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Hi guys,

I've decided to get a full suitcase of Autoglym Lifeshyne, now i just need to clean my car properly first before applying it

just wanted to make sure i'm buying the right stuff

So i'm going to by a snow foam lance for my Karcher pressure washer:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Karcher-Foam-Lance-Bottle-0-3Litre-/150890133102?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item2321c0b66e

and some snow foam

http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/221128756551?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&adtype=pla#

and 2x lambs wool wash mits (one for car one for wheels)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Meguiars-Super-Thick-Lambswool-Wool-Wash-Mitt-Mit-NEW-Master-Stockist-/200816758483?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item2ec19c8ed3

Thanks in advance

Get you lance from autobrite they always offer deals especially if you quote detailing world.

What the kit has

Super Resin Polish

screen wash

Bodywork Shampoo & Conditioner

Vinyl & Rubber Care

Custom Wheel Cleaner

fast glass

Interior Shampoo

aqua wax

bird dropping wipes

jumbo sponge

micro fibre polish cloth Auto Glym official tag

Giant yellow micro dry cloth plus Auto Glym official tag

2 blue micro fibre cloths Auto Glym official tag

What else you will need

Get your lance from these guys

http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/

Foam from these guys

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/elite-snow-foam-5-litre.php

You will also want two buckets (if you're going to do it properly)

Some clay to take off all the horrible bits we can't see

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/autoclay.php

Some wax to keep the hard work looking good

http://www.coxmotorparts.co.uk/autoglym-high-definition-wax-p-436.html#googlebase

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What the kit has

Super Resin Polish

screen wash

Bodywork Shampoo & Conditioner

Vinyl & Rubber Care

Custom Wheel Cleaner

fast glass

Interior Shampoo

aqua wax

bird dropping wipes

jumbo sponge

micro fibre polish cloth Auto Glym official tag

Giant yellow micro dry cloth plus Auto Glym official tag

2 blue micro fibre cloths Auto Glym official tag

What else you will need

Get your lance from these guys

http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/

Foam from these guys

http://www.elitecarc...oam-5-litre.php

You will also want two buckets (if you're going to do it properly)

Some clay to take off all the horrible bits we can't see

http://www.elitecarc...uk/autoclay.php

Some wax to keep the hard work looking good

http://www.coxmotorp...html#googlebase

is the wax with the lifeshyne not good enough?

Aquawax is only a QD product...designed to be quick and easy but without any durability

Get some proper wax..AGHDW is available at Halfords

Personally I use Bilt Hamber:

www.bilthamber.co.uk

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i've ordered the mitts so they'll be here next week, i bought a cheaper microfibre mitt for the wheels and a lambs whool for car

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So, I tried the snow foam today i got the magifoam 1ltr and autobrite lance because it was £45 combined, Is there some sort of trick behind getting it really thick like I keep seeing on peoples photos? I put in 2 inches then filled the rest of the 1ltr bottle with water.... also i've just been pressure washing the car really close and I mean really close, will I have done some damage?

On my journey around the car I found some tar! what do I need to get this off?

I don't think I can afford the lifeshyne at this moment in time so is there something else I can use to protect it in the meanwhile?

Thanks in advance!

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