Originally Posted by Boomer370

I've always wash my car before putting any QD on.

Usually once a month I'll do a full wash and wax, and I'll wash and QD within that.

I also agree with a good base wax, QD will produce better results. Though I don't think QD should be used as a replacement for the actual wax itself.

But First start with a clean slate:

1. Wash Car
2. Clay Car
3. Wash Car (Optional)
4. Polish/ Polish&Sealant Hybrid
5. Wax

Then after you can keep a more relaxed schedule of using QD.

That's what I do at least.

I'm certain there are many techniques that people use but all of them have one thing in common. It's having a good starting base to begin with.