Good "OTC" detailing products???

[sonvolt10]

Perfectlap,

Thanks tremendously for the intensive detailing instruction. If you don't mind, please tell me if this is correct; I;ve broken you directions down to steps:

1. Wash Car
2. Clay bar (using wash suds)
3. Quick detail spray to clean off clay bar remnants
4. 3M rubbing compound
5. Quick detail spray again (as opposed to simply toweling off??)
6. Paint cleaner
7. Quick detail spray yet again
8. Polish
9 Quick detail spray yet yet agian
10. Duragloss wax/spray

Done!!
Whew!!

Any chance of getting this done in less than an hour ?? Just Kidding

What about OTC products for the tires and rims? I have the Meguiars Hot Shine but it stains my driveway.

Thanks again.

[rdancd816]

Originally Posted by sonvolt10

Perfectlap,

Thanks tremendously for the intensive detailing instruction. If you don't mind, please tell me if this is correct; I;ve broken you directions down to steps:

1. Wash Car
2. Clay bar (using wash suds)
3. Quick detail spray to clean off clay bar remnants
4. 3M rubbing compund
5. Quick detail spray again (as opposed to simply toweling off??)
6. Paint cleaner
7. Quick detail spray yet again
8. Polish
9 Quick detail spray yet yet agian
10. Duragloss wax/spray

Done!!
Whew!!

Any chance of getting this done in less than an hour ?? Just Kidding

What about OTC products for the tires and rims? I have the Meguiars Hot Shine but it stains my driveway.

Thanks again.

Tire shine stuff generlly sucks! But some OTC stuff works pretty well IMHO! Most of the spray-on foam products clean the sidwalls and produce a deep black appearance without the annoying glossy shine. They still will leave streaks on your driveway...do it in the street! Have fun and experiment...ther are 1,000 opinions on this topic.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by sonvolt10

Perfectlap,

Thanks tremendously for the intensive detailing instruction. If you don't mind, please tell me if this is correct; I;ve broken you directions down to steps:

1. Wash Car
2. Clay bar (using wash suds)
3. Quick detail spray to clean off clay bar remnants
4. 3M rubbing compund
5. Quick detail spray again (as opposed to simply toweling off??)
6. Paint cleaner
7. Quick detail spray yet again
8. Polish
9 Quick detail spray yet yet agian
10. Duragloss wax/spray

Done!!
Whew!!

Any chance of getting this done in less than an hour ?? Just Kidding

What about OTC products for the tires and rims? I have the Meguiars Hot Shine but it stains my driveway.

Thanks again.

ha ha its the 100% OTC project!

step #3 should be wash car a 2nd time. Maybe just the paint. By the way, don't get soap on the canvas top. Rinse only.

When I say "Quick Detail spray" I mean you should lubricate a dry surface before applying and then removing product. Two benefits: 1-you get the spit shine effect (like when they shine your shoes using a water sprayer bottle) and 2-you lubricate the paint before rubbing on it. You want to avoid initial contact with dry paint as much as possible, particularly when its dusty/dirty. One reason I and others don't use a dry duster to remove outdoor debris.

For your wheels Meguiar's has an excellent cleaner but I don't think its sold OTC. It's part of their Pro Line. (Wheel Brightener). Clay bar the wheels if you have spoked wheels instead of mesh. The Eagle One Wheel Cleaner in the silver bottle does a very good job and is clear coat safe. For the tires I don't like a baby oil shiny finish. I use FK1 top kote but they only sell direct, no OTC retail. Stoners or 303 Protectant look good. so does Meguiars Insane Shine.

don't forget to clean the barrell of the wheel. Makes all the difference. Spray inside, let it soak and use one of the those long spoke brushes to clean them out.
I'd wax it too if you can get your hand in there, makes future cleanings quicker.