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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 02:54 PM
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Red face Noob Question.. Difference Between Polish and Wax

So what is the difference?

What products out there are waxes?

What products out there are polishes?

What goes on first?

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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 03:10 PM
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polish then wax
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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Polish is what makes your car look GOOD, wax/sealant is what protects your finish and keeps your car looking good. Polish first to get swirls/scratches out, then wax or sealant.
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So then what is Meguiars NXT? A wax or polish?

what about the meguirs 3 step process?

Zaino is that wax, polish or both?
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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Polish is abrasive. It polishes out that scratched, dull layer of paint that you try to bring back to life. It'll remove scratches, swirls, oxidation. Polish repairs your paint's finish.

Wax/Sealant protects the previously polished finish. It's a protective layer to keep what's underneath looking good. It prevents sun, dirt, and other elements from damaging what's underneath.

Zaino is more of a sealant than a wax. Rather than using cheap oils to fill in scratches and swirls, it's good stuff that "Seals" your finish. I'm not sure, but Zaino could be slightly abrasive, which would explain how Z5 hides small scratches and stuff.
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my question is what is the difference between a wax and a sealant?
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