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

Step 1 Wash

Step 2 Clean

Step 3 Polish

Step 4 Protect

Step 5 Maintain

What it Means to Remove a Scratch

How To Remove Swirls By Hand

How to remove a defect by hand with ScratchX

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

Suggested Products for Taking Care of a New Car

[Mike Phillips]

Hi TRIPOWER13,

Welcome to Meguiar's Online!

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