scion xb step by step detailing help

[pobie]

fellas i got scion xb.... can u guys give a step by step procedure
how to detail my scion xb. i usually wash mah car in the carwash
i get some little scratches. can u fellas give me a advice.

thank u

[TKDDAD]

First,

Welcome to the best place for detailing advice...there's a TON of information here....I'd recommend you start by doing yourself a favor and read this:

The First Thing You Should Read

This board if full of very knowledgeable people who are willing to help anyone with issue (car issues that is )

You actually took the first step by joining this board...

[Murr1525]

Do you have to wash your car at a carwash, or is there any way you can do it at home by hand? Or perhaps can alter how you wash at the carwash to help things a bit? Certainly preventing any new scratches from appearing will be a good start.

Definately read TKDDAD's link, as it is kind of the basis for everything done around here. Then give these a read over as well:

Suggested Products for Taking Care of a New Car

What it Means to Remove a Scratch

How To Remove Swirls By Hand

How to remove a defect by hand with ScratchX

So, after reading the previous links, two real basic processcould be:

1. Wash
2. Clay as needed
3. Clean - ScratchX on the swirls/scratches you want to remove, Deep Crystal #1 on everything else.
4. Polish - Deep Crystal #2 is a good easy to use polish.
5. Wax - 2 thin coats of your favorite wax is best. I really like #21 Synthetic Sealant, but Gold Class, Nxt, etc are all very good.

OR:

1. Wash
2. Clay as needed
3. ScratchX any swirls, et.
4. ColorX - This is a great cleaner/wax to help speed things up, though you might sacrifice a litle in looks.
5. Wax - Topping ColorX with a coat of your favorite wax will give a better look and more uniform protection.

Hope that gives you a couple ideas to look at, or ask away some more..