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Well first I would get a cleaner wax. I only use Mcguires products along with 3M. Anyways use the cleaner wax first. You can use a buffer if you want it. I use one and it helps get the fine scratches and scuff marks off a lot easier than elbow grease. Then What I do is go over it with a finishing wax by hand. On my show car I use Mcguires NXT Tech Wax and it brings out the shine and doesnt leave any swirl marks or any fine scratches that I call Spiderwebs. After I paint a car tho I will use a compound to bring the shine back from wet sanding it then go over it again with a 3M finishing glaze by hand and it takes out the swirl marks from the first buffing. Hope this helps.
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That definitely gives me an idea of the work that's in store for me. I appreciate the input.
Would you recommend using a clay bar before starting the process?
Would you recommend using a clay bar before starting the process?
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To be honest with you I have never used a clay bar. I am sure someone else can pipe in and say if that would be a good idea or not.
Just to give you an idea on how picky I am on my show car. It usually takes me 2 days to get it ready for a show. That is getting it waxed and the interior cleaned also. Oh and I drive it as a daily driver too.
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If Gary says yes on the clay bar, then it's done. Considering you have the most vicious looking and bad*** Mustang on this board, there's no sense in arguing.
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I copied this from the autogeek.net site.
Normally when detailing a car you would do a few or all of the below steps,
If the paint is in pretty good shape then could skip the swirl remover and just prep the paint with either the Wolfgang Paintwork Polish Enhancer or you could use the Finishing Glaze.
The Total Swirl Remover and Finishing Glaze are often referred to as the Wolfgang Twins because they compliment one another and are most often used with a Dual Action Polisher to restore a show car shine to neglected paint.
The Paintwork Polish Enhancer tends to appeal to people that want to work by hand but it too can be used with a DA Polisher.
I use Wolfgang products mostly but they ain't cheap.
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Normally when detailing a car you would do a few or all of the below steps,
- Wash and dry
- Clay the surface if needed
- Clean the surface and/or remove below surface defects
- Polish the surface to a high gloss
- Seal the surface with either a wax or a paint sealant
If the paint is in pretty good shape then could skip the swirl remover and just prep the paint with either the Wolfgang Paintwork Polish Enhancer or you could use the Finishing Glaze.
The Total Swirl Remover and Finishing Glaze are often referred to as the Wolfgang Twins because they compliment one another and are most often used with a Dual Action Polisher to restore a show car shine to neglected paint.
The Paintwork Polish Enhancer tends to appeal to people that want to work by hand but it too can be used with a DA Polisher.
I use Wolfgang products mostly but they ain't cheap.
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I had no idea they held those Jed. I'll have to check it out. Have you attended one of their classes before?
Great avatar by the way, can you introduce me?
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