{"id":72,"date":"2018-03-08T18:41:46","date_gmt":"2018-03-08T18:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prepymycar.com\/?p=72"},"modified":"2023-01-10T03:09:50","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T03:09:50","slug":"car-detailing-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/car-detailing-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"The Essential Beginners Car Detailing Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As a beginner, a great way to get into dealing is by picking up a car detailing kit. These detailing kits often include a number of products that allow you to get up and running for a relatively lower cost than it would to buy them separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beginner kits are great for people in a rush but they may not be the best option for many people. You are usually better off getting the best detailing products in that category individually,  and there is a good reason for that &#8211; this strategy will actually save you money!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_6c4e4d-a0:not(.this-class-is-for-specificity):not(.class-is-for-specificity){margin-bottom:30px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_6c4e4d-a0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;border-top:1px solid currentColor;border-right:1px solid currentColor;border-bottom:1px solid currentColor;border-left:1px solid currentColor;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;box-shadow:2px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);max-width:448px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_6c4e4d-a0 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_6c4e4d-a0 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_6c4e4d-a0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:20px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_6c4e4d-a0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid currentColor;border-right:1px solid currentColor;border-bottom:1px solid currentColor;border-left:1px solid currentColor;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_6c4e4d-a0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid currentColor;border-right:1px solid currentColor;border-bottom:1px solid currentColor;border-left:1px solid currentColor;}}<\/style>\n\n\n<p>I want to show you 5 products that I think are going to work better than any off-the-shelf detailing kit and also save you money in the long term. You&#8217;ll have a much better customised beginners detailing kit because of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>The 5 Must Have Products &amp; Why it is Important to Get Them Individually<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>One Brand Does Not Fit All<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the key issues with car detailing kits is that you are generally limited to one brand, and more often than not they are going to come with products that you pay for but never use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst some products in the kit might work fine, others might be poor, which can often happen within one brand.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_121ceb-a5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_121ceb-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_121ceb-a5\"]{margin-bottom:20px;font-style:normal;color:#0a1931;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_121ceb-a5 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_121ceb-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_121ceb-a5\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#ffc947;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_121ceb-a5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_121ceb-a5\">Buy Smart And Buy Once<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gosh I&#8217;ve wasted so much money on detailing products over the years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve been down the route of picking up a load of products and only using them once because I haven&#8217;t liked them or they are just not any good. I&#8217;ve spent thousands on products that I don&#8217;t use, so <strong>I want to highlight to others that this isn&#8217;t the way to go.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst the equipment I bought all had a role, I realised I could have saved myself so much money if I\u2019d just worked from the ground up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My method of forming your own beginner&#8217;s car cleaning kit allows you to select the products that are right for you from brands that you can be sure work. I know this as I&#8217;ve tested them and use them with EVERY single wash.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_799d87-3a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_799d87-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_799d87-3a\"]{margin-bottom:20px;font-style:normal;color:#0a1931;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_799d87-3a mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_799d87-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_799d87-3a\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#ffc947;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_799d87-3a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_799d87-3a\">One Size Does Not Fit All<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Detailing kits are designed to fit for all people. The problem is that often different people have different issues and jobs in mind when they get a kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You see, the key to detailing is working out what works for you. For example, if your car is relatively new and you are just trying to maintain it, it is unlikely that you will need paint correction equipment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this scenario, you\u2019re not going to buy a machine polisher, and you won\u2019t need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/menzerna-300-super-heavy-cut-compound-review\/\">heavy compound<\/a> polish or cutting pads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you\u2019re like me and have an obsession with keeping your <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/best-car-glass-cleaner\/\">glass clean, then you\u2019re going to want to invest in glass cleaner<\/a> and specialists glass cloths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I go into a lot of detail below, but if you are in a rush here is the summary of the best products that I think are essential to any beginner car detailer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Essential Beginners Car Detailing Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is my top pick. 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                  <div class=\"aawp-tb-product-data-thumb\"><span class=\"aawp-tb-thumb\"><img src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41ihubiCD1L.jpg\" alt=\"Dodo Juice DJBM500 Born To Be Mild (500ml), purple\" \/><\/span><\/div>                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                        <\/div>\n\n                    \n                        \n                        <div class=\"aawp-tb__row\">\n\n                            <div class=\"aawp-tb__head\">\n                                5 Product Categories                            <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"aawp-tb__data aawp-tb__data--type-custom_html\">\n                                    <div class=\"aawp-tb-product-data-custom_html\">Product 3: <br>\r\nShampoos And Cleaners<\/div>                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                        <\/div>\n\n                    \n                        \n                        <div class=\"aawp-tb__row\">\n\n                            <div class=\"aawp-tb__head\">\n                                PrepMyCar Recommendation                            <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"aawp-tb__data aawp-tb__data--type-custom_text\">\n                                    <div class=\"aawp-tb-product-data-custom_text\">Dodo Juice DJBM500 Car Shampoo<\/div>                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                        <\/div>\n\n                    \n                        \n                        <div class=\"aawp-tb__row\">\n\n                            <div class=\"aawp-tb__head\">\n                                Rating                            <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"aawp-tb__data aawp-tb__data--type-star_rating\">\n                                    <div 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class=\"aawp-tb__head\">\n                                5 Product Categories                            <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"aawp-tb__data aawp-tb__data--type-custom_html\">\n                                    <div class=\"aawp-tb-product-data-custom_html\">Product 4: <br>\r\nMicrofibre\u00a0towels<\/div>                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                        <\/div>\n\n                    \n                        \n                        <div class=\"aawp-tb__row\">\n\n                            <div class=\"aawp-tb__head\">\n                                PrepMyCar Recommendation                            <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"aawp-tb__data aawp-tb__data--type-custom_text\">\n                                    <div class=\"aawp-tb-product-data-custom_text\">Auto Finesse Aqua Deluxe Microfiber Towel<\/div>    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            <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"aawp-tb__data aawp-tb__data--type-button\">\n                                    <div class=\"aawp-tb-product-data-button\"><a  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B00R7NVLP6\" data-aawp-product-id=\"3697\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"prepmycar-21\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Auto Finesse Aqua Deluxe Drying Towel AQD\" data-aawp-geotargeting=\"true\" data-aawp-click-tracking=\"title\" class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon rounded shadow aawp-button--icon aawp-button--icon-amazon-black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B00R7NVLP6?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Check Price On Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Price On Amazon<\/a><\/div>                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                        <\/div>\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n\n            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 5 Product Categories                            <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"aawp-tb__data aawp-tb__data--type-custom_html\">\n                                    <div class=\"aawp-tb-product-data-custom_html\">Product 5: <br>\r\nLSP (Last Stage Protection)<\/div>                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                        <\/div>\n\n                    \n                        \n                        <div class=\"aawp-tb__row\">\n\n                            <div class=\"aawp-tb__head\">\n                                PrepMyCar Recommendation                            <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"aawp-tb__data aawp-tb__data--type-custom_text\">\n                                    <div class=\"aawp-tb-product-data-custom_text\">Auto Finesse Aqua Deluxe Microfiber Towel<\/div>                                <\/div>\n\n             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                               <div class=\"aawp-tb__data aawp-tb__data--type-button\">\n                                    <div class=\"aawp-tb-product-data-button\"><a  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B000JK2D06\" data-aawp-product-id=\"3760\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"prepmycar-21\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Collinite 845 Insulator Wax 473 ml white\" data-aawp-geotargeting=\"true\" data-aawp-click-tracking=\"title\" class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon rounded shadow aawp-button--icon aawp-button--icon-amazon-black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B000JK2D06?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Check Price On Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Price On Amazon<\/a><\/div>                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                        <\/div>\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n\n            \n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_aedb26-79 .kt-block-spacer{height:82px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_aedb26-79 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_aedb26-79\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Product 1: 3 x buckets with grit guards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>3 Buckets?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s right, you need 3 buckets and at least two of those buckets &#8211; ideally three &#8211; with grit guards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be aware of the 2 bucket wash method, which is where you keep the <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/best-car-shampoo\/\">car shampoo<\/a> with warm water in one bucket and the other with cold, clean water only to rinse. Simply dip your wash mitt in the shampoo, clean a small area on the car, before rinsing in the clean cold water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The grit guards that you add into the bottom of the bucket have been designed to keep any dirt and muck at the bottom of the bucket and to stop it from getting back into your wash mitt. The idea is to rub the mitt on the guard and then wring out to clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3<sup>rd<\/sup> bucket comes in for the wheels. I only ever use this bucket for wheels and it\u2019s actually a different colour to my 2 wash buckets to make sure I don\u2019t cross-contaminate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The wheels will be the dirtiest part of your car. They consume brake dust, road grime, salt, dust, dirt, you name it, they take an absolute battering. The 3<sup>rd<\/sup> bucket allows you to keep all this from getting anywhere near the paint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buckets are generally pretty affordable, and usually, you can pick one up with a grit guard for about \u00a310. Keep an eye out for sales and \u201cdeal days\u201d (Black Friday, Boxing Day, Holiday\u2019s) for offers where you can get discount the more you buy.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_78e90e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{margin-bottom:25px;}.kadence-column_78e90e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:20px;padding-right:20px;}.kadence-column_78e90e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-color:#fcb900;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:5px;}.kadence-column_78e90e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_78e90e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_78e90e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_78e90e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_78e90e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_78e90e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#fff8e5;}.kadence-column_78e90e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_78e90e-9e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_78e90e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_78e90e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_78e90e-9e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f3f88c-be, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f3f88c-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_f3f88c-be\"]{margin-bottom:20px;font-style:normal;color:#0a1931;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f3f88c-be mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f3f88c-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_f3f88c-be\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#ffc947;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading_f3f88c-be wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_f3f88c-be\"><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> I\u2019ve known some detailers to take this one step further, introducing a 4<sup>th<\/sup> bucket to have 2 buckets for the paint and the wheels. I\u2019d state this was overkill for most, but I certainly wouldn\u2019t advise against anything that gives you a little more cleaning power<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4>The importance of the maintenance wash<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The single best way to learn what you\u2019re going to need is to get the basics right and dial in your maintenance wash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A maintenance wash is your wash routine for when you just need to give it a once over and bring the car back to life. The hard work (waxing, polishing, claying etc.) has all been done and you need to remove the dirt and grime from the past few weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, it\u2019s this stage that\u2019s the most dangerous to your car&#8217;s paint<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/how-to-remove-swirl-marks\/\">.<\/a> A poor maintenance washing stage is going to undo all of your hard work, inflicting swirls, scratches and marring to your paintwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s this part of your routine that is going to make you aware of what you are able to do and what products you can add to your <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/car-detailing-101\/\">car detailing<\/a> kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be warned though, it can get highly addictive, then you end up like me with shelves full of all forms of products from \u00a3500 tubs of wax, to makeup removal wipes, stolen from the Mrs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Buckets of Choice &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/5B5a\">Meguiar&#8217;s Bucket Grid Combo<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/5B5a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/30389574610_2c53d5cae4_k.jpg\" alt=\"Buckets with grit guards\" class=\"wp-image-216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/30389574610_2c53d5cae4_k.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/30389574610_2c53d5cae4_k-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/30389574610_2c53d5cae4_k-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/30389574610_2c53d5cae4_k-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/30389574610_2c53d5cae4_k-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/30389574610_2c53d5cae4_k-788x591.jpg 788w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can really get whatever buckets you want, just make 100% sure to buy the grit guards<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>To be honest, you can choose any bucket with grit guard that you like, but the set up below works just great for me. A little expensive for buckets, possibly, but they are super strong, super sturdy and mine have lasted me for hundreds of washes and still no sign of any wear, even around the handle.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_6d9670-1a .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_6d9670-1a .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_6d9670-1a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/1AyjD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Product 2: High Quality Wash Mitt<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The second product is getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/chemical-guys-bear-claw-wash-mitt-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">good quality wash mitt<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m shuddering at the thought of even mentioning the word sponge to wash a car, but I see so many using them, I have to mention it. Before we go any further, please, please bin the sponge when washing your car. Thanks!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_e1d14a-a5 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_e1d14a-a5\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/1AyjD\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/30389609410_30da46a703_k.jpg\" alt=\"Wash Mitt\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/30389609410_30da46a703_k.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/30389609410_30da46a703_k-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/30389609410_30da46a703_k-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/30389609410_30da46a703_k-788x1050.jpg 788w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>OK, so public service announcement out the way, I need to explain why this is so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more you come into contact with the paint, the bigger the chance of messing it up. Unfortunately, most of us will be washing outside where it\u2019s impossible to prevent particles in the air from landing on the car&#8217;s paint (dust, dirt, leaves, bugs etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good wash mitt will help alleviate these issues to a certain extent. Ideally, you want to be looking at lamb\u2019s wool wash mitt that offers dense, yet soft microfibre particles. My youngest often state it feels like stroking the dog!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The long fibres mean that any dirt that does come up off the car will then go deep into the fibres and away from the paint. When you then go to rinse in your wash buckets, the dirt should come out with a thorough rinse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/1AyjD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wash Mitt of Choice &#8211; Meguiar&#8217;s Lambs Wool Wash Mitt<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_2e28d5-1a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_2e28d5-1a\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/1AyjD\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Meguiars-Lambs-Wool-Wash-Mitt.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-5882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Meguiars-Lambs-Wool-Wash-Mitt.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Meguiars-Lambs-Wool-Wash-Mitt-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Meguiars-Lambs-Wool-Wash-Mitt-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Meguiars-Lambs-Wool-Wash-Mitt-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Meguiars-Lambs-Wool-Wash-Mitt-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Meguiars-Lambs-Wool-Wash-Mitt-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Meguiars-Lambs-Wool-Wash-Mitt-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Meguiars-Lambs-Wool-Wash-Mitt-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--ribbon aawp-product--sale\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B001MPW5IC\" data-aawp-product-id=\"3769\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"prepmycar-21\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Meguiar s A7301 Luxurious Lamb s Wool Car Wash Mitt  soft &#038; safe B07yb98vfh\" data-aawp-geotargeting=\"true\" data-aawp-click-tracking=\"title\">\n\n    <span class=\"aawp-product__ribbon aawp-product__ribbon--sale\">Sale<\/span>\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B001MPW5IC?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Meguiar's A7301 Luxurious Lamb's Wool Car Wash Mitt: soft &#038; safe, B07yb98vfh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41RxfwHVy0L.jpg\" alt=\"Meguiar's A7301 Luxurious Lamb's Wool Car Wash Mitt: soft &#038; safe, B07yb98vfh\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B001MPW5IC?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Meguiar's A7301 Luxurious Lamb's Wool Car Wash Mitt: soft &#038; safe, B07yb98vfh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Meguiar&#8217;s A7301 Luxurious Lamb&#8217;s Wool Car Wash Mitt: soft &#038; safe, B07yb98vfh        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>Meguiar&#8217;s Luxurious Lambs Wool Wash Mitt<\/li><li>Plush Lambswool for scratch free cleaning<\/li><li>Gentle Mesh Netting on the rear for hard to shift bugs<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n                                                <span class=\"aawp-product__price aawp-product__price--old\">&#163;16.00<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"aawp-product__price aawp-product__price--saved\">&#8722;15%<\/span>\n                            \n            \n            <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/aawp\/assets\/img\/icon-check-prime.svg\" height=\"16\" width=\"55\" alt=\"Amazon Prime\" \/>        <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon rounded shadow aawp-button--icon aawp-button--icon-amazon-black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B001MPW5IC?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Check Price On Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Price On Amazon<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>My weapon of choice is the Meguires Luxurious Lamb\u2019s Wool Wash Mitt. The mitt is made from a deep pile, high quality, Australian and New Zealand Lamb\u2019s Wool. It\u2019s super, super soft and works great with the elasticated cuff for a secure wash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The back of the mitt also includes a mesh with a soft microfibre backing. This is used to pick up bug&#8217;s that have splatted on your paint. It offers a little more abrasion, but not too much that&#8217;s going to scratch your paint.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_18c186-02 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_18c186-02 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_18c186-02\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Product 3: Shampoos And Cleaners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>So, this is going to include a couple of items for your car detailing kit, but they are essential cleaners that you need to have in your detailing bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first one is a good quality shampoo. There are dozens upon dozens of shampoos to use, but not all are as good as they appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, you\u2019ve got two realistic choices for shampoo:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>PH Neutral Shampoo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shampoo that includes some form of wax\/sealant<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>I use only PH Neutral shampoo as I like to <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/the-best-car-wax-in-the-world\/\">wax and seal the car<\/a> properly as part of my detailing obsession. A PH Neutral shampoo means that the shampoo won\u2019t strip the already applied wax from the paint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, it should be noted that if you don\u2019t use the recommended levels of dilution, you can still <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/how-to-remove-wax-sealant-and-ceramic-coating-from-your-car\/\">remove wax<\/a> by using too much, so bear that in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/vM78v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Shampoo of Choice &#8211; Dodo Juice Born to Be Mild<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_91a570-78 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_91a570-78\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/vM78v\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dodo-Juice-Born-to-Be-Mild.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-5873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dodo-Juice-Born-to-Be-Mild.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dodo-Juice-Born-to-Be-Mild-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dodo-Juice-Born-to-Be-Mild-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dodo-Juice-Born-to-Be-Mild-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dodo-Juice-Born-to-Be-Mild-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dodo-Juice-Born-to-Be-Mild-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dodo-Juice-Born-to-Be-Mild-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dodo-Juice-Born-to-Be-Mild-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B002OHQI5S\" data-aawp-product-id=\"3800\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"prepmycar-21\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Dodo Juice DJBM500 Born To Be Mild  500ml  purple\" data-aawp-geotargeting=\"true\" data-aawp-click-tracking=\"title\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B002OHQI5S?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Dodo Juice DJBM500 Born To Be Mild (500ml), purple\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41ihubiCD1L.jpg\" alt=\"Dodo Juice DJBM500 Born To Be Mild (500ml), purple\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n                    <div class=\"aawp-product__rating\">\n                <a class=\"aawp-star-rating aawp-star-rating--medium aawp-star-rating--v2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B002OHQI5S?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Reviews on Amazon\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><\/span><\/a>\n                                    <div class=\"aawp-product__reviews\">219 Reviews<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B002OHQI5S?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Dodo Juice DJBM500 Born To Be Mild (500ml), purple\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Dodo Juice DJBM500 Born To Be Mild (500ml), purple        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>Super-slick &#8211; 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To be honest, this is by far and away the most cost-effective way of using these types of products as they will be used each time you wash your car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, I like to get something with a <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/best-fallout-remover\/\">fallout remover<\/a> included as well. This means that it goes to work on any embedded particles and brake dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, I know a lot of people who <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/best-wheel-cleaning-brush\/\">clean their wheels<\/a> regularly with simply their paint shampoo. This can work really well if you are cleaning your car on a regular basis (weekly, ideally). It\u2019s a good way to save a few quid when starting out as well. Just make sure you get dedicated microfibres\/wheel brushes that are <u>ONLY<\/u> used for this job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/RTrMHC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Wheel Cleaner of Choice &#8211; Bilberry Wheel Cleaner<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_b741bc-7f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_b741bc-7f\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/RTrMHC\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Valet-Pro-Bilberry-Wheel-Cleaner.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-5914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Valet-Pro-Bilberry-Wheel-Cleaner.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Valet-Pro-Bilberry-Wheel-Cleaner-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Valet-Pro-Bilberry-Wheel-Cleaner-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Valet-Pro-Bilberry-Wheel-Cleaner-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Valet-Pro-Bilberry-Wheel-Cleaner-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Valet-Pro-Bilberry-Wheel-Cleaner-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Valet-Pro-Bilberry-Wheel-Cleaner-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Valet-Pro-Bilberry-Wheel-Cleaner-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--ribbon aawp-product--sale\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B01ET4DTJ6\" data-aawp-product-id=\"3696\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"prepmycar-21\" data-aawp-product-title=\"ValetPro Bilberry Wheel Cleaner Ready to Use | 500ml\" data-aawp-geotargeting=\"true\" data-aawp-click-tracking=\"title\">\n\n    <span class=\"aawp-product__ribbon aawp-product__ribbon--sale\">Sale<\/span>\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B01ET4DTJ6?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"ValetPro Bilberry Wheel Cleaner Ready to Use | 500ml\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41+xXN3GMXL.jpg\" alt=\"ValetPro Bilberry Wheel Cleaner Ready to Use | 500ml\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B01ET4DTJ6?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"ValetPro Bilberry Wheel Cleaner Ready to Use | 500ml\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            ValetPro Bilberry Wheel Cleaner Ready to Use | 500ml        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n                                                <span class=\"aawp-product__price aawp-product__price--old\">&#163;11.49<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"aawp-product__price aawp-product__price--saved\">&#8722;31%<\/span>\n                            \n            \n                    <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon rounded shadow aawp-button--icon aawp-button--icon-amazon-black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B01ET4DTJ6?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Check Price On Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Price On Amazon<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The last of the cleaners that I think are essential is some form of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/optimum-no-rinse-wash-and-shine-review\/\">quick detailer<\/a> (QD). A QD is usually some form of spray wax\/sealant that offers a small layer of protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, if you compare it to hard wax, you might get a week or two\u2019s worth of protection from a QD, whereas a dedicated wax can last anywhere from 1-12 months, depending on which product you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I like about the QD is that it gives the car a bit of a pop and shine after the wash and dry process. It reinvigorates the paint and whilst not always needed, it allows me to see some great results from my wash, no matter how short-lived they might be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also use my QD as a drying agent. So, when I\u2019ve finished washing the car and rinsed it down, I spray my QD over the sitting water and use my drying towel to remove. It basically adds as a layer between the paint and the water, meaning that water is removed much easier, creating a 2 in 1 for my car detailing kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/cFLjE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Quick Detailer of Choice &#8211; Sonax BSD<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_998775-b3 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_998775-b3\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/cFLjE\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Sonax-BSD-Brilliant-Shine-Detailer.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-6146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Sonax-BSD-Brilliant-Shine-Detailer.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Sonax-BSD-Brilliant-Shine-Detailer-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Sonax-BSD-Brilliant-Shine-Detailer-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Sonax-BSD-Brilliant-Shine-Detailer-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Sonax-BSD-Brilliant-Shine-Detailer-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Sonax-BSD-Brilliant-Shine-Detailer-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Sonax-BSD-Brilliant-Shine-Detailer-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Sonax-BSD-Brilliant-Shine-Detailer-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B007O9CXHI\" data-aawp-product-id=\"3623\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"prepmycar-21\" data-aawp-product-title=\"SONAX 287400 Xtreme Brilliant Shine Detailer 750 ml\" data-aawp-geotargeting=\"true\" data-aawp-click-tracking=\"title\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B007O9CXHI?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"SONAX 287400 Xtreme Brilliant Shine Detailer, 750 ml\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41o+jjj5qrL.jpg\" alt=\"SONAX 287400 Xtreme Brilliant Shine Detailer, 750 ml\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B007O9CXHI?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"SONAX 287400 Xtreme Brilliant Shine Detailer, 750 ml\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            SONAX 287400 Xtreme Brilliant Shine Detailer, 750 ml        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>Quick paintwork care any time<\/li><li>Gently and thoroughly cleans slightly soiled surfaces without scratching<\/li><li>Improves the paint finish, and produces a smooth surface and a brilliant deep shine<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n            \n                    <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon rounded shadow aawp-button--icon aawp-button--icon-amazon-black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B007O9CXHI?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Check Price On Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Price On Amazon<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_c0c5f2-70 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_c0c5f2-70 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_c0c5f2-70\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Product 4: Microfibre&nbsp;towels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A good microfibre towel is worth its weight in gold, and they are relatively inexpensive providing you take good care of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first port of call for me would be a good drying towel. These are often deep pile and fairly large in size, often around 30cm x 70cm, but can be even bigger than this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microfibres are measured in weight or grams per square meter; g\/m\u00b2. The higher the number, the heavier the towel. Drying towels will need to be heavier than your standard microfibre, and as a rule of thumb, I look at anything above 500 g\/m\u00b2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/krrI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Drying Towel of Choice &#8211; Auto Finesse Aqua Deluxe<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_4837ac-66 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_4837ac-66\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/krrI\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Auto-Finesse-Aqua-Drying-Towel.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-5877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Auto-Finesse-Aqua-Drying-Towel.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Auto-Finesse-Aqua-Drying-Towel-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Auto-Finesse-Aqua-Drying-Towel-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Auto-Finesse-Aqua-Drying-Towel-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Auto-Finesse-Aqua-Drying-Towel-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Auto-Finesse-Aqua-Drying-Towel-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Auto-Finesse-Aqua-Drying-Towel-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Auto-Finesse-Aqua-Drying-Towel-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B00R7NVLP6\" data-aawp-product-id=\"3697\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"prepmycar-21\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Auto Finesse Aqua Deluxe Drying Towel AQD\" data-aawp-geotargeting=\"true\" data-aawp-click-tracking=\"title\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B00R7NVLP6?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Auto Finesse Aqua Deluxe Drying Towel AQD\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/418AFTUlp7L.jpg\" alt=\"Auto Finesse Aqua Deluxe Drying Towel AQD\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B00R7NVLP6?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Auto Finesse Aqua Deluxe Drying Towel AQD\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Auto Finesse Aqua Deluxe Drying Towel AQD        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n            \n                    <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon rounded shadow aawp-button--icon aawp-button--icon-amazon-black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B00R7NVLP6?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Check Price On Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Price On Amazon<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re also likely going to need towels that are smaller in weight. These are great for things such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/how-to-clean-alloy-wheels\/\">cleaning class, removing wax, cleaning wheels<\/a> and just general use. You can get batches of good quality towels for fairly cheap from places like Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good tip with the lot below is to stick them on a cool wash then tumble dry to just before dry. Let them dry naturally and it will remove any fibres that might be loose from manufacturing. Also, the different colours mean you can assign each colour to a certain part of the car. Paint, wheels, trim, interior etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B009FUF6DM\" data-aawp-product-id=\"3698\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"prepmycar-21\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Amazon Basics Microfibre Cleaning Cloth Pack of 24 Multi Colored Blue Orange &#038; White 40.5 cm x 30.5 cm\" data-aawp-geotargeting=\"true\" data-aawp-click-tracking=\"title\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B009FUF6DM?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Amazon Basics Microfibre Cleaning Cloth, Pack of 24, Multi Colored, Blue, Orange &#038; White, 40.5 cm x 30.5 cm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51mwdANGKQL.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon Basics Microfibre Cleaning Cloth, Pack of 24, Multi Colored, Blue, Orange &#038; White, 40.5 cm x 30.5 cm\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B009FUF6DM?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Amazon Basics Microfibre Cleaning Cloth, Pack of 24, Multi Colored, Blue, Orange &#038; White, 40.5 cm x 30.5 cm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Amazon Basics Microfibre Cleaning Cloth, Pack of 24, Multi Colored, Blue, Orange &#038; White, 40.5 cm x 30.5 cm        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>Material: 90% polyester 10% polyamide, Ultra soft, non-abrasive microfiber cloths will not scratch paints, coats or other surfaces<\/li><li>Cleans with or without chemical cleaners, leaves lint and streak free results<\/li><li>Absorbs eight times its own weight<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n            \n            <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/aawp\/assets\/img\/icon-check-prime.svg\" height=\"16\" width=\"55\" alt=\"Amazon Prime\" \/>        <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon rounded shadow aawp-button--icon aawp-button--icon-amazon-black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B009FUF6DM?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Check Price On Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Price On Amazon<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_852802-e9 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_852802-e9 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_852802-e9\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Product 5 \u2013 LSP (Last Stage Protection)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, you want something that\u2019s going to really make your car pop and turn from clean to wow. For this, you\u2019ll need an LSP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An LSP can come in so many variations; waxes, sealants, liquid wax, ceramic coating, polish\/wax hybrid\u2019s, QD spray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This final step is very much a personal preference and will likely depend on how much time you want to invest in both cleaning and maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My choice is that of wax, as you\u2019ll be able to tell from the site. I love the stuff and whilst it doesn\u2019t necessarily have the longest durability compared to something such as ceramic coating, it gives just enough that I can keep trying new products fairly often whilst enjoying my car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To start with, I would advise on a bit of compromise that is an all-round product. For this, I\u2019d run with a wax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Waxing will not only offer your car protection from the elements but will also allow you to get the best (in my opinion) visuals as well. I\u2019ve found that the right wax can create amazing results in the right paint and I\u2019m yet to be convinced that there is a better product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, there are an awful lot of waxes out there and it can be quite overwhelming which one to go for. The beauty of the wax game is that you can keep testing until you find what works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, if the prospect of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/best-car-wax\/\">waxing the whole car<\/a> is too daunting a project, just wax one panel and see how that goes. Take a look at the finish and see if you\u2019re happy. Not what you\u2019re looking for? Move on to the next one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>But, I know that you can still get great results from less than ideal paint with the right wax. 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