc will be most welcome and gratefully received.

Oh, by the way, I already have a two bucket wash system with dirt traps, two noodle wash mitts and two large drying towels as well as a couple of alloy wheel brushes. So I'm quite well set up for washing. It's the detailing and finishing I'm not so hot on.
 
Daughter and family departed early this morning to stay with the other in laws on the other side of town so I've done a wee tidy up and, for the last hour or so, I've been looking at car detailing videos and product reviews.

I think I'm making headway and, so far, have decided my process is going to be
1). Thoroughly wet and rinse down to remove as much dirt and dust as possible then wash car with a wax free shampoo using the noodle mitts and 2 bucket wash system - been washing the cars in this way for several years now so know roughly what I'm doing.
2). Clay the paint - don't yet know what to do about a clay lubricant. In fact I'm still pretty ignorant as to how to do claying so advise from anyone "in the know" will be most appreciated. For instance, what lube to use, how hard to press on the clay, how often to fold in to a new surface, how do you know when the bit of clay you're using is fit for throwing away - so much I just don't know.
3). Use car polish - the Halfords own stuff seems to get a pretty good crit I'm glad to see - to further clean and smooth the paint surface.
4). Apply paint sealer/wax polish and buff. I've decided to use one of the "new generation" products, specifically Turtle Wax Sealant Hydrophobic Wax Spray, which seems to be getting a lot of positive reviews and looks really simple to apply.

I see some recommend cleaning down with dilute Isopropyl Alcohol to remove any oils and/or polish residue before stage 4, so that the sealant can bond well with the clear coat layer? What do you guys think? I just don't know.

I'm feeling a bit more confident about what I'm doing now but there are still holes in my knowledge and lack of experience which are worrying me. I'll be very upset if I make a mess of either of the car's paintwork.
 
The Panda Nut very kindly just posted his product choice in the "What did you do with your Panda today" thread, which is where I first mentioned that I'm going to spend a bit more time on my car's appearance than the usual quick "slop" with some wash and wax shampoo. I'm a bit surprised no-one else has come up with recommendations considering that there have been quite a few posts across the forum about car care. The silence here has been deafening.

Mrs J is going off on her usual annual "girl's week away" to her lifelong friend in southern Germany very soon and getting stuck into detailing the cars while she's away is one of the things I've got lined up to do while I can guarantee uninterrupted access to them. So if anyone would feel able to contribute any advice on procedures or products in the next few days I'd be most grateful.
 
I'm watching the thread closely, but unlikely to contribute much.
I'm afraid that my level of car detailing is at the level of "I bought a new sponge a couple of years ago. Probably time I took off the plastic wrapper and actually used it"
Although I think sponges are frowned on now, and I shouldn't be using it anyway...
 
I'm watching the thread closely, but unlikely to contribute much.
I'm afraid that my level of car detailing is at the level of "I bought a new sponge a couple of years ago. Probably time I took off the plastic wrapper and actually used it"
Although I think sponges are frowned on now, and I shouldn't be using it anyway...
Thanks irc. I think you're right about the sponges. I was encouraged to buy noodle wash mitts because they're much less likely to retain grit on the rubbing surface and so scratch the paint? I bought my 2 bucket wash system mitts and drying towels just before I bought my Ibiza so it's only ever been washed with the mitts and I must say I can't see any, even light, scratching. The amount of dirt/grit which ends up in the bottom of the rinse bucket always surprises me, especially when you think I give the car a very good hosing down before going anywhere near it with a mitt. As regards the rest I'm finding it quite a minefield. I think you have to be reasonable about what you're going to achieve for an every day driver. Some of the videos I've been watching are just a bit too "fanatical" for me - I've got other things to do with my life. But I would like to have a car with a nice shiny look and, more importantly, some protection ('specially against UV) as it's a red car which will tend to "bloom" as it ages if I'm not careful. The Panda is white so is more difficult to see a good reflective finish but I'm going to give her at least as much attention as the Ibiza will get. In fact I may do her first just to get my hand in with the claying and sealer.

By the way, anyone got specific advise on a lubricant for the clay? Some videos I've seen strongly recommend dedicated special clay lube whilst others decry them as a waste of money and just to use soapy water. I'm also unsure as to whether I should apply a polish after claying and before the final sealer? some recommend it and others don't - in fact they actually advise against it as the residuals from the polishing might stop the sealer bonding so well to the clear coat. Than there's the folk who talk about doing an alcohol wipe before applying the sealer. Dear oh dear, what to do?

I've actually fired off an email to Turtle wax, which I've had an automated response to, so we'll see what they come back with.
 
Thanks irc. I think you're right about the sponges. I was encouraged to buy noodle wash mitts because they're much less likely to retain grit on the rubbing surface and so scratch the paint? I bought my 2 bucket wash system mitts and drying towels just before I bought my Ibiza so it's only ever been washed with the mitts and I must say I can't see any, even light, scratching. The amount of dirt/grit which ends up in the bottom of the rinse bucket always surprises me, especially when you think I give the car a very good hosing down before going anywhere near it with a mitt. As regards the rest I'm finding it quite a minefield. I think you have to be reasonable about what you're going to achieve for an every day driver. Some of the videos I've been watching are just a bit too "fanatical" for me - I've got other things to do with my life. But I would like to have a car with a nice shiny look and, more importantly, some protection ('specially against UV) as it's a red car which will tend to "bloom" as it ages if I'm not careful. The Panda is white so is more difficult to see a good reflective finish but I'm going to give her at least as much attention as the Ibiza will get. In fact I may do her first just to get my hand in with the claying and sealer.

By the way, anyone got specific advise on a lubricant for the clay? Some videos I've seen strongly recommend dedicated special clay lube whilst others decry them as a waste of money and just to use soapy water. I'm also unsure as to whether I should apply a polish after claying and before the final sealer? some recommend it and others don't - in fact they actually advise against it as the residuals from the polishing might stop the sealer bonding so well to the clear coat. Than there's the folk who talk about doing an alcohol wipe before applying the sealer. Dear oh dear, what to do?

I've actually fired off an email to Turtle wax, which I've had an automated response to, so we'll see what they come back with.
Noooooooooo! I wont decry their products, they largely do whats descirbed but No No No. They are for the quick clean and short term brigade. Turtle wax wash n wax is surprisingly good at dull paint when applied neat but I find their products don't last long enough. Two weeks in you need to re-treat. Ive tried them all the had wax, wash n wax liquid wax. If you just want a weekly wash job Turtle wash and wax is fine. If yo go to the trouble of claying the car it may take a day to do and it will look like new so you want a long lasting product. I have not tried the autobright without following up with the Diamondbright but our yellow car came up incredibly a real testiment to Fiats paint I can easily resore it now with the clay lube mist and a quick wipe and its so so easy. It seems to take off the lime scale marks too. Been polishing weekly since I was 7. Never got paid for all the car cleaning 2 cars every week for 11 years. Name your polish, I will have tried it! Simoniz used to do a water repellant additive. Off hand I cant remmeber the product name. One capful in a bucket of water, chuck the water on the car and walk away leaving a shine and water beading off the paint. Incredible for a few days! I used to do this with the company car especially if meeting the fleet manager. Suffice to say we always got on well.

Some eyars ago now I bought a tin of de icer from Tesco. On using it, the lid broke and I received a fairly severe laceration. Really needed stitches. I took the lid back and said they should remove the lids if they wanted to avoid a law suit. As a result they did remove the lot. They informed Car Plan who sent me a huge box of goodies. Wash leathers buffing cloths and I believe a bottle of every product they sold at the time along with a very nice letter explaining what had been done about the bad can lids. Well beyond I felt. I just wanted them to know about the problem to stop it happening to others. There must have been £150 worth of stuff. I still have some 'Back to black' and a bottle of turtle polish to finish. I may use these on my steel winter wheels just to clear the shelf. I have not tried the £250 a tub carnuba wax....... Im sure it too does a great job, but while I may be mad, £35 will buy 2 years supply of excellent products which will do the job 100% so not for me thankyou.
 
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How old is Becky? You could sink Tons of money into products but to be fair if she’s never been detailed before and has many years on her it will likely all be pointless, sure she’lol look shiny but you’ll just enhance all those deeper scratches and blemishes
 
I usually start of with a pre wash with shampoo in a 5l garden pump sprayer, wash with the 2 bucket method with grit guards in the bottom of the buckets, then rinse & dry with a microfibre towel. You can get some very good products for not a lot of money but with my car being black I'm quite picky as it does show up imperfections so I tend to buy better quality products intended for dark/black paint. I was never into detailing before I brought the Panda & had never clayed a car before either, all I ever did with my old cars was a quick wash & if I was feeling generous a quick wax polish with a £5 bottle of Triplewax from the supermarket but since owning the Panda & wanting to keep it looking new for as long as possible I've learnt through youtube videos & just giving it a go. I have found cheap clay bars to not be very effective as I normally get the Meguiars Smooth Clay kit which you get 3 clay bars, detail spray & a decent cloth for between £20-£30 whereas recently I got a pack of 3 Autobrite ones from halfords at £15 which were useless. When I polish mine I use Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions ceramic Black Polish but for anything else I use Autoglym radiant wax polish which is the trade version of Super Resin Polish & then I use Bilt Hamber Double Speed Wax which is quite good value at less than £20 with applicator & cloth included & also quite durable, although with my black paint you do tend to notice the haze for a while & have to buff it a few times to get risdof it so I'm going to be trying Soft 99 dark & black wax. The following link https://www.fiatforum.com/threads/1983-mk3-131-mirafiori-1600-cl-paint-revival.487993/ is from when I did a friends 131 last summer but this car was quite bad & I used a cutting compound on it which was the first time i'd ever used a cutting compound but then there was nothing to lose as he was thinking of getting it resprayed(not now since I got it looking good😁) & with the overall state of it anything was an improvement. It took nearly a whole bottle of Meguiars ultimate compound to do this car & nearly a whole day with me being very shattered at the end of it but he was very happy with it whilst also quite shocked at how well it came up & now gets people asking if its the same car.
 
How old is Becky? You could sink Tons of money into products but to be fair if she’s never been detailed before and has many years on her it will likely all be pointless, sure she’lol look shiny but you’ll just enhance all those deeper scratches and blemishes
You make a good point there Andy. She's a 2010 regie with a number of paint chip touch ups and very small car park dints - paint surface not broken and you have to really look for them to know they are there. Generally pretty good condition for the year but by no means perfect. Also, because she's white, polishing her doesn't make her look any more clean and shiny than a good wash and brush up. Her general bodily condition however is structurally very good indeed, you have to look very hard indeed to find any corrosion at all - what a difference when compared to the old Mk1 (1992) Panda Parade we had. I spent a lot of time trying to stop poor old Felicity disintegrating into red dust and as soon as I'd got one bit fixed there was more rust somewhere else! I'm more interested in just trying to maintain Becky as she is - which, if you look at the pictures I've posted of her, is pretty good.

The Ibiza is a rather different kettle of fish. She was a rejected disability car. The person who ordered her unfortunately got too ill to be able to safely drive by the time she was ready to be delivered and cancelled. I just happened to be looking for exactly her model and spec at the time. The owner, a chap I know, of one of the local smallish specialist dealers heard of her and got her for me at a very good price. (This was because she'd been, by now, registered in the name of the original person ordering so the car was, in effect, second hand) She was delivered to me with just the mileage on the clock that it took to drive her from the garage up in Fife, where she was ordered, to me here in Edinburgh - so well under 100 miles - and, when I took delivery she had a number of "extras", for instance fitted mats (that sort of thing) which had been ordered as extras by the original buyer which found their way to me at no extra cost. When I collected her from the garage down here I was amazed at how shiny her bright red paintwork was and she's always washed very well. Thinking about this I now think she'd had a protection system applied as she still washes up beautifully (wash and wax shampoo) but I'm now noticing the water is not beading so well, although it does bead to some extent - which is surprising after 6+ years! She also has not a single blemish or dent, although there is one very small paint chip on the leading edge of the bonnet, so, effectively, the bodywork/paint finish is pretty well perfect. So my main aim in all this car detailing "thing" at this time is to preserve Twinkle (the Ibiza) in the best possible condition and, as I'm buying the products anyway, Becky might as well benefit (My Pandas have always been my passion anyway, so how could I do the Ibiza and ignore Becky?)
 
I usually start of with a pre wash with shampoo in a 5l garden pump sprayer, wash with the 2 bucket method with grit guards in the bottom of the buckets, then rinse & dry with a microfibre towel. You can get some very good products for not a lot of money but with my car being black I'm quite picky as it does show up imperfections so I tend to buy better quality products intended for dark/black paint. I was never into detailing before I brought the Panda & had never clayed a car before either, all I ever did with my old cars was a quick wash & if I was feeling generous a quick wax polish with a £5 bottle of Triplewax from the supermarket but since owning the Panda & wanting to keep it looking new for as long as possible I've learnt through youtube videos & just giving it a go. I have found cheap clay bars to not be very effective as I normally get the Meguiars Smooth Clay kit which you get 3 clay bars, detail spray & a decent cloth for between £20-£30 whereas recently I got a pack of 3 Autobrite ones from halfords at £15 which were useless. When I polish mine I use Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions ceramic Black Polish but for anything else I use Autoglym radiant wax polish which is the trade version of Super Resin Polish & then I use Bilt Hamber Double Speed Wax which is quite good value at less than £20 with applicator & cloth included & also quite durable, although with my black paint you do tend to notice the haze for a while & have to buff it a few times to get risdof it so I'm going to be trying Soft 99 dark & black wax. The following link https://www.fiatforum.com/threads/1983-mk3-131-mirafiori-1600-cl-paint-revival.487993/ is from when I did a friends 131 last summer but this car was quite bad & I used a cutting compound on it which was the first time i'd ever used a cutting compound but then there was nothing to lose as he was thinking of getting it resprayed(not now since I got it looking good😁) & with the overall state of it anything was an improvement. It took nearly a whole bottle of Meguiars ultimate compound to do this car & nearly a whole day with me being very shattered at the end of it but he was very happy with it whilst also quite shocked at how well it came up & now gets people asking if its the same car.
Thanks very much for that Matt. My washing is similar to your initial procedure except that I don't add shampoo to the pre wash. I just completely soak the car a couple of time over about 15 minutes to, hopefully, soften and loosen the dirt before using the hose at full blast through a nozzle to remove all I can (we have very good water pressure here - I've measured it at in excess of 6 bar at the tap). Then I do my noodle mitt wash, gently, with my 2 buckets (which include dirt traps) using CarPlan triple wax car shampoo which I've nearly used up now - which is another reason for my reappraisal of my car cleaning at this time. I then dry down with 2 very large microfibre car cloths. If I've got enough energy left I might apply polish or wax after that but more often I just leave it after washing and drying. The wash and wax shampoo seems to leave it looking quite good but I can feel the slight roughness on the paint, which people talk of, if I lightly rub my fingertips over a flat panel. I like your idea of using a shampoo solution in the initial soaking and I have a garden pressure spray which I could use to apply a shampoo solution, as you do. Think I might give that a go between my initial rinse and the "blast down" and let it soak for a few minutes before hitting it with the hose. Might get a wee bit more abrasive stuff loosened that way?

Your comment about the clay bar is very interesting as I have absolutely no experience of them and had intended to buy the Halfords own brand. Might not be such a good idea? I'm very keen to keep costs within reason but don't want to throw my money away on ineffective product. I'm still very undecided as to what to do after the claying. There seem to be so many different ideas of the best way to go and it would be very easy to get carried away and spend spend spend. I'm finding it very interesting investigating all the possibilities though, never knew there were so many options! I'm in no hurry but do want to get a good lasting protection on before the winter sets in.

Thanks again for you contribution - much appreciated.
 
Evidence. As I trust insurance companies so much I keep a detailed record of the condition mechanically and a photographic survey inside and out so there is no argument about which is in fact better. One of my used cars or a new one! Sad but necessary. They are all months overdue as I cant face washing let alone the rest of the faff. But tomorrow...............The wheel scuff was me. I have still not done it as this requires all four to be re done in my book and now does not seem to be a good time. As daughter does not clean her car (wot I paid for) Im letting the muck disguise it until I feel £300 looking for a bottomless pit. ANother bottomless pit now Power gen / British Gas have created a blackhole in out family accounts.
 

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Evidence. As I trust insurance companies so much I keep a detailed record of the condition mechanically and a photographic survey inside and out so there is no argument about which is in fact better. One of my used cars or a new one! Sad but necessary. They are all months overdue as I cant face washing let alone the rest of the faff. But tomorrow...............The wheel scuff was me. I have still not done it as this requires all four to be re done in my book and now does not seem to be a good time. As daughter does not clean her car (wot I paid for) Im letting the muck disguise it until I feel £300 looking for a bottomless pit. ANother bottomless pit now Power gen / British Gas have created a blackhole in out family accounts.
That looks absolutely beautiful. The paint is very similar to the colour of my old Cordoba estate which faded really badly towards the end of the time I had her - one of the reasons I'm so keen to protect Twink.

This cost of living/gas/fuel price thing is pretty daunting isn't it and another reason why I'm keen to be careful about how much I spend on this project.
 
Although I think sponges are frowned on now, and I shouldn't be using it anyway...
I view any more than a sponge to be the sissy brigade that prefer how a car looks to how a car drives.
 
I view any more than a sponge to be the sissy brigade that prefer how a car looks to how a car drives.
I have been obsessed for years. Its a fact that a highly polished car uses noticably less fuel, years ago, I thought it was feel good obsession but no its worth 3 to5 mpg. I have measured it on my own and company cars on multiple occasions. Might explain why it fees bette when really clean, like just after on oil change. I accept its actually a total ball aching waste of time, but When even a Panda 4x4 is now over £20K (not that you can get one anymore) I'm sure I need to keep on top of this if I want a long life from the thing. On the how a car drives clearly you narthing Mr Fawlty as YOU seem not to drive a Panda which is undisputably not just the best 4x4 by far but also the best car available at any price, however old, rusty rotten or high miage it may be!
 
You are right Jock about the cost of living thing. I was just contemplating not paying my road tax just to make a point, but its not just HMG who need to get it together. I am about to reduce the immersion heater 5C as I think it will still be enough. I am gping to install a grill by the freezer in our garage and duct this to reduce consumption in hot weather, Mrs PN now washes 90% at 30C and saves things that need hot washes to a full load. I am going to install remote switches for outside lights so PIR doesnt turn themon without cause. The extra light on our front path idea has been scrapped in favour of careful relocation and redirection of the existing lights. We have a tilley lamp and I am going to get a supply of parafin. Its incredibly efficient and can be pressed into service when the war breaks out...... My grandparents and parents supply of candles are also going to be used up. SOme of them are probably whale fat! (judging by the smoke) When the house catches fire we will for a short time be warm and we can sell seats for the night. Electricity is now headed for nearly 60% of my income. If the NHS would pull its finger out, I shall be returning to work as soon as I am able. If we could sell all these blasted tomatoes we would be wealthy beyond my dreams. 1.8kg yesterday. How on gods earth are you supposed to eat half a hundredweight of toms each week. We are slipping and everyone we know is resisting more now. 30lb went to Manchester yesterday for distribution to the not so needy.
 
I highly doubt that.
Thomas H Fiat driver. I admit I was sceptical at first but a properly cleaned car must have a significantly reduced co effiecient of drag. I can't for instance put things of the car roof like a can of WD40 I am using as it would just slide off. Its irritating at times. I pu things on the roof when shopping and the resulats are predictable. Our local garage man does or did formula one bodywork and they always insisted the bodies were sent in for minute cleaning. I remember standing looking at a car body and saying cant see what the fuss is about that looks clean to me only to be told it was anything but. If you cant gain at least 2mpg I would be very surprised. Bigger the car the bigger the effect seems to be.
 
I’ve been ”detailing“ my golf since I got it new in 2015 with only 17 miles on the clock, not wanting to pay VW prices I bought my own AutoGlym dealers kit and applied it myself £40 verses the hundreds that a dealership charges at least I know it was applied properly. In my early twenties my electronics skills lead me to work in dealerships so I picked up a lot of tricks and tips. I also became friends with the AutoGlym and Auto smart Franchises in the area, so again picked up even more.

Since then I’ve used mainly AutoGlym stuff. My routine for cleaning is as follows
Wash with water only with a pressure washer to blast off any loose dirt.
Two bucket system AutoGlym bodywork shampoo - microfibre covered sponge (designed to keep the grit away, but wash out)
once the outside has been cleaned, I use a wheel brush to wash the wheels.

Whole thing then gets jet washed down.
Microfibre drying cloth all over (gets put in the wash each time)
AutoGlym Claybar (not done every time) and use AutoGlym Rapid Detailer as a lubricant
As its a dark colour it gets a coat of Ultra Deep Shine (I’d recommend Super Resin Polish for a red car)
AutoGlym Glass Polish on the windows.
I have an Trade bottle of AutoGlym trim cleaner which blackens and cleans plastic and rubber trims
Then once everything is cleaned off and its fully polished it then gets a coat of HD wax (you can probably guess the brand by now)

Also if needed i have bug remover and tar and glue remover from autoglym if needed for spots of tar, or ground in insects.

I use a German made, rubber seal cleaner that keeps the seals from sticking or in the winter freezing. Also keeps the rubber from drying out and cracking.

The wheels are diamond cut types so you’re not supposed to use sprays on them but I hand polish them with an alloy wheel sealant

The inside gets hoovered and cleaned with AutoGlym interior shampoo. Seats leather cleaner and then a leather balm to keep them soft and from cracking.

7 Years old tomorrow ! Still looks pretty good with nearly 90k on the clock.

Picture is with Wife’s Countryman.
 

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I’ve been ”detailing“ my golf since I got it new in 2015 with only 17 miles on the clock, not wanting to pay VW prices I bought my own AutoGlym dealers kit and applied it myself £40 verses the hundreds that a dealership charges at least I know it was applied properly. In my early twenties my electronics skills lead me to work in dealerships so I picked up a lot of tricks and tips. I also became friends with the AutoGlym and Auto smart Franchises in the area, so again picked up even more.

Since then I’ve used mainly AutoGlym stuff. My routine for cleaning is as follows
Wash with water only with a pressure washer to blast off any loose dirt.
Two bucket system AutoGlym bodywork shampoo - microfibre covered sponge (designed to keep the grit away, but wash out)
once the outside has been cleaned, I use a wheel brush to wash the wheels.

Whole thing then gets jet washed down.
Microfibre drying cloth all over (gets put in the wash each time)
AutoGlym Claybar (not done every time) and use AutoGlym Rapid Detailer as a lubricant
As its a dark colour it gets a coat of Ultra Deep Shine (I’d recommend Super Resin Polish for a red car)
AutoGlym Glass Polish on the windows.
I have an Trade bottle of AutoGlym trim cleaner which blackens and cleans plastic and rubber trims
Then once everything is cleaned off and its fully polished it then gets a coat of HD wax (you can probably guess the brand by now)

Also if needed i have bug remover and tar and glue remover from autoglym if needed for spots of tar, or ground in insects.

I use a German made, rubber seal cleaner that keeps the seals from sticking or in the winter freezing. Also keeps the rubber from drying out and cracking.

The wheels are diamond cut types so you’re not supposed to use sprays on them but I hand polish them with an alloy wheel sealant

The inside gets hoovered and cleaned with AutoGlym interior shampoo. Seats leather cleaner and then a leather balm to keep them soft and from cracking.

7 Years old tomorrow ! Still looks pretty good with nearly 90k on the clock.

Picture is with Wife’s Countryman.
Thats a pukka job. Agree autoglym products are quality.
 
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