order of detail question

[Guy]

I'm going to detail my parents cars for them to get it ready to sell. They have a 91 Chevy Z-34 silver with light oxidation and paint imperfections. My old school uncle washed and waxed it for them using Meguiars NXT. He didn't clay or polish and the paint still looks like crap.

Should I wash, clay, paint cleaner, then polish, or polish then use paint cleaner, ending with sealant? Noobie here trying to learn, Thanks!

 

[Driven Auto Detail]

Wash -> Clay -> Paint Cleaner -> Polish ->Sealant -> Carnuba



You should have it looking good again with that process. The better prep work you do before you seal/wax it, the better it will turn out. It's all about the prep work.

 

[awahl63]

I'm going to detail my parents cars for them to get it ready to sell. They have a 91 Chevy Z-34 silver with light oxidation and paint imperfections. My old school uncle washed and waxed it for them using Meguiars NXT. He didn't clay or polish and the paint still looks like crap.

Should I wash, clay, paint cleaner, then polish, or polish then use paint cleaner, ending with sealant? Noobie here trying to learn, Thanks!

Which polish and which paint cleaner are you using/

 

[Guy]

I'm using 3M perfect it 05996 polish, blackfire polish, pinnacle or medallion paint cleaner, and blackfire sealant or prestone sealant. I'm impressed by the shine and depth of the prestone, however it brings out the flaws and attracts dust. But thought it would impress the buyer.

Also I'm going to order some of the duragloss products sometime in the near future.

 

[velobard]

I might also suggest a glaze with some fillers to hide some of the flaws before waxing or sealing.

 

[Guy]

Velo, any suggestions on a good glaze? I have Sonus paint cleaner and polish which came with my 7424, and Sonus Swirl remover orange pad coming tuesday with the Swirl buster polish.

 

[zarko]

IMO I Suggest Klasse Sealant Glaze........prep with klasse all in one......



another good one is FMJ by menzerna......

 

[Guy]

I've used Klasse twins before, but I need an OTC product. My wife is threatening me with a pencil in my eye if I order any more stuff!