detailing advice

[lilford christie]

Hi, been a silent reader for a few months, taking in the great advice

My mother has got an 18month old Chrysler Crossfire (each to their own), I talked her out of getting the Dimondbrite/Supaguard treatment at £300 a pop! Now she keeps coming out to the car, seeing some dirt on it and moaning that she didn’t get the "protection" done as it would have "kept the car clean for 3 years" .

So I've been offered £100 by her to valet the car, using a sealant that will add extra protection to the bodywork. My usual routine for my MX5 is : wash (autogylm with mitt), clay bar, Autogylm super resin polish and then Megs Gold Class polish and I'm happy with the results.

Can anyone offer any advice on the best steps to detail the Crossfire and a good wax/sealant to use? Does anyone rate “long term” products like Autogylms "life shine", or should I just work in several layers of good quality Carnauba wax? I have around £40-£50 to spend on materials.

Many Thanks in advance, any advice is always useful

[hutchingsp]

I would either stick with the process you have, but top the Autoglym SRP with a durable wax such as Collinite 476 or try a paint sealant such as Rejex or Fire Glaze.

Not sure there would be much between them in the longevity stakes but you needn't spend more than £15 on products, I would however make sure you use decent quality microfiber applicators/towels etc.

[belleair302]

Do you have access to a Porter Cable Random Orbital Polisher? If not the best way to protect paint is as follows.

Wash the car, clay it, wash it again, then polish....SRP is good, then glaze the car, then seal it, then wax.

Here are some links to products or useful websites.

http://www.carwashnwax.com/

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/about-us/info_1.html

http://www.motorgeek.co.uk/index.php

http://www.seriousperformance.co.uk/Products.html

http://www.detailedobsession.com/

I hope that this helps with your problem!! Don't waste your money on a valet, do it yourself, enjoy the results and keep that car clean.

[ukwill]

You don't need to wax it every time you wash it.

The Collinite 476s is a great call. Great wax, will last for months.

[PJ S]

Others swear by Klasse, Zaino, and Menzerna.

[stevie040]

I would go for klasse all in one as a prep product then a layer of collinite 476. I have seen 5 months durability in the summer with collinite.

[johnnyopolis]

IMVHO another sealant thats worth looking at is Chemical Guys Jetseal 109.

Why you may ask?

Because....

A) Its easy and we all like easy jobs
B) You can put it on in direct sunlight (looking out of the window now I dont know whether that is relevant though!)
C) You put a layer on, leave it 20 mins and then come back and buff it off. Leave it another 20 mins and then put another layer on then leave that 20 mins and buff it off.

After that your done

Oh and it should last a while too....

[pauljc]

johnnyopolis said:

IMVHO another sealant thats worth looking at is Chemical Guys Jetseal 109.

Bought some off you only last week following the excellent results seen on Detailing World.

(How did you manage to get your web address in your profile so wrong? )

[johnnyopolis]

pauljc said:

johnnyopolis said:

IMVHO another sealant thats worth looking at is Chemical Guys Jetseal 109.

Bought some off you only last week following the excellent results seen on Detailing World.

(How did you manage to get your web address in your profile so wrong? )

Its a gift (and sorted now thank you)