New to detailing...

Right

I'm fairly new to detailing, but it's something that I want to get in to, as there is nothing that annoys me more than a dirty car. I just have a few questions.

First of all, I'm guessing this has been asked many times before, but what is the correct order to clean the car?

I'm guessing:
-interior
-wheel cleaner / tyre gel
-shampoo
-rinse
-dry
-exterior trims
-clay
-paint restorer
-polish
-wax

Is that right? Or have I missed anything?

Also, what is the best wheel cleaner to use? I have heard that it is best to use some sort of deironizer as this removes the brake dust, what is good and cheap?

Another question, it is better to use wax or sealant on broom yellow paintwork?

I am collecting some stuff to start detailing with, anything I should avoid?
I have:
Autoglym shampoo
Meguiars tyre gel
Tcut clay bar
G3 paint renovator
Autoglym super resin polish
Meguiars carnauba wax
Autoglym fast glass and interior shampoo
Meguiars back to black

Cheers :D

interior

-shampoo
-rinse
-dry
-exterior trims
wheel cleaner / tyre gel
-clay
-paint restorer
-polish
-wax

you can do the interior after because of the door seals etc most products are good if you know how to uses them correctly e.g g3 is an amazing product i prefer using g6 gives a better finish

Just use a bucket and sponge. Not missing much.

whats the detailing business like at the moment now we're in a double dip recession?

are people cutting back on stuff like this?

I can't be bothered to do private work, if I did I wouldn't get a day off.

I don't mind doing the odd mates car now and then. But would like it for a weekend.

Ben you wanna do my van :D

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Originally Posted by clarkster

whats the detailing business like at the moment now we're in a double dip recession?

are people cutting back on stuff like this?

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Still quite busy mate. Generally speaking, the people who are looking for a service like this are those with high disposable incomes. I've been busier YTD than last year.

I am doing a few exhibitions at shows this year, starting with one on B/H Monday in 10 days time. Which is why I've not had much time for this forum or the others I'm on tbh. I keep thinking I should become a supporter on DW for advertising and show casing my work to a wider audience, but I just haven't really got time to do the work, the admin, prospecting, and keep up with social media etc.. so ultimately, the work takes priority.