Have I got this right?

[Big Tone]

Hi,

I have been getting into this detailing malarke over the last few weeks, so I am a pure novice, I have started to build up a collection of detailing equipment and am sure that I have been "bitten by the bug".

I know there are many combinations of products to use but if I can show you what I plan to do, then if you think anything needs changing or have any useful suggestions that would be great.

I do not have a machine polisher, maybe for christmas or something, so I am doing it by hand at the mo.

Exterior
Rinse - Cold water
Wash - 2 Bucket, Noodle mitt, car shampoo (suggestions for shampoo welcomed)
Clay - Megs clay kit
Wash - (as above)
Polish - AG SRP as I have some small swirls - 2 Coats
Sealant - (Suggestions pleas, is this really neccessary?)
Wax - Dodo Juice Purple Haze (Not purchased yet) - 2 coats
Glass - Glass cutter and then treatment (Suggestions please)

Wheels
Alloy wheel cleaner/degreaser(please suggest)
Claying - As above
Sealant?
Wax - (please suggest)

Interior
Hoovering/cleaning of fabric (seats and headliner)
Cleaning of trim
Glass - (Please suggest interior glass cleaner, not tinted.)

Comments/suggestions/thoughts are much apprec\iated.

[musicman87]

Hi,

I think you've got most of it right - as far as the sealant goes you've got to get some Jetseal109 - http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=78&idcategory=8 - i know its expensive but its my favourite product. Put it on in 2 thin layers, its easy to use and provides a tough level of protection ready for the wax.

Im also about to buy some DoDo Purple Haze - Currently i use Megs Techwax 2 liquid and i hear the paste waxes are much better but im not sure what benefit they will offer.

Shampoo - http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=76 - take your pick

Wheels i would seal with the Jetseal x 2 and then wax on top - the same wax as the body would do in my opinion

Glass - You can clay glass aswell to remove the contaminants - i just use AG Fast Glass inside and out and it does me fine

Hope this helps!

Jon

P.S - Not sure if you've used Waxamomo yet but the service is second to none - i couldn't recommend enough

[SI74]

Exterior
Rinse - Cold water
 Have you thought about snow foam
 http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/valet-pro-ph-neutral-snow-foam/prod_500.html

Wash - 2 Bucket, Noodle mitt, car shampoo (suggestions for shampoo welcomed)
 Ive just done with this its very good but,
 http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/meguiars-gold-class-shampoo-64oz/prod_423.html
Just placed an order for this..
 http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/dodo-juice/dodo-juice-born-to-be-mild-shampoo-250ml/prod_490.html
Clay - Megs clay kit
fine
Wash - (as above)
 fine
Polish - AG SRP as I have some small swirls - 2 Coats
fine
Sealant - (Suggestions pleas, is this really neccessary?)
Jetseal 109
 http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/sealants/chemical-guys-jet-seal-109/prod_484.html
Wax - Dodo Juice Purple Haze (Not purchased yet) - 2 coats
fine
Glass - Glass cutter and then treatment (Suggestions please)
I use this on the outside windows it really good water just blows right off
 http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine-and-exterior/carlack-glass-sealing-kit/prod_348.html

Wheels
Alloy wheel cleaner/degreaser(please suggest)
 Try this http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/bilberry-wheel-cleaner-5-litre/prod_504.html
this  http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/meguiars-wheel-brightner/prod_325.html
or WD-40
Claying - As above
You might not need to clay them
 I then give my wheels a polish - AG SRP
Sealant?
  I dont bother
Wax - (please suggest)
  3/4 coats of FK1000p high temp wax, This is a type of sealant.
  http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/sealants/finishkare-1000p-hi-temp-sealant/prod_589.html


Interior
Hoovering/cleaning of fabric (seats and headliner)
Cleaning of trim
Totally in love with this stuff  http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interior/303-aerospace-protectant/prod_366.html
Glass - (Please suggest interior glass cleaner, not tinted.)
 This is good http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interior/autoglym-fast-glass-100-extra-free/prod_747.html

This is just my 2p worth and i hope it helps you a bit.

Most of this stuff can be got from Waxamomo as already said I cant recommend him enough as well. Next day delivered to N'Ieland now that service.

[waxamomo]

Here's my suggestions:

Exterior
Rinse - Cold water
Wash - 2 Bucket, Noodle mitt, car shampoo (suggestions for shampoo welcomed) Dodo Juice Born to be Mild
Clay - Megs clay kit
Wash - (as above)
Polish - AG SRP as I have some small swirls - 2 Coats
Sealant - (Suggestions pleas, is this really neccessary?) As above, Jetseal is one of the best on the market and most versatile
Wax - Dodo Juice Purple Haze (Not purchased yet) - 2 coats Good choice, could maybe go Pro Version?
Glass - Glass cutter and then treatment (Suggestions please) Do you mean Glass Cleaner? If you mean polish, hang on a couple of weeks and a certain company (Dodo Juice cough cough  ) are bringing out a glass polish

Wheels
Alloy wheel cleaner/degreaser(please suggest) ValetPro Bilberry
Claying - As above
Sealant?
Wax - (please suggest) Put two coats of Jetseal on and there is no need to wax the wheels

Interior
Hoovering/cleaning of fabric (seats and headliner) 303 Fabric Cleaner and Fabric Guard, two fantastic products
Cleaning of trim Megiuar's Quik Interior Detailer and a Dodo Juice Mr Pink Mitt
Glass - (Please suggest interior glass cleaner, not tinted.)

[Big Tone]

Cheers guys,

I will be ordering shortly, thankyou for the advice.