is this useless?

[thepanchmx]

Do using some Deep crystal polish on the paint after 205, gives extra gloss or it is useless? The ill seal it with nxt wax.

[greg0303]

Re: is this useless?

If it's a modern clear coat paint I wouldn't expect too much of further improvement. Do some test on a small area to see if it's worth to add DC2 after M205.

You could use M205 with a polishing pad and then follow up with DC2 Deep Crystal Polish on a finishing pad, if you use a D/A polisher.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: is this useless?

If it's a modern clear coat paint I wouldn't expect too much of further improvement. Do some test on a small area to see if it's worth to add DC2 after M205.

Absolutely correct. The very fine abrasives in M205, coupled with the polishing oils, can do incredible things for a modern clear coat and using a pure polish will likely not gain you much of anything. Further, the lighter the color of the car the less gain you'll see. We've always considered the use of a pure polish to be optional, and if you're using M205 it's even more optional.

That said, Greg's second statement regarding the test spot is also very valid. If you try it and you see a noticeable, positive result, then it might be worth it based on your expectations, the time it takes, etc.