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    Starter cleaning kit for my BMW E46

    Hi All

    After reading within the cleaning/detailing section on the forum for a while now I have decided to start collecting a few products to help me along the way. I have never been in to keeping my cars in good/clean condition but for this one I would like learn and trial the basic methods of cleaning/detailing to leave a fresh finish.

    From the help of Matt's threads and speaking to company’s that offer various cleaning products I have gone for the below.

    Items Ordered:
    1 of : Chemical Guys All Purpose Total Cleaner 16oz £6.95
    1 of : Chemical Guys Professional Spray Bottle And Chemical Resistant Sprayer £2.95
    1 of : Diablo Gel Wheel & Rim Cleaner Concentrated Suspension Rim & Wheel Cleaner Gel Safe for All Wheels (16oz) £7.95
    1 of : Durafoam Die Cut 4 Inch Applicator Pads 2 Pack £2.99
    1 of : Induro Wheel Brush £4.99
    1 of : Chemical Guys Natural Look New Shine Dressing 16 oz £7.95
    1 of : Chemical Guys New Look Trim Gel 16oz £11.95
    1 of : Chemical Guys Clear 20 Litre Wash Bucket £15.99
    1 of : Chemical Guys Grit Guard £free
    1 of : Chemical Guys Lambs wool Washmitt £6.95
    1 of : Chemical Guys Miracle Dryer 25 x 36 £12.99
    1 of : Chemical Guys Wash & Wax Shampoo 16oz £8.95
    1 of : Chemical Guys Extreme Synthetic Detailer 16oz £7.95
    1 of : Chemical Guys Professional Window Cleaning Kit £13.95
    1 of : Chemical Guys Trim and Tyre Dressing Applicator £2.67

    All materials is from;
    CHEMICAL GUYS UK LTD T/A CARWASHNWAX
    Unit 8&9 Flemington Ind Estate
    Cambuslang
    G72 7TN
    07515521590

    They were very helpful and also pointed me in the direction of http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/ for guides on general products and the products I have purchased today.

    I will get some pictures up of my car in the Un-to washed stages over the weekend if I get time.

    This will be the first time I’ve ever looked forward to cleaning a car

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    Also the discount code DW1 will give you 15% at the moment!

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    So shopping list one is here

    Yes I have a leather treatment and general cleaner. Also a window cleaner.

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    The only thing I have out of that list is the New Look trim Gel, and it's pretty good tbh.

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    Diablo wheel gel is ok, but ask Dave for Redberry (same as bilberry) wheel cleaner next time, its better.

    Also, if you using natural shine for interior plastics, consider VRP dressing as an alternative or addition, as i find it less shiney, and it perks plastics back up to a good finish, without that 'just applied' shine.

    Which wax are you using?

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    From the other thread, he's added some Jetseal to it. His Beemer's silver, so it should look good wearing that. It gets a good write up in general (though I have never used it so can't comment).

    Make sure you get some pics up when its all done Mike. Fingers crossed for good weather tomorrow - I've got mine to do aswell

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    Quote Originally Posted by Debo View Post
    From the other thread, he's added some Jetseal to it. His Beemer's silver, so it should look good wearing that. It gets a good write up in general (though I have never used it so can't comment).

    Make sure you get some pics up when its all done Mike. Fingers crossed for good weather tomorrow - I've got mine to do aswell
    Jetseal is good actually.. if u want sample i could probs send you some?

    A bottle lasts ages though, good bit of kit, and yeah ideal for silver. More of a sheeter than a beader.. you'll know what i mean lol

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    Rise, shampoo and shine

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    Just sent another 40 Matthew this is all your fault

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    Haha. I'll get some pics up later on, I did half a day on various things yesterday. Did you not take any other pics? Did the Jetseal arrive?? Looks pretty good from the top

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