5 Step Detail Help

[jumpmanmb87]

Im prepping to do a 5 step detail on my car which i have never done before. So the question i ask is...do you think i should do two coats of everything except claying??...this includes dc cleaner, dc polish, nxt tech wax??

[gb387]

I don't think its necessary to have 2 coats of everything, so... clay, deep crystal paint cleaner and deep crystal polish once is enough but I would put 2 coats of wax on. Just my .02.

[sneek]

wash
clay
wash
DC1
DC2
w/e wax your using x2

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

Well...it depends.

For washing and claying, once is just fine.

For cleaning or compounding the surface, if the surface still has swirls etc, you may need to do 2 or more applications depending on the severity of the marring etc.

For polishing the surface with a pure polish like #7, #81 etc, one coat is enough.

For the LSP (Last Step Product), you should apply 2 coats to ensure uniform coverage.

Just IMHO!

Tim

[Murr1525]

If you have swirls, mild scratches, you may also need to use a stronger cleaner in spots like ScratchX.

So you may end up with 2 cleaning steps, (DC#1 and ScratchX), 1 polishing step, and then 2 coats of wax.

[Freeway Flyer]

Can I use Swirl Remover #9, instead of DC1, then proceed with DC 2 & 3?

[Murr1525]

Yes.

DC#1 is very mild, and wont remove swirls, so if you need the swirl removal ability, that is a fine replacement.

If you are working by hand, and swirls/scratches are severe enough, ScratchX will have to be your next option.