Help

[TRIPOWER13]

need some help with a 98 sunfire thats black. the paint is dull and dirty and has your regular automatic car washes scratches, and i dont know what products to use just looking for some help and suggustions. and im doing the car by hand.

thanks

[Murr1525]

Well, you are going to need some reading material to start off with...

Meguiar's 5-Step Paint Care Cycle (http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2409)

Step 1 Wash

Step 2 Clean

Step 3 Polish

Step 4 Protect

Step 5 Maintain

What it Means to Remove a Scratch (http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7228)

How To Remove Swirls By Hand (http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7011)

How to remove a defect by hand with ScratchX (http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1516)

And, once you get your car back in good shape:

Suggested Products for Taking Care of a New Car (http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7304)

[Mike Phillips]

Hi TRIPOWER13,

Welcome to Meguiar's Online! :welcome

Spend some time upfront reading the information in the links Murr1525 posted and you'll mentally equipped to tackle the job. Using quality product like Meguiar's together with sound how-to information will insure your success.

Good luck with your project!

[TRIPOWER13]

I have been doing some reading, im just not sure what product i should use but here is a start?

1. wash
2. clay bar
3. scratch-x ?
or
deep crystal?

4. this is where im lost what to do next whats a good wax nxt gold series?

5. protect with a spray wax.

thanks

[Magic]

1. wash - Correct
2. clay bar - Correct
3. scratch-x ? - I say use DC#1 on the etire vehicle, and spot use Scratch X as needed
or
deep crystal?

4. this is where im lost what to do next? - There is a Deep Crystal #2. It's polish and this is the step that gives it that wet-look.

whats a good wax nxt gold series? I like the Gold Class Wax. I have a black truck and I like the look it gives me. Nxt Tech wax is good also, it comes down to preference. And remember 2 thin coats of wax regardless which you choose!

5. protect with a spray wax. - Correct in between waxes, you would use a Spray Wax. I typically use a spray wax every 2 weeks, right after I wash and dry my truck.

Hope this helps

[TRIPOWER13]

Thanks