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shoshi

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i know this may be a really stupid ques to some of you pros but iam just getting into this and really interested in this .ive done a lil detailing but have alot of ques so in your mind what process do you use and what do you use.

for example:
1 wash & dry 2 compound if needed 3 wax 4 sealant(how do you know when a selant is needed and what does it do ?

again just unsure and would really appreciate any help
 
you would want to swap the wax and the sealant around. but if you are going to use a sealant, i would make sure the car has been clayed in the recent past. your end result is a direct reflection of how well you prepped the car on the previous steps.
 
audiboy said:
you would want to swap the wax and the sealant around. but if you are going to use a sealant, i would make sure the car has been clayed in the recent past. your end result is a direct reflection of how well you prepped the car on the previous steps.
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Welcome to DC Shoshi!
You will find the Pros on DC are pretty tolerant of our questions.
If you go to this Link and check out the "stickys" at the top of the page, you will get lots of good information to give you a start.
It seems like most everyone has their own favorite process and products, but what works for me follows.
1. Wash: Meguiar's Gold Class Shampoo or Poorboy's Spray & Wipe. I have also used Protectall's Quick and Easy Wash with good results.
2. Clay, (rarely): Clay Magic with Meguiar's Final Inspection QD for a lube.
3. Swirl removal: Meguiar's #9 Swirl Remover 2.0 with a PC and Meguiar's polishing pad. PC at 4.5.
4. Clean/prep: Klasse AIO with a PC and Meguiar's polishing pad. PC at 4.5.
5. Last Step Product: 4 Star Ultimate Paint Protection with a PC and Meguiar's finishing pad. PC at 4.5.

The Klasse AIO and the 4 Star UPP can be used by hand about as easily as with the PC.
If you have to do your swirl removal by hand, you might find some of the Poorboy's SSR line easier to use than Meg's #9. :dunno

Charles
 
shoshi said:
i know this may be a really stupid ques to some of you pros but iam just getting into this and really interested in this .ive done a lil detailing but have alot of ques so in your mind what process do you use and what do you use.

for example:
1 wash & dry 2 compound if needed 3 wax 4 sealant(how do you know when a selant is needed and what does it do ?
again just unsure and would really appreciate any help
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Use a sealant to protect your paint. It's like wax in a way, it's usually synthetic and lasts longer than a wax. Also, the look is usually different. You can always top a sealant with a wax if you so choose to get the "wax" look with a little bit longer durability.

I would also suggest adding a clay step after or during the wash step. Keep reading and asking questions. We're all here to learn (at least I am anyway ;) )
 
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