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Quick question:

looking at the categories on Clean your car.co.uk

Washing and Drying
Detailing Clay
Pre-Wax Cleaners
Polishing
Polishing Machines
Glazes
Sealants
Wax

Is that actually also the order in which you would apply a full on clean?

I normally, rinse, shampoo, rinse, liquid clay bar, rinse, liquid wax.

But I'm looking at using polishes, glazes and sealants and don't really understand where these would fit into the process.

I guess what I'm asking, is what is the complete car cleaning process? (obviously then I could omit things as I choose)
 
mrk said:
My car looks deeper shiny wise than that :O maybe it's the SRP+EGP combination that brings out the deepness?
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These are more results with silver and SRP:

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Quick one for the guys in this thread. Whats some good leather treatment stuff? :)

The leather on the bolsters of my drivers seat is starting to show signs of wear (the other seats are fine and still in very good condition) The leather on the bolsters is either black or blue. Where its blue its worn a bit and is showing up white, whats the best way to restore this? :)

Many Thanks,
Jake
 
The Autoglym leather treatment is very good, feeds the leather and makes it more supple. As for restoring, there are plenty of leather restorers available off the shelf. Cant remember who asked about this recently but they got a fair few suggestions of what to use.
 
If it's worn then you need leather restorer from a pro outlet, it's hard work and requires great patience so may well be better taking it into a specialist.

Autoglym Leather Cleaner spray and Leather feed (in that order) are best used to keep undamaged leather in good condition for years if used every few months.

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These are more results with silver and SRP:

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Not shiny enough until you can see yourself!

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CS||nuTs said:
The Autoglym leather treatment is very good, feeds the leather and makes it more supple. As for restoring, there are plenty of leather restorers available off the shelf. Cant remember who asked about this recently but they got a fair few suggestions of what to use.
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It won't help already broken leather because the surface protectant has already gone (hence the fading/colourisation) - it needs to be first restored professionally then the feed can be applied. The feed merely keeps the leather pores moistened so the leather does not crack and allow dirt to settle in (the cleaner cleans the surface of dirt so the feed can get into the leather pores if that makes sense).
 
Took advantage of the weekend weather to get the car prepared for harsh winter weather. This consisted of 2 thorough washes with megs gold class shampoo and then some generous Werkstat loving with a layer of prime acrylic then 2 layers of Jett and 2 layers of Glos. Megs tyre shine for added bling :p

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It's been there for months and it's stained I think. Car is going into BMW tommorrow for the rear bumper to be resprayed and rear diffuser replaced - if I cant get it off I'l get them to replace the plastic bits but I'd like to have a good go :D
 
Captain Planet said:
I heard cooking oil is good for that?
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WD40 on a rag usually works but you're best washing the plastic again afterwards. I can try this on your behalf if you want, I did a terrible job on the SAAB!

Loving the Penta alloys Captain Planet, the car looks stunning and well kept considering its age and Honda Crayola™ paint.
 
Autoglym bumper care or the halfords equivalent should do it. Used both in the past with good results. Just slosh a bit onto a rag and wipe with the grain of the plastic.
 
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