gave the vrx her first was today - using the following products and 5 hrs of work (not sure I can call it work, coz I loved every minute of it)
Ployglaze Wash - will use a better one next time
Autoglym Aqua Wax - very easy to use
Autoglym Instant Tyre Dressing
Armorall Glass Cleaner
Mothers Protectant
Selection of Microfibre cloths from Autoglym and Kenco
Pretty happy with the results
The arsenal
The Shine
Love those lines
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okay guys , here's a link to the right way of washing your car which will keep your car shining for a long time , without leaving bad swirl marks
http://home.comcast.net/~michael.cohen1 ... d_Book.pdf
i know it's longer than the usual car wash steps but in a long run , you won't need to spend hundreds to get a detail for it before you sell the car etc
Do it right the first time !
http://home.comcast.net/~michael.cohen1 ... d_Book.pdf
i know it's longer than the usual car wash steps but in a long run , you won't need to spend hundreds to get a detail for it before you sell the car etc
Do it right the first time !
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Sheesh, I go away for awhile - I come back and the thread has so many posts!
Lee, yes, they did end up using my products Well, some of them Also, I don't have to write up a DIY this is more detailed than I could put up in a short amount of space and time .
And Graeme, nice shine you got there
Ryan, those photos did turn out very nicely Enjoy your car And if you read - my techniques that I thought you are spot on or very slightly varied to this guide .
-EXALTD-
Lee, yes, they did end up using my products Well, some of them Also, I don't have to write up a DIY this is more detailed than I could put up in a short amount of space and time .
And Graeme, nice shine you got there
Ryan, those photos did turn out very nicely Enjoy your car And if you read - my techniques that I thought you are spot on or very slightly varied to this guide .
-EXALTD-
exaltd wrote:Sheesh, I go away for awhile - I come back and the thread has so many posts!
Lee, yes, they did end up using my products Well, some of them Also, I don't have to write up a DIY this is more detailed than I could put up in a short amount of space and time .
And Graeme, nice shine you got there
Ryan, those photos did turn out very nicely Enjoy your car And if you read - my techniques that I thought you are spot on or very slightly varied to this guide .
-EXALTD-
Thanks!
Should probably ask my question while here hey? Well, I usually wash my car every 1-2 weeks; I do the same as someone has already said, rinse with hose, wash with a combined wax/wash and then chamois. I have a high pressure water system, should i rinse with that instead? I also use a sponge, good or bad idea?
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Hi Thomas,
High pressure rinsing is a good idea as it'll help to lift the initial dirt and grit off easier. Also, using a sponge to do the suds isn't exactly the best idea, especially if your car is dirty - this is because it does scratch the car as it doesn't have the lifting power of a lambswool/microfibre wash mitt.
Hope that answers your question.
High pressure rinsing is a good idea as it'll help to lift the initial dirt and grit off easier. Also, using a sponge to do the suds isn't exactly the best idea, especially if your car is dirty - this is because it does scratch the car as it doesn't have the lifting power of a lambswool/microfibre wash mitt.
Hope that answers your question.
I went and had a quick look at my paintwork the other day, doesnt seem to have any swirls; however, i didnt look in sunlight or anything. So a good lambswool mit sounds like the go. What do you guys think of the free microfibre towel that comes in the mitsu pack??
P.S My car never really gets "dirty", i barely drive it. But im not going to use a sponge anymore!
P.S My car never really gets "dirty", i barely drive it. But im not going to use a sponge anymore!
tomtom wrote:I went and had a quick look at my paintwork the other day, doesnt seem to have any swirls; however, i didnt look in sunlight or anything. So a good lambswool mit sounds like the go. What do you guys think of the free microfibre towel that comes in the mitsu pack??
P.S My car never really gets "dirty", i barely drive it. But im not going to use a sponge anymore!
The towel is on par with my other $10 towels, mid range, i use it for applying/removing my waterless wash (i use my expensive towels for detailing) But yeah, who doesnt love free stuff
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