Please critique my setup

[Mr. Vapor]

Here`s my set up / order. I`m new so what im looking for is any GLARING issue with the order or layer of products i`m using. I`m not looking for opinions on brand X vs. brand Y.



Step One. Wash



Step two. Clay



Step three. Rinse



Step four. Menzerna IP w/ Orange pad



Step five. 106FF W/ White pad



Step six. PO65RD W/ Blue



Step seven. Dodo purple haze soft wax







Does this order look ok? i think its realistic.



When do i do my IPA wipe down?

Where does glaze fit in?

[jopa489]

Looks like a good start.



IPA wipe downs are done to ensure there is no masking or filling going on after the polish steps. You may also want to do a quick wipe down after your first/test section to be sure all is well. When you`re completely done, you`ll want to do at least one (preferably 2+ in an ideal world where time is unlimited) to be sure your surface is ready for your LSP (the Purple Haze, in your case).



Glaze is sometimes used to mask/hide/fill swirls. I don`t see much of a point to using glaze if you`re doing a full polish. If you do decide to use it, it would come before your LSP and after IPA wipe downs.

[GoCubsGo]

Step six. PO65RD W/ Blue





I`m assuming this is a typo - s/b PO85RD with a blue pad??



Jopa489 is right on target with the IPA and glaze. I wipe down with IPA after each pass of each polish. Don`t forget to tape off plastic trim, moldings, etc.. (3M Scotch-Blue Painter`s Tape for Delicate Surfaces works well).



If you decide to lay down a glaze before your sealant and/or wax make sure it can be topped (DWG meets that criteria).

[Mr. Vapor]

(yes sorry, i did mean the PO85RD)



Thanks guys, that was the info i was looking for.