Revelation Z28

iTrader: (10)

well i switched polished/soap/wax today.

i got their car wash soap, NTX wax, and deep crystal polish. i want to get the COLOR wax/polish, but i dont know if i need it.

im hoping NTX will get rid of the swirl marks and light scratches.

anything else im missing?

wannafbody

iTrader: (2)

machine polishing with a PC and abrasive polish will bring the real shine

3ls1s

wont hurt to clay,and as far as meguiars you might want to try DC#1 cleaner.or #80 or #83.nxt will hide some swirls for a little bit.

Revelation Z28

iTrader: (10)

im waxing/polishing by hand.

there nothing to permanently get rid of the swirl marks and scratches?

2001somws.6

iTrader: (1)

If your doing it by had use meaguairs micro fiber towels. That will cut down on making new swirls. And also use a MF towel with there quick detailer.

Revelation Z28

iTrader: (10)

i bought a whole set of MF from wally world, i use them to dry and to wipe off wax and polish.

Gipraw

iTrader: (10)

if it is the cheap blue and white ones .. they aren't very good..


the NXT will hide some very minor swirling.. to remove swirls by hand I would recommend using Tropi-care TC-8.

Meg's #2 also works ok by hand, but it has a lot of filler in it ..

#80 and #83 are machine only ..

Revelation Z28

iTrader: (10)

on their website it doesnt show the numbers youre talking about so i dont know which ones you are refering to.

the mfs are yellow and a light green

so would i be ok doing this: NXT wash soap washing the car, deep crystal polish, then the NXT wax.

Gipraw

iTrader: (10)

yes .. I would add the claying step into your process ..

so
wash
clay
DC #1
DC #2 (if you want)
NXT
Meg's #26 or Mother's Pure Carnuaba. (not the cleaner wax)

all of that stuff is available at any parts store .. and is decent stuff for working by hand.

you will need to either find a supplier close to you, or order online or via phone to step up to higher quality products. but unless you are going to get obsessive .. the products listed above will work fine for you for maintainence.


and get some better quality MF towels .. go to pep boys or o' Reillys and pick up some MEg's Supreme shine MF towels .. or even better .. give Steve a call at Tropi-care and get some good towels from him .. I believe they have free shipping on some of the MF towels

http://www.tropi-care.com

Kman

For info and links, check out my post here.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....6&postcount=19


And #2 does not have fillers. It's a polish.

Revelation Z28

iTrader: (10)

well the car doesnt need to be claybared i did it a week ago and it hasnt moved since.

i dont know what #26 is. im just gonna use what i have right now. wash then deep crystal once then NXT it once.

Kman

I agree with everything you said.

To the topic starter, since my car is a similar color, I would go SC#1, DC#2 (apply thin, to the point you can hardly see it on the paint), and then #26. DC#2 followed with #26 gives an awesome shine on dark colors.

Revelation Z28

iTrader: (10)

im not going for an all out show car look since its a DD.

would i just be able to use what i have right now and thats it?

Kman

Did you check out the link that I posted? There is a link to #26, and explains it.

Yes, what you have will work wonderful. Just apply the Deep Crystal Polish really thin to the point you can hardly see it on the paint when you apply it. It will make removing a lot easier.

Revelation Z28

iTrader: (10)

ill use the #2 DC before the NXT right?

Kman

Correct. Apply DC#1, and remove it. With DC#2, it's a pure polish so you don't need to wait for it to dry. The trick is to apply it to one panel and then remove it with a microfiber. Then go to the next panel. Repeat till the whole car is done. After you do this, apply NXT to the whole car, let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes (depends how cold and humid it is where you live) and then remove.

Revelation Z28

iTrader: (10)

well im only gonna use DC #2

Kman

Ok. So wash the car and dry it. Then apply DC#2 to one panel at a time and remove it. Then go to the next panel. Once you do the whole car, apply NXT to the whole car and let it sit for 30 minutes. Wipe off.

Revelation Z28

iTrader: (10)

what i was thinking. thanks.

now with #21 sealant when i decide to use it , that goes on after that process?

Kman

#21 is great. It's more durable than NXT. When the time comes to use #21, you would use it in place of NXT. So wash, DC#2, then #21.