Detailing Confusion and Questions

CaptainSlow

Thanks for the tips. So what I'll do is:

1. Wash the car with the Meguairs shampoo
2. Clay with the Mothers Clay Bar
3. Wash the car again with the Meguairs shampoo
4. Polish the car (I'll get this: Autoglym Super Resin Polish
5. Wax with the Meguairs NXT

So according the links I apply the polish lightly and then use more force to work it in. This doesn't scratch the paint even more?

I don't have foam applicators but I got 100% cotton ones. Are those okay or should I go with foam? I picked those over the foam because the foam seem as soft (does that matter when it comes to applying polish and wax?)

There is no need to wash after the polish? Just make sure to clean it with a microfiber cloth?

azn370z

A polish is supposed to remove the fine scratches, something you can't really do by hand. If a towel is all you have then I guess that works.

After you're done with polishing you can wipe down the car with a solution of rubbing alcohol and water, to remove the oils left by the polish. I didn't do this because I use a spray on wax which I can apply as often as I wash the z. But for most people, they will wax the car a couple times a year and they want the wax to stick.

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dad

But polish is suppose to deeper the wax shine! Wiping it with alcohol will eliminate that!

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Forrest

Remove step 4 and you are good to go. You should get good at steps 1,2,3,5 before you start to use any thing harsh.

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CaptainSlow

So polish is a no go? It looked fairly straightforward as to the application. I used to regularly wax my Jetta when I had it. The only thing I haven't done is the clay bar and the polish. I figured as long as I take my time and tape off areas I thought it would be okay (albeit it might take a while as I would be doing it by hand).

So just hold off on the polish till the fall or something after I get a few washes on the 370Z under by belt?

Forrest

Looking at the page, i guess you can use it. I thought it was a product that helps correct scratches. After watching the video on the page i realized it is not one of those products. So go for it.

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