BHeart Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Hi Since I joined the FOC, I've kept on seeing this "Fiesta detailing thread" and today, I took the plunge and read a few reply's and I never realised that so many different products could be bought to clean a car. My normal routine for cleaning a car is to hose it down to get off the loose dirt and then wash it with a car wash additive, using a soft sponge, then hose it off with clean water. Shammy it dry with a chamois leather. Then if it's a nice dry day, I would use Autoglym to polish it. Inside I would give it a good vacuum and then use armoural to finish off. Now that I've just bought a new Fiesta,I will probably be doing something similar but, I would welcome some recommendations concerning the following: I use a soft sponge but is there anything that would be better to wash the car with to help stop, or reduce the 'swirling' marks that gradually appear on the paintwork over time? Without going overboard, what normal car shampoo is recommended? With regard to the alloy wheels, the front wheels in particular are affected by the brake dust and once they are washed, what product can be used to shine and protect the wheels from further harm from the brake dust? Glass. I normally use a high st glass cleaner with a old tea towel, any advice here? That's it. I'll look forward to any advice. Thanks, BHeart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenymk7 Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 I use a soft sponge but is there anything that would be better to wash the car with to help stop, or reduce the 'swirling' marks that gradually appear on the paintwork over time? Buy yourself either a lambs wool or microfibre wash mitt, this will stop the swirling but you will also need to get 2 buckets. 1 will hold your shampoo mixture the other just clean water. Pick up some shampoo rub the car then wash the mitt in the clean water of the other bucket. this way you will never contaminate your shampoo bucket. Without going overboard, what normal car shampoo is recommended? Most people would recommend dodo juice born to be mild. a new shampoo on the market is nanolex reactivating shampoo and is also very good. With regard to the alloy wheels, the front wheels in particular are affected by the brake dust and once they are washed, what product can be used to shine and protect the wheels from further harm from the brake dust? Best product to clean the wheels without a doubt is bilberry wheel cleaner. to keep them tip top you should look for a product called FinishKare 1000P this can also be used on the paint work as a sealent over the winter. Glass. I normally use a high st glass cleaner with a old tea towel, any advice here? I use 3M glass cleaner, it does the job very well. High street cleaners can mark the rubber surrounding the window. Hope that helps Greeny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzrahog Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 I would recommend auto glym fast glass for the glass, also brings up plastic trim a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderjam Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Hi, Firstly, I'm new, so apologies for asking questions which have probably been answered countless time before... I'm picking up my new Fiesta next month but I've always been fussy about maintaining the appearance of a car. This is my first brand new car and I want to look after it obviously. I didn't know there was so much to car-washing... I've always used sponges in the past but may have to re-think that one. I've read lots on this thread and am under the impression that "Dodo Juice" seems to be a favourite and highly recommended. Is the "Dodo Juice - Born To Be Mild" OK to use for regular washing? When I say regular, I tend to wash my car every week if I can. My car is coming with "Diamondbrite" and I don't want to use a shampoo that will damage the finish - should I actually be using "Diamondbrite" products to maintain it? Thanks for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGull Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Honest advice - ditch the Diamondbrite and then get the Dodo Products you fancy. Diamondbrite is a sealant, and while it does a good job as a sealant, the idea that it is going to last for thousands and thousands of miles is laughable. I have been applying sealants and waxes for a long time - and I still get holes in protection. Your diamondbrite will probably have been applied by the 50p a car teenager who washes the cars on the forecourt... If you must have diamondbrite, at least ask them to give you the kit so you can apply it yourself. I hope you haven't paid the OUTRAGEOUS dealer marked up prices for db - the whole kit can be had for a fiver on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderjam Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Hi Dan, Thanks for your reply. Well, they're chucking in the "Diamondbrite", it wasn't something I actually asked for to be honest. Interesting to hear it's not as good as I thought though! I guess we'll see. So, which "Dodo Juice" do you recommond then? I've no idea, as I've never used it before... Is "Dodo Juice" OK to use simply as a regular shampoo, or should it only be used as part of the whole "detailing" process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aph1101 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Dodo juice born to be mild (BTBM) is a great shampoo and can be used regularly. It is a favourite of many people here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazjs Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Get your limited edition Dodo Skull Candy ordered up :P Got 2 coming to myself :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenymk7 Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 got mine on order to from rubbish boys, only one though but it is going to be my winter protection along with FK1000P got a few other bits aswell like the dodo detailing bag to keep some stuff in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenymk7 Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 number 47 for me. Looking forward to using it this weekend and mmmmmmm it smells so gooooood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazjs Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Still waiting on mine :( Ordered from I4D, hoping they come tommrow :D Dont think i have any room for it on the car mind you Wearing 2 layers of FK1000p with a range of other waxes taking over different panels Dodo Rubbish Boys Juiced edition, Orange crush, Hard Cany, Autosmart Wax, and concours (smartwax) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazjs Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Number 98 and 113 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 5 days off work next week :-) so going to bilberry wheel cleaner wash dry clay wash dry poorboys black hole 2x dodo juice purple haze wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strutter Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Any tips for cleaning over the Winter. Just at the start of Oct i managed to get a clean, wax then a AG HD wax on top of that, but havnt got to clean the alloys, gave them a good clean maybe about 1 week ago, but the water still seemsto be running off them ok, thing is I think I applied teh 1000p back before the summer...how long could that stuff hold out? Have BilBerry etc so thinking I can bring them up good again even if they fade a little! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenymk7 Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 I would say take your wheels off around about now, clean the insides aswell and give them 2 coats of FK1000P, that should keep them fine till spring next year. I would also suggest using your 1000P on the paintwork over the winter. 2 coats of 1000P and 1 HD wax on top should see you out ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Gotta say poorboys blackhole is an amazing product! My black ZS has come up so well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazjs Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Gotta say poorboys blackhole is an amazing product! My black ZS has come up so well Apply via machine for even better results :D Also rating Autobrite Cherry Glaze just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Just out of interest, my old man has a VISION fez and has asked for xmas for a few bits and bobs for making it look good/protect it etc, wax/glaze wise etc what are great products for vision blue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenymk7 Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 Ok, so winter detail has been done over this weekend. lots of hard work but hopefully it will now see my through to spring. I dont have any before pictures as i got stuck in and completely forgot!!! Any way the pictures shown are fully finished from: Rinse Pre wash - Surfex HD snow foam Wash - Dodo juice supernatural clay - bilt hamber auto clay Wash - Dodo juice supernatural Dry - chemical guys wonder towel Glaze - Dodo juice lime prime lite Sealent - FK1000P x 2 coats Hand waxed with Dodo Juice Skull Candy Heres the pictures :) This is my roof incase you couldnt work it out lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazjs Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Looking great :D What did you think of Skull Candy?, not tried mine yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenymk7 Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 i found it fantastic to be honest. the definition was amazing and iv hardly used any of it doing the whole car. id say i could easily do it another 4/5 times before the pot goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazjs Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Great, will need to try mine out next weekend :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazjs Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Does anyone know if I4D's Uber Blue Drying Towel is the same as CYC's Huge Fluffy Drying Towel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazjs Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Tried some Dodo BTBM today. Very impressed. Lives up to all the hype on the forums about it ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aph1101 Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Today's been the first time that I've been able to wash the car in a while today, and as you can see it was in desparate need of a wash.... Here follows some before and afters: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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