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Jun 4, 2008 | 02:59 PM

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Getting ready to clay bar/detail

Just got back from autozone with a few things. Just wondering if I missed anything. Also I substituted the wax in the Meguires 3 step system with Meguires #26 wax which I heard was good.

Should I use a different polisher?

Is Meguires Paint cleaner like a pre-wax?

Also I thought you did the pre-wax right before the wax, but it's step 1(after wash but before clay?)

Lemme know what you think.

Thanks

Jun 4, 2008 | 03:11 PM

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Same clay bar and wash that i use. If i were u i would take all the meguires stuff back and get the eagle one nanowax. You wont regret it believe me. I have a few pics in another thread. Wash then dry. Break out the clay bar and when your done with that polish it up. Again i recommend eagle one. One step and no residue left over.

Jun 4, 2008 | 04:41 PM

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I went with the multi step because I have heard some bad reviews on the the one step things. I will probly wait for some more people to chime in before I make any decisions. I have also heard some good things about Zaino.

Jun 4, 2008 | 05:59 PM

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good choice on substituting in the meguiars #26....its one badass carnauba wax. I'd recommend a wash with your eagle one you bought, rinse, and then use your clay bar. wash again, dry, step 1 (cleaner) will basically further clean the surface even though the claybar does that, step 2 (polish) will be what takes care of minor surface imperfections, then step 3 (#26) will give you the protection for your good finish. let me know if you have anymore questions! make sure to use microfibers to remove residue!

Jun 4, 2008 | 06:29 PM

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I don't have very high hopes for the finished product as the paint is not original and there are quite a few imperfections. Just looking to get rid of water spots and gunk and bring on the shine. If I wash it and dry it then it looks just as dirty as before, but it all disappears while its wet.

I do have a question though, how would I get water spots off the t-tops and hatch glass? Soap and water dosent work, I also tried using vinegar which I read on a detailing sight.

I will probaly look at getting it painted next year if the money is there.

Ill do some before and after pics.

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Jun 4, 2008 | 09:19 PM

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try the claybar on the glass as well....water spots are "contaminants" of minerals in hard water....and can usually be removed much like the contaminants on painted surfaces

Jun 4, 2008 | 09:29 PM

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Ill try that, but I think my glass is beyond that at this point. I came across a thread where a guy used razor blades, steel wool, vinegar, clay bar, and then chrome polish which worked like a charm. I have some aluminum wheel polish but I think ill go get some chrome polish to be safe.

Also any suggestions for underhood cleaning. I have read spray on simple green, then rinse off. Will 409 or all in one cleaner work?