Car-wash products
Discussion
Going to pay a trip to Halfrauds this weekend to buy myself some car-washing kit.
Does anybody have any recommendations for decent cleaning products, shampoos, polish, etc etc? I don't want to spend a stupid amount of money, but want to make sure the car's well maintained and the paintwork is protected against the elements.
Cheers!
PS - sorry if this is in the wrong section, couldn't see a more relevant area to post in.
Does anybody have any recommendations for decent cleaning products, shampoos, polish, etc etc? I don't want to spend a stupid amount of money, but want to make sure the car's well maintained and the paintwork is protected against the elements.
Cheers!
PS - sorry if this is in the wrong section, couldn't see a more relevant area to post in.
I order all my stuff from 'the chemical guys uk.com' at good prices, I have 2 buckets/w stone guards a bunch of microfibre wash mits and towels, and some high quality wash chemicals, a yellow one and a browny one 
can;t remember the name at the moment, all for cheaper than buying all that stuff at Hellfrauds
can;t remember the name at the moment, all for cheaper than buying all that stuff at HellfraudsEdited by twiglove on Thursday 18th March 13:55
Try CYC
Next day delivery etc
I like the Sonus polishes (by hand) and Megs #16 wax. Lime Prime and Lime Prime Lite are also good products.
For shampoo I use Chemical Guys Citrus Wash
What are you planning to clean? The end result is all in the preparation so ideally wash with the two bucket method (using a mit), clay the car then polish and wax
Tim at Clean your car is very helpful and knowledgeable as are the guys on both his website forum and the Bodywork forum on PH.
Next day delivery etc
I like the Sonus polishes (by hand) and Megs #16 wax. Lime Prime and Lime Prime Lite are also good products.
For shampoo I use Chemical Guys Citrus Wash
What are you planning to clean? The end result is all in the preparation so ideally wash with the two bucket method (using a mit), clay the car then polish and wax
Tim at Clean your car is very helpful and knowledgeable as are the guys on both his website forum and the Bodywork forum on PH.
Edited by pmanson on Thursday 18th March 14:01
Its between meguires and autoglym. I tend to prefer the meguires stuff but the polish from autoglym is good at hiding swirls. Get a megs claybar kit, nxt wash, auto resin polish and a decent wax...somthinlike nxt collins or dodo from an online retailer.
Get 2 buckets a decent wool mitt. A few decent polishing cloths and a water magnet. Don't use waterblades etc as they scratch the crap outof your car. I recomend that for a decent simple inexpensive cleaning kit. Wheel washer I find isn't to different from each other and yopu don't need the expense of a Citric degreaser or a foam lance. Sorry for the poor punctuation and typing this is on my blackberry
Get 2 buckets a decent wool mitt. A few decent polishing cloths and a water magnet. Don't use waterblades etc as they scratch the crap outof your car. I recomend that for a decent simple inexpensive cleaning kit. Wheel washer I find isn't to different from each other and yopu don't need the expense of a Citric degreaser or a foam lance. Sorry for the poor punctuation and typing this is on my blackberry
stylo said:
Its between meguires and autoglym.
Meguires for me. I get my stuff from these people http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/
I use Meguires Shampoo Plus
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/m...
If you are going to halfrauds for it I'd get some Zymol wash shampoo, maybe a washmit if they have them, if not plenty of decent size microfibre cloths. If you have a costco near you, the costco microfibres are excellent and pretty cheap.
Microfibres can be sued for washing and drying off the car, (not the same one btw!)
As for polishes and waxes, well any decent glaze cutting polish or swirl remover thay have (meguires??) then some decent sealer and wax on top. I think MEguires is stocked at Halfords, its ok stuff generally, avoid things like "maxpower turtle turbo nutter b
d" wax that will come in a bright pink or lime green bottle. It will be st.
Microfibres can be sued for washing and drying off the car, (not the same one btw!)
As for polishes and waxes, well any decent glaze cutting polish or swirl remover thay have (meguires??) then some decent sealer and wax on top. I think MEguires is stocked at Halfords, its ok stuff generally, avoid things like "maxpower turtle turbo nutter b
d" wax that will come in a bright pink or lime green bottle. It will be st. s3fella said:
Microfibres can be sued for washing and drying off the car, (not the same one btw!)
jshell said:
Tried Meguires car shampoo, didn't appear very good at removing low-level road grime. Just IMHO.
In that case, sue them like s3fella did to the microfibre people! If it's the first time your car's been done properly I've found that clay-bar makes one hell of a difference and a good base to start polishing!
Its between meguires and autoglym. I tend to prefer the meguires stuff but the polish from autoglym is good at hiding swirls. Get a megs claybar kit, nxt wash, auto resin polish and a decent wax...somthinlike nxt collins or dodo from an online retailer.
Get 2 buckets a decent wool mitt. A few decent polishing cloths and a water magnet. Don't use waterblades etc as they scratch the crap outof your car. I recomend that for a decent simple inexpensive cleaning kit. Wheel washer I find isn't to different from each other and yopu don't need the expense of a Citric degreaser or a foam lance. Sorry for the poor punctuation and typing this is on my blackberry
Get 2 buckets a decent wool mitt. A few decent polishing cloths and a water magnet. Don't use waterblades etc as they scratch the crap outof your car. I recomend that for a decent simple inexpensive cleaning kit. Wheel washer I find isn't to different from each other and yopu don't need the expense of a Citric degreaser or a foam lance. Sorry for the poor punctuation and typing this is on my blackberry
Dave_ST220 said:
These clay bars, is it easy to do? Or is it easy to end up with an expensive mess?!! (ie, respray)
Meguirs one is very good - hold tight as they can be slippery. If you drop it then throw it away as that will cause damage.When it gets dirty you just knead it like putty and carry on.
I watched this before doing it myself
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfEfLGL59GI
Dave_ST220 said:
These clay bars, is it easy to do? Or is it easy to end up with an expensive mess?!! (ie, respray)
Very easy... the Megs pack with the spray is worthwhile if you're just starting out.Take the clay and split into three (leave the other bits in some warm water)...
You spray the "lube" on to a panel and mould the clay so it is about 5mm thick and about an inch and half in diameter. Gently run the clay over the paintwork in small areas.
Ensure that the area you are working is well lubricated. You will end up with paint as smooth as glass and ready for polish and wax (I would rinse the car first though to get rid of any residue).
Keep folding the clay to make sure you have a clean surface. You may also need some Tar remover to get rid of anything that the claybar won't shift.
To see if your car would benefit, put your hand in a carrier bag and run it over the surface of the paint - you will feel any lumps and imperfections that a claybar would normally remove.
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