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    Need some advice on what to do next

    I have the new car cleaned up:

    Clay bar turning pink?? Never seen this before - Car Care Forums: Meguiar's Online
    http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?62071-Clay-bar-turning-pink-Never-seen-this-before
    General Auto Detailing Discussion. Participate in existing discussion or start a new thread with your question.


    So right now she's sitting in the garage with naked paint. She could really use a good polish treatement and swirl remover (slight swirls, but they are there).

    Here is my problem and why I'm asking what to do:
    1. Cars & Coffee this Saturday and I really want to bring the new car
    2. Temp will be stuck in the low 50's all week
    3. My garage isn't heated
    4. Regardless of the weather, I don't have time for a full detail


    I have a couple tins of Tech Wax 2.0, M16 and a bottle of X-Press Spray Wax I (I haven't used this ever, still a new bottle).

    Since I was able to get all the surface contaminants off with clay and nano-skin, should I Just slap on a coat of Tech Wax or will the temperature hinder that idea? Maybe just do the spray wax so there is something on the paint??
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  • #2
    Re: Need some advice on what to do next

    Given the conditions, I'd just do a pass with the Tech Wax. It's very tolerant of low temps and hides minor defects better than many other Meg's waxes.

    Bill

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    • #3
      Re: Need some advice on what to do next

      This video might help you. If the temp is to low, D156/ultimate quik wax may be the way to go until you are ready for a full polish.

      99 Grand Prix
      02 Camaro SS

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      • #4
        Re: Need some advice on what to do next

        Fingers crossed, it might be 60 on Thursday / Friday.

        How does UQW compare to X-Press Spray Wax? I need to do a search, I'm sure that's been discussed already.


        EDIT - that was quick and easy:
        http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?46542-Confusion-Regarding-UQW-and-New-Synthetic-X-Press-Spray-Wax

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        • #5
          Re: Need some advice on what to do next

          I agree with Bill. I think you'll be fine with NXT 2.0.

          After it has cured (if you have time) do a test spot with your M16 and see how that plays with the lower temperatures. M16 really adds beautiful shine and depth, and is great to use as a topper for car shows etc...
          Originally posted by Blueline
          I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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          • #6
            Re: Need some advice on what to do next

            If it is that warm then NXT would be fine. As Davey points out you could top with M16 if you have time.
            99 Grand Prix
            02 Camaro SS

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            • #7
              Re: Need some advice on what to do next

              Awesome, thanks guys.

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              • #8
                Re: Need some advice on what to do next

                You can do like I did....put a heater in your garage.

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                • #9
                  Re: Need some advice on what to do next

                  That is in the works, won't be done by Friday

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                  • #10
                    Re: Need some advice on what to do next

                    I've used #16 when it was snowy and freezing outside in my unheated garage, so temps in the 50s should be no problem.
                    Don
                    12/27/2015
                    "Darth Camaro"
                    2013 Camaro ... triple black
                    323 hp V6, 6 speed manual

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