Just got my first car, a 2012 Dodge Charger, and am excited to clean it up. It's got a few swirls here and there but it's been driven in the rain and has gotten a little dirty. I just wanted to make sure my process is sound before I start anything this weekend, as it figures to be some pretty good weather.
1. Strip Wash - As of right now I have no foam gun so what would you recommend as an APC:Car Shampoo ratio in the bucket? 2 oz APC:4 oz Shampoo? Also, are there any precautions I should take with the strip wash, such as leaving it on the paint for too long?
2. Clay
3. Re-Wash - Could I use the same strip wash soap I had or would you recommend starting out fresh with just the car shampoo? Or just skip the re-wash and just do a rinse to get the detail spray off?
4. Dry
5. Revive - I know the correction potential with revive is very small, so I was thinking of just doing a test spot to see if I like the results.
6. Spray Sealant
7. Brilliant Glaze
8. Buttery Wax
Also, for cleaning the wheels, I do not have the Boar's Hair Wheel Brush yet. Would it be alright to use a wash pad, as I have a few extra of those? And should I use Green Wheel Cleaner with those or just the strip wash or regular wash soap?
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dlee116
Hey all,
Just got my first car, a 2012 Dodge Charger, and am excited to clean it up. It's got a few swirls here and there but it's been driven in the rain and has gotten a little dirty. I just wanted to make sure my process is sound before I start anything this weekend, as it figures to be some pretty good weather.
1. Strip Wash - As of right now I have no foam gun so what would you recommend as an APC:Car Shampoo ratio in the bucket? 2 oz APC:4 oz Shampoo? Also, are there any precautions I should take with the strip wash, such as leaving it on the paint for too long?
2. Clay
3. Re-Wash - Could I use the same strip wash soap I had or would you recommend starting out fresh with just the car shampoo? Or just skip the re-wash and just do a rinse to get the detail spray off?
4. Dry
5. Revive - I know the correction potential with revive is very small, so I was thinking of just doing a test spot to see if I like the results.
6. Spray Sealant
7. Brilliant Glaze
8. Buttery Wax
Also, for cleaning the wheels, I do not have the Boar's Hair Wheel Brush yet. Would it be alright to use a wash pad, as I have a few extra of those? And should I use Green Wheel Cleaner with those or just the strip wash or regular wash soap?
Thanks for the help!
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