Getting ready to detail the new car 1st time

[SeaRayOwner]

Subject: 2006 Lexus ES 330
Color: Black Garnet
Washing Ritual: Every Saturday Morning GC Wash + Deep Pile Chenille Wash Mitt + Dry with Water Magnet + Finish with Supreme Shine MF

So here is the plan I have devised (based upon a ton of learnings from this great forum)

1. Wash and Dry using ritual above.
2. Clay - Meg Quick Clay
3. DC #1 Cleaner
4. DC #2 Polish

Here is where my first question arises: Would I benefit from using a Pure Polish after the DC #2 such as #7? So this could be a potential 5th step.

6. NXT Wax 2 light coats


Repeat every 4 weeks.

Any and all feedback is appreciated. Time and number of products are not an issue. I want the best results possible.

Additionally I will be doing this work with my PC7424.
Which megs pad would you recommend with each step (and potential step) listed above.


Since my first post I have loaded up on QD, Leather Cleaner, Leather Conditiner, grit guards, SS MF, Water Magnets, QD MF Pads.... code wheel brush.... all fabulous products!!

Thanks for your insight and feedback!!

[Murr1525]

Sounds pretty good.. but a few ideas

1. Be sure to use the 2 bucket method ,with grit guards.

2. Good.

3/4. Working with a PC, you may find #80 much more enjoyable. It is a cleaner polish, and will do much better than #1/2 on their own.

5. If you want, you can use #7, or #81 after #80. Just to add, #2 and #7 are both pure polishes.

6. Nxt liquid is great, but you may also enjoy #21 with the PC.

[SeaRayOwner]

Murr1525

Thanks for the information. Yes I am currently using the 2 bucket system both with grit guards...

#80 it is then... thanks for the recommendation. I may try #7 and #81 after to look at the results.

I will get some #21 as well and give it a run.


Again thanks for the great info!!

Any feedback on pads recommeded for each step (Megs pads of course)

[Murr1525]

well, be sure to check the speed/pad setting thread.

I am not sure of speeds, but in general for pads:

Cleaners: (#80, #83) Use the #9007 polishing pad.
Wax: USe the #9008 Finishing pad.

Always have a separrate pad for each product.

Removing Products: If you remove by machine, you can use the #7006 Pad with a bonnet over it. DO NOT USE THIS PAD ON YOUR PAINT. ONLY WITH BONNET OVER IT TO REMOVE PRODUCTS.