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Ron · 01-21-2011, 02:21 AM

I just finished watching all the videos and WOW. Thank you very much for taking the time and sharing all the knowledge. I was hoping you'd let me know what u think about what I am planning on doing.

1.Rinse it
2.Foam Gun --> DP Xtreme Foam Formula Auto Shampoo
3.Wash it--> with Meguiars NXT Generation Car Wash, 2 bucket technique, 2 grit guards and 2 sheepmits.
4.Clay it--> Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay and Pinnacle Clay Lubricant
5.Wash it again
6.Dry it--> Cobra Guzzler HD Waffle Weave Drying Towel
7.Wax it--> Meguiars NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0

I am starting from scratch and I don't have any of products nor a PC and I kinda need to keep cost down. Do I need a PC in order to apply the wax on step 7 or is that something that can be done by hand?
You mentioned that “Wax is what protects the paint. Polishing is what makes the paint shine” Do I need anything after/before the wax to get this shine without using a PC? If so, what should I get?

Thanks again for all the great info, it has def. changed the way I think about car washing and detailing. I saw it just in time since I have yet to wash my Z for the first time and this way I can start with the right foot.

Ron.

01-21-2011, 02:21 AM	#50 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	I just finished watching all the videos and WOW. Thank you very much for taking the time and sharing all the knowledge. I was hoping you'd let me know what u think about what I am planning on doing. 1.Rinse it 2.Foam Gun --> DP Xtreme Foam Formula Auto Shampoo 3.Wash it--> with Meguiars NXT Generation Car Wash, 2 bucket technique, 2 grit guards and 2 sheepmits. 4.Clay it--> Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay and Pinnacle Clay Lubricant 5.Wash it again 6.Dry it--> Cobra Guzzler HD Waffle Weave Drying Towel 7.Wax it--> Meguiars NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0 I am starting from scratch and I don't have any of products nor a PC and I kinda need to keep cost down. Do I need a PC in order to apply the wax on step 7 or is that something that can be done by hand? You mentioned that “Wax is what protects the paint. Polishing is what makes the paint shine” Do I need anything after/before the wax to get this shine without using a PC? If so, what should I get? Thanks again for all the great info, it has def. changed the way I think about car washing and detailing. I saw it just in time since I have yet to wash my Z for the first time and this way I can start with the right foot. Ron.