holtehero Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Been looking at what i need to get to look after the car, as with the company one i just put it through the car wash twice a month on expenses Not planning to do that and want to do a proper job on my own car. Found this site in the USA that seems to be well priced with the current exchange rate - unless of course the postage is ridiculous http://www.autopia-carcare.com/index.html Figured, i would need - Two buckets - Shampoo - Wash mit - Drying towel - Clay bar kit (when i decide to clean the paint) - Buffing cloths (for buffing clay, polish and wax) - Polish - Polish application pads - Wax - Wheel cleaner - Wheel sealant - Glass cleaner - Leather protector - Tyre Cleaner - Wheel and body brushes Other option i guess is to not buy all of this gear, but have it fully detailed by a professional twice a year and then wash it weekly and polish it regularly myself, plus of course regular maintenance of the alloys, tyres and interior. Opinions please as this is kind of new to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Been looking at what i need to get to look after the car, as with the company one i just put it through the car wash twice a month on expenses Not planning to do that and want to do a proper job on my own car. Found this site in the USA that seems to be well priced with the current exchange rate - unless of course the postage is ridiculous http://www.autopia-carcare.com/index.html Figured, i would need - Two buckets - Shampoo - Wash mit - Drying towel - Clay bar kit (when i decide to clean the paint) - Buffing cloths (for buffing clay, polish and wax) - Polish - Polish application pads - Wax - Wheel cleaner - not necessarily needed, water is good - Wheel sealant - if new then yes, need to be careful sealing dirt in - Glass cleaner - Leather protector - leather cleaner would be good before this - Tyre Cleaner - Wheel and body brushes - body brush? Other option i guess is to not buy all of this gear, but have it fully detailed by a professional twice a year and then wash it weekly and polish it regularly myself, plus of course regular maintenance of the alloys, tyres and interior. Opinions please as this is kind of new to me I've put my comments above. I'd add a grit guard if you can, and some interior shampoo for carpets. I use www.cleanandshiny.co.uk As for cleaning it yourself or having it detailed, that's up to you, if you want to spend the time doing it yourself. In a fairly short space of time after trying different products for yourself you could get some pretty impressive results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 You could always use the Valet store discount on the front page? Contact mod or admin for code etc..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Yeah I used them a few weeks ago. Excellent prices & quick delivery. Use the discount code "International" to save 10% and customs charges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtehero Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 Yeah I used them a few weeks ago. Excellent prices & quick delivery. Use the discount code "International" to save 10% and customs charges Thanks all I looked at the valet store and alot of things seemed to be sold out, also found clean and shiny so plan on using a combination of the two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 www.detailingworld.co.uk is a perfect place for cleaning stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Agreed. I've had lots of advice off there and bought loads of gear from clean and shiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtehero Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 Just want to say i have just had my delivery from these, ordered on Tuesday evening arrived this morning Fair enough the postage came to about £30 but i've saved alot of money over what i would have paid in the UK for the same stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 What brands did you buy out of interest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtehero Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 Quite alot of Sonus products and also some P21s wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 So good stuff too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtehero Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Actually $237 worth including the carriage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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