.: Need some PRO tips... [pearl white]

[TuningBrasil]

Hi there!

My very first post here...hope ya can help me out.

Here's my car...'97 VW Parati GLS.





This is a "pearl" colour...named "Nacar White". Considering it's a 9-year-paint, I can say it's in good condition.

However, I'd like to hear from you. Tell me if this is the right order and lemme know what I should know...

1) Wash
3) Clay Bar (Smooth Surface Clay Kit)
3) Mequiars NXT Wax

Want to make it shine a lot (even more) !!!

Andre

[Murr1525]

You will really love the difference claying can make. But if you want to do your best, you will need a couple more steps. Give these a read over, then ask away some more:

Meguiar's 5-Step Paint Care Cycle

Step 1 Wash

Step 2 Clean

Step 3 Polish

Step 4 Protect

Step 5 Maintain

A Lesson From White Paint

Suggested Products for Taking Care of a New Car

[TuningBrasil]

Thanx, Murr1525! Nice links...

[TuningBrasil]

So...would this be a good start?!

1) Wash
3) Smooth Surface Clay Kit
3) NXT Generation™ Tech Wax Paste

Is NXT Generation™ Tech Wax Paste good for shine/gloss or for protecting?!

Andre

[Detalnewb]

First question is: Are you doing this all by hand or do you have a G100?

NXT is a protectant, but provides a good amount of gloss. However, the end result is 90-95% prep work. If you wash, clay, polish, protect the results should be even better. I'm a little short on hand applied product recommendations, but the above links describe all that. With a G100 I'd do:

1) Wash with NXT or Gold Class
2) Clay
3) Polish with M80 or other suitable product
4) Seal with 2 coats of NXT
5) Maintain with your favorite detail spray (Final Inspection, Quik Detailer, Last Touch, etc.)

[Edited for beeing a speling wizzurd :rolleyes]

[TuningBrasil]

I'd do it by hand...

What now?!

[Murr1525]

Not sure if the full line of products is available for you, but here would be my choices, so you cover all 5 steps:

1. Wash - Nxt / Gold Class

NXT Generation Car Wash



Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner



2. Clay - Quick CLay, Smooth Surface Clay

Quik Clay System



3. Clean - I dont see many swirls in pic, so Deep Crystal System (DC) #1 should be good. If you do have swirls to fix, you would need a product like ScratchX.

Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner



ScratchX



4. Polish - Either DC#2 or #7 from the Professional Line. #2 would be the easier to apply, but #7 will look a bit better once you get the hang of it.

Deep Crystal Polish



M-07 Show Car Glaze



5. Wax - Nxt wax is good, but I really like #21 Synthetic Sealant these days, if it is available for you. Remember, 2 thin coats of any wax is best.

NXT Generation Tech Wax



#21 Synthetic Sealant




I am not sure if you are thinking of just the wash/clay/wax because you are short on time? If so, this would be a better system:

1. Wash - as above

2. Clay - as above

3. Clean/polish/wax - ColorX / Color Boost. This is a great one step product. I love it for quicker details.

ColorX



4. Wax - One coat of Nxt or #21 will top the ColorX nicely.

Hope this helps some.

Or just starts all new questions......

[TuningBrasil]

Wow! I really appreciate your support!

I'll keep boring ya...

4. Polish - Either DC#2 or #7 from the Professional Line. #2 would be the easier to apply, but #7 will look a bit better once you get the hang of it.

Should I use BOTH Deep Crystal Polish AND M-07 Show Car Glaze ( Show Car Glaze outshines all other hand applied polishes, glazes...?!

[Murr1525]

Well, you can if you want.. But you just need one or the other.

DC#2 is very easy to apply and remove, and looks pretty darn good.

#7 looks just that little bit better, but you have to get a feel for it.

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