What to keep/use and what to throw away before 1st wash

[Tim_]

1st wash went well, she came up very nice exept for some swirling on the bonnet which was already there from previous owner. What could i use to get rid of swirls? or should i just get it professionally removed?

Meguires ColorX worked well although i was hesitant at one stage as it sounded like a liquid when i shook it and i remembered it to be more like a cream/paste. Its probably pretty old...can stuff like that go out of date?

Thanks for the help everyone

[Dropz]

From what Taylor and Hamish have told me, yes auto care products can go out of date.

I assume it would be like car oils, the chemicals start to settle and separate and thats when it starts to lose its quality, until its useless. I used to have a bottle of medium cut compound for my old KE70 (about 3 years ago) and went to use it about 2 months ago, took the lid off to check it and it was like a layer of water, then just chunky sand. Ew. Not a chance of using it haha!

[Tim_]

Oh ok, maybe i should throw it out then. Heres me hoping it doesnt fuck my paint

[hamish_023]

Oh ok, maybe i should throw it out then. Heres me hoping it doesnt fuck my paint

How old is it and where did you keep it?

[Tim_]

probably at least a year or two and in my garage. (not in the sun)

[hamish_023]

A year or two should still be fine. Some products start separating after 24hours. Just give it a good shake and see if it comes out consistent after that.

[Tim_]

Phew...thanks Hamish...It still came out like a paste, tested it on a small part of the bonnet and it seemed like it was working fine. Just to be safe i might get rid of it and get all new products as i will be cleaning my car alot more often now. Waxit.com.au & carcareproducts.com.au here i come! (Why did i ever get a credit card!)

Thanks
Tim

[bosc0]

Tim, check out the list here for a good starters kit guide. Obviously there are many variations, but all products on the list have been recomended.

[Tim_]

Thanks Jake,

Will be using AutoGlym Body shampoo for wash instead of bodygloss but im sure i will copy alot of this kit

[Tim_]

Ok heres my v2.0

this is what i am up to now in regards to products (i have so many MF cloths and also have applicator pads ,drying towels and a polishing towel)



Im guessing in a perfect world i would also have a clay kit and a good wax product?
Any other suggestions?

Thanks to everyone for the advice
Tim