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    As for which order to go in, I'd recommend:

    • Wash
    • Claybar (to remove contaminants and old waxes)
    • Wash (to remove claybar residue)
    • Polish (to remove minor scratches and swirls)
    • Wash (to remove any polish residue)

    Your paint will now be clean, free of contaminants, and smooth. It will also be exposed to the elements, so you'll need something to protect it. Your options are:

    • Glaze: Gives a deeper, wetter looking finish, but doesn't provide a lot of protection. Should always have sealant or wax applied over it.
    • Sealant
    • Wax

    Here's a good writeup on the differences between waxes and sealants.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Warhellride View Post
    As for which order to go in, I'd recommend:

    • Wash
    • Claybar (to remove contaminants and old waxes)
    • Wash (to remove claybar residue)
    • Polish (to remove minor scratches and swirls)
    • Wash (to remove any polish residue)

    Your paint will now be clean, free of contaminants, and smooth. It will also be exposed to the elements, so you'll need something to protect it. Your options are:

    • Glaze: Gives a deeper, wetter looking finish, but doesn't provide a lot of protection. Should always have sealant or wax applied over it.
    • Sealant
    • Wax

    Here's a good writeup on the differences between waxes and sealants.
    wait why do you wash after polish? i always just went straight from the polish to the wax. is that ok? it shines like a mofo...
     

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    Quote Originally Posted by MNGP07 View Post
    wait why do you wash after polish? i always just went straight from the polish to the wax. is that ok? it shines like a mofo...
    It's probably not necessary, but I just like to make sure there's no residue left over.

    Edit: Some polishes (including Menzerna) leave a residue from the lubricants in the polish. After polishing my new car, I used Menzerna Top Inspection to clean off any residue.
    Last edited by Warhellride; 06-16-2009 at 08:32 PM. Reason: Add information
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