Clear coat vs Non-Clear coat

[Vriesea]

To all:

I'm new here and have spent the last couple of weeks reading the articles in this excellent forum. Have also spent a lot of time buying different detailing products and have just finished my first detailing effort with my brand new PC 7424.

Here is my newbe question, and I apologize if it's too obvious to all you seasoned vets.

Is there a difference in the detailing process on a clear coat car and a non-clear coat car?

I got the impression that the only difference is the products you use. I just finished detailing a clear coat car (2003 IS300) and now will start detailing a non-clear coat car (1975 TR6).

My steps used on the clear coat car:
1) Wash
2) Clay
3) Oxidation/Scratch removal
4) Polish
5) Wax

Same steps, same products?


Thanks for all the help

Good detailing,
Vriesea

[Murr1525]

Yeah, Meguiars products are clear-coat and non-clear-coat safe, so you are ok.

One question I have been wondering, and this might help you:

If a pad has been used on SS paint, and has say red pigment on it, can this pad be reused on clear-coat, or on other color SS paint? I dont think the red will transfer off, but just to be sure?