Everyone loves a wall chart...

[HailVectron]

Having closely monitored Mr Raccoon (not as stalky as it sounds) on here for a few weeks after becoming a member, and learning about 43 times more about car cleaning than is strictly necessary, I wanted to knock up an easy to follow checklist of steps to go through while doing the type of full detail that Andy does in his spare 15 minutes between posting on this forum. While doing it, I noticed that there were optional steps, necessary steps, and steps which are above and beyond what normal people do

Now before the avalanche of 'I don't do that there...', 'Don't use that, use this...', and 'Bollocks!!!', replies - this is simply a GUIDE, obviously we can all do things in different ways, but for me, these are the 3 levels of cleaning I can use to keep Mrs V's car in tip-top condition. I reckon Quick Clean should take you about 30-60 minutes, Good Clean a 2-3 hours, and Full decontamination, maybe over half a day...

So, with acknowledgement to Andy's expert and hugely appreciated help, here it is...

[HailVectron]

See Link below...

[Clean Your Ride]

very well done my friend

[HailVectron]

Cheers Andy. Full size version for printing/laminating/hanging on garage wall (if you're as sad as me), is available here

[Girlypink]

That's really useful, thanks!

[TezDS3]

Very useful. I was thinking of making a cleaning chart for myself but you have done all the work for me, thanks

[lfcrule1972]

I can't see the full size version, it might be my work laptop though

[HailVectron]

I can't see the full size version, it might be my work laptop though

Click on the 'available here' in my 3rd post... you might need to turn off any popup blocker (or bypass with ctrl+click)

[lfcrule1972]

Nope - probably my work laptop, don't worry !

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[BeefMasta]

Nope - probably my work laptop, don't worry !

Blocked at my work too. I'll check it when I get home.

[Kat]

The link works for me, very useful!

[WTF]

Nice!

Thank you

[HailVectron]

Is it worth creating a sticky post for it in this section? (Take the image and create a new post I mean, rather than this thread...)

[mk2k41]

Great guide mate . Quick query though, why would you include full polish in good clean? I was under the impression polish/glaze should only be applied onto completely clear paintwork, ie after it's been clayed?

[HailVectron]

Great guide mate . Quick query though, why would you include full polish in good clean? I was under the impression polish/glaze should only be applied onto completely clear paintwork, ie after it's been clayed?

You're right I think, and it was like that, but in my last minute editing, it got moved! My mistake... I've updated the downloadable image...