Hey Guys,

I am looking to find out from some of the pro's that wash their cars on a regular basis what they use to get their car clean. I am more interested in what products people use to get the dirt and grime off their car initially, as i dont want to put even more swirls in my black paint! I have read the wash and wax threads and stickies, but want to hear from Metro what they use to get their car's shining!

 

i will detail your car for you, free of charge.

i'll show you how to clean it and polish it. i don't like seeing a black car like that.

 

want to minimize swirls? minimize the amount of touching the car.

if that can't be done, use a two bucket method. rinse sponge in there (or with a hose) and keep suds/clean water in another.

to remove/lessen swirls, you will need to polish.

 

I use the werkstatt line

http://www.jeffswerkstatt.com/

if you wanna go hardcore get a random orbital buffer

I have a udm

there is a large selection of products to choose from

but from what I've read

the best results are a sealant with a nuba on top....for shine and durability

 

oh dont forget to claybar!!!

 

goo to markus...speak to him..ask him for pointers...bang no more beater!

 

The GritGuard is also a nice addition. Even if you use the two bucket method, grime and dirt can still be worked into the towel when you swish it around. The gritguard thing keeps the grime at the bottom of the bucket.

To remove swirls, you'll need a polish, as others have said. Once that's out of the way, just start washing your car with the two bucket + gritguard method. I use Meguiars gold glass car wash (can be purchased at Autozone). Then I squeegee off the water, and when it's still damp, apply a spray on wax (I use griot's). Sometimes I clay bar before I wax, obviously, though not every time. When I do, I use speed shine as a lubricant for the clay. Then wipe off the excess with a towel, making sure to turn frequently. I'm still very much a novice when it comes to this stuff, and I'm trying to get into more advanced stuff. My car does not have many swirls (I'm sure silver hides it a lot better than black) so I don't feel the need to polish yet. Doing what I have mentioned gets me a very nice shine.

 

ok so i will try the two bucket method. What do people use to get the actual dirt off? Some people have talked about a foaming agent that helps to remove that initial dirt

 

Can I get in on that action too? I would love to see what's what...

 

gracias! don't be surprised if i take you up on that offer!