washing and detailing a car

[GTMcarcare]

wats the best way to get maximum shine

[roushstage2]

Re: washing and detailing a car

Use Meguiar's

The 5 Step Paint Care Cycle

[AeroCleanse]

Re: washing and detailing a car

Use Meguiar's

And don't rush it

[Murr1525]

Re: washing and detailing a car

Also read and understand the rest of these...

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Step 1 Wash
Step 2 Clean
Step 3 Polish
Step 4 Protect
Step 5 Maintain

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[cnfowler]

Re: washing and detailing a car

with the above posts. You've certainly come to the right place to learn about washing and detailing.

Don't underestimate the clay bar, either. A lot of people don't fully understand what a clay bar does so they skip out on that step and proceed with the other steps. Don't make this mistake. Follow the 5 step plan as mentioned above and you'll have no worries - just a wonderfully detailed vehicle.

[brickyardz]

Re: washing and detailing a car

with the above posts. You've certainly come to the right place to learn about washing and detailing.

Don't underestimate the clay bar, either. A lot of people don't fully understand what a clay bar does so they skip out on that step and proceed with the other steps. Don't make this mistake. Follow the 5 step plan as mentioned above and you'll have no worries - just a wonderfully detailed vehicle.

The clay bar is an important step and you will be amazed at how much different your paint feels after completing it. I have even clayed and then waxed some of my daily drivers and it feels really smooth and holds wax well. But if you want to get rid of swirls or other defect you will need to do the other steps as well. It really depends on the current condition of your car.

As Mike says " Evealuate the finish, choose the right product and use proper technique" On average you will need to go through all 5 steps for regularly used cars in all kinds of weather conditions but there are exceptions to this for well taken car of cars which is why the evaluate the finish step is important.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: washing and detailing a car

The main thing to remember is if you follow all of the 5 steps, you will have a great looking car. The key is the prep work. If the prep is not done, the car will not look that much better. Claying is a important step in the prep work. If you follow the five steps you will be very happy. Just my humble opinion. Good luck.