Before/after polishing pics: What steps to take next?

[usracer900]

I`m finished polishing on my MR2 (finally), I`ve used DACP and AIO so far, where do I go from here?



I just ordered a bunch or product online, should be here tomorrow. Here`s what I was thinking at this point:



-Laying a sealing glaze down x 3, either Klasse SG or Meguires #21. Which would give better results given I`ve just used AIO? I`m looking for the ultimate shine/depth/overall look. 3 layers 12 hours apart should be sufficient right?



-Mother`s FX x 1

-Mother`s Top Coat x 1, maybe 2 times

-Mother`s spray wax every week or so to stay on top of things.



I just purchased all the product mentioned above so I have a few options. Would waxing with FX over either sealing glaze be redundant? IIRC, the FX is a carnuba, is it adviseable to use a carnuba on top of a synthetic?



Again, I appreciate your opinion guys, thanks!!

[Eliot Ness]

http://autopia.org/forum/attachments/car-detailing/10980d1164004550-before-after-polishing-pics-what-steps-take-next-mr2-iii-007-autopia-ii.jpg

http://autopia.org/forum/attachments/car-detailing/10981d1164005347-before-after-polishing-pics-what-steps-take-next-mr2-iii-013-please-work-iii.jpg

http://autopia.org/forum/attachments/car-detailing/10982d1164005499-before-after-polishing-pics-what-steps-take-next-mr2-iii-014-please-work-iii.jpg



Looks good from what I can see in the PICS (I added them to this post for you).



Since you have a base of AIO you can lay down 3 applications of SG about 12-24 hours apart, or you can try #21. If your finish is pretty much free of defects either one should look pretty good.



You can top a sealer with carnuba, but you might want to wait and see how it looks first. Once you top SG with a carnuba you won`t be able to layer on any more (SG) unless you start back with AIO to clean off the wax. I have found in the past that SG starts looking better between the 4th and 6th application (layer).

[ZoranC]

According to Meguiar`s everything past 2nd layer of # 21 is pointless.

[usracer900]

http://autopia.org/forum/attachments/car-detailing/10980d1164004550-before-after-polishing-pics-what-steps-take-next-mr2-iii-007-autopia-ii.jpg

http://autopia.org/forum/attachments/car-detailing/10981d1164005347-before-after-polishing-pics-what-steps-take-next-mr2-iii-013-please-work-iii.jpg

http://autopia.org/forum/attachments/car-detailing/10982d1164005499-before-after-polishing-pics-what-steps-take-next-mr2-iii-014-please-work-iii.jpg



Looks good from what I can see in the PICS (I added them to this post for you).



Since you have a base of AIO you can lay down 3 applications of SG about 12-24 hours apart, or you can try #21. If your finish is pretty much free of defects either one should look pretty good.



You can top a sealer with carnuba, but you might want to wait and see how it looks first. Once you top SG with a carnuba you won`t be able to layer on any more (SG) unless you start back with AIO to clean off the wax. I have found in the past that SG starts looking better between the 4th and 6th application (layer).



Hey John, thanks for posting those pics in that format, how did you do that? Hey, I`m in Lexington also, small world huh? The car isn`t defect free, I was successful at removing approximately 80-90% of the swirls, quite a few remain around the edges of panels because I had removed the paint down to the primer in a couple spots and had to go easy around the edges. I am using a PC and it`s a single stage paint as well.



Given that some swirls remain and the car isn`t totally defect free, should I still go the sealing glaze route? I`ve heard SG`s can accentuate swirls or defects.



Thanks again.

Jason