Newbie at detailing...

[Wazzzer]

...so I need some direction 

I haven't really paid that much attention to the paintwork on my car but after a quick wash and polish the other day at V-dub Island I was impressed with how it came out with a minimal amount of work



The spots are dusty rain drops which came down about an hour after finishing it 

Anyways what I want to know is, what stuff should I be looking to get hold of to give my car a real nice finish? I'm not looking to spend a huge amount of money but I know going cheap isn't good.

I very rarely get the time to completely clean the car once I week so if I can get away with a finish that doesn't need much more than a quick wash on a weekend I would be happy

I know it's never going to look like it's in showroom condition with the paint being 13 years old now but I'd like it to look a bit better than it does

Any advice or pointers are much appreciated 

[Seanl]

I wouldn't recommend just bunging some wax on after a wash, so I'd say try and put aside a w.end to do a thorough job. That way once its done, you only need to give it a quick wash once a week, and a seal/wax top up every couple of months if you go for one with good longevity. Problem there lies with the initial outlay on products to do it properly. Only other thing would be a QD and exterior dressing, (Trim and tyres etc).

[dubber36]

It's probably cheaper to pay for a proper correction detail than it is to buy all the kit from scratch to do it yourself, then all you'll have to do is wash it an top up the protection.

[Wazzzer]

It's probably cheaper to pay for a proper correction detail than it is to buy all the kit from scratch to do it yourself, then all you'll have to do is wash it an top up the protection.

Fair point mate. There are a few guys over here that do detailing so I might get their opinion on what needs doing.

[Khare]

I thought of doing the same, buying a load of products and doing it myself...But I don't have the space to do it in, so instead I'm going to let a professional do their thing and I'll just keep on top of it with quick detailer and weekly washes.

[scarr89]

I thought of doing the same, buying a load of products and doing it myself...But I don't have the space to do it in, so instead I'm going to let a professional do their thing and I'll just keep on top of it with quick detailer and weekly washes.

I feel I am almost moving toward that sort of attitude! As much as I enjoy detailing my car, and I really really do  :embarassed: I just don't have the time, a quick weekly wash and then keep it topped up with a 'quick' DA and a small bit of polish every 4-6 months.

I feel I may sell up all my stuff and just stick the stuff I can do simply...Unlike trying to get out all of the swirls on 10+ yrs old paint!

Depends on how much $$$$ & time you can afford wazzzzzzer, a weekly wash with some quality products and a wax every now and then after a say a full correction detail by a pro and that will see you good for well over 2 years poss! 

[Wazzzer]

yeah that's what I want really mate. Best make some phonecalls then

Cheers fellas

[scarr89]

yeah that's what I want really mate. Best make some phonecalls then

Cheers fellas

Just pay a visit to Guy, I'v heard he isn't too bad 

 

Some decent shampoo, mitt, 2 BUCKET METHOD WASH, a drying towel and a few ancillaries should keep it tip top after a real good correction. 

Keep us posted! 

[Wazzzer]

I would but it would add another £50 for the boat journey 

[scarr89]

I would but it would add another £50 for the boat journey 

Lol. You flippin' island dwellers!