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[steenies_trep]

im going to dedicate my weekend to cleaning my car inside and out i need to hit the store before i start so this is where you guys come in. what do you all recommend from start to finish? like pads, rags, waxes, scratch X, or anything for that matter. i bought some NXT Generation Car Wash a few weeks ago so ill try that out. but i have a lot of swirls. im pretty new at gettin fully into the detailing thing so i wanna know all the great tips. so any and all advice is greatly appriciated.

thanks
-Justine

[Mike Phillips]

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Check these out...

Suggested products for taking care of a new car!

How To Remove Swirls By Hand


Hope this helps...

[steenies_trep]

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thanks that helps a lot. just out of curiosity do you guys apply by hand or use an electric polisher?

[TrufflePig]

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i apply, as many other do using a PC G-100 Dual Action Polisher by Meguiars. Porter Cable sells the same one just without the life time warranty.

some guys do apply by hand, and you can achieve awesome results by hand, just it takes longer.

check this thread out. mike did this all by hand.

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...s=&threadid=88

[Murr1525]

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Both, though of course an electric polisher would be better. Here are a few more links to check out...

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 a defect by hand with ScratchX

Rotary vs. PC vs. Regular Orbital Buffer

Recommended Products - G100a Dual Action Polisher

Using the G-100 to remove swirls with the Professional Line

[steenies_trep]

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thanks for all the help. how good is the cleaner liquid wax? i found some that i bought and havent used it. when should i use the cleaner wax?

[Murr1525]

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The Cleaner/Wax is a good product, but quite mild. I actually prefer ColorX as it is a bit stonger of a cleaner. I really like ColorX since it lets me do a quicker, but very good looking detail when I am short on time. Like usually.

But both are the same idea, so let me describe a few simple details you could do, that should answer your questions.

1. Wash
2. Cleaner/Wax or ColorX

1. Wash
2. Clay if needed
3. Cleaner/Wax or ColorX

1. Wash
2. Clay if needed
3. Cleaner/Wax or ColorX

1. Wash
2. Clay if needed
3. Cleaner/Wax or ColorX
4. Wax - Nxt or #21 are really nice.

Hope that gives you some ideas, and see if it works for you. It is kind of nice to have a product for faster details, since it will let you detail more often, or spruce up a friend/family members car quickly when they ask you.