u/DarrenSCA

I have just picked up a new car and don't fancy taking it to the scratch and shine hand car washes so have decided to start detailing my car at home.

I have done some research and come up with a list of things I have in my basket which I will put down below. I would greatly appreciate you guys looking over what I have to make sure I am well equipped to start doing this and if I'm not, give suggestions on what else I can pick up if it's absolutely necessary.

Can someone also let me know if I need to purchase any conversion kits to make my Karcher hose quick connect.

Equipment:

- Karcher K4 Pressure Washer

- In2Detailing Deluxe v2 Swivel Stubby Gun

- MJJC Foam Lance Pro v2

Exterior:

- Bilt Hamber Touchless

- Garage Therapy Car Shampoo

- 2 Buckets with Grit Guards

- 2 Microfibre Wash Mitts

- Rag Company Gauntlet Drying Towel (Paying a premium for this due to stock issues so any other cheaper alternatives that perform the same would be appreciated)

Wheels:

- Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel

- Garage Therapy Tyre Serum

- In2Detailing Tyre Brush

- 2 Microfiber Wheel Wash Mitts

- 1 Bucket With Grit Guard

- Rag Company Gauntlet Wheel Drying Towel

Interior/Glass:

- NEED SUGGESTIONS FOR INTERIOR CLEANER (I own a BMW M340i so anything that can clean the majority of that)

- Maguiars Glass Cleaner (Already had at home)

- In2Detailing Hybrid Waffle Glass Towel

I believe that's everything I have added to my basket so far and I believe it's all I need but would like someone with experience to just double check it all and give any further suggestions.

I will be purchasing a Karcher K4 as I found a good deal on a new one for around £140.

I have heard that there are some things on this pressure washer that could be upgraded for a smoother experience so I was wondering if someone could link me (ideally Amazon) to the following:

- Replacement for the big gun. I would like a smaller one.

- Replacement hose - ideally something reasonably priced and not crazy expensive as I know these things can be pricey.

- A kit to change all the connections to quick connections.

- A good snow foam cannon

Picking up my M340i tomorrow and I will be looking to service the car every £6000 miles. What is the best oil for the car? I am based in the UK so would want something we can get here.

For those of you in the UK, what fuel do you use? Is it worth only using 99 octane or would E10 be fine?

Picking up my M340i in Oxide Grey this weekend and want to swap out the chrome badges for the black ones.

Does anyone know where best to purchase aftermarket ones which also includes the XDrive logo

I am picking up a new car this week which I want to start washing myself as I'm sick of these scratch and shine handwash places adding scratches everytime I was my car.

I would love it if someone broke down exactly everything I would need to get started. I am looking at a Karcher K4 and would definitely like to replace the lance for a shorter one if someone could recommend one of those also.

I don't want to spend crazy money if possible but at the same time I want to make sure I have everything I need.