Hard work done, looking ace, dirty again....what's best approach now?

[Ginge 35Edition]

Quick detailers are a personal preference and I'll get shot down for this but Greased Lightning Showroom Shine is the nuts for this job. Wheels, windows, rubbers if you catch them are fine.

[Simon C]

A quick detailer is only good if the car is already pretty clean, i.e. You've just driven to a show and want to give it a quick wipe down.

If you use it and there is too much dirt on the car then you'll just end up causing swirls and scratches.

Hi Dom, that makes sense. Based on what you have said and what I described in my initial blurb would I apply the quick detailer before the C2V3 or does my C2V3 actually act as a quick detailer?

Fully understand what you say about the need for it to be clean. I am just trying to suss out what goes on top when it is clean and dry. Is it:

- quick detailer alone (in which case is c2v3 ok?)?
- quick detailer plus c2v3?

Any guidance appreciated.

thanks

[Booth11]

Sounds like you did a great job, look forward to the pics.

As for it looking dirty after a week.......that's life, I'm afraid, especially at this time of year. 

If you want to keep it looking as clean as possible, between full detailing sessions, then you are looking at a weekly wash, rinse and dry.  Shouldn't take more than a couple of hours.  Even then it may still be filthy after a few days!  I would avoid the temptation to keep hosing it down unnecessarily every few days as you risk pushing more grit/dirt into the paintwork, especially if you are using a jet washer.  Best limit that for when you are doing a proper wash.  You may want to invest in some quick detailer for in between washes.  If you want to keep it looking it's best then it is a big time and effort commitment, but also very enjoyable and rewarding, especially when you see it looking gleaming 

Hi Boothy - any tips on a quick detailer mate from experience?

Si

Dom's right, car needs to be fairly clean for quick detailer, otherwise you're just rubbing grit into the paintwork. I always have some in the car but really only use it just after it's been washed if necessary, mainly for wiping off unexpected bird crap.

My current fav is Chemical Guys Speed Wipe.  Never used C2V3 so can't comment.

[dom]

A quick detailer is only good if the car is already pretty clean, i.e. You've just driven to a show and want to give it a quick wipe down.

If you use it and there is too much dirt on the car then you'll just end up causing swirls and scratches.

Hi Dom, that makes sense. Based on what you have said and what I described in my initial blurb would I apply the quick detailer before the C2V3 or does my C2V3 actually act as a quick detailer?

Fully understand what you say about the need for it to be clean. I am just trying to suss out what goes on top when it is clean and dry. Is it:

- quick detailer alone (in which case is c2v3 ok?)?
- quick detailer plus c2v3?

Any guidance appreciated.

thanks

The c2v3 is a wax, so apply that after polish and/or glaze. You should only have to apply the c2v3 every few months. Quick detailer can be used at any time, I personally wouldn't use it before wax unless you're using it as lubrication for a clay bar.

So to answer your question, apply the wax and if you want to give it an extra wipe down use the quick detailer.

[dubber36]

Quick detailers also work well as a drying aid. However, unless the car is going to be parked up in the garage for a while, I rarely dry it at this time of year. Minimal contact and all that.

[Booth11]

Quick detailers also work well as a drying aid. However, unless the car is going to be parked up in the garage for a while, I rarely dry it at this time of year. Minimal contact and all that.

Really.  Do you live in a soft water area?  If I didn't dry mine after washing, it would be stained with water spots.  I'm so fed up of battling the effects of hard water, I'm seriously thinking of getting one of those hose water softener cylinders.

[dubber36]

Quick detailers also work well as a drying aid. However, unless the car is going to be parked up in the garage for a while, I rarely dry it at this time of year. Minimal contact and all that.

Really.  Do you live in a soft water area?  If I didn't dry mine after washing, it would be stained with water spots.  I'm so fed up of battling the effects of hard water, I'm seriously thinking of getting one of those hose water softener cylinders.

No, the water is as hard as hell here, but the rain sees to getting rid of water marks. It's all to do with timing, washing the car just before it rains.

[Booth11]

Quick detailers also work well as a drying aid. However, unless the car is going to be parked up in the garage for a while, I rarely dry it at this time of year. Minimal contact and all that.

Really.  Do you live in a soft water area?  If I didn't dry mine after washing, it would be stained with water spots.  I'm so fed up of battling the effects of hard water, I'm seriously thinking of getting one of those hose water softener cylinders.

No, the water is as hard as hell here, but the rain sees to getting rid of water marks. It's all to do with timing, washing the car just before it rains.

Lol.  Your 'rain radar' must be better than mine then.  It usually starts raining just AFTER I've finished drying it