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[Mono987]

Hi guys,

I recently purchased a 2011 S2 Holden Caprice and the time to give it its first wash has come, Due to it pissing down rain when I went to get a mate who got stranded on the side of a highway. Anyway, with my previous cars I washed them using a bit of laundry powder and water in a bucket. Now tell me how I can do the best clean at home for about under $60. I have the next 3 months off and shit loads of time to waste, so I dont mind if it is a time consuming process. Thanks guys.

[Sabbath']

A sponge and some car shampoo?

[Mono987]

A sponge and some car shampoo?

No. I have had a read around and I want to know how to do it using the wax and polish and claybars and all that shiz....

[Sabbath']

Have a read through this thread: It's all been covered before.

Detailing Tips & Tricks....

[Grennan]

No. I have had a read around and I want to know how to do it using the wax and polish and claybars and all that shiz....

Good luck doing that for under 60 bucks.

[Mono987]

Good luck doing that for under 60 bucks.

How much will it be then???

[Mono987]

Why has the title changed?

[TVR-190]

Decent car wash - 20 bucks

Decent Polish - 40 bucks

Wax - 20 bucks

Clay bar kit - 40 bucks

[Mono987]

Decent car wash - 20 bucks

Decent Polish - 40 bucks

Wax - 20 bucks

Clay bar kit - 40 bucks

That doesn't sound bad, now just have to find out how to use this shiz...

[Grennan]

How much will it be then???

Me personally.

Wash and Wax - $20-25

Lambs wool mit - $15

Decent sized Chamois - $15-20

Polish - $25-35

Clay bar kit - $30

Mind you I "buy" all Meguiars. ...and when I say buy, I mean the Meguiars rep comes in and I say, what would you recommend for my car? ...and he hands me a bucket full of products.

I actually did buy some stuff the other month for my step brother and it came to about 140 bucks, thats including some interior stuff.

If youre looking for a Glass Cleaner I cannot recommend Meguiars No Smear highly enough, Its magnificent.

[Mono987]

Me personally.

Wash and Wax - $20-25

Lambs wool mit - $15

Decent sized Chamois - $15-20

Polish - $25-35

Clay bar kit - $30

Mind you I "buy" all Meguiars. ...and when I say buy, I mean the Meguiars rep comes in and I say, what would you recommend for my car? ...and he hands me a bucket full of products.

I actually did buy some stuff the other month for my step brother and it came to about 140 bucks, thats including some interior stuff.

If youre looking for a Glass Cleaner I cannot recommend Meguiars No Smear highly enough, Its magnificent.

Thanks mate. I will get all this at supercheap/autobarn? Also you dont why my title changed do you?

[Troy711]

Shit, my car washing stuff probably runs into about 1000 bucks.

Sent TinSnips a PM, he will give you some good advice.

[Mono987]

Shit, my car washing stuff probably runs into about 1000 bucks.

Sent TinSnips a PM, he will give you some good advice.

Yeah, Your pics of your cars suumernats clean gave me the inspiration.....money isn't a issue though, This car only does weekend and friday night drives.

[87RB30VL]

Here's a tip: Don't drop your clay bar on the floor otherwise you can kiss it goodbye.

[Mono987]

Here's a tip: Don't drop your clay bar on the floor otherwise you can kiss it goodbye.

Yea??? How come???

Sorry for the noob question...

[VRCALAISS]

i use woolworths dish washing liquid,keeps mine shiny hahahahahaha.

[vicarious]

Yea??? How come???

Sorry for the noob question...

it will sandpaper the paint

[Full Spectrum]

Does anyone else have bad bead dirt marks after applying wax then the rain hits?. I'm sick of wax. I'm sticking to wash-wax, and buy a good polish. I bought a top wash which im happy with. But that shit wax beads the water and its so wrong.

I've heard and seen some clay bar demonstrations on youtube. What was it. If you drop it and it picks up some of the shit on the ground it will stay in it. And just to be sure toss it away just encase it collects rocks and sharp objects that might cut scratch your paint?.

[vicarious]

Shit, my car washing stuff probably runs into about 1000 bucks.

Sent TinSnips a PM, he will give you some good advice.

yeah i would just be over the 1000 buck mark to, just it the process of kitting out a detailing cart like this Rubbermaid Commercial Products - Rubbermaid Material Handling : 4500-88 HD 2-Shelf Utility Cart w/Lipped Shelf (Small)

with shelves an shit, just got my $300 shipment today from CCP today but its to hot to seal the paint

[eggs]

Meguiars do a paint restoration kit for about $60 which looks pretty good, includes most of the stuff you'd want. I was looking at buying one on the weekend, but just opted for the shampoo only.

Wish I'd got the whole kit now.

[VS 5.0]

I used to use Maguiars Soft Wash Gel for years and then changed to Maguiars Gold Class Car Wash. I bought some Maguiars NXT Generation wash today. Used it on the family Outlander and it came up really nice.

I wash weekly and use Maguiars Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner, Polish & Wax once a year. These bring up the paint on my VS pretty good considering how old it is.

[eggs]

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Oh the ironing :P

[minux]

Now tell me how I can do the best clean at home for about under $60.

.....money isn't a issue though,

I smell troll. In fact I get the feeling we have banned you multiple times before...

[Mono987]

I smell troll. In fact I get the feeling we have banned you multiple times before...

Money isn't a issue. I just didn't expect the cost to be so high. I will spend a large amount of money if it gets my car looking spick and span...

[calais06]

I use this (was on a budget - great results):

Car Care Products / Duragloss / Exterior / Paint Sealant / Paint Protection Pack
Car Care Products / Dodo Juice / Exterior / Clay Bars & Kits / Gentle Grey Clay Bar & Magic Lube
Car Care Products / Duragloss / Exterior / Wash Shampoos / Car Wash Concentrate
Car Care Products / Duragloss / Exterior / Wheel Cleaners / All Wheel Cleaner
Car Care Products / Mint / Car Accessories / Cloths & Chamois / Microfibre Ultimate Chamois

I bought a pack of applicator pads + microfibre cloths/wash mitt aswell.