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    Can I use polish on a freshly waxed vehicle?

    I was going to use Cleaner Wax and then follow it up with Deep Crystal Polish. Should I use the polish first or after? I then wanted to use NXT 2.0 as my LSP. Any Ideas?
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  • #2
    Re: Can I use polish on a freshly waxed vehicle?

    Yes, you can do this. But the Deep Crystal Polish will not last very long if you do not top it with a protectant (NXT, Gold Class, M26).
    Swirls hide in the black molecular depths, only waiting for the right time to emerge and destroy your sanity.
    --Al Kimel

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    • #3
      Re: Can I use polish on a freshly waxed vehicle?

      Yea, not a plan I would go with.

      What are you trying to do, work on , fix, etc?
      2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR Blue

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      • #4
        Re: Can I use polish on a freshly waxed vehicle?

        I just got through claying the vehicle. It's my daily driver and I want to do a complete detail. I have the Deep Crystal polish and nxt 2.0. I want to know what my next step should be after claying. It sounds like I should stay away from the cleaner wax and maybe use Swirl X or Ultimate compound before the polish. It is a Dodge Ram with dark gray metallic paint. Paint is in great shape, a few light swirls on the hood and a few hairline scratches. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

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          Re: Can I use polish on a freshly waxed vehicle?



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          		Re: Can I use polish on a freshly waxed vehicle?
          I just got through claying the vehicle. It's my daily driver and I want to do a complete detail. I have the Deep Crystal polish and nxt 2.0. I want to know what my next step should be after claying. It sounds like I should stay away from the cleaner wax and maybe use Swirl X or Ultimate compound before the polish. It is a Dodge Ram with dark gray metallic paint. Paint is in great shape, a few light swirls on the hood and a few hairline scratches. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

          I just got through claying the vehicle. It's my daily driver and I want to do a complete detail. I have the Deep Crystal polish and nxt 2.0. I want to know what my next step should be after claying. It sounds like I should stay away from the cleaner wax and maybe use Swirl X or Ultimate compound before the polish. It is a Dodge Ram with dark gray metallic paint. Paint is in great shape, a few light swirls on the hood and a few hairline scratches. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

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          • #6
            Re: Can I use polish on a freshly waxed vehicle?

            Wash
            clay
            swirl-x or Ultimate compound. (after doing a test spot)
            polish
            wax
            Maintain
            quality creates its own demand

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            • #7
              Re: Can I use polish on a freshly waxed vehicle?

              Originally posted by spdrcr View Post
              I just got through claying the vehicle. It's my daily driver and I want to do a complete detail. I have the Deep Crystal polish and nxt 2.0. I want to know what my next step should be after claying. It sounds like I should stay away from the cleaner wax and maybe use Swirl X or Ultimate compound before the polish. It is a Dodge Ram with dark gray metallic paint. Paint is in great shape, a few light swirls on the hood and a few hairline scratches. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
              I believe ColorX is like cleaner wax except that it also has polishes in it as well. I am not sure that straight cleaner wax won't remove Deep Crystal polish (since it cleans), although you could try polish then cleaner wax and see.

              Or you could do SwirlX or UC then polish then LSP as you suggested. This would be if you were looking for more paint correction than what cleaner wax would do.

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              • #8
                Re: Can I use polish on a freshly waxed vehicle?

                Yeah, I look at things this way:

                Full Detail:
                1. Wash - Gold Class, Nxt Soap, etc. 2 Buckets, quality towels, sponges.
                2. Clay
                3. Clean - SwirlX, or stronger products if needed
                4. Polish - Optional, Deep Crystal is easy to use if wanted.
                5. Wax - Nxt 2.0, Gold Class +, etc.
                6. Wax - 2 thin coats are best.

                Quick Detail:
                1. Wash
                2. Clay if needed
                3. ColorX
                4. Wax - Nxt, Gold Class, etc
                2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR Blue

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                • #9
                  Re: Can I use polish on a freshly waxed vehicle?

                  Check out this article: Your Daily Driver: A Simple Wash & Wax Regimen.
                  Swirls hide in the black molecular depths, only waiting for the right time to emerge and destroy your sanity.
                  --Al Kimel

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                  • #10
                    Re: Can I use polish on a freshly waxed vehicle?

                    Thanks for the info. I think I will use the Swirl X before the polish and then onto 2 coats of NXT 2.0. I appreciate the help!

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