Getting Good Finish On A Black Car

[aaronabbott]

im just gettin all my gear together to have a cleaning marathon on my car as its looking a bit grubby inside and out and just wanted to know if i was using the right stuff in the right order.my paint work has quite a few swirls but a few months ago a went over it with Autoglym srp (out of my birthday pack)and did a good job so gonna stick with that,

heres my order

1)wash-autoglym shampoo

2)clay-Bilt Hamber Auto clay

3)wheels-wheel cleaner

4)polish-autoglym srp

5)autoglym extra gloss protection

6)wax-Collinite 476s Super Double Coat Car Wax

7)tyre dressing

hope its in the right order.

then its onto the inside or should i do that first

[kam05]

I normally clean the inside of the car first then do the outside.

[KnightUnit]

Looks good mate,

I would do the wheels first and also wash again after you clay to get any residue left over, off the car.

Collintie is very good, a couple of coats will give you a few months protection.

[Scorps01]

I did mine a few weeks ago.

[dave1]

1)wash-autoglym shampoo

2)clay-Bilt Hamber Auto Clay

3)wheels-wheel cleaner

4)polish-autoglym srp

5)autoglym extra gloss protection

6)wax-Collinite 476s Super Double Coat Car Wax

7)tyre dressing

hope its in the right order.

then its onto the inside or should i do that first

If you go to the Autoglym website, they have a free guide that they will post to you. It is a booklet with full instructions on car detailing from top to bottom and inside out and in which order. It obviously only lists their own products but is very informative.

[aaronabbott]

my main question is do i need to use both Autoglym extra gloss protection and Collinite 476s Super Double Coat Car Wax or are they both the same or has anybody used 1 or the other and which gives the best finish

[Scorps01]

I got my results with the EGP which i've used for years and is so easy to use it takes almost no effort at all for good results.

[dave1]

I find that SRP followed by the EGP works well. As Scorps01 says, it is relatively effortless.

[aaronabbott]

nice one cheers lads all i need now is some time off work

[Scorps01]

Thats what w/ends are for, mind you its going to be a warm one this week better off chilling in the garden with a beer...or 2 :D

[aaronabbott]

Thats what w/ends are for, mind you its going to be a warm one this week better off chilling in the garden with a beer...or 2 :D

ill be working,mind you it is overtime :winky:

[Leo]

I would highly recommend ZYMOL or Meguiars. I have used both, and the finish is unbelievable.

[Dego]

Here's how mine looked after using Meguire's clay kit, and then swirl remover, polish and carnauba wax. Was my first attempt so might get better results next time?? I was very pleased with it anyhow, even though I confess to not having an idea about detailing