90s kid
05-20-2018, 05:03 PM
Hi,
I want to get into taking care of my first car (have a look at my introduction thread (https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/118979-grias-eich.html) if interested) which is a daily driver, standing outside 24/7.
It's not in bad condition for it's age but the paint does not look well, it needs some body work as well to remove some rust spots - check out the album (https://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/3684).
Now of course I have read all sorts of articles, but the longer I read the less I know what would be a good approach for this car and for me as a total beginner.
I am pretty sure the paint is single stage, since even wiping with a damp towel and APC is attracting paint - for example on the oxidized hood.
What I want to achieve is to minimize the oxidation, fill/mask the imperfections and protect the current state of the paint with as few products as possible to get the job done.
And here it comes... all of this must happen by hand - I just have no possibility to use a machine, therefore getting one in my situation does not make sense.
I am living in an apartment and have yet to find a place where I could perform just a hand wash using buckets.
So maintenance washes are done using a coin operated pressure washer so far, but I would like to add rinseless washing to my routine after the first "detail".
In a few weeks I will be visiting relatives for a few days where I could work on the car, therefore I hope you guys can help me out until then.
I have to add that I am trying to stay on a low budget and already got some products from a guy who was getting rid of some of his detailing supplies.
What I have so far: Sonax Multi Star APC, Sonax Plastic/Rubber care, CarPro Iron-X, foam applicators, some 350/450/500 gsm towels.
For the first step which would be to deep clean the car I still need a strong shampoo (maybe something that is concentrated, so one can up the ratio for decontamination), clay (the shampoo should suffice as lube right?) and a paint cleaner.
And that is as far as I "know" where to go. Which way to go from here on?
Mike's Show Glaze #7 method applicable or does it even make sense for my needs?
Use an All-in-one?
Top with some durable wax or maybe a colored wax which might help to make the painted panels less noticeable?
I would be really happy if you guys can guide me into the right direction based on my requirements, circumstances and the state of the car's paint.
Also it goes without saying that the products should be easy to apply and in the best case something that can be used on painted plastics due to the so called "Sacco panels" on the bottom of the side panels.
Just FYI, I am from Austria so I am trying to get most stuff from my country but ordering at Motorgeek , Car Washing, Cleaning, Polishing and Detailing Products (http://www.motorgeek.co.uk/) would be no problem at all.
Everything available there should be availabe on AG as well, so this should make recommendations easier.
Thank you in advance!
I want to get into taking care of my first car (have a look at my introduction thread (https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/118979-grias-eich.html) if interested) which is a daily driver, standing outside 24/7.
It's not in bad condition for it's age but the paint does not look well, it needs some body work as well to remove some rust spots - check out the album (https://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/3684).
Now of course I have read all sorts of articles, but the longer I read the less I know what would be a good approach for this car and for me as a total beginner.
I am pretty sure the paint is single stage, since even wiping with a damp towel and APC is attracting paint - for example on the oxidized hood.
What I want to achieve is to minimize the oxidation, fill/mask the imperfections and protect the current state of the paint with as few products as possible to get the job done.
And here it comes... all of this must happen by hand - I just have no possibility to use a machine, therefore getting one in my situation does not make sense.
I am living in an apartment and have yet to find a place where I could perform just a hand wash using buckets.
So maintenance washes are done using a coin operated pressure washer so far, but I would like to add rinseless washing to my routine after the first "detail".
In a few weeks I will be visiting relatives for a few days where I could work on the car, therefore I hope you guys can help me out until then.
I have to add that I am trying to stay on a low budget and already got some products from a guy who was getting rid of some of his detailing supplies.
What I have so far: Sonax Multi Star APC, Sonax Plastic/Rubber care, CarPro Iron-X, foam applicators, some 350/450/500 gsm towels.
For the first step which would be to deep clean the car I still need a strong shampoo (maybe something that is concentrated, so one can up the ratio for decontamination), clay (the shampoo should suffice as lube right?) and a paint cleaner.
And that is as far as I "know" where to go. Which way to go from here on?
Mike's Show Glaze #7 method applicable or does it even make sense for my needs?
Use an All-in-one?
Top with some durable wax or maybe a colored wax which might help to make the painted panels less noticeable?
I would be really happy if you guys can guide me into the right direction based on my requirements, circumstances and the state of the car's paint.
Also it goes without saying that the products should be easy to apply and in the best case something that can be used on painted plastics due to the so called "Sacco panels" on the bottom of the side panels.
Just FYI, I am from Austria so I am trying to get most stuff from my country but ordering at Motorgeek , Car Washing, Cleaning, Polishing and Detailing Products (http://www.motorgeek.co.uk/) would be no problem at all.
Everything available there should be availabe on AG as well, so this should make recommendations easier.
Thank you in advance!