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Not sure where to post this, I am interested in getting my car(s) cleaned and have always been interested in what difference a detail would make. Going on a few websites I have no idea where to start. No way I am spending £500! but dont mind spending 80-150 if there is a real difference. I don't own anything really special at the moment so cant justify spending a lot on it but would like to bring out the yellow in my Liquid Yellow Megane and the blue in my Z4 Coupe.
any advice on detailing much appreciated.
Or is it a waste of time, should I spend the money on some nice kit and do it myself?
any advice on detailing much appreciated.
Or is it a waste of time, should I spend the money on some nice kit and do it myself?
At that budget you'd be better doing it yourself; a decent wash, clay and polish and wax should have it looking nice - that said most detailers will probably do this as an entry-level service for roughly that price if you don't mind paying for convenience.
Proper detailing can run to thousands of pounds depending on how much correction they need to do/how many hours of cutting and polishing is required to get scratches and defects out of the paint. It's probably worth it for garage queens, not so much for daily drivers. Check out White Details youtube channel if you want to see the dedication some detailers go to.
Proper detailing can run to thousands of pounds depending on how much correction they need to do/how many hours of cutting and polishing is required to get scratches and defects out of the paint. It's probably worth it for garage queens, not so much for daily drivers. Check out White Details youtube channel if you want to see the dedication some detailers go to.
Try the Auto Finesse web page. I don't use their products but they have a million tutorials on what to do from basics to specifics including specialist detailing projects they've been involved in.
As for products, get yourself a few basics and gradually build up as you get more fanatical(!). As a for instance, most of the basic Autoglym stuff is around a tenner a bottle, although you will pay more for the high end stuff like their UHD products and waxes.
As for products, get yourself a few basics and gradually build up as you get more fanatical(!). As a for instance, most of the basic Autoglym stuff is around a tenner a bottle, although you will pay more for the high end stuff like their UHD products and waxes.
I do it myself - when I have the time. Main thing is whether you have the confidence to buy a DA polisher and use it on your car. It's like decorating, if the prep is s
t it doesn't matter how expensive the polish/wax, it will not give you the results you were hoping for.
I bought a DA and practiced on the wife's car.
t it doesn't matter how expensive the polish/wax, it will not give you the results you were hoping for.I bought a DA and practiced on the wife's car.
Z4MCSL said:
Yes indeed, I couldnt find the relevant section but now see there are a lot of threads dedicated to this sort of stuff ???????????????
I will peruse now
Beware, try not to get too carried away - some products coming highly recommended are used by pro detailers and have a price to match - bear in mind these products will be business expenses/consumables to them.I will peruse now
www.detailingworld.co.uk
A great site for info and advice but be warned it can be addictive and cost £££££££££
The big yin said:
www.detailingworld.co.uk
A great site for info and advice but be warned it can be addictive and cost £££££££££
Addictive indeed. I started four years ago with a cheap DA polisher. I’ve now spent about a grand on Flex cordless polishers. It’s a great hobby. A great site for info and advice but be warned it can be addictive and cost £££££££££
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