First wash
ok that's not bad. pretty stellar for a new owner IMO. def looking good with car wash soap and two bucket method. careful as to not use too much car wash concentrate in your water mix as it can strip off wax. i bought a cheap little measuring cup thing at home depot out of their paint section to better measure my use of car wash soap so i don't over or under use it. too much and u strip your wax and waste product. too little might not clean enough.
main things you might be looking into IMO:
1. drying equipment. this can range from using the absorber, huge drying microfiber towels, a leaf blower, or things of that nature. of course i'm sure u understand how it's important to use very soft materials on your car's paint as it's soft and can scratch and swirl easy. well when most people dry their cars is when they do the most damage from big wiping motions. so invest in something nice for this and you'll save yourself some trouble.
2. buy a wool mit for sure. if not at least a real soft feeling microfiber mitt.
3. u dont have the stock rims so i dont know if they're clean coated. the best thing and safest is surely P21S wheel cleaner gel. its not cheap though, and you wouldn't need to use it often nor do u really need it unless there is a lot of build up. u can clean your rims by hand with a small towel to just wipe off the brake dust and such. if it doesn't wipe off easily, then you'll need a good product like the one i mentioned. careful using over the counter rim cleaners, as many are too harsh and can strip the finish.
4. make sure to get some decent wax. u'll have to choose how often u plan on waxing her so u know what to buy. if its once a month, go with a carnauba as it'll give the best shine. if u want to be able to wait awhile, go with a synthetic, as it'll last longer and is easier to apply, though you'll def wanna go two light layers rather than one thick one.
for more ideas, start looking online for things you might want to buy. the upfront cost of some nice products might not be cheap (everything u need as a basic start up might cost u 100 or even more), it'll b awesome to have good quality products that have a dedicated use and will last awhile. with all the money ive spent on car care stuff... everytime i step into my S looking clean and beautiful i never have thought "damn wish i didn't get XYZ products for her to look like this".
g/l and welcome to the wacko's!
main things you might be looking into IMO:
1. drying equipment. this can range from using the absorber, huge drying microfiber towels, a leaf blower, or things of that nature. of course i'm sure u understand how it's important to use very soft materials on your car's paint as it's soft and can scratch and swirl easy. well when most people dry their cars is when they do the most damage from big wiping motions. so invest in something nice for this and you'll save yourself some trouble.
2. buy a wool mit for sure. if not at least a real soft feeling microfiber mitt.
3. u dont have the stock rims so i dont know if they're clean coated. the best thing and safest is surely P21S wheel cleaner gel. its not cheap though, and you wouldn't need to use it often nor do u really need it unless there is a lot of build up. u can clean your rims by hand with a small towel to just wipe off the brake dust and such. if it doesn't wipe off easily, then you'll need a good product like the one i mentioned. careful using over the counter rim cleaners, as many are too harsh and can strip the finish.
4. make sure to get some decent wax. u'll have to choose how often u plan on waxing her so u know what to buy. if its once a month, go with a carnauba as it'll give the best shine. if u want to be able to wait awhile, go with a synthetic, as it'll last longer and is easier to apply, though you'll def wanna go two light layers rather than one thick one.
for more ideas, start looking online for things you might want to buy. the upfront cost of some nice products might not be cheap (everything u need as a basic start up might cost u 100 or even more), it'll b awesome to have good quality products that have a dedicated use and will last awhile. with all the money ive spent on car care stuff... everytime i step into my S looking clean and beautiful i never have thought "damn wish i didn't get XYZ products for her to look like this".
g/l and welcome to the wacko's!
+1 for detailers domain. i'd recomment Phil over anyone hands down
also autogeek isn't bad, nor are a few other places. detailersdomain might have some more pricey stuff, but they're one of the few places that are more expensive because they're products truly are better products. don't forget top notch shipping and customer service along with it!
also autogeek isn't bad, nor are a few other places. detailersdomain might have some more pricey stuff, but they're one of the few places that are more expensive because they're products truly are better products. don't forget top notch shipping and customer service along with it!
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And you might want to try some of the online sites for quality supplies like Detailer's Domain. I've also found some good stuff and good intructional video at Autogeek.
