need help! im a noob...

[07CivicEX]

i got the meguiars show car glaze, the peach bottle. im wondering if we have to use it with a buffer ??? i really just got a new black 07 civic. i've only been giving it regular car washes. i really want to learn how to make it look like the cars on autopia. it's starting to get swirl scratchs since i've always been too busy to look after it. but i got a lot for detailing cars. i got nxt liquid wax, nxt car wash soap, mother's clay, meguiars polish, eagles liquid nano wax, armor all foam tire spray can, MF towel. i got a few for free so that's why i got 2 polish/ 2 waxs. im wondering how i should use them in order. i don't have any PC but i got a few application pads from meguiars. i really want to learn how to make the black shine out looking all wet! please any help ? im also wondering why it takes people the whole day to finish a car? i mean... i heard of curing... not sure what that is or means.... im pretty new to this stuff.... it interests me a lot so please... thanks much!

 

[Accumulator]

[The moderators might want to move this to the Detailing Forum..]



07CivicEX- The best thing I can recommend is to click on the "Learn" icon and study up, this stuff isn't all that complicated but it's a bit more than anybody can properly explain in one thread.



Short answer: wash, clay, polish, wax.



You'll need an abrasive polish to use instead of/before the Meguiar's #7 (which is nonabrasive and is OK to use by hand) to remove/reduce the marring. I always recommend 1z polishes for people just starting out and working by hand (you can get them from Aloha & Welcome to Our Oasis for All Your Auto Detailing Supplies & Accessories ).



It often takes me a whole day (or longer) because there's so much to do. You don't need to worry about curing with the products you're using, it's more of a concern when using sealants.