What do I need to start cleaning my car properly?

[fourstardan]

I always do seasonal work so now its about getting the paintwork to a state that's acceptable to apply a protection.

You will need to polish after clay baring check out Jon's video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3-iTYjCkl8

Wax is a bit old school for me but used to use this years ago, ceramics not worth it on my loveable shed but I use a Solvent based sealant (Fusso99).

Over winter it will start to get towards diminishing returns if you constantly clean (IMHO) so protection and then rinse downs with a PH neutral snow foam and clean I find the better option if im really low on meetings on a Friday afternoon

[Belle427]

Vasco said:

Local car wash.

Mine are pretty good, they use the 50 gallon drum method.

[James6112]

Belle427 said:

James6112 said:

Hose pipe / sponge to rinse off the dirt
AutoGlym car shampoo all over
Hose pipe to rinse
Ryobi battery leaf blower to dry
Takes less than 30 mins & looks ace!

Not sure about the sponge bit.

Used a sponge since my first car in the late 70s. What’s the problem?!
My current car is 9 years old, not a mark on it.
Used the same method on wife’s new car too.
The battery leaf blower has been a revelation
Some funny looks from the neighbours!

Edited by James6112 on Friday 17th November 20:32