Hello again,
After reading and rereading detailing guides I believe I'm ready to make up a shopping list. Suggestions here are welcome.
I own a Subaru WRX that is now 5yrs old (black) and it shows it's age. I thought I was doing all I can and now realize I can do better and I'm excited to get going.
As it is now I have always washed my cars myself. I have always used the 2 bucket rinse wash thing, use a genuine sheepskin mitt, microfiber drying towel, followed by a polish and wax by hand. This is a typical every two week affair (minus the wax, that's more like every month or so).
I have always used mediocre products, Meguires gold class wash, their polish (red bottle), and NXT wax, and after finding this (and other) sites I feel like an upgrade
Beyond this my real question is about waxing around trim. Do you use painters tape to mask it off or do you carry a microfiber towel as you apply wax to wipe these areas off (I do this but although it comes off it also still affects the plastic), is there another way to avoid these areas?
I am really concered with this as we just bought a new Land Rover LR3 and there are plastic bits galore. I really want to protect it from day one and want to get a paint sealant on and possibly UV protection on all trim (especially the fender flares).
Thanks for any assistance!
Drew
After reading and rereading detailing guides I believe I'm ready to make up a shopping list. Suggestions here are welcome.
I own a Subaru WRX that is now 5yrs old (black) and it shows it's age. I thought I was doing all I can and now realize I can do better and I'm excited to get going.
As it is now I have always washed my cars myself. I have always used the 2 bucket rinse wash thing, use a genuine sheepskin mitt, microfiber drying towel, followed by a polish and wax by hand. This is a typical every two week affair (minus the wax, that's more like every month or so).
I have always used mediocre products, Meguires gold class wash, their polish (red bottle), and NXT wax, and after finding this (and other) sites I feel like an upgrade

Beyond this my real question is about waxing around trim. Do you use painters tape to mask it off or do you carry a microfiber towel as you apply wax to wipe these areas off (I do this but although it comes off it also still affects the plastic), is there another way to avoid these areas?
I am really concered with this as we just bought a new Land Rover LR3 and there are plastic bits galore. I really want to protect it from day one and want to get a paint sealant on and possibly UV protection on all trim (especially the fender flares).
Thanks for any assistance!
Drew