will_ainsworth
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im going to wash the car today, want to get a really great shine! whats the best products to use, ive got auto glym shampoo and super resin polish, i was thinking of a wax or something?!?! or claybars? i want to give it a real good few hours work? any ideas or tips please!
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ChrisBoom
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If you want a really good shine, but the meguairs 3 stage kit and a clay bar. Will cost you about £35 all in, but the results are amazing.
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will_ainsworth
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where from? halfords?
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ChrisBoom
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where from? halfords?
Yeah, or ebay.
3 stage kit has a special cleaner shampoo, polish and wax. Clay it before you polish, then polish and wax.
Amazing afterwards 
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will_ainsworth
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cheers!
will it defo be in halfords caus i didnt see it last time!
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ChrisBoom
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cheers!
will it defo be in halfords caus i didnt see it last time!
Depends on the store tbh, might not have it in stock in your local halfords.
Get it online if you want to be guaranteed of getting it.
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will_ainsworth
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cheers!
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will_ainsworth
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rang them up, they do the claybar kit nad wax on its own, its around 20quid and 8quid, shall i get that then just use the autoglym shampoo and polish?
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ChrisBoom
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quote:
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rang them up, they do the claybar kit nad wax on its own, its around 20quid and 8quid, shall i get that then just use the autoglym shampoo and polish?
Clay bar should only be around £14. Full 3 stage kit is about £24.
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FasT09
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shampoo the car
dry with chamois
use auto glym super resin
use auto glym gloss protection
wax
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Get a clay bar trust!
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Greg_M
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for best results
foam
wash
semi dry
clay
wash
dry
polish
glaze
seal
wax
admire!!!
[Edited on 07-09-2007 by Greg_M]
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Greg_M
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dry with chamois
tut tut tut maring your paintwork!  
[Edited on 07-09-2007 by Greg_M]
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rang them up, they do the claybar kit nad wax on its own, its around 20quid and 8quid, shall i get that then just use the autoglym shampoo and polish?
for a first time get the clay bar kit. will include a small pot of cleaner polish (stage 1) clay, bottle of quick detailer and a micro fiber cloth. will be around £20.
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FasT09
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what do u use to dry the car?
I've heard people say foam before wash. what is it. u got a link of the product so i have an idea.
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Greg_M
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quote:
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what do u use to dry the car?
I've heard people say foam before wash. what is it. u got a link of the product so i have an idea.
you'll need a foam lance. It lifts all the dirt of the paint work before you start washing. saves loads of time. also you can leave to settle and it'll lift all the old wax etc off.
dry using fiber towels and pat dry. you never get all contaiments off with just a wash, so any movement whilst drying will cause maring.
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FasT09
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http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/microfibre-cloths/sonus-ultimate-drying-towel/prod_87.html
this for the drying??
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FasT09
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any links for the foam stuff as not sure what it is
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will_ainsworth
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so should i get that meguairs clay kit
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Greg_M
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http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/microfibre-cloths/sonus-ultimate-drying-towel/prod_87.html
this for the drying??
thats the stuff although does have to be abrand name. use simular to a chammy but no movement.
using the same link you gave a flaom would be something along the lines of
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-drying/super-snow-foam-5-litre/prod_370.html
although i use a cheeper version mixed with a little shampoo
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Greg_M
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so should i get that meguairs clay kit
dont feel compelled to use the megs bar, most people will recomend it as its more or less the only auto clay available off the shelf.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/detailing-clay/meguiars-smooth-surface-clay-kit/prod_306.html
go for that kit for your first time, but its one of the best things you can do to remove contaminents. will only need to be done every few months
[Edited on 07-09-2007 by Greg_M]
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FasT09
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found a better one http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/microfibre-cloths/sonus-der-wunder-drying-towel-pkg/2/prod_84.html
That foam stuff. how do i apply. do i need to buy one of them spray things
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Greg_M
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quote:
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That foam stuff. how do i apply. do i need to buy one of them spray things
yes you will need a foam lance.
[Edited on 07-09-2007 by Greg_M]
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FasT09
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damn lol they cost like 40 quid.
I've never used clay before as iv heard if you dont know how to use it properly it makes the car look shit. any tips??
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will_ainsworth
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http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_253057_langId_-1_CarSelectorCatalogId__CarSelectorGroupId__varient__categoryId_31557_crumb_33958-33974-33995_parentcategoryrn_31557#
its got a wax in that too???
basically im guna go get that,
what else do i need for the best results!
ive got autoglym shampoo and super resin
what else should i get down there when i get the clay kit!
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