First Self Detailing Job

JARblue · 09-18-2015, 09:20 AM

If you have watched Junkman's videos, then you should know that there is no reason to polish the car if there is no reason to polish the car. If you're trying to get out scratches or etchings in the paint, those are good reasons to polish.

There is no harm in clay barring. I do it every time I wax

LA370z · 09-18-2015, 09:22 AM

Only reason that polishing came to mind is "if" I could get even a deeper shine out of it I would do it. Appreciate it.

JARblue · 09-18-2015, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LA370z

Only reason that polishing came to mind is "if" I could get even a deeper shine out of it I would do it. Appreciate it.

You're going to get the deepest shine possible out of a clear coat that has zero imperfections. So if there's nothing to fix, then you're not going to get any benefit from polishing. In fact, it is just the opposite, as you are thinning the clear coat layer every time you polish.

Try layering different products for maximum shine. I would try a glaze layered with a show wax (neither will last very long). There are a billion products out there, and opinions are all over the place.

LA370z · 09-18-2015, 09:34 AM

Which is the reason why I had asked because as you see I was very unsure of it. Thanks for the answer and help!

09-18-2015, 09:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
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09-18-2015, 09:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
LA370z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Louisiana Posts: 192 Drives: 2014 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 10	Only reason that polishing came to mind is "if" I could get even a deeper shine out of it I would do it. Appreciate it.

09-18-2015, 09:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
LA370z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Louisiana Posts: 192 Drives: 2014 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 10	Which is the reason why I had asked because as you see I was very unsure of it. Thanks for the answer and help!