Hello,
I know Prima products seems ot be the #1 choice and I am planning on ordering some real soon.
However until then, can anybody reccomend any thing for my Cooper's first wash this weekend that I might be able to buy locally here in Essex County NJ?
Many Thanks!

 

For just a wash I'd get a small bottle of Megs or Blue Coral soap, 5 gallon bucket, and make sure you have a washing device that doesn't look like you dragged it through the street!

Very basic list here... But it should get you through till you order from Prima.

 

Meguiar's GoldClass car wash is ok. literally just ok. not good just ok.

i use Griot's CarWash which is superb.

 

Thanks for suggestions!
Any idea where they may sell these?

 

Meguiars can be found at Target Stores, Kragen Auto Parts, Autozone . . .

 

[FONT=Arial]Thanks! Appreciate the assistance.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]Anything like Hydro I could/should get? [/FONT]

 

Meguiars NXT soap is OK too - maybe even better than OK. I used it before i got into Prima...

And don't use a sponge on your paint. Ever.

Get a nice real lambskin or soft microfiber mitt...

NXT spray wax isn't too bad.... all should be available at your local store...

 

Turtle Wax ICE car wash (soap) is ok for the wash portion. That is sold at Target and sometimes Costco.

 

Thanks again!
Off to get products tomorrow and will do the wash on Sunday.
Will take pics and post as soon as possible.

 

If you decide to buy Griots car wash that kenchan uses, order a set of Griots microfibre wash pads. I love those things.

 

I postphoned the detailing as I got keyed last night.
See other thread. "KEYED!!!!".
Beyond crushed right now as the Mini Cooper is a car that I have always wanted and now 2 weeks after I picked up, some A-hole ruins it.