Thanks for the responses guys,
As someone whose never cleaned his own car it's all quite daunting
It also seems to be quite pricy adding up all the bits i'm going to need to keep it looking clean!
My first questions is the Snow Foam, seems this is a really important step but i don't own a pressure washer, is this needed? Or can you connect to a standard hose?
i'm thinking to possible get the Zed professionally detailed (20 steps included below) to get it looking great, swirls and paintwork looking good a protected then invest in the bits i need to regularly wash over six months.
I use the car daily so i know it won't always be as clean as your weekend only ones though
20 Point Vehicle Enhancement Detail;
Car Detailing Prices from £120
(Areas covered are: Eastbourne, Hastings, Brighton and Sussex)
Prewash with snow foam.
Wash Wheel arches, Door and Boot shuts using All Purpose Cleaner.
Clean Wheels with safe products to remove brake dust and grime.
Rinse off with a pressure washer.
Hand wash bodywork using a shampoo, lambswool mitt and the two bucket wash method.
Rinse off with a pressure washer.
Remove all bug, tar, iron fillings and grease deposits from bodywork using specialist cleaners.
Remove exterior paint contaminates using specialised clay bar.
Quick hand wash and rinse off with a pressure washer.
Dry off bodywork by hand using microfibre drying towel.
Door and boot rubbers treated.
Hand polish using an ultra fine polish to enhance the gloss level, and prepare the surface for wax.
Hand Application from a choice of Carnauba Wax or Sealant.
Alloy wheels sealed to discourage build up of brake dust.
Clean and dress all exterior plastics.
Exterior and interior glass polished.
Dress tyres and mudflaps.
Remove and discard all interior rubbish, empty ashtrays where applicable.
Vacuum all carpets including luggage area and removable mats.
Clean dashboard.