About cleaning and Detailing
 

Ok, im new to all this... Ive probably waxed my car once in the last 3 years, though i was it frequently. Seeing as how I am an amature at this, I have a bunch of questions. What is the best stuff to use on the interior and wheels? Best wax/glaze/compound?? Best soap?? Best applicator for any of the above?? Any guidence is great.

Thx

Nate

(pics coming soon of my A4, Moda R6s should be here shortly)

Re: About cleaning and Detailing
 

Wash-sonex
Interior-Vinylex
Glaze-3M IHG
Wax-One Grand Blitz
Quick Detailer-One Grand Show Off, or #34 final Inspection
Chamois-The Absorber
I usually buff with flannel cloths

What is the difference between glaze and wax?? and where can i buy these things??

Look on carcareonline.com....
 

They tell you everything you need to know, granted they're trying to sell you something, but pretty informative!

Here's what I like
 

<b>Wash -</b> Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wash
<b>Cleaner -</b> Meguiar's Paint Cleaner
<b>Polish -</b> Currently using Meguiar's Deep Crystal Polish, but I'm gonna try 3M Imperial Hand Glaze because it gets great reviews here.
<b>Wax -</b> Meguiar's Gold Class Wax
<b>Wheel cleaner -</b> NONE! If you scrub and scrub and still have brake dust, use P21S. But nearly all crud on the wheels can easily be removed with soap and water.
<b>Tires -</b> Meguiar's Gold Class Endurance
<b>Interior -</b> California Dash Duster (On rare occasions I also use Armor All, although I hear Vinylex is better)
<b>Drying -</b> 100% cotton bath towels
<b>Glass -</b> Stoner's

whats the paint cleaner like?

Re: whats the paint cleaner like?
 

Works great at cleaning up surface crud. Rub your hand over your car and see if you feel stuff on the paint, most of it will be found on the lower door panels. The paint cleaner removes that stuff well. I don't use it often. Maybe once a year. Then follow it up with a polish/glaze and wax.

for glass does it really matter that much? i mean windex is fine right?

if you have tint, it has to be non amonia based, otherwise...
 

its personal preference to ease of use and how shiny/reflective you want the window.

What about those DIY car washes with the pressure washers and 8 settings.. Bad??