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dacivic 12-18-2003 12:19 AM

Put wax first or polish first?
 
I tried searching but I couldn't find the answer. Do you put coat of wax first or coat of polish first? Thanks in advance!

civic01vtec 12-18-2003 12:21 AM

polish first.....it brings out the shine, then wax over top of it to protect it.

dacivic 12-18-2003 01:38 AM

Thanks I am going to do it tomorrow!

FALKEN 12-18-2003 09:45 AM

i swear by this method:
wash
paint cleaner
paint polish
carnuba wax (2 coats)

civic01vtec 12-18-2003 10:54 AM

yeah, i use paint cleaner too.....but only twice a yr, cuz it starts to build up.

AR 12-25-2003 09:26 PM


Originally posted by FALKEN
i swear by this method:
wash
paint cleaner
paint polish
carnuba wax (2 coats)


uh, uhem, my brotherly Sedan owner... You've forgotten something very crucial.

CLAY BAR. If you've never tried it, you should.

RedDragon333 01-03-2004 12:54 PM

Yea the clay bar will make the paint as smooth as glass. Make sure you dont polish the car too often. Maybe every two months.

2k3HonCivicEX 01-21-2004 01:20 PM

what cleaner, polish, and wax do u use FALKEN or anyone?? where does the clay bar fit in that order of steps

FALKEN 01-21-2004 01:27 PM

i use meguiars 3-step system...

heres my detailing order:
wash
paint cleaner
clay bar
polish
carnuba wax
carnuba wax

2k3HonCivicEX 01-21-2004 01:29 PM

i should be able to get the meguiars paint cleaner at like pep boys right?

FALKEN 01-21-2004 01:40 PM

yes, all of these are available there

kjgracing 01-21-2004 01:48 PM

Muguiars 3 step is the nbest and is aesy to buff.
ALso rain -X the windows for the ultimate smothe car.


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