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Can I use #20 Polymer sealant before Meguiars #26 (Hi-Tech Yellow Wax) for added protection?



Is there an advantage or just a waste of time?





Cheers
 
Sure you can lay down a coat of the #20, or do two applications if you did not prepare the surface and you want an added cleaning of the surface.



Then apply the #26 as usual, but with any polymer a cure time is necessary, I say #20 on a Friday night, or Saturday morning, then #26 24 hour later.



This should provide a good shine with the candy like shine of #20 and the depth and wetness of #26.



Happy Detailing :)

Jason
 
I was looking through all the post today and the question hit me, what is the laundry list that most professionals would advise a newbie to have? From all the power machines( DA's, pressure/low pressure washers, etc.) to number of MF's and 5 gal buckets. Basically, if you started over today with all your knowledge and none of the tools, what would you buy? I would like to see how everyone's opinions are the same and where some differ. :D
 
Lou,
Welcome to TID and get ready for different opinions on what to use (some of us like to use ONR most/all the time). I am not a pro, but here is what I would suggest:

1. Never enough MF towels (maybe if you are Jack, then again, maybe not)
2. 2 buckets (depends on your comfort with ONR/wash technique) just for wash
3. UDM/Flex/GG DA - safest way for us noobs to polish the paint without trashing it in 30 seconds
4. Polishes/compounds (M105/205 are a nice combo, but that is IMHO)
5. Foam pads - at least 2 each (minimum I have found) foam for meduim/heavy compounding, light compounding/polishing, dedicated polishing pad (especially if you use some of the sealants that are a bugger to get out of the pads - I'm looking at you BFWD!)
6. Variety of APC/degreaser, bug & tar remover, wheel cleaner (for brakedust), car wash (ONR, Megs, etc..)
7. Brushes for cleaning interior and exterior (need to try some BH brushes soon)
8. Good shopvac (meaning better than average suction) and the assorted tips for interior cleaning
9. Sealant/wax for protecting your invested time
10. Bookmark to TID - you will have more questions even after reading..

Best of luck and keep posting,
Gungy
 
grungy said:
Lou,
Welcome to TID and get ready for different opinions on what to use (some of us like to use ONR most/all the time). I am not a pro, but here is what I would suggest:

1. Never enough MF towels (maybe if you are Jack, then again, maybe not)
2. 2 buckets (depends on your comfort with ONR/wash technique) just for wash
3. UDM/Flex/GG DA - safest way for us noobs to polish the paint without trashing it in 30 seconds
4. Polishes/compounds (M105/205 are a nice combo, but that is IMHO)
5. Foam pads - at least 2 each (minimum I have found) foam for meduim/heavy compounding, light compounding/polishing, dedicated polishing pad (especially if you use some of the sealants that are a bugger to get out of the pads - I'm looking at you BFWD!)
6. Variety of APC/degreaser, bug & tar remover, wheel cleaner (for brakedust), car wash (ONR, Megs, etc..)
7. Brushes for cleaning interior and exterior (need to try some BH brushes soon)
8. Good shopvac (meaning better than average suction) and the assorted tips for interior cleaning
9. Sealant/wax for protecting your invested time
10. Bookmark to TID - you will have more questions even after reading..

Best of luck and keep posting,
Gungy
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Very good list from Hary (Grungy)

The only think that I would change is the amount of pads. You will need at least 6 of each. I never realized how many pads I would be using. You can never have too many pads.
 
Agree Barry - if you are starting out, you need to figure out which pads you like, so having at least 2 of each type is my bare minimum (wish I had 6, but I need to try those Surbuf, tangerine and maroon pads)
 
I agree with grungy and Barry. Grungy had a great list and like Barry said you can never have enough pads. The most important part though is the passion and dedication to learning the craft. If you have the determination to become great then you will.

Jon
 
hi there.. i am quite the newbie myself and don't understand a whole lot about different parts. so i'm checking the net to see about these car parts


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