hi i just repaint my car 1 week ago, can i wash/details it now(the paint wont peel off right since it is already 1 week)?

what should i do with my car and what tools i have to buy (shampoo etc)

I dont need to be perfect but atleast let me maintain my ride shineness

any beginner stage for me? my car color is titanium grey
i dont even know how to differenciate clay/wax/polish that u guys mentioned above lol.

ok ok what is the purpose for wax actually? make it shine? so should i wax my car after 90days of new paint? to make then shineness last longer?

@KC

I've view most of your blog, but most probally is how to detail those cars, do you have any guide for beginner like me?

I repainted my car for 3 months ago, i never send my car to any road side car wash, usually i wash it myself.

Currently im using Kit Car shampoo (bought in carefore), wash it and just dry with microfiber cloth.

So, I have few questions on my mind right now.

1) recommended car shampoo, where to buy w/ estimated price
2) recommended microfiber cloth, where to buy w/ estimated price
3) recommended car wax, where to buy w/ estimated price

You said ONR shampoo, where to get it btw?

fyi, i park my car everyday under hot sun, so should i wash/week and wax/month?

Thank you KC!

usually this is my steps, correct me if wrong!!

step 1: switch on the water pipe, and rinse the whole car (car in cold conditions)
step 2: use an old cloth and wash the whole car (kit car shampoo) (with 1 direction only, not circular direction)
step 3, rinse it with water again
step 4, use an old cloth(another old cloth) and watch if there is any dirt not yet cleaned (usually see under a garden light) LOL, then wipe it with another old cloth.
step 5, rinse it with water again
step 6, wipe it with microfiber cloth (i have one only) until it dry.

PS: i cleaned all my windows with that KIT CAR SHAMPOO too (same method as car body)

is that correct? please guide a begineer like me! cause ive seen too much on your blog and now damn confused, etc clay, sealent, bla bla bla....

This post has been edited by dctrue: Oct 12 2010, 10:20 PM

@KC, ok then i will buy microfiber, but which microfiber brand do you recommend? I went to ACE HARDWARE today and i found there is too much product on car detailing lol.

and also car wax product, meguiar? and also can u pm me ur brand price list(optimum car care)?

for my case(begineer level), which brand should i go for?