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    Well, I've been reading up on some previous posts about washing/waxing/polishing etc. and I still have some questions:
    Is this the order to use these products?
    - detergent wash (does it have to be Dawn or can it be any dish soap?) to strip all the old wax off.
    - claybar
    - another detergent wash
    - 3M Swirl and Scratch Remover (can you only use this once because of the abrasives and the clear coat?)
    - A polish, whatever it may be, Zaino, Duragloss etc.
    ...oh, and towel dry (REAL 100% Cotton towels) after washes

    Would this be a good system for getting a great shine, no swirl marks, and a lasting layer of protection?

    -Andrew

    [ March 11, 2003: Message edited by: BattyV6 ]</p>
    1998 NBM Pontiac Firebird - LS1/T56 Swap | Pro-Kit Springs & Bilstein HD\'s | BMR LCA\'s | LG Adj. PHR | T-top Conversion | <br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/battyv6\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/battyv6</a>

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    1. Wash of with cold water
    2. Wash with Car Shampoo in hot water
    3. Wash of with cold water
    4. Apply turtlewax, leave on for 30-1 hour so it dries.
    5. Remove turtle wax manually
    6. Apply polishing compound, leave on for 5 minutes.. remove manually (roughly)
    7. Get the buffer machine out, put on a silk cloth, and polish the sh1t outta your car. It will be as shiny as new [img]smile.gif[/img]

    That is what I do always

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    • #3
      <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by silicuda:

      4. Apply turtlewax, leave on for 30-1 hour so it dries.
      5. Remove turtle wax manually
      <hr></blockquote>

      After reading the archived posts, I'm leaning away from waxes and more towards polishes only.

      -Andrew
      1998 NBM Pontiac Firebird - LS1/T56 Swap | Pro-Kit Springs & Bilstein HD\'s | BMR LCA\'s | LG Adj. PHR | T-top Conversion | <br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/battyv6\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/battyv6</a>

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      • #4
        I don't know much about polishes, but I can tell you that waxes are abrasive, so you don't want to be doing that too often. So when you wax, use one that last a good long time. I personally use Meguiar's yellow wax. I used to wax my car every other week back in high school. but now in college it's just not convenient. The yellow wax holds up quite well. I haven't waxed the car in like three months, but it still looks great, as long as I wash every so often.

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        • #5
          Nah, I don't want to use a wax. I want a good mirror finish, which I heard polished are good for(that and protection) which I've had trouble getting on my car(Navy Blue Metallic).

          -Andrew
          1998 NBM Pontiac Firebird - LS1/T56 Swap | Pro-Kit Springs & Bilstein HD\'s | BMR LCA\'s | LG Adj. PHR | T-top Conversion | <br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/battyv6\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/battyv6</a>

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          • #6
            wax sucks, buy zaino
            1999 C5<br />2000 Ford Lightning<br /><i>Don\'t hate me because I\'m awesome</i>

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            • #7
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              • #8
                <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by RSFireDog:
                wax sucks, buy zaino<hr></blockquote>

                :D [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]
                Don't use cold water. Hot water is fine.
                Other than that your order is fine. Maybe pick up a buffer to use.
                Zaino and good towels can be bought from KevinSS of LS1.com
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