If you want your car to really look good, then regular washing should be followed periodically with waxing and waxing should be followed with complete detailing. If your car finish has been neglected, there are automotive detailing supplies that will allow you to return the finish to almost new.
You will not need many things but in order to start the basic automotive detailing supplies that you need are:
* Tire black
* One step wax polish
* Spray on detailer
* Orbital polisher and wax applicator, and
* Plenty of microfiber towels
If the finish is very dull and the car has not been waxed recently then you may need a clay bar, a pre-wax cleaner and a durable wax.
It may go without saying, but, wash and dry your car thoroughly before you start, as this gets rid of the dirt that has the ability to scratch your car; the automotive detailing supplies and wax mentioned will take care of the swirls or paint oxidation.
Door jambs are one thing which is easily missed when the car is simply washed. Before the door jambs are wiped, clean them well with a spray on detailer. The trim on your car which is unpainted is usually rubber or vinyl, some material that will get brittle over time. A good quality tire black will not only bring the sheen back, it will help the rubber retain its flexibility.
For the car that has been left un-waxed for some time, claying the car will be necessary. The clay is used to remove deeply imbedded dirt and grime; it is extremely soft even though it is an abrasive. It will not harm the finish on cars that have a clear-coat as it is applied in co-operation with a lubricating agent that can be wiped off after the claying has been completed. To clay the car is actually quite easy. First, spray the area that you are going to work on with the lubricant and then just slide the clay over the paint, rubbing gently back and forth. Fold the clay over periodically to expose a clean surface. Whatever you do, do not drop the clay, it will pick up any dirt and that in turn will scratch the finish on the car.
Once the car has been clayed, give it a good waxing, using the orbital buffer to bring it to a high sheen.
Eco Car Cafe uses the finest automotive detailing supplies available. You can take your car to them or they will come to you with their mobile detailer, regardless of where the work is done, it will be perfect.
