Newbie needs help

[Misterp]

So I have been giving it a lot of thought and took the plunge and ordered a load of detailing products from two separate  sites (to benefit from a free gift from each - you have to maximise the offers available).

Anyway back to it, I bought a decontamination pack from auto finesse (inc the obliterate, iron out, clay fluid and clay bar) spritz interior cleaner, Avalanche foam cleaner and imperial tyre cleaner. Autofinesse kindly sent a free 250ml tough coat sealant.



From the other site I ordered autofinesse tripple and total along with some Dr Leather Wipes. I am awaiting delivery and the free gift.

Anyway, I'm ok using the Avalanche and washing the car. The questions I have and some input would be fantastic are as follows:

- after washing (and drying) to decontaminate do I simply spray on the obliterate let it do its magic then wash off then dry then spray the iron out wash off and dry again then clay as set out on auto finesse's website.
- onced polished, I have gtechniq c2v3 but have PPL used the tough coat and if so which is better.

I am due to take up most of my Saturday doing this as I have no saturday league game nor do the villa play till Sunday (priorities hey).

I'm completely new to the whole decontamination process but it doesn't seem to hard in the guides on the net. May take longer but I'm happy to put the effort in.

[Booth11]

Hi

I don't use AF decon products but use Tardis and IronX which do same job as Oblitarate and Iron out.

The decon process is as you state and though not always necessary to dry the car in between all the decon stages, if you have hard water I would advise drying in between each stage, otherwise you might get water spots which clay doesn't always remove.  So process something like this:

Pre wash (snow foam)
Wash and rinse car, dry if required
Apply Oblitarate a panel at a time (leave 1 minute) wipe off with a microfibre, then rinse panel at a time
All over rinse or wash/rinse if preferred, dry if required
Apply Iron out a few panels at a time (leave 5-10 mins), agitate if required and rinse off
Wash and dry car
Clay
Wash thoroughly and dry (snow foam pre wash optional)
Polish
Preferred last stage protection LSP, which may include one or more of the following:
Sealant
Glaze
Wax

Don't bother washing the micro fibre used on the Oblitarate as it will stink out your washing machine and subsequent washes, just chuck it away, in an outside bin.

Hope this helps.  Not used Tough Coat so can't comment 

[Misterp]

Thanks mate much appreciated. I just hope that I can do the products justice lol.

[Jimmgc51]

I actually did a bit of a write up last year when I did my first detail so thought I'd dig the link out for you. May be of some help 

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=259176.0

[Misterp]

I actually did a bit of a write up last year when I did my first detail so thought I'd dig the link out for you. May be of some help 

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=259176.0

Thanks dude.

One question, dirt build up under the arches. What's the best way to get this clean.

[Booth11]

One question, dirt build up under the arches. What's the best way to get this clean.

Rear arches are always the worst for attracting dirt and harder to clean than the fronts, but for both:-

Snow foam under arches, jet wash off the worst and and wash using a decent dedicated wheel mitt and/or a sturdy wheel brush like this:
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/ez-detail-brush/prod_480.html

Make this part of your regular cleaning regime and it'll help keep on top of things 

[Misterp]

Now finished. But took forever. When I clayed it there wasn't much contamination surprisingly. Bloody english weather meant I had to rush. Hopefully i did ok. I'll post a pic tomorrow.

Thanks for the help guys. Is it wise to get rid of the dual foam applicator after use.

[Booth11]

Now finished. But took forever. When I clayed it there wasn't much contamination surprisingly. Bloody english weather meant I had to rush. Hopefully i did ok. I'll post a pic tomorrow.

Thanks for the help guys. Is it wise to get rid of the dual foam applicator after use.

Depends what you used it to apply?  If it was any decon stuff then, yes.  If used to apply sealant then just wash it.

[Misterp]

Now finished. But took forever. When I clayed it there wasn't much contamination surprisingly. Bloody english weather meant I had to rush. Hopefully i did ok. I'll post a pic tomorrow.

Thanks for the help guys. Is it wise to get rid of the dual foam applicator after use.

Depends what you used it to apply?  If it was any decon stuff then, yes.  If used to apply sealant then just wash it.

Used it to apply all in one polish.

[Booth11]

Now finished. But took forever. When I clayed it there wasn't much contamination surprisingly. Bloody english weather meant I had to rush. Hopefully i did ok. I'll post a pic tomorrow.

Thanks for the help guys. Is it wise to get rid of the dual foam applicator after use.

Depends what you used it to apply?  If it was any decon stuff then, yes.  If used to apply sealant then just wash it.

Used it to apply all in one polish.

It should be fine in washing machine (not with clothes obviously).  Or hand wash and rinse.