I've been lurking various boards trying to figure out the best way to clean and care for my new (to me) silver Mazda 6. I've always liked Meguiars in the past so I came here. I watched all the videos I could find and read a lot of the How-to's. I went to the online store and did the Rx Plus to see what was recommended. Upon completion I started to add the items I wanted to use to the shopping cart...
...and then looked at the total. This is when I began to feel overwhelmed. I was easily over $100 and I didn't even start adding the interior stuff.
So the purpose of this thread is to figure out where a good place to start would be. I eventually want to do everything at some point (wash, clay, polish, wax, wheels/tires, engine compartment, etc.). I am thinking of holding off on the clay/polish/wax until it gets warmer out (read: all the snow melts).
1st Stage: Basic cleaning
2nd Stage: Complete Overhaul
Does it sound like I have the right stuff? Will I need a polish to apply after the Scratch-X and before the wax or is the Scratch-X a polish as well? Am I jumping in too deep (my previous experience with detailing is washing a vehicle every month or so and I waxed my Jeep once)?
This might be better in a separate thread, but how do I work with curb rash on my side skirt? Its pretty deep and a good 4-5" long.
...and then looked at the total. This is when I began to feel overwhelmed. I was easily over $100 and I didn't even start adding the interior stuff.
So the purpose of this thread is to figure out where a good place to start would be. I eventually want to do everything at some point (wash, clay, polish, wax, wheels/tires, engine compartment, etc.). I am thinking of holding off on the clay/polish/wax until it gets warmer out (read: all the snow melts).
1st Stage: Basic cleaning
- Engine Degreaser
- Gold Class Car Wash
- Microfiber Wash Mitt
- Supreme Shine Microfiber (3 pack)
- Ultimate Quik Detailer
- Gold Class Bug n' Tar remover
- Water Magnet Drying Towel
2nd Stage: Complete Overhaul
- Smooth Surface Clay Kit
- Scratch-X
- Gold Class Liquid Car Wax
- Even Coat Applicator Pads
Does it sound like I have the right stuff? Will I need a polish to apply after the Scratch-X and before the wax or is the Scratch-X a polish as well? Am I jumping in too deep (my previous experience with detailing is washing a vehicle every month or so and I waxed my Jeep once)?
This might be better in a separate thread, but how do I work with curb rash on my side skirt? Its pretty deep and a good 4-5" long.
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