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Junkman2008 · 01-21-2011, 08:53 AM

Here's what I would do using your steps above. My input will be in red.

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. - At this point, I would use Dawn for my 2-bucket wash so that any chemicals that are protecting the paint would be washed away.
4.Clay it--> Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay and Pinnacle Clay Lubricant - You should realize that all clay in America is made by one company (Clay Magic), so the brand of clay means nothing, only the grit.
5.Wash it again - Using a soap made for cars.
6.Dry it--> Cobra Guzzler HD Waffle Weave Drying Towel - I don't dry my car with a towel, I use a leaf blower. The less you touch the paint, the less opportunity there is for you to damage the paint.
7.Wax it--> Meguiars NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0 - After claying the paint, you need to polish it. I don't understand how guys go from clay, directly to wax when claying leaves the paint so dull looking. Polishing brings the shine back to the paint, at which time it is now ready for wax.

You can work without a polisher all you want but there is no way that you can get the same shine by hand that you will get from using a polisher, with a lot less effort. I have seen these polishers for less than a hundred bucks new and even more discounted when used. If you cherish the condition of your paint and plan to keep your car for years, I would jump on getting a polisher. For me, it's a no brainer but then I know the advantage of having one. I'm passing that knowledge on to you.

Now for the polishes and wax that you choose to use. I used Adam's products in these videos. I have no experience with the Pinnacle line, nor do I use any of the over the counter Meguiar's products. If I use anything from Meguiar's, it's going to be from their professional line (Mirror Glaze). If you have no product as of now, I would highly suggest that you buy what I used so that you can mimic what I do. You saw the pictures of that hood I fixed so you know the products work as advertised. The second set of videos in my initial post address the polishing aspect in lot more detail. They show the simplicity of the Adam's line. I highly suggest you watch those if you haven't already.

One thing to note, the Adam's line comes with a 110% money back guarantee. If you don't like it, you can send it back for all of your money back. Pinnacle ain't gonna do that. Lastly, you can use my discount code (The Junkman) and receive a 10% discount on the cost of the products. I even have a kit that includes everything you need minus the phone gun, which you can get on eBay, Amazon or at Autogeek.

Here's another video series that concentrates on the wash process. You should check it out too. There are even more tips and tricks concerning washing that you need to see. There is a lot more to car care than most people realize. You'll notice that once you sit down and think about it, nothing I do is rocket science. It is simply common sense.

Thanks for watching.

01-21-2011, 08:53 AM	#51 (permalink)
Junkman2008 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,048 Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Rep Power: 10259	Here's what I would do using your steps above. My input will be in red. 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. - At this point, I would use Dawn for my 2-bucket wash so that any chemicals that are protecting the paint would be washed away. 4.Clay it--> Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay and Pinnacle Clay Lubricant - You should realize that all clay in America is made by one company (Clay Magic), so the brand of clay means nothing, only the grit. 5.Wash it again - Using a soap made for cars. 6.Dry it--> Cobra Guzzler HD Waffle Weave Drying Towel - I don't dry my car with a towel, I use a leaf blower. The less you touch the paint, the less opportunity there is for you to damage the paint. 7.Wax it--> Meguiars NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0 - After claying the paint, you need to polish it. I don't understand how guys go from clay, directly to wax when claying leaves the paint so dull looking. Polishing brings the shine back to the paint, at which time it is now ready for wax. You can work without a polisher all you want but there is no way that you can get the same shine by hand that you will get from using a polisher, with a lot less effort. I have seen these polishers for less than a hundred bucks new and even more discounted when used. If you cherish the condition of your paint and plan to keep your car for years, I would jump on getting a polisher. For me, it's a no brainer but then I know the advantage of having one. I'm passing that knowledge on to you. Now for the polishes and wax that you choose to use. I used Adam's products in these videos. I have no experience with the Pinnacle line, nor do I use any of the over the counter Meguiar's products. If I use anything from Meguiar's, it's going to be from their professional line (Mirror Glaze). If you have no product as of now, I would highly suggest that you buy what I used so that you can mimic what I do. You saw the pictures of that hood I fixed so you know the products work as advertised. The second set of videos in my initial post address the polishing aspect in lot more detail. They show the simplicity of the Adam's line. I highly suggest you watch those if you haven't already. One thing to note, the Adam's line comes with a 110% money back guarantee. If you don't like it, you can send it back for all of your money back. Pinnacle ain't gonna do that. Lastly, you can use my discount code (The Junkman) and receive a 10% discount on the cost of the products. I even have a kit that includes everything you need minus the phone gun, which you can get on eBay, Amazon or at Autogeek. Here's another video series that concentrates on the wash process. You should check it out too. There are even more tips and tricks concerning washing that you need to see. There is a lot more to car care than most people realize. You'll notice that once you sit down and think about it, nothing I do is rocket science. It is simply common sense. Thanks for watching. __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."