Car Wash - ONR
Great
Clay Bar - CG blue clay bar (light), diluted ONR for lube
Is ONR good for clay lube or do you recommend another option?
Fine.
Polish -
Get the 105/205 and orange, white and black pads, probably in 4" for a PC. Dont be afraid.
Glaze - CG EZ-Creme
If you polish your car to your satisfaction, a glaze really shouldnt be necessary, unless you want a little more "look". If I were you, Id skip it.
Sealant - CG Jetseal 109
Since I purchased the JS109, I`ve read a lot of great things about Optimum Opti-Seal. Should I return the JS109 and get the Opti-Seal?
No. you can never have enough sealants. Keep it and buy the OS, or my fave, UPGP.
Wax - CG 5050
Lovely. Many love this wax. Although, I will still put a plug in for Poorboys Nattys Blue
Quick Detailer - Meguiar`s Ultimate Quick Detailer
I had this lying around from before. Is this good enough or should I purchase some FK 425 or Optimum Instant Detailer (as these 2 seem to be the most popular and high recommended QD)?
Ive never been a fan of UQD. FK425 and Clearkote Quickshine are probably some of the best out there.
Also, when do I use the quick-detailer? Do I use it after I seal / wax or only after a normal wash?
In between washes to bring the shines back up a bit. I have started using the ONR more and more in the place of the QD for safety reasons.
Wheels - Can I just use Jetseal / Opti-seal?
Yes. You will love OS on your wheels
Interior - Leather Masters Strong Cleaner, Leather Masters Protection Cream, 303, 1Z Cockpit Premium
Would the 1Z Cockpit and 303 be redundant?
Not a big interior guy, so im no help here.
Misc. Items - Megs APC+, Black Wow, Stoner Invisible Glass, a bunch of MF towels / applicators / mitts
Wonderful. Cant have enough towels.
Items I feel like I`m missing:
- Something for the wheel wells. Can I just use the Meg APC+ for this? Yes
- Something to clean the engine compartment APC+
Here`s my plan going forward:
Weekly or biweekly: Wash, QD, interior wipedown
Every 1 - 3 months: Wash, glaze, seal, wax, QD, interior with 303 / 1Z cockpit
Every 4 - 6 months: Wash, clay, polish as necessary, glaze, seal, wax, QD, interior clean / protect
Am I missing anything? Are there any products you think I should add to the list or remove / replace? How about my plan going forward? Sorry for throwing so much at you. I wanted to put everything in one thread so I can get advice on my overall plan.
Overall, sounds like a good plan. But dont be afraid to switch up your routine or plan as conditions warrant.
Any and all suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks!
Johnny
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