Cleaning For The First Time

mikebh50 · 08-07-2007, 17:24

Hi
Will be picking up my 2005 black fabia VRS next Saturday and i want to get a tip top shine on it.Have read many threads on here but i am now really confused are there better products for black than silver?.Best i have used todate is MER but looking on here people are using 3 plus products.If someone could list me what i need that would be great as i don't want to FU-- the paint finish up the day i get it.

mike

mattbeef · 08-07-2007, 17:38

Go to Halfords and get a load of Autoglym stuff.

While its not the best out there its certainly good stuff and many people in the trade still use it failing that i could recommend products all day

Irf · 08-07-2007, 17:40

The easiest and best way by hand is to do the following:

Hose/pressure wash car down thoroughly.

Use two bucket method, wash mitt, and Auto Glym body shampoo to clean car. Fill one bucket with shampoo (you only need 2 capfuls) and the other with just clean water. Do a panel at a time and rinse the wash mitt out in the clean water. Repeat till you've done the whole car.

For the wheels use Autogylm Wheel Cleaner and a sponge/wash mitt.

Then use a Meguiars Clay Bar and Quick Detailer to get rid of any other bits on the paint. Do small sections at a time, applying plenty of Quick Detailer as a lubricant. Cut the clay into two pieces and fold it a few times before using it. Rub it gently across the paint.

Rinse the car down and dry it.

Then apply two coats of Autogylm Ultra Deep Shine using microfibre cloths. Use small amounts, cover the whole car then wipe off. Then repeat.

Finally to seal everything in use Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection. When you apply this you'll think your only putting tiny amounts on and you'll end up putting far too much on each panel. But as above, only use tiny amounts, cover the whole car and wipe off with microfibre cloths. If you want to you can wait 24 hours and wash/dry the car then add a second coat.

I used to use this method on mine before I got a porter cable and the results were amasing!

ethos · 08-07-2007, 17:57

What about wax Irf?!

Irf · 08-07-2007, 18:44

If your using Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection you don't need wax

Or instead of the AG EGP you could apply a decent wax instead but I found that EGP lasts longer and is more durable than a lot of waxes

HC1001 · 08-07-2007, 18:59

Join Detailing world..............I did and its help me alot but I gotta tell you its cost me aswell..........Detailing can be very very expensive.

bunglebear32 · 08-07-2007, 19:07

i found that using megs gold class liquid wax after the egp made a huge difference in the shine.

Dmac1969 · 08-07-2007, 20:38

I also use the Meguires Gold Class wax after the Autoglym EGP ,it definately gives a slightly better shine.

smstext · 08-07-2007, 23:57

I have a black car and posted on this link http://www.briskoda.net/forums/styli...utoglym/83936/

It seems alot, but gives a great result and all i need to do for the next few months is use the autoglym shampoo and a quick spray round with the spray wax and jobs a good one!!

ethos · 09-07-2007, 17:49

Could you not use the extra gloss protection AND wax?

I've just ordered some 915 collinite and this was what I was going to do.

Plan was to spend all day sort the outside and hopefully I can just wash it for the next 6 months with minimal hassle maximum shine!!

smstext · 09-07-2007, 18:25

you can i put super resin then the extra gloss then wax.

richie · 09-07-2007, 18:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattbeef

Go to Halfords and get a load of Autoglym stuff.

While its not the best out there its certainly good stuff and many people in the trade still use it failing that i could recommend products all day

I totaly agree.

mattbeef · 09-07-2007, 20:19

What you trying to say richie??
Are you saying that you have two massive boxes of cleaning stuff in your garage and after reading posts on detailing world have spent a fortune

smstext · 09-07-2007, 21:59

You all are a bad influence

i use to have waxc n zip, color magic, spray wax, a sponge and a old t shirt, that was my car cleaning kit. now have a couple of bucket worth of stuff, lots of buckets, clothes and autoglymm stuff (and less cash)

richie · 10-07-2007, 10:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattbeef

What you trying to say richie??
Are you saying that you have two massive boxes of cleaning stuff in your garage and after reading posts on detailing world have spent a fortune

Oh yes, nothing is spared in my world of perfection..............................

I did have a 2 draw cabinet for my cleaning kit, but now have a massive contianer instead.

08-07-2007, 17:24	#1
mikebh50 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cleaning For The First Time Hi Will be picking up my 2005 black fabia VRS next Saturday and i want to get a tip top shine on it.Have read many threads on here but i am now really confused are there better products for black than silver?.Best i have used todate is MER but looking on here people are using 3 plus products.If someone could list me what i need that would be great as i don't want to FU-- the paint finish up the day i get it. mike

08-07-2007, 17:38	#2
mattbeef Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3,336 Thanks: 38 Thanked 114 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Cleaning For The First Time Go to Halfords and get a load of Autoglym stuff. While its not the best out there its certainly good stuff and many people in the trade still use it failing that i could recommend products all day __________________ I few bits here and there but im happy to Performance Torque Go on click me you know you want to

08-07-2007, 17:40	#3
Irf Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 661 Thanks: 137 Thanked 22 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Cleaning For The First Time The easiest and best way by hand is to do the following: Hose/pressure wash car down thoroughly. Use two bucket method, wash mitt, and Auto Glym body shampoo to clean car. Fill one bucket with shampoo (you only need 2 capfuls) and the other with just clean water. Do a panel at a time and rinse the wash mitt out in the clean water. Repeat till you've done the whole car. For the wheels use Autogylm Wheel Cleaner and a sponge/wash mitt. Then use a Meguiars Clay Bar and Quick Detailer to get rid of any other bits on the paint. Do small sections at a time, applying plenty of Quick Detailer as a lubricant. Cut the clay into two pieces and fold it a few times before using it. Rub it gently across the paint. Rinse the car down and dry it. Then apply two coats of Autogylm Ultra Deep Shine using microfibre cloths. Use small amounts, cover the whole car then wipe off. Then repeat. Finally to seal everything in use Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection. When you apply this you'll think your only putting tiny amounts on and you'll end up putting far too much on each panel. But as above, only use tiny amounts, cover the whole car and wipe off with microfibre cloths. If you want to you can wait 24 hours and wash/dry the car then add a second coat. I used to use this method on mine before I got a porter cable and the results were amasing! __________________ FURBY VRS: cruise, xenons, ESP, heated seats, Revo, Eibachs, Koni FSDs, PD160 pipe, Jabba rear arb, Allard EGR pipe, EGR totally removed, Powertec induction kit, Milltek full system, Garrett GT17, Forge FMIC, 17" Octy wheels, debadged, side strips removed, Seat Cupra splitter... ICE: Alpine 9835, Alpine changer, Alpine X-Type sub, Alpine MRDM1000 & MRFV340 amps, Alpine Remote Amp Controller, Boston Acoustics Pro60.... NEXT: brakes, engine mount, re-remap & clutch

08-07-2007, 17:57	#4
ethos Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,211 Thanks: 64 Thanked 36 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Cleaning For The First Time What about wax Irf?!

08-07-2007, 18:44	#5
Irf Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 661 Thanks: 137 Thanked 22 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Cleaning For The First Time If your using Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection you don't need wax Or instead of the AG EGP you could apply a decent wax instead but I found that EGP lasts longer and is more durable than a lot of waxes __________________ FURBY VRS: cruise, xenons, ESP, heated seats, Revo, Eibachs, Koni FSDs, PD160 pipe, Jabba rear arb, Allard EGR pipe, EGR totally removed, Powertec induction kit, Milltek full system, Garrett GT17, Forge FMIC, 17" Octy wheels, debadged, side strips removed, Seat Cupra splitter... ICE: Alpine 9835, Alpine changer, Alpine X-Type sub, Alpine MRDM1000 & MRFV340 amps, Alpine Remote Amp Controller, Boston Acoustics Pro60.... NEXT: brakes, engine mount, re-remap & clutch

08-07-2007, 18:59	#6
HC1001 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wigan Posts: 179 Thanks: 17 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Cleaning For The First Time Join Detailing world..............I did and its help me alot but I gotta tell you its cost me aswell..........Detailing can be very very expensive. __________________ Silver Fab VRS. BriSkoda Sticker in window. The past is only the future with the lights on!!

08-07-2007, 19:07	#7
bunglebear32 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxford Posts: 146 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Cleaning For The First Time i found that using megs gold class liquid wax after the egp made a huge difference in the shine.

08-07-2007, 20:38	#8
Dmac1969 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Berwick upon Tweed , Northumberland , The Northernmost Town in England , home of the mighty 'Dream Team' , Berwick Rangers FC! Also home of 'The Barrels Alehouse' purveyor of Staropramen Czech Beer , I wouldnt give a xxxx for anything else!! ;) Posts: 2,400 Thanks: 18 Thanked 54 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Cleaning For The First Time I also use the Meguires Gold Class wax after the Autoglym EGP ,it definately gives a slightly better shine. __________________ Duncan - England's most Northerly Briskodian! 2000/V reg Fabia 1.4 Mpi Comfort-Dynamic Blue Ex Octavia vRS and Octavia Slxi 1.8T.

08-07-2007, 23:57	#9
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 7,189 Thanks: 7 Thanked 197 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Cleaning For The First Time I have a black car and posted on this link http://www.briskoda.net/forums/styli...utoglym/83936/ It seems alot, but gives a great result and all i need to do for the next few months is use the autoglym shampoo and a quick spray round with the spray wax and jobs a good one!! __________________ OXON Meet 5 October 2008 click here for more info

09-07-2007, 17:49	#10
ethos Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,211 Thanks: 64 Thanked 36 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Cleaning For The First Time Could you not use the extra gloss protection AND wax? I've just ordered some 915 collinite and this was what I was going to do. Plan was to spend all day sort the outside and hopefully I can just wash it for the next 6 months with minimal hassle maximum shine!!

09-07-2007, 18:25	#11
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 7,189 Thanks: 7 Thanked 197 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Cleaning For The First Time you can i put super resin then the extra gloss then wax. __________________ OXON Meet 5 October 2008 click here for more info

09-07-2007, 20:19	#13
mattbeef Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3,336 Thanks: 38 Thanked 114 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Cleaning For The First Time What you trying to say richie?? Are you saying that you have two massive boxes of cleaning stuff in your garage and after reading posts on detailing world have spent a fortune __________________ I few bits here and there but im happy to Performance Torque Go on click me you know you want to

09-07-2007, 21:59	#14
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 7,189 Thanks: 7 Thanked 197 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Cleaning For The First Time You all are a bad influence i use to have waxc n zip, color magic, spray wax, a sponge and a old t shirt, that was my car cleaning kit. now have a couple of bucket worth of stuff, lots of buckets, clothes and autoglymm stuff (and less cash) __________________ OXON Meet 5 October 2008 click here for more info

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