guys, help for newbie like me.
I got a 03 accord and live at Vancvouer Canada.
can u guys tell me wht should i BUy, in order to wash the car entirly by meself?
wht brand of chemical should i buy....and tools..etc.

and mabe some good websites about wash cars??

thank you., i wish all u guys good luckk

 

http://www.web-cars.com/detail/clay.php

pretty much anything is descent unless u want to fork out the big bucks...

 

Anything any everything by S100 will do

Although, they don't have Harley out in CDN.

 

since i've used just about everything ever made, here's my suggestions.

car wash: Meguiar's Soft Wash Gel

it smells so damn good, you'd want to use it in the shower.

leather care: Meguair's Gold Class Rich Leather Wipes

the wipes are extremely saturated in the leather care. you could do 2 seats, a steering wheel, a shift knob, and the arm rests with 2 wipes. it's alot cleaner than using a rag and leather paste.

vinyl shine: Natural Shine Vinyl & Rubber Protectant

after cleaning down your entire interior with this, it'll make your car smell a hell of alot better than armor all. this leaves a nice even shine on the dash, but it's not as glossy as armor all's finish. aa's product makes the dash look wet, and not everyone likes that.

wax: Meguair's Gold Class

easy on, easy off ... and it lasts a LONG time.

tires: Black Magic Tire Wet Gel

this gives you more control than any tire foam. the last thing you'd want to do is goo up your clean rims with a spray that mists everywhere. black magic products always leave a wet look, and it looks great on any wheel.

if you've noticed, i reccomend a lot meguair's products. i've been through almost every product, and their stuff is really worth it. on average, their prices are a bit higher (between $1 and $2 when compared to turtle wax, armor all, black magic, ...) but you really get what you pay for. if you wanted to go extreme, there's always xymol, but if you're on a decent sized budget, go with this list.

 

Since were on the subject of car cleaning products, anyone ever use Stoner's products? Both the "Invisible Glass" and the "Trim Shine"? I'd like to try it out, but for some reason, my local auto parts store doesn't carry them (and I've checked quite a few).

I'd just like an opinion from people that have used them if they're worth it or not. If they aren't, I'm just gonna stick with Meguiar's stuff.

 

My shelves look somewhat like that too. But half the stuff isn't purchasable from your local auto retail stores.

My setup/recommendations (subject to change):
Wash: Zymol Clear
Windows: Eagle1
Oxidation/Impurities Remover: TR-3 Resin Glaze
Swirl/Scratch Mark Remover: 3M 1500+ grit Rubbing Compound (be careful) with rotary buffer. Zaino Z-5 if you're afraid
Clay Bar: Zaino Z-18
Base/Standard Wax: Zymol Hand-Crafted Wax (color specific)
Mid Wax: Zaino Z-2
Top Wax: Harley Davidson S100
Spray Wax: Wax-as-u-Dry
Tire Shine: Meguairs Gel
Tire Shine Applicator: Eagle One
Spritzer/Detailer: Meguairs QuikDetailer - if used correctly!
Metal Shine: Metal Masters Shine/Sealer
Applicators: Terry cloth applicator for rotary buffer; foam applicator for hand wax
Drying: Absorber w/Microfiber
Wax Removal: Microfiber
Dashboard: ArmorAll Low Shine
Interior Vinyl Panels: ArmorAll High Shine or Regular
Leather: Lexol & Meguairs Aloe Conditioner

 

Stoner's products are great. when applying the cleaner, shake up the can, then spray on. you'll get a nice even coat with it. no streaks, no mess at all.

 

wash once per week or every time it rains.
clay bar once a month
wax once a month or zaino
zaino is harder to get ...go to zainobros.com
it blows away every wax out there including zymol
i have rinsed tar off of the lowers after using zaino
clay bar is the key to smooth finish. i like clay magic better than the others...it is worth it use a detailing spray with it or soapy water
DO NOT use dish detergent unless you are prepping for zaino....it will strip wax and dull the finish...ok before zaino though

 

here is my understanding base on u guy's suggestions:
1. rinse the car with a lot water
2. apply a Soap cloth entirly on the car
3. rinse the soap off and rinse the car again and tower try the surface
4. use a clay bar
5. wax(do i need to rinse again before wax???)
6. rinse?? do i need rinse it after wax???

done

am i right? wht u think?

 

Thanks. :thumbup: Now if I could only find the damn things, that would be gravy... h: