Cheers
The first pictures were taken just before i had the car detailed, which basically was a go over with a rotary polisher to take out the swirls, then it was, clayed, glazed, waxed etc....
After that i have had the easy task of keeping it swirl free.
Im all new to this, but on cleanmycar.co.uk, & detailingworld.com there is all the info you would need to know, but this is what i do;
Firstly i would foam the car twice, first time rinsing it off, then on the second i would use a sheepskin mit to give it a rub, the foam should in theory lift up the particles from the paintwork so you minimise swirling. I have to say that just after the first rinse it is noticeably smoother. For the foaming i use an autobrite foam lance & pressure washer, super snow foam & a cap of maxi suds II.
Car looks like this
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Then i would dry the car by dabbing the paint work with a sonus drying towl.
Next step is to apply a glaze, i use ' Meguiars #7 Show Car Glaze' applied with a micro fibre towl, this stuff makes the paint look wet, briallant stuff.
After that i apply Victoria Concours Wax (which protects the galze) by hand, by just rubbing it into my hands and rubbing over the paintwork, wait for it to cure and then buff it off with a sonus buffing towel. Whole car gets that then to finish it off i use Victoria Wax - Quick Detail spray, which is a spray wax and basically makes the paint really smooth, works fantastic ontop of the wax, smells good too
Then obviously i do the wheels, trim etc.
I would do that routine with the glaze once per month, in between i would wax once too, and give it a good clean at the weekend.
The paintwork prior to the detail was pretty poor (compared to now) and they guys who did my car made the paint look new, worth every penny on that and the products.
James
