Please critique my proposed product sequence

[dalemccl]

I'm new to detailing but have a new car and want to keep it looking new. It's a 2 month old bright red Pontiac Vibe that currently has two layers of Meguiar's NXT Tech wax on it. I want to try a different set of products as we approach winter here in NE Indiana. I want winter protection plus a good deep shine.



Also if the light is just right, I can see tiny scratches in the clearcoat, probably because of using improper cloths for washing and drying (before I discovered this forum).



Here is my planned approach - all products to be applied by hand:



Wash with NXT Tech car wash

Claybar with Clay Magic

Wash with NXT Tech car wash

Klasse AIO

Klasse SG

Collinite 845



Two Questions:

1. when I do the initial wash, do I need to use something to get the existing NXT wax off instead of using the NXT wash product - Dawn perhaps??



2. Is the proposed sequence/layers OK? I wonder if SG and the 845 are redundant, or is there is benefit to using both? (I already bought the SG but haven't purchased the 845 yet.)



Thanks.

 

[imported_smprince1]

1) AIO should remove any remaining NXT wax.



2) SG and IW845 are both LSP's so in that regard they are redundant. If you put IW845 you won't be able to apply any more layers of SG since it won't bond properly. However, IW845 may give a better look than SG alone which some people complain looks too sterile.