C5-Deb said:
Hi there!
I need a little direction here on the correct layering order, and number of layers, for waxing my Vette. I currently have the following products:
Meg's - Deep Crystal Cleaner
Meg's - Deep Crystal Polish
Meg's - Yellow Wax #26
Meg's - NXT
Liquid Glass
I've used the Meguiar’s / Liquid Glass products in the past, and have been pleased with the results. My Vette is a metallic Navy Blue, with slight swirls (from the previous owner). I do have a pic of my Vette already posted.
Remember, I live in Arizona. We have already had 90-degree temps - and it's only March! So I am concerned with UV rays.
Any suggestions, or recommendations, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! 
Do you have a porter cable dual action polisher?
If you want to remove the slight swirls, this will be the best method of accomplishing this. I have never met anyone who regretted purchasing a porter cable dual action polisher. You can find them at your local tool stores, order online from this website,
http://autopia-carcare.com/pc7424.html
Together with the #83 Dual Action Cleaner Polish, it’s a pretty good combo for removing light swirls and scratches.
If not, then here’s how I would detail your car’s finish using what you listed above.
Wash car if needed. After drying, run your clean hand over the finish and inspect for bonded contaminants. If you feel little bumpy things on the surface that did not wash off, then you should clay your car first. Bonded contaminants will prevent you from producing the maximum gloss on your car’s finish.
After you get past the first two procedures listed above, in this order,
1) Apply the Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner by hand using a soft, foam applicator pad. Work the product in well in order loosen and remove any dirt or other contaminants below the surface. This is important because over time, dirt build up in the paint, which can cloud your view of the true color under the clear coat.
�A surface wont’ go clear until it comes clean�
Here’s an article I wrote on how your paint becomes dirty over time,
A Lesson From White Paint
Anyway, with all of the dust in Arizona, I would think it would be a good idea to use a paint cleaner over the entire car to start out with a fresh, clean base. This is especially true if your surface evaluation discovered bonded contaminants. If a finish has bonded contaminants, chances are good it has dip, (dirt in paint). Thus the necessity for the paint cleaning step
after the claying step.
2) Next, apply the Deep Crystal Step-2 Polish. Apply this with a clean foam applicator pad. Apply a thin coat and like the paint cleaner, work it in well. You can apply this to the entire car at one time, or panel by panel. If you want to insure it will be easy to remove, (some times a pure polish can be sticky, especially if it’s warm out), the apply it to one panel, or section, and then remove it.
I would recommend a really soft, clean 100% cotton towel to remove both the paint cleaner and the paint polish. The little cotton loops that make up the
nap, will help to slice not and break up the continuous layer of product better than a microfiber. Use the towel to remove
most of the product, then switch to a microfiber to remove any remaining residue.
3) After you have removed the polish, next apply a thin coat of the NXT Tech Wax. Take your time and do a good job of applying a thin, even coating to each panel. Allow the Tech Wax to dry for at least 15 minutes after applying to the car or panel.
Remove the Tech Wax using a premium quality microfiber polishing cloth. Fold the cloth 4-ways so that you have plenty of cushion. Wipe off softly, taking just a little wax off at a time. Go over the entire car one more time with a new, clean microfiber to insure you have removed all of the wax.
If possible, wait until the next day to apply a second coat.
When your all done, pull your Corvette out into the sun and inspect. It should look awesome!
Mike
