Autoglym Questions

[Treganin]

Having decided to buy a reasonably new car, I've taken the decision that I really need to keep it in good condition, I've always used Autoglym products in the past and am comfortable with them, so will probably stick to one brand.

I've brought their Body Work Shampoo & Conditioner, Clean Wheels and Tyre Dressing. Also brought a microfibre wash mitt & brush and a detailing towel.

Gave it a good going over this week end with the 2BM and it's come up a treat, I still need to get some Super resin polish, but all my research into what else I need has just raised more questions.

1. I've seen threads where people talk about 'detoxing' their cars - will the above shampoo do this or do I need a different product?
2. If I but the SRP, what other body work waxes, polishes etc do I also need? Do I need Ultra Deep Shine Polish? Do I also need the High Def. Car Wax?? What is Radiant Wax Polish???
3. Can Quick Detailer be used to clean the car between washes? i.e. On a 'Dry' car? - Kind of spray on, wipe off??
4. When using the polishes & waxes, are applicator pads the way to go? and then mircofibre cloths to 'remove'??
5. Where does Snow foam come into this? Which of their products is this?? (If any).

Anything I missed?

[fergyuk]

SRP is a polish, so has a small amount of cut in it, also fillers to fill small swirls. So its a good paint cleaner and removes a lot of contaminants. But i would not use it all of the time.

to start with

Wash the car a few times (2 bucket method) including de-tar
Clay the car using lots of lubricant (water and wash shampoo in a spray is what i use)
re-wash car
SRP with hand or machine a couple of coats
then High def wax (no cut in that), apply at least 2 coats, then top up maybe once a month

For wax and srp i use sponge applicators slightly damp all waxes and treatments removed with a pre washed microfibre.
Snow foam is a pre wash treatment i use autosmart but you will need a snowfoam lance not a standard karcher one.
Quick detailer with a microfibre is great for tidyup but be careful of any grit on the paint surface.
Detox is normally the process of removing iron contaminants from paint using a chemical like Iron X

get over to detailing world and lose yourself for a year or two learning all the ways of the detailer (wax on wax off)

Fergy

[Treganin]

SRP is a polish, so has a small amount of cut in it, also fillers to fill small swirls. So its a good paint cleaner and removes a lot of contaminants. But i would not use it all of the time.

to start with

Wash the car a few times (2 bucket method) including de-tar
Clay the car using lots of lubricant (water and wash shampoo in a spray is what i use)
re-wash car
SRP with hand or machine a couple of coats
then High def wax (no cut in that), apply at least 2 coats, then top up maybe once a month

For wax and srp i use sponge applicators slightly damp all waxes and treatments removed with a pre washed microfibre.
Snow foam is a pre wash treatment i use autosmart but you will need a snowfoam lance not a standard karcher one.
Quick detailer with a microfibre is great for tidyup but be careful of any grit on the paint surface.
Detox is normally the process of removing iron contaminants from paint using a chemical like Iron X

get over to detailing world and lose yourself for a year or two learning all the ways of the detailer (wax on wax off)

Fergy

Thanks Fergy, I've already spent Waaaaay too much time on DW.

[CliveP]

Hi,

As suggested by Fergy, spend a lifetime answering your questions on Detailing World!

I also run a back to basics course with Autobrite to introduce the basics of detailing, and for my sins I machine for a hobby (I don't do it for a living but I love it as a hobby!)...

I use SRP occasionally, I think it is a great product, favoured by car dealers and the like, it's fillers make swirls (appear) to disappear. I just prefer the long winded way of getting rid of them completely. If you use it, I'd follow up with a wax of your choice, I don't personally rate 'Ultra Deep Shine'.

If someone wants me to do a 'quick job' (sub six hours) then I'd probably use SRP - my preferred method is a basic enhancement detail which incoporates a one hit machine approach (as opposed to complete chasing perfection which is multiple hits over min 20 hours plus).

Take a look at the Back to Basics Agenda in the Autobrite section (post by myself, same username) to get an idea of what I recommend you run through for your basic detailing.

Regards,
Clive.