Detailing on a budget? Help appreicated :)

raco · 07-28-2003, 01:37 PM

Hey guys... before I begin. I know you are all going to mention that I use the search (and I have

) I am just trying to figure how to get the best possible results in a limited budget of around $60.

First of all I have a Pine Green 2001.5 VW Passat Wagon GLX 4motion... (had to get 4motion in there :P ). I've frequent this forum and have looked at 2K2S4's detailing routines and others. I regularly wash and wax it but I haven't ever given it a full detail.

I'm looking to Clay bar it to get rid of the contaminants, use a polish to hide/ get ride of swirls and scratches, use a glaze to seal it all and then finally wax.

Need recomendations of the following products that fall within budget and offer the best quality.
1. Claybar
2. Polish
3. Glaze (is 3M IHG a glaze?)
4. Wax

Also if possible, where can I buy these products? Online or Stores?

Thanks for any help suggestions... this forum has given me the cleanining bug, my family thinks I'm crazy as I pull out the car to wash it every other week

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Troy H · 07-28-2003, 01:42 PM

S4Alex · 07-28-2003, 02:12 PM

Clay.. 3M IHG.. Blitz...

The Clay Bar you can get at almost any auto store or walmart/kmart/target..

3M IHG, I know AutoZone carries it.

One Grand Blitz, online. I dont know any local stores that carry this.

Hmm, $15 for Clay, $10 for 3M, $15 for Blitz, with enough left over for some MF towels and applicators.

raco · 07-28-2003, 02:32 PM

raco · 07-28-2003, 02:34 PM

LOL... It's not my fault for wanting to have shiny/clean/pretty cars like yours. Plus its the summer and I'm 17... not much to do. Thinking of getting a car for a restoration project. Old VW etc

HIS4 · 07-28-2003, 02:46 PM

raco · 07-28-2003, 02:56 PM

Troy H · 07-28-2003, 03:39 PM

to take care of it.

S4Rye · 07-28-2003, 03:54 PM

$200 each time the car is washed.

raco · 07-28-2003, 04:38 PM

07-28-2003, 01:42 PM	#2
Troy H AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 13,491	Every OTHER week?!?! I'm sorry, we can't help you here. __________________ "However I do realize that a woman, particularly one with whom you have exchanged marriage vows, can not be reasoned with using logic, examples, data, or any other means except to agree." - RMcQ "Any car that merely takes you from A to B does not go far enough." - August Horch Want to see my skills of an artist? I make detailing fun! Klicken Sie hier für meine Detailing FAQ: 2.0Tq DSG/Prestige/S-Line/MagRide/Heated Seats:

07-28-2003, 02:12 PM	#3
S4Alex AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: San Carlos Posts: 1,232	hmm... Clay.. 3M IHG.. Blitz... The Clay Bar you can get at almost any auto store or walmart/kmart/target.. 3M IHG, I know AutoZone carries it. One Grand Blitz, online. I dont know any local stores that carry this. Hmm, $15 for Clay, $10 for 3M, $15 for Blitz, with enough left over for some MF towels and applicators. __________________ 2000 S4 GIAC X v8 : UUC SS @ 40% : Neuspeed G1 Exhaust : Neuspeed 19mm Rear SwayBar : Stasis StreetSports : APR BiPipe : RS4 Clutch : RS4 Grill : Forge BPV : CPP Rear SwayBar Links : 18" B7 RS4 Rims 09 Kawasaki ZX6R

07-28-2003, 02:32 PM	#4
raco Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 9,846	Thanks... :)

07-28-2003, 02:34 PM	#5
raco Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 9,846	What am I deemed crazy by the Detailing forum as well? LOL... It's not my fault for wanting to have shiny/clean/pretty cars like yours. Plus its the summer and I'm 17... not much to do. Thinking of getting a car for a restoration project. Old VW etc

07-28-2003, 02:46 PM	#6
HIS4 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 7,822	I think you'll be convicted of neglect in this forum. Every week minimum! : ) __________________

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07-28-2003, 02:56 PM	#7
raco Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 9,846	gotcha ;) ... I guess the bug hasn't fully hit me yet :P

07-28-2003, 03:39 PM	#8
Troy H AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 13,491	If you can afford a $30K car, you should afford the $200 or so worth of stuff to take care of it. __________________ "However I do realize that a woman, particularly one with whom you have exchanged marriage vows, can not be reasoned with using logic, examples, data, or any other means except to agree." - RMcQ "Any car that merely takes you from A to B does not go far enough." - August Horch Want to see my skills of an artist? I make detailing fun! Klicken Sie hier für meine Detailing FAQ: 2.0Tq DSG/Prestige/S-Line/MagRide/Heated Seats:

07-28-2003, 03:54 PM	#9
S4Rye Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 6,240	Agree. Plus, a lot of this stuff will last for quite a while so it's not like you're blowing $200 each time the car is washed. __________________

07-28-2003, 04:38 PM	#10
raco Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 9,846	so recommendations?

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