Single stage paint

[Boostedlude]

Hi, I was wondering if you could use cleaner wax, polish, rubbing compound, and wax on a car that has a single stage paint system without damaging it? Thanks

[Murr1525]

Re: Single stage paint

Well, yes, but you wouldnt do it in that order.

What are you working on, what shape is it in? Any pics?

[Boostedlude]

Re: Single stage paint

The car that I want to work on is a white 1989 Honda prelude, the paint is still in good condition that still shines on it's own but I want to add more shine to it, sorry but I don't have any pictures, so would rubbing compound, wax cleaner, polish, wax, damage the paint If I use it? Thanks

[Murr1525]

Re: Single stage paint

What I would want to do is:

1. Wash - Gold Class, 2 buckets, quality towels, etc.
2. Clay - Smooth Surface Clay kit
3. Clean - Have some options here, depending how bad the paint is. SwirlX would be a good product for general cleaning and some defect removal. Ultimate Compound is also an option for more serious defects. I have not used the new Polishing or Rubbing Compounds in the little tubs, but they could be used as well. The Rubbing Compound is probably somewhere in between SwirlX and UC.
4. Polish - This step is optional, but being older single stage paint, a pure polish like Deep Crystal Polish would be good and easy to use.
5. Wax - Can pick your favorite wax, Nxt or Gold Class are popular.
6. Wax - 2 thin coats are best.

[sleepy]

Re: Single stage paint

The car that I want to work on is a white 1989 Honda prelude, the paint is still in good condition that still shines on it's own but I want to add more shine to it, sorry but I don't have any pictures, so would rubbing compound, wax cleaner, polish, wax, damage the paint If I use it? Thanks

Doing the 5 step process, tht is recommended will not hurt your single stage paint. I have recently used Ultimate Compound on my '64 Bel Air single stage metalic paint with no problems. If a less strong cleaner/polish is what you want then deffinitely use Meg's M80. Less abrassive than Ultimate Compound but if you do not have stubborn swirls like I did, then M80 is a great product. Then put your favorite wax on. You will see a difference.

[sleepy]

Re: Single stage paint

What I would want to do is:

1. Wash - Gold Class, 2 buckets, quality towels, etc.
2. Clay - Smooth Surface Clay kit
3. Clean - Have some options here, depending how bad the paint is. SwirlX would be a good product for general cleaning and some defect removal. Ultimate Compound is also an option for more serious defects. I have not used the new Polishing or Rubbing Compounds in the little tubs, but they could be used as well. The Rubbing Compound is probably somewhere in between SwirlX and UC.
4. Polish - This step is optional, but being older single stage paint, a pure polish like Deep Crystal Polish would be good and easy to use.
5. Wax - Can pick your favorite wax, Nxt or Gold Class are popular.
6. Wax - 2 thin coats are best.

Murry, I think we did it again!

[Murr1525]

Re: Single stage paint

You just need a faster connection to get your posts in first...

[sleepy]

Re: Single stage paint

You just need a faster connection to get your posts in first...

You are just alright in my book!

[Boostedlude]

Re: Single stage paint

Thanks guys, but I read on here that if your car has a single stage paint job, when you wax paint is going to come off that's why in asking, or is that going to happen if you use to much wax? Thanks and I bought all the meguiars products from dry towels and wash MIT, to gold class wax, clay kit, and cleaner wax, and gold class wash

[Fly Bye]

Re: Single stage paint

I was wondering if you could use cleaner wax, polish, rubbing compound, and wax on a car that has a single stage paint

Why not

[Murr1525]

Re: Single stage paint

When you use a cleaner, some paint comes off. On CC paint, it is clear, so you cant see it. On SS paint, you will see the color of the paint.

It can happen with wax, but is more more rare. Much more with cleaners.

But it is normal.

[Fly Bye]

Re: Single stage paint



The clear on my red s2k is tinted, so I get a little red on polishing cloths.

[Boostedlude]

Re: Single stage paint

Ok so it's normal for some paint to come off right? But won't that make the paint dull in the future? If you use that to much? Thanks guys you've been really helpful unlike other product website fourm

[Murr1525]

Re: Single stage paint

Its ok to get a little of whatever color you are working on.

[Boostedlude]

Re: Single stage paint

Alright thanks dude, I'll do it when its not going to rain then I'll post some pictures of the results