I'm determined to keep my new Octy clean when it arrives. I never wash the outside of the car myself but this is something I want to start to do.

What products and methods can you guys recommend?

Also what is best used inside on the windows and dash?

Thanks

Take a look at the gtechniq range. Expensive but imho the best. Tried lots over the years and I rate this the best.

www.gtechniq.com

www.theultimatefinish.co.uk

A old product that's still available for all cars. Elbow grease.

A old product that's still available for all cars. Elbow grease.

Yes, I'm willing to use a lot of this. Just wary about scratching the paint work.

Get your self into detailing world forum.

There is every guide imaginable from pre wash decontamination through to the 2 bucket wash method and finishing.

Lots to read but will ensure you keep the motor looking like new !!

Im coating my new vrs with Gtechniq C1 then EXO.

Get yourself on Detailing World. Website such as Polished Bliss where i get most of my stuff from is a huge help

thetes also loads of info in the styling and car care section.The method is more important than whether you use one wax or sealer over another.

A decent jet was, use of snow foam by a propper applicator a ph neutral shampoo using the 2 bucket method with a micro fibre or lambswoll washmit and microfibre drying towels is how you should clean the car. A decent re wax every 6 monthd and the use of a quick detailing spray each time you shampoo will help and dont forget the alloys. use bilberry cleaner to keep them clean with a decent non metalic wheel brush and apply a sealer such as gteknic or bilberry every 6 months. don't use an acid based wheel cleaner as they eat inti the laquer. HTH

http://www.onedrywash.com/

I tried that and it's very hard work, you'd do just as well to either buy a cheap power washer or go to the local garage & use their power washer,

As already said ...take a trip over to Detailing World........Find out why you shouldn't use a sponge ..how to wash, polish wax and seal your paintwork...you will be amazed at the results

 

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=17

Thanks guys Detailing World is gonna be my bed time reading tonight. Visited my dealer to sign the paperwork today, I now have my reg number and an indication that my car will be ready to collect on Friday. Beyond excited!!!

What about keeping the alcantara clean?

I have the valeter on stand by with GTechniq TSP complete, inc C1 and EXO v2. Just waiting for the car ! Dealer has been told not to touch the bodywork, and agreed. I already have the G wash, and C1.5v2 Silo Seal to give that extra finish once washed. Youtube it, awesome product.

I have the valeter on stand by with GTechniq TSP complete, inc C1 and EXO v2. Just waiting for the car ! Dealer has been told not to touch the bodywork, and agreed. I already have the G wash, and C1.5v2 Silo Seal to give that extra finish once washed. Youtube it, awesome product.

Same route as me although I'm the detailer haha, dealer have been more than happy to not touch the car and leave me to it. Looking forward to getting the paintwork perfect before applying the Gtechniq goodies.