Joys of a white car. Ironx followed by clay bar is what I used recently
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Joys of a white car. Ironx followed by clay bar is what I used recently
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Ordered me some Beed Juice as the OCD inside me thinks the less time I can spend touching the car, the better.
This thread is amazing...new car was delivered last week, assuming that I have none of the items (except a bucket) required for a minimal contact clean what are the first purchases?
I know that I need a new wash mitt and a grit guard, what's next? TFR spray? Is a pressure washer essential?
I know that I need a new wash mitt and a grit guard, what's next? TFR spray? Is a pressure washer essential?
Well first off you need another bucket, google 2 bucket method
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You sound like you're on a similar journey to me, friend. I became obsessed rather quickly
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I freely admit I’ve always ever used one bucket for wheels and one bucket for shampoo. No grit guards. 
For a pre-wash stick with snow foam, you'll need a lance to use with your pressure washer.
Get a wheel cleaner like auto wheel, which you can use on the bodywork to for removing iron particles too. Don't forget a wheel brush
I bought a Farecla clay mitt about 2 years ago in Halfords as part of a buy 2 get 1 free offer, and CBA to use it until today.
It's not quite as grabby as my Bilt Hamber clay bar, but much, much quicker. I did the entire car in about 20 mins. Impressed.
It's not quite as grabby as my Bilt Hamber clay bar, but much, much quicker. I did the entire car in about 20 mins. Impressed.
Oh yeah if machine polishing I would use a clay bar before.
Just for a quick once over the clay mitt will do, plus you don't need to do it every week anyway as it can cause micro marring.
Cheers mate, got a link to the stuff you bought?
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine-and-exterior/carpro-iron-x-500ml/prod_726.html
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/detai...lt-hamber-auto-clay-soft-200g-/prod_1162.html
The bilt hamber clay can be used with water, doesn't need a special clay lube.
Obviously after going to the effort of using the ironx and clay then make sure you protect going forward with some decent wax or sealant
I use Autosmart Tardis personally. Does a great job.
As said above, after you have de-tarred and clayed the car, I would polish it, then apply a wax and / or sealant. After you have done all that, it would be a shame not to maximise your finish, then protect your hard work. It should be much easier to keep clean thereafter, as the paint surface will feel like glass and the worst of any dirt should just about rinse away, so long as you dont let it bake in.
There are a few different polishes and sealants out there though. I have a small selection, but really what polish you use will depend a lot on your cars paint colour and hardness. Especially if you are using a machine. I use mezerna polishes with my machine, but had a big bottle of AG SRP from way back that I often use if going by hand. Similar story with sealants and waxes. I have some Bilt Hamber double speed wax (http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/bilt-hamber-double-speed-wax-cat13.html) which works well for me, and some MENZERNA POWER LOCK ULTIMATE PROTECTION as a sealant (http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/menzerna-power-lock-polymer-sealant-cat12.html). Both work very well, and give a lovely finish to my paint.
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Did the snow foam -> two bucket -> Beed Juice, yesterday and came out really well. Car is shiny! Thanks for your help all.
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The level of dust on my car is crazy. Hoping the sealant underneath has held up well to make the next wash easier!
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I used a Meguires clay bar on mine recently, made a HUGE difference. Some spots were big and block, some small and black and then lots of wee orange ones (perhaps ones which had 'cleaned' before.
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