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Offline chol_gti

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help and advise on products and methods please
« on: 20 May 2010, 23:08 »
hi, im looking to give my car a good detailing, whats the stuff i should be useing without spending lots of money? it will be on a black car, so if you can point me in the right direction of the best products and a rough price on them would appriciate it. clay + lube polish wax etc etc

also what is the difference between wax and polish? is it that the polish cleans the paintwork and the wax seals and protects??
thanks

Offline Dan J

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Re: help and advise on products and methods please
« Reply #1 on: 21 May 2010, 00:11 »
if you dont want to spend loads of dosh and arent looking for a perfict scratch free finish id suggest
claybar
dodojuice born slippy claylube
"           " need for speed
"           " panel pot of either a soft wax or hard wax

or

dodojuice lime prime for polishing
"           " wax of your choice
"           " red mist to apply after each wash to top the gloss up

take a look on www.waxamomo.co.uk for the above products and ordering
  

hi, im looking to give my car a good detailing, whats the stuff i should be useing without spending lots of money? it will be on a black car, so if you can point me in the right direction of the best products and a rough price on them would appriciate it. clay + lube polish wax etc etc

also what is the difference between wax and polish? is it that the polish cleans the paintwork and the wax seals and protects??
thanks
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Re: help and advise on products and methods please
« Reply #2 on: 21 May 2010, 17:01 »
ive noticed there are differant grades of clay, whats the differance please and the results of each kind?

Offline Dan J

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Re: help and advise on products and methods please
« Reply #3 on: 21 May 2010, 19:51 »
the different grades are for different levels of contamination, a car with light contamination will need a fine or ultra fine clay and a car with heavy contamination ie lots of tar spots,heavily bonded contaminants,fall out,grit,overspray etc will need a more aggressive clay to remove them.

if you havent clayed before id recomend a fine or ultra fine clay, aggressive clay in the wrong hands will lead to marring and re-scratching of the surface.
« Last Edit: 21 May 2010, 19:54 by dubplate Dan »
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Re: help and advise on products and methods please
« Reply #4 on: 21 May 2010, 22:27 »
Have a look at either Dodo Juice Gentle Grey or Meguiar's Clay Kit, either will be perfectly suited to you.