Detailing newb uses opti-seal on MX-5

[imported_Nitrox]

Hello everybody. I am fairly new to the detailing scene. I don't have a lot of experience as I used to just wash and wax my cars. Now I am a little more into it but still don't have a lot of experience. I do everything by hand and don't yet have the funds to get a PC and other cool stuff.



So I got my Opti-Seal in the mail and had to give it a try right away.



3 weeks ago I clayed with claymagic, used Klasse AIO and megs #26. The megs was wearing thin after a bunch of thunderstorms.



This time I just used Megs NXT wash and then the opti-seal.



The Opti-Seal was a little harder to use than I thought it would be. It was very "grabby" at first and took the pad right out of my hand twice. After about half the car I got better at using it and things went smoothly.



After I finished I took a step back and was amazed. Very nice product.



Here are some pics. I am also a newb when it comes to taking pictures. It was also very cloudy. Sorry for the quality.

Also, can anybody recommend me a good swirl remover for by-hand application? I don't have the money right now for a PC.



Thanks for your time and if you have any tips I would love to hear them.

 

[1210tech©]

that's lookin' good! nice and deep



do you want to remove the swirls or hide them?



if you want to remove then megs scratchx is the easiest i have tried by hand

if you want to hide its got to be ag srp every time

 

[ben_r_]

Wow, it looks like you dont have any swirls at all! I know a lot of people on here use Megs ScratchX and like it.

 

[joshtpa]

THe product is great and you put it to good work.

 

[awahl63]

Looks very very good man

 

[Crusader101]

Very sharp indeed. Nice work.

 

[imported_themightytimmah]

1Z makes some good by-hand products - they break down well by hand, cut pretty well, and have a little bit of filling (necessary by hand, IMHO).

 

[RIDDLE]

looks great!



megs scratch x works great- just make sure to stretch your arms before buffing off

 

[imported_Nitrox]

What should I apply scratch X with? I have foam and microfiber applicators, microfiber polishing cloths and regular microfiber cloths.



The swirling is very very faint. It does bother me a little that it is there. It was there when I picked the car up. I got the car 2 days after it arrived at the dealership from Japan. They washed and waxed it and didn't do a very good job.

 

[Scottwax]

Very wet looking paint.

 

[mr.ikon]

very nice indeed. wow that thing says, use 1 oz. to protect 4-5 cars. thats crazy.