Carnaby07 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Hi Everyone, I am new to this Fiesta world and purchased a 2013 3 door econetic in silver last year. I love it, its nippy and saves me a tonne of money on diesel!! Anyway, I clean it usually once a week - I work in Weston Super Mare so Seagulls poo on it daily - and need some help on choosing the best products. At the moment I use turtle wax car shampoo and then give it a spritz of Simonitz detailer wax. Should I be looking for a wax? Can anyone recommended any other car shampoos or detailers? Or am I doing it all wrong!! basically just want a nice, clean and shiny car with protected paintwork! Forgot to add that I use Auto Glym tar remover every few weeks too on problem tar spots. Any help would be gratefully appreciated! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WelshFordFan Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Really good guide on here to what order to use products and things to avoid Make a nice cuppa and have a read through mate http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/car-care-advice.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E5GDM Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Don't forget sponges are a no no, use lambs wool wash mits instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potter18 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I think it's down to personal preference as long as you buy one of the well known brands you should be ok , I use autoglym with no problems although my car is white so I dont know if that makes a difference suppose it depends on how much you want to spend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingy94 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Really good guide on here to what order to use products and things to avoid Make a nice cuppa and have a read through mate http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/car-care-advice.html Just had a quick look at this as i dont have any experience with detailing and all that and i have to say Its a really helpful guide! I will definitely keep looking back at it for tips! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRAHAM46 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I use lots of Meguiars stuff but I will occasionally use Autoglym, Dodo juice Diamond White wax is a favourite on my silver focus. Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnyvangough Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Rain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyTrucker Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Really good guide on here to what order to use products and things to avoid Make a nice cuppa and have a read through mate http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/car-care-advice.html Just had a quick look at this as i dont have any experience with detailing and all that and i have to say Its a really helpful guide! I will definitely keep looking back at it for tips! Have to agree there's some interesting tips there, but I can't help thinking how quickly the neighbours would start making their kids cross the street when they pass my house if I started drying the car with a leaf blower :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Admiral Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I'd recommend "Bilt Hamber" products they win nearly all the various tests Autoexpress magazine and with good reason nothing quite like then, go direct or via amazon. Sent from my HTC One X using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDRX Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Rain +1 water and sponge = job jobbed. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnaby07 Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 Thanks everyone for your input, I will certainly read through the link above. Have to agree though that I think the line will have to be drawn at using a leaf blower haha!! As a side note I washed my Dad's black c-max yesterday and then spritzed on the simonitz detailer spray, and wow what a smeary mess that was!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake90087 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Autoglym car shampoo, and autoglym wax occasionally. I use a microfibre pad for washing and then a good chamois to dry it. As for tar I use a claybar once it gets really bad. Also Zaino prodicts are very good, but once you start using once, you need to go with pretty much all of them. Their Z9 and Z10 leather cleaner and conditioner are amazing and give a brilliant leathery smell in the cabin. Less so since only the steering wheel are leather, but when I do a car with full leathers its a smell that just smells right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshFordFan Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 A good drying towel is a must, one with a nice deep pile, the trouble with a chamios is if you pick up the slightest bit of grit you are gonna drag it all over the paintwork causing swirls i have a 'woolly mammoth' towel and it's brilliant can dry 2 cars with it without having to wring it out Not the cheapest but defo the best. i've had mine 3 years and its still going strong http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/Chemical_Guys_Wooly_Mammoth_Drying_Towel_p/woolmamm.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDRX Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 A good drying towel is a must, one with a nice deep pile, the trouble with a chamios is if you pick up the slightest bit of grit you are gonna drag it all over the paintwork causing swirls i have a 'woolly mammoth' towel and it's brilliant can dry 2 cars with it without having to wring it out Not the cheapest but defo the best. i've had mine 3 years and its still going strong http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/Chemical_Guys_Wooly_Mammoth_Drying_Towel_p/woolmamm.htm It's out of stock :( Sent from my SM-N9005 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt141085 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I too have a silver beast that I wash weekly! Amways shampoo and Amways silicone glaze has done me proud! Feels like glass after a polish! Autoglym tyre dressing seems to keep the tyre walls black for a while too! However after reading the above about Meguiar's Hot Shine, I am keen to give that a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshFordFan Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 It's out of stock :( Sent from my SM-N9005 using Ford OC mobile app http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/microfibre-cloths/microfibre-drying-towels/chemical-guys-wooly-mammoth-drying-towel/prod_1003.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnyvangough Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 +1 water and sponge = job jobbed. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Ford OC mobile app Don't even do that. Let it rain heavy and that will do lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyTrucker Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 The thing I'm learning most here is just how many sites there seem to be out there selling car cleaning products. Makes your head spin edit: As an aside, do people here use a combined wash/wax (maybe foaming first) then just dry off, or wash, dry, wax & polish? And if the latter - how do you find the time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristriple Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Wash, dry, polish then wax. If it's done right, using the right products, you'll only need to polish and wax 3-4 Times a year. Then you only have to keep up with washing and drying. Also, if your paint is in good condition you can leave the polish stage out. Sent from my KFTT using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshFordFan Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 The thing I'm learning most here is just how many sites there seem to be out there selling car cleaning products. Makes your head spin edit: As an aside, do people here use a combined wash/wax (maybe foaming first) then just dry off, or wash, dry, wax & polish? And if the latter - how do you find the time? I spend a full day twice a year doing a full detail, the rest of the year it's just washing and wax top-up's :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyTrucker Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Wash, dry, polish then wax. If it's done right, using the right products, you'll only need to polish and wax 3-4 Times a year. Then you only have to keep up with washing and drying. Also, if your paint is in good condition you can leave the polish stage out. Sent from my KFTT using Ford OC mobile app I spend a full day twice a year doing a full detail, the rest of the year it's just washing and wax top-up's :) Bugger. Was hoping for a vote for a combined wash/wax :D :D A full day? Ouch. Have to admit I don't think I've ever taken longer than a couple of hours cleaning a car - and most of that was hoovering crud out. Looks like I've a lot to learn. Oh dear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristriple Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I like my cars clean. Some don't care that much. I bought a fiesta ZS new in 08 and kept it 5 years. I did my usual routine, spending probably a couple of hundred quid in products and thousands of hours keeping the car as close to "mint" as possible. It might have made a difference in the price if I'd sold it private and the right person came to see it. But, trading it in made maybe only £200 quid more than any other good condition one. You can draw your own conclusions from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Admiral Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I totally agree with kristriple on how to clean your car , I clean mine and my wife's car the same, "Am a great believer in if you look after your car the car will look after you" Sent from my HTC One X using Ford OC mobile app 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k13r4n Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I use autoglym for everything except the tyres http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/index.php?/topic/55577-My-Routine-For-A-Clean-Motor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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