Detailing noob

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Springbok is indeed a wise old man

A dedicated rim wax (Smartwax Rimwax is our choice as per Springboks recommendation) is a good choice

Drop me a pm with your postal address and I'll get a sample of the Sonax Extreme Rim Cleaner off to you. Alternatively if you attend the Meet n Greet I can bring it around

Avoid using your fingernails to remove the spots Rory, a good wash should remove some of them and the remainder can be removed by claying. As far as claying goes I recommend you read TOGWT's in depth overview here.

In a nutshell it is an abrasive 'putty' (much like prestik in texture) that pulls bonded contaminants from the surface of the paint. Where normal polishing uses a 'grinding' type of action to level the clear coat, detailing clay pulls small sharp contaminants OUT of the paint. These contaminants can be anything from industrial fallout to small metal fillings and brake dust that get embedded into the paint. It's one step I recommend you try and guarentee you will be impressed with the results

Maxi Suds and Citrus Wash n Gloss (CWG) shouldn't strip any wax/sealant protection you have on the car prividing you stick to the recommended dilution ratio's. CWG can be used in stronger concentrations to remove any protection if required