Looking Rebecca, can't wait to see the finish article. j
Just a couple of questions if I may?
What Clay do you use, clay bar, cloth or mitt? When applying the iron remover, do you cover the whole car? When removing the iron remover do you use a cloth or just rinse it off?
I'll be ordering my last 'bits' for my Winter prep this week from Auto Finesse. Hopefully start it this weekend,fingers crossed the weather plays ball.
Hi Rob
I used to use Bilt Hamber or DoDo Juice clay bars but am a convert to the clay cloth or mitt and unlikely to go back to traditional clay bars. I've been using a prototype clay mitt that I'm testing for WoWo, so not yet available. I have used DoDo Juice sponge clay pads but much prefer a cloth, easier to use and hugs the contours on the car better than a flat sponge pad as they are quite rigid. I would say a decent clay mitt from a reputable detailing site will be fine, that's what I'd go for. I'd probably get something like this although it's out of stock on this site atm.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/detailing-clay/detailing-clay-bars/carpro-polyshave-clay-cloth/prod_1361.html Some work with water and some need lubricant which can be a simple mild shampoo solution or a proper lube. I love DJ Born Slippy but have used just water before.
As for the iron remover. I did the roof first, then one side of the car, including the wheels, then the other side, the rear and front. I sprayed it on, let it dwell for 5 mins (less time if it's sunny), gave it a gentle rub over with a soft MF and then rinsed off.
Not sure if you are using bug and tar remover, but similar procedure, applied to a dry car, either sprayed on or applied with a cloth a panel or two at a time, then wiped over with a MF, and rinsed off thoroughly. Don't let the solvent dry on the car, I wiped over almost immediately and concentrated efforts on the areas where I knew there was glue residue from the stickers.
Then after all that....we will need pictures of your winter efforts