This is the first car that i actually want to care for the paint and such.... I have NEVER waxed a car and i have NO clue what claybarring and blah blah blah is.... So could you guys school me in detailing 101?
Just let me know what i have to do to keep my car looking great for as long as i can! Give me any washing/waxing any tips that i need! I just bought some microfiber towels ( some for cleaning/some drying/ some polishing) Some mothers chrome polish and such so i have my wheels covered.... But ya let me know what you guys use to wash/wax/ and whatever else and give me some tips!

 

And when you recomend me to a product try and make it something that i can pick up locally (at wallmart, autozone etc)

 

Well...not to become a complete bonehead here, but our almighty guru is "Juzstang"...he'll be on here shortly. In the meantime, snoop around in this forums and you'll see all kinds of good info. heck, I beleive there's a detail answer for your like to pages back... or here:

https://mustangforums.com/m_2834925/tm.htm

 

You want to start out washing your caras normal. Then you claybar.Start out doing a 2x2 section at a time. Use a quick detailer or car wash soap mix with water in a spray bottle. Use plenty of this for lubrication and just let the clay glide over the surface. There is no need to apply any pressure. Once the clay gets dirty just knead it to a clean section and start over. When you get your claybar I would break it up into 3 pieces. Use 1 piece and put the other 2 back into the container. If you drop a claybar on the ground you might as well throw it away, it will pick up all of the junk off the ground and put scatches on the paint. Clay Magic is a good brand that you can get over the counter at Autozone.

Next you want to polish. This will clean your paint and bring out more shine and reflection. You can get a Megiuars cleaner polish at Autozone too. Next you will want to protect what you did in the previous steps. Megiuars NXT sealant is also a good over the counter product that works well.

The best way to wash your vehicles is the 2 bucket method. Use one bucket for your car wash solution and another bucket for your rinse water. Do a panel with your wash mitt and then rinse it out in your rinse bucket. This will help get the dirt out of your mitt and help to minimized scratches and swirls. Always make sure to use microfibers to dry with. Waffle weave microfibers are great for drying. They hold a lot of water and are safe for the paint. You can find these at Walmart,Autozone,Target, etc. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have anymore questions.

Here is a site that has a lot of useful detailing info http://paintcare-n-detailing.com/

 

What can I say? Juztang...you da' man!

 

wow good info with over the counter items thanks

 

Thanks alot once again Juz! Im still kinda wondering.. What exactly is the claybar doing? Picking up any particles off the car?

 

it will take off all the cantaminents off the car, probably spelled that wrong but o'well. it looks great after.

 

Yes it will take out the contaminants and leave the finish really slick. A claybar will also take off overspray,tar,sap,residue from your exhaust etc. You can also use a claybar on windows,wheels, and even plastic parts. The way to really tell if your car needs clayed is to do the baggy test. Wash your car and the put your hand in a plastic baggy and rub it across the paint. The paint will feel really rough if it needs clayed.

 

Ahh ok ima try that in the morning! So just making sure on what you said... AFTER i wash my car i use more soap with the claybar and rub it all over doing 2x2 sections? What about the spot i just did? Rinse it off?