it shouldnt do any harm but its probably not the best.
i'd get yoursef to Halfords their doing 3 for 2 on care cleaning stuff at the moment... however i know that they're about to go to buy one get one free soon....
i've done the 3 step system on my 2
www.meguiars.co.uk has good info too
Taken from Meguiars brilliant solutions.........
Washing
In automotive paint care, washing and cleaning are not the same. While they sound similar, they are vastly different procedures.
WASHING removes loose contaminants from your finish like dust, road grime and fresh bird droppings.
A common misconception is that dishwashing detergent is safe to use as car wash. ABSOLUTELY NOT!Detergents are formulated to stip everything off of the surface, leaving it squeaky clean. Asqueaky paint finish tells you that it has not protection. With repeated use, dishwashing detergents remove everything from your paint finish including waxes, silicones and polymers. Once this is accomplished, they then proceed to remove the life giving oils in your paint finish, actually accelerating the oxidation process.
All of Meguiars car wash products are pH balanced and specifically formulated to enhance the appearance and protection of automotive paint finishes.CLEANING or Surface preparation
Removes stubborn, bonded above surface contaminants, as well as below surface defects, like stains, blemishes and oxidation.
After your car is washed, pass your fingertips over the surface. Do you fell roughness on your paint?
If so, these are above-surface, bonded contaminants. Generally, you'll notice this contamination on your car's horizontal surfaces, but you may also see small, dark spots/specks on the rear and lower surfaces of a light coloured car.
Over time, these contaminants will dull your paint and rob your car of its shine.Fortunately, Meguiars Smooth surface Kit includes everything that you need to saftly, and easily, remove bonded contaminants. And
NO! clay bars are
NOT only for professional use.
Simply form 1/2 of the Clay bar into a pancake-looking wafer. Placing the clay bar at your fingertips (working on a WASHED and DRIED car.) lightly move the clay bar back and forth over the surfaces after using Meguiars Quick Detailer for lubrication.
The bar will grab and gently remove all bonded contaminants, leaving the surface as smooth as glass! POLISH & WAX
POLISHING is an optional step, and is different from WAXING.While some modern day marketers have caused confusion by naively misusing the terms, the definitions are clear.
As in polishing a diamond, the sole purpose of polishing is to create brilliant high gloss. For car show enthusiasts who are obsessed with having perfectly clear reflections , a pure polish, like Meguiars Deep Crystal Polish is the perfect choice. Others may be looking to remove the last hints of swirl marks while maximizing the gloss.
WAXING falls under the larger heading of
protecting the paint finish.
MAINTAIN
Once a car is waxed, the best ongoing protection for your car's finish is regular attention, or
MAINTAINING the finish. Regardless of whether your car is parked or being driven,
its in a hostile environment.
Everything that flies, from the gnat to a 747,
expels contaminants that are determined to bond to and then etch into your cars finish. Add to this acid rain, industrial fallout and those unavoidable UV rays ( the No.1 cause of paint degradation), and you can see how your car is constantly under attack. The more your car is exposed to the elements, and the harsher the environment is where you live,
the more attention your paint finish will require.Fortunately, Meguiars has made it easy for you with the mist and wipe detailers. Meguiars Quick Detailer and Ultimate Quick Detailer allow you to safely and easily remove contaminants before they have time to bond to your paint finish . T
hese products form the missing link between washing and waxing,
allowing you to greatly extend the protective qualites of your car wax.And lastly take a look at this from another forum i visit:
http://www.club323f.com/club323f/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13520Woah loads of info, hope it helps
