Newbie detail on 06 G35 Coupe

[stlslim]

Hello,

I'm new to this forum and purchased an 06 G35 about 3 months ago. When I picked up the car, I noticed some swirls/light scratches on the hood, but overall it looked really nice. Since then, I have used ScratchX on the hood, and put two coats of NXT on it. It really came out nice, but I want to go that extra step. I have decided to do this:

Wash with Gold Class Shampoo/wool mitt
Dry
Polish with #9 swirl remover
polish with #7 glaze
NXT two times.

Do you think I really need the #9?

Should I Scratch X again?

Does this sound like a good plan?

Should I Claybar?

Thanks for all the help. THis is a great forum with alot of information, and has helped me out alot to understand the right way to take care of my new G!!

[gb387]

Welcome to MOL!

Before we get too far.... Are you doing this all by hand or PC?

[stlslim]

So far by hand. I really don't know that much about orbital buffer, the hand method with the NXT came out pretty nice though. Is #9 OK by hand?

[gb387]

Yes you can use #9 by hand, I have only used it with a PC so I do not know how well it works by hand. I do think ScratchX will be the best option for use by hand as it was formulated for use by hand.

Here is a post to help out with scratchX by hand: How To Remove Swirls By Hand

Using the product you have on hand, you could do something like:

1. Wash with Gold Class Shampoo/wool mitt/Dry
2. ScratchX
3. #7 Show Car Glaze
4. NXT Generation Tech Wax (2 thin coats)

As for the clay.... If the surface of your vehicle feels rough after you have washed and dried its a good idea clay. If you have never done it before its very easy and well worth it.

[stlslim]

Great! Thanks for the info. Do you think I could just apply the #7 over the NXT and then recoat with NXT X2?

[sneek]

Originally posted by stlslim
Great! Thanks for the info. Do you think I could just apply the #7 over the NXT and then recoat with NXT X2?

I dont think there would be any problems with this!

get lots of pics!!