Help a newbie detailer who doesn't have much time...

[steven_9709]

Ok, after much pondering, reading of threads and browsing of sites, I've kinda decided upon the following:

Wash mitt - http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=321&idcategory=3

Wheel mitt - http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=320&idcategory=11

Shampoo - http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=121&idcategory=3

Wax - http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=119&idcategory=34

Paint Guard - http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=238&idcategory=

Applicators - http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=101&idcategory=11

Microfibre cloths - http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=128&idcategory=16 & http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=129&idcategory=16

What's people's views, look ok? Suggest any alternatives? My main undecided is the wax...

[Dan J]

for the best protection id suggest collinite waxs, 845 or 476 or 915 very good waxs.

845 is easier to apply in the winter imho!
915 is very good also but more work involved with the application.

any of the dodojuice range for uber glossy shine

[kdiz]

wash mitt seems ok depends what you wana spend, iv heard good things about the dodo one but its £19 or whatever

i wouldnt go for a wheel mitt unless you got massive spokes so you can easily get your hand through [ i got a mk2 with stock wheels so a mitt is usless for me] I would use a wheel brush but thats just for my scenario

shampoo is alright

wouldnt use that wax i would go for a dodo supernatural one and make sure you go for a wax that suits your car colour

dont know much about sealents i dont really use them

aplicator will be fine

clothes cant really go wrong with that

That's my input anyway, I am not a pro tho [ maybe in 2 more months I will be! ]  

Also add some dash wipes for good measure  

[waxamomo]

Wash Mit and Wheel Mit are good choices

Shampoo is a good choice, some other idea's are the Meg's NXT, Dodo Juice Born to Be Mild or Sour Power.

Wax - I really like this wax, it is very easy to use. Your choice just depends on what you want to spend. Collinite is another wax to look at, 476 is great for durability throughout the winter. If you want to spend more than that, the Dodo Juice range at £29-£32 is a good range of waxes.

Paint Guard Plus - I would only really recommend this if you go with the Paint Prep Plus aswell. If you go this route, you don't need to buy a wax too. If you would prefer to go the wax route, get something like Dodo Juice Lime Prime to cleanse the paint first.

Applicators - these are better for applying wax:

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=100&idcategory=11

The reason being is that they don't load of with much wax so there is less wax being wasted.

Microfibres - the ones you have chosen are good but not the best for buffing wax, although a bit more expensive, they are worth every extra penny, I would go for these:

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=132&idcategory=16

or

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=126&idcategory=16

Kdiz - Only the Wookies Fist from Dodo Juice is a £19.95 wash mitt, they also do a sheepskin one called the Tribble Mitt which is only £8.95.

Also, just to let you know, Dodo Juice Supernatural is a wax of it's own, it doesn't come in different colours, it is just the main range of Dodo waxes that come colour charged. Have a look here for the full range:

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=37

Hope that helps a bit,

Chris

[kdiz]

Kdiz - Only the Wookies Fist from Dodo Juice is a £19.95 wash mitt, they also do a sheepskin one called the Tribble Mitt which is only £8.95.

Also, just to let you know, Dodo Juice Supernatural is a wax of it's own, it doesn't come in different colours, it is just the main range of Dodo waxes that come colour charged. Have a look here for the full range:

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=37

Hope that helps a bit,

Chris

yea thats the mitt i ment i didnt realise it had that name lol

thanks for the correction on the dodo juice thing, i thought the supernatural was what the normal ones are, i just looked at your site and saw that it's the expensive one I think i will go for Dodo Juice Blue Velvet on my car
 

[the_stink]

i dread to think how much ive spend on detailing products this last yr haha but at the end its what helps maintain your paint so its worth every penny!!

[jaydubveedub]

If you really are short of time then get a detailer out to your home to get a good base (clay, seal, wax). This makes it much easier and faster every time you wash. Why not get in touch with Guy @ Tona. Probably worth getting them out every 6 months or so.

Then just get your basic wash kit to keep it nice in between.

It's a choice between what's more valuable - your limited spare time or your cash.

[steven_9709]

Wash Mit and Wheel Mit are good choices

Shampoo is a good choice, some other idea's are the Meg's NXT, Dodo Juice Born to Be Mild or Sour Power.

Wax - I really like this wax, it is very easy to use. Your choice just depends on what you want to spend. Collinite is another wax to look at, 476 is great for durability throughout the winter. If you want to spend more than that, the Dodo Juice range at £29-£32 is a good range of waxes.

Paint Guard Plus - I would only really recommend this if you go with the Paint Prep Plus aswell. If you go this route, you don't need to buy a wax too. If you would prefer to go the wax route, get something like Dodo Juice Lime Prime to cleanse the paint first.

Applicators - these are better for applying wax:

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=100&idcategory=11

The reason being is that they don't load of with much wax so there is less wax being wasted.

Microfibres - the ones you have chosen are good but not the best for buffing wax, although a bit more expensive, they are worth every extra penny, I would go for these:

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=132&idcategory=16

or

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=126&idcategory=16

Kdiz - Only the Wookies Fist from Dodo Juice is a £19.95 wash mitt, they also do a sheepskin one called the Tribble Mitt which is only £8.95.

Also, just to let you know, Dodo Juice Supernatural is a wax of it's own, it doesn't come in different colours, it is just the main range of Dodo waxes that come colour charged. Have a look here for the full range:

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=37

Hope that helps a bit,

Chris

Thanks for the advice 

What's the durability and ease of application for the Meguiar's NXT Generation Tech Paste Wax 2.0 compared with the Collonite 476 for example?

Out of all of these, which would you say is the best for easy application, durability and shine?
Chemical Guy's Pete's 53 Paste Wax
Collinite 476s Super Doublecoat Wax 18oz
Collinite 915 Marque D'Elegance Wax
Collinite 845 Insulator Wax
Meguiar's No. 16 Paste Wax
Meguiar's NXT Generation Tech Paste Wax 2.0
Dodo Juice Blue Velvet
Dodo Juice Purple Haze
any others recommended?

Sorry for all the questions, want the best for my baby!!!

[waxamomo]

Collinite give great durability but are not the easiest to apply of buff off.

Dodo Juice Purple Haze if the easiest application and has very good durability (circa 3 months)

NXT Wax is very easy on off but not as good durability as Dodo

Meg's No.16, a very good all round wax for the money.

Dodo get's my vote, Purple Haze is probably the wax I use the most.

Don't apologise for questions, ask as many as you want 

These are just my opinions, i'm sure others will add there opinions to confuse (I mean help) you even more 

Chris

[Yorkishire]

Bloody hell!  It's the first time I've read this part of the site and already I've a basket worth £50+

I remeber my old man washing his 'pride and joy' with the washing up bowl and and an old vest.....

I can't wait till the weeknd, wife can do her own shopping, I'm cleaning the car