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Ok, well im ok washing the car & also using srp.

My problem is understanding the wax.

I purchased a megs cleaner wax (paste tin), I also got megs nxt Tech Wax 2.0 (paste tin).

So do I wash/shampoo, AG super resin polish, cleaner wax then protect with the Tech Wax?

Or is this overkill?

Im not sure if using the cleaner wax is undoing the polish work you see?

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I would have thought that the cleaner wax would undo the SRP? Seeing as the wax is a cleaner and sometimes contain extra abrasives which help scrub and clean the paint. I would personally leave the cleaner wax and wash, polish and wax. Have you used clay? Worth doing before polishing so you have a nice, clean and smooth surface to apply the polish. :)
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I think youll find the Cleaner wax has the same sort of propertys are SRP, its a polish which preps the paintowrk for the wax,

 

id do this:

 

Wash (2 bucket method)

SRP / Cleaner wax, which ever you prefer

Wax

 

jobs a good one :)

 

id be very careful claying new paint, id let it set a little while longer mate,

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I think youll find the Cleaner wax has the same sort of propertys are SRP, its a polish which preps the paintowrk for the wax,

 

id do this:

 

Wash (2 bucket method)

SRP / Cleaner wax, which ever you prefer

Wax

 

jobs a good one :)

 

id be very careful claying new paint, id let it set a little while longer mate,

 

Thats what I thought so:

 

Rinsed then washed (2 bucket method) Dry with microfibre towel.

SRP (simply as I wasnt sure about the megs cleaner wax so didnt use it at all)

Finished with Megs NXT tech wax 2 (paste)

Bump strips/mirrors dressed with AG Bumper care.

 

I wouldnt think fresh paint if looked after correctly/protected would need claying for years to come?

Anyway, came up lovely. :cheers:

http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu360/peeweeevo/CabbyWaxed/DSCF0319.jpg

http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu360/peeweeevo/CabbyWaxed/DSCF0318.jpg

http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu360/peeweeevo/CabbyWaxed/DSCF0308.jpg

http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu360/peeweeevo/CabbyWaxed/DSCF0315.jpg

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Looks great mate, and fresh paint will not require claying yet,

 

the old paint work might be worth a shot, does the old paint feel smooth? or rough?

 

great results :cheers:

 

Can definately tell the old paintwork needs claying, not smooth some parts actually feel rough.

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Looks great mate, and fresh paint will not require claying yet,

 

the old paint work might be worth a shot, does the old paint feel smooth? or rough?

 

great results :cheers:

 

Can definately tell the old paintwork needs claying, not smooth some parts actually feel rough.

 

Get some clay on the go then mate, a good starter is: http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/detailing-cl...-/prod_226.html

 

great stuff :cheers:

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lol @ grit and stuff :pancake:

 

not always "grit" stuck in your paintwork, its mainly brake dust, industrial fall out, tar spots, tree sap etc etc and clay can even remove overspray if done correctly with aggresive enough clay

 

I agree though, good starter is definatly the megs clay kit, good mild clay for beginners, cant do too much damage with that :) just for the love of god make sure is always well lubed up on the panel!

 

and stay away for Bilt Hamber, The lure of cheapness becasue you can use water instead of a proper lube which costs money is not worth it, i used it and thought poorly of it, I like the sonus clays and megs pro clays personally. Just be careful if you ever try a more agressive clay in the future.

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Bilt Hamber soft is good, well I think it is, I get on well with it, but I do use a diluted Last Touch (4 or 5 to 1) as a lube for it, I didnt like it with water.

 

thats why theres so many types on the market.. everyones different, :)

 

i do have a bit lying around somewhere, i might give it one more go, but i am set in my ways with sonus and megs pro stuff.

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