DC # 1 before #21

[mongo]

Ok I recieved my 21 and # 62 wash and a few other Meguiars items.

So when i use DC #1 do I need to rewash to get the residue off to get a good bond with the 21 or can I go straight to the # 21.

regards mongo

[rascal]

Re: DC # 1 before #21

You won't need to rewash your car after using DC1. DC1 is just like a wax that you put on, let dry and then wipe off. If you have a pure polish like DC2 or #7, I would put that on next. After doing the polish and wiping it off, I would got with #21. I would only rewash if you have to stop working on your car for a period of time. There might be dust, small debris or other things that will affect the polish and LSP. Of course, I usually can use some QD and a MF towel to remove the dust and stuff and start where I left off from the other day.

[gb387]

Re: DC # 1 before #21

I agree with rascal... Wash > DC#1 > #21 and add a polish for some extra pop!

...But if it were me, I would not let DC#1 dry, I would remove damp. It can become hard to remove once dry. Work the product in a small area (2X2) then remove. Be sure to use a QUALITY cotton or microfiber towel to remove once applied.

[rascal]

Re: DC # 1 before #21

DC1 is designed to apply, dry and then wipe off. I never had a problem of removing DC1 from cars that I have detailed and I was using terry and MF towels to remove it. Since DC1 has a wax in it, it needs to dry and setup like any other LSP.

[imacarnut]

Re: DC # 1 before #21

hey mongo, try this out...

1. wash
2. clay (if you can feel above surface contaminants)
3. dc #1 (it's a paint cleaner so you work it in
and wipe away excess, no need to dry)
4. #21 (or whatever lsp you desire)

[gb387]

Re: DC # 1 before #21

DC1 is designed to apply, dry and then wipe off. I never had a problem of removing DC1 from cars that I have detailed and I was using terry and MF towels to remove it. Since DC1 has a wax in it, it needs to dry and setup like any other LSP.

Are we speaking of the same product? Deep Crystal System Paint Cleaner I have never heard there was wax in this paint cleaner, I thought it was a chemical cleaner with very mild diminishing abrasives in it? Its used to remove wax/contaminates/minor swirls and so on.

[mongo]

Re: DC # 1 before #21

Thanx for the feedback

Going to put 21 on let sit for 45 minutes then remove ; next car wash will put 2nd coat on.

thanx again mongo

[gollums_friend]

Re: DC # 1 before #21

You don't let DC#1 dry before removing. You wipe it on, work it into the paint and remove it before it dries. Same thing with DC#2. Only the wax (DC#3 or any Meg's wax) needs to dry before removing!!

[rascal]

Re: DC # 1 before #21

Here you go guys.

[imacarnut]

Re: DC # 1 before #21

Here you go guys.

that would be the cleaner wax (A12) which is not part of the deep crystal 3 step series, and yes you would let that dry like any other wax before removing as well as the 3rd step of this system (both have waxes in them)...

[rascal]

Re: DC # 1 before #21

Well I could have swore the Cleaner Wax was part of the DC system. I don't have any old bottles from when I first started using it, but I do recall a Cleaner Wax bottle having "Step 1" on it.

[gb387]

Re: DC # 1 before #21

Well I could have swore the Cleaner Wax was part of the DC system. I don't have any old bottles from when I first started using it, but I do recall a Cleaner Wax bottle having "Step 1" on it.

Maybe this is the bottle. It has a "#1 Top Rated" at the top!?!?

[rascal]

Re: DC # 1 before #21

It was a different layout on the bottle. It was before that style on the bottle. Oh well.

[pcfxer]

Re: DC # 1 before #21

Meguiar's pure cleaners and pure polishes will not net you any gain if you allow them to dry.