pappyjohn
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I'm into regular detailing of mine. Usually once a week. Definitely a classic case of o.c.d. Wash, rinse,dry,followed by quick detailer. Brings it up a treat.
the clay bar will give you a great surface to start the process. i used one on mine shortly after i bought the car and it's suprising how much contamination comes off. you should be able to feel the difference after its done. make sure you use plenty of lubricant with it or you will end up with scratches. and if you accidently drop the clay bar on the floor discard it and continue with a new one. good luck.
my personal preference is for the Meguires range of cleaners, polish and waxes, and i find a weekly wash of the car and a coat of quick detailer(spray it on and wipe to a shine) keep it in pristine condition. You can get plenty of info on their web-site but shop around for the best price.
Just ordered a clay bar to get mine ready for a nice waxing....
Get a decent sealant for after you've clayed and before you put your wax on it helps protect all your hard work!
When i strip mine back with clay, I use stage 1 and 2 of megs, then apply a sealant this time it was BMW nanowax, but previously megs 21, best doing a couple of coats especially if using nanowax, then finally I use either megs NXT 2 or Autoglym HD Wax. Looks great on a dark colour, and good on silver. Then top it of with rainaway on the glass.
No doubt there will be plenty of alternative suggestions to follow! :angry:
OCD = CJ just ask him about his pre winter prep lol
My twice yearly detail = rinse, snow foam, rinse, snow foam, rinse, 2bm wash, rinse, dry, clay, 2bm wash, rinse, dry, polish, buff, wax, buff, wax, buff - sit back with a beer and have the wife nag me about spending all day on the car B)
Weekly = rinse, snow foam, rinse, snow foam, rinse, 2bm wash, rinse plus QD, dry
So yeah Im OCD as well I guess