TheAverageMan
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- Apr 4, 2015
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First Car, First time "Detailing"
My first topic post here on AutoGeek. Hello everyone, and thank you for the amazing site. So much information on here to read, especially the guides.
So quick information on my goals and background.
I am a fresh college graduate, with a new car that I spent a ton of time researching. A white 2015 Honda Fit EX. It isn't a sports car, but it is my first car.
Anyways, I want to take good care of it, wash it properly, wax it, make it shiny. I want this car to last me 10+ years, since I am quite frugal.
So my goals.
The products I researched and ordered from Autogeek are being chosen with that goal in mind.
I ordered the following, which should arrive on Friday next week.
D114 Rinse Free Express wash
D156 Synthetic X-Press Spray Wax
D155 Last Touch
That's all I got from Autogeek. I plan to buy the following somewhere else (depending on your advice).
Nanoskin Fine Sponge
Spray bottles, probably Spray Master or HDX bottles from Home Depot
Costco 36ct Microfiber towels (I'm still on the fence on this)
Wal-Mart 5 gallon bucket (Not sure if necessary)
With all of that, this will be my plan for how to care for my car, in terms of wash method.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cICbdJocUI4
Mike did a video there, and he uses a method that I see as quite practical for my goals.
Which is he uses a spray bottle loaded up with D114.
Sprays onto a panel, wipes off with MF.
Dry/buff with a clean towel
Next section.
That's the method I plan to use, and I plan to follow up with the D156 Spray wax.
I plan to wash every two weeks, or once a month.
In between those washes, I plan to use D155 as needed, like when my car gets a bit dirty.
So quick Schedule. What is the best schedule for my goals?
Week 1 - D114 wash, D156 Wax
Week 2,3,4 - D155 Detailer as needed
OR
Week 1 - D114 Wash, D156 Wax
Week 2 - D155 Detailer as needed
Week 3 - D114 Wash, D156 Wax
Week 4 - D155 Detailer as needed
I am also considering buying a D115 (Quite expensive).
Week 1 - D114 Wash, D156 Wax
Week 2 - D155 Detailer as needed
Week 3 - D115 Wash and Wax
Week 4 - D155 Detailer as needed
As for the Nanoskin Fine Sponge, I plan to do that every 3 months, using D155 1:2 as a lubricant.
So now for the questions. Answer if you can, I'm like a sponge, teach me, give me tips, anything.
I must say, before buying a car, I had no idea how huge the "Car detailing world" was. I gotta admit, that when I see a clean car out on the streets, I now think "I wonder what he used? What method? What product?"
One day, I plan to get into the more intermediate stuff like using a dual action, polish, and all that, but I'm just looking for whether this is a good place to start.
Thank you for reading, please do let me know what I can change or improve or add and all.
My first topic post here on AutoGeek. Hello everyone, and thank you for the amazing site. So much information on here to read, especially the guides.
So quick information on my goals and background.
I am a fresh college graduate, with a new car that I spent a ton of time researching. A white 2015 Honda Fit EX. It isn't a sports car, but it is my first car.
Anyways, I want to take good care of it, wash it properly, wax it, make it shiny. I want this car to last me 10+ years, since I am quite frugal.
So my goals.
- I want to maintain my cars outside exterior shine and interior.
- I want to buy bulk, and not have to buy much else for like two years.
- I want to save water, due to the brutal drought here in California. (I'm in the Bay Area)
- I want to be able to wash in less than 2 hours and maintain my car, almost indefinitely (Optimistic lol)
- I want to spend my money with the long term in mind (Quality over Quantity).
The products I researched and ordered from Autogeek are being chosen with that goal in mind.
I ordered the following, which should arrive on Friday next week.
D114 Rinse Free Express wash
D156 Synthetic X-Press Spray Wax
D155 Last Touch
That's all I got from Autogeek. I plan to buy the following somewhere else (depending on your advice).
Nanoskin Fine Sponge
Spray bottles, probably Spray Master or HDX bottles from Home Depot
Costco 36ct Microfiber towels (I'm still on the fence on this)
Wal-Mart 5 gallon bucket (Not sure if necessary)
With all of that, this will be my plan for how to care for my car, in terms of wash method.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cICbdJocUI4
Mike did a video there, and he uses a method that I see as quite practical for my goals.
Which is he uses a spray bottle loaded up with D114.
Sprays onto a panel, wipes off with MF.
Dry/buff with a clean towel
Next section.
That's the method I plan to use, and I plan to follow up with the D156 Spray wax.
I plan to wash every two weeks, or once a month.
In between those washes, I plan to use D155 as needed, like when my car gets a bit dirty.
So quick Schedule. What is the best schedule for my goals?
Week 1 - D114 wash, D156 Wax
Week 2,3,4 - D155 Detailer as needed
OR
Week 1 - D114 Wash, D156 Wax
Week 2 - D155 Detailer as needed
Week 3 - D114 Wash, D156 Wax
Week 4 - D155 Detailer as needed
I am also considering buying a D115 (Quite expensive).
Week 1 - D114 Wash, D156 Wax
Week 2 - D155 Detailer as needed
Week 3 - D115 Wash and Wax
Week 4 - D155 Detailer as needed
As for the Nanoskin Fine Sponge, I plan to do that every 3 months, using D155 1:2 as a lubricant.
So now for the questions. Answer if you can, I'm like a sponge, teach me, give me tips, anything.
- Is my D114 Wash, D156 Wax, D155 Detailer combination a good place to start?
- Should I use the Nanoskin every 3 months? More or Less? (I definitley plan to use it when I get everything in)
- Do I wax too often if I do it every 2 weeks? Every 4 weeks?
- Is D155 good for in between washes?
- What other products would you recommend for me to purchase?
- Any other things you guys would like to add or tip?
I must say, before buying a car, I had no idea how huge the "Car detailing world" was. I gotta admit, that when I see a clean car out on the streets, I now think "I wonder what he used? What method? What product?"
One day, I plan to get into the more intermediate stuff like using a dual action, polish, and all that, but I'm just looking for whether this is a good place to start.
Thank you for reading, please do let me know what I can change or improve or add and all.