Just thought that people looking for some good how-tos on car cleaning and care might like this site. It provides a lot of info.

http://autopia-carcare.com/how-to.html

Broken down better

Intro to car detailing

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-intro-detailing.html

Intro to detailing chemicals

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-d...chemicals.html

How to wash and dry

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-wash.html

Microfiber over regular towels.

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-wash.html

Cleaning glass and plastic

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-glass.html

Engine detailing

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-engine.html

Wheels and tires

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-wheels.html

Detailing trim

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-trim.html

Using a Claybar

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-clay.html

Overview of polishing process

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-p...sh-clinic.html

How to for Polishing

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-polishing.html

How to on Waxing

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-wax.html

Quick Detailing

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-quick.html

Nick

Very useful,

Give yourself a pat on the back.

Sticky by moi.

(If any of the other mods/admin feel it should be in a different section feel free to move it )

couldnt give myself a pat on the back, so i gave myself a new mk3 debadged grill as a reward......

dam, i feel like I'm damaging y car now....dont think ill wash it again!

HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF MOPPING? WHAT DOES THAT INVOLVE?

BEFORE I GET ANY WISE REPLYS - I DONT MEAN THE FLOOR!!!!

It is basically polishing it using a machine (buffer) and it will restore the paint back to bright but this wont last forever

HOPE THAT HELPS YOU A LIL!!

Edited 21 February, 200719 yr by Nikyboi

Many thanks for this. I know absolutely NOTHING about cleaning my car. The links in the first post are fantastic!

Much appreciated

Another good site - Polished Bliss

Edited 26 June, 200719 yr by keeno

thanks mate thats really helpful. next time the suns out il put it to use!

My car would probably fall in that category of being neglected, paint wise. Where can I get a clay bar and how much are they?

well, this was a fantastic idea... you certainly deserved the grill

http://www.dodojuice.com/dodo-juice-range.html

cant recommend their products enough!