hey all, what products make the perfect shine? And what steps do you use them? Any special washes, waxes, finishers, or any special brands? thanx.
(can you tell i'm not really the expert at the whole perfect wash thing?)

 

1. wash
2. clay
3. wash
4. dry
5. machine polish- could involve three separate compound/polishes and pads
6. Seal
7. wax or /Wet Paint 24 hourslater, sealant has to cure & bond to paint(optional)

There are thousands of products, many of the better ones can be found online at places like Autogeek. Meguiars also makes good products that can be bought over the counter. Prep is 90% of the work.

 

thanx for the info. Any recommended brands?

 

a great product to use is called wet paint (search the forum for examples of what people here have done with it).... RTexasF got people onto it and it appears to be a great product..

 

I have used Rejex with good results...very nice shine and easy application.

 

Do you have or intend to machine polish or will all be done by hand?

 

I haven't used it but Rejex seems to have a strong following.

 

RTexasF if you were my neighbor I would pay you like 20 bucks to wax my carall the time just because the wax/paint guru you are[sm=sigh.gif].

 

i intend to wash it by hand. I've been using some autozone 3.00 car wash stuff and maguires wax. I used mothers california clay bar kit on my last car, but not this one. Should I clay bar this vehicle? and am i using the right stuff so far? thanx

 

Thank you for your confidence in me. In truth you would have to cough up a bit more.