Need Some Suggestions

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Beason

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My brother is going off to college in a few days and I decided to give him a full detail to his car before he leaves. Can anyone advise me what to use? His car is 99 Acura CL that is kinda a gold metal flake color. Its in decent condition not major scratches or paint missing. So far i know im gonna dawn wash the car, clay completely then wash again. Here are the following products that i have to use on the exterior and the type pads i have. Can someone give me some advice on what to do.



Meg. DACP

Meg. #9 Swirl Remover

Meg. #7 Show Car Glaze

Meg. #20 Polymer Sealent

Meg. #28 Yellow Wax

Meg. Gold Class Wax

S100 wax

3M Fine Cut Compound



2 Orange Power Pads

5 White Polish Pads

2 Meg. Red Cutting Pads

2 Yellow Cutting Pads

2 Grey Finishing Pads



This is what i was thinking but im not sure if it will work.

DACP-White Pad

#7 - White Pad

#20 - Grey

s100 or #26(White or Yellow)



or



#9 - Red Cutting

#7 - Orange Power Pad

#20 - Grey

S100 or #26(White or Grey)



Can someone please help. I would post pictures but i just ordered a new Dig Camera last night and it wont be in till next week. Thank in advance
 
I'd go DACP with a yellow pad and #20 by hand or grey pad. Top it with the S100 if ya want.



Don't bother using #7 before #20. Glazes should be used before waxes not sealants. #7 is fine before S100 or #26 if you want to go that route.
 
I did some research and i came up with this

....DACP - Yellow Pad

....#9 Swirl - Orange Power Pad

....#20 Sealant- Grey Pad

....#7 Glaze - White Pad

....S100 - Hand



how does that sound?



In one of my past threads i was told to use the sealant before i wax, ill see if i can find it, i need and want to know if im going something wrong.



Past link concerning when to use sealant
 
I would fear about the PD in #7 over the #20.



I am with Bret, #7 doesn't belong anywhere near sealants.



My take on your situation

1. DACP with PC with foam cutting pad

2. #9 with orange power pad

3. #20 with white pad

4. #20 by hand (to ensure even coverage and for tight spots where the PC can't go.)

5. S100 if wanted



Jason
 
Sealants need an oil-free and filler-free surface to bond properly. The oils in the #7 act as a barrier, preventing the sealant from working properly. This is a general rule, not just limited to #20.



Besides, the petroleum distillates (PD) in the #20 will probably remove the glaze, making the use of #7 a complete waste of time and product.
 
bretfraz said:
Besides, the petroleum distillates (PD) in the #20 will probably remove the glaze, making the use of #7 a complete waste of time and product.
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...and turning that around, the solvents in the #7 will eat the #20! :p I've always said that in general glazes and sealants can't be friends - these two threads pretty much summed up why.
 
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