After claying your car...
08-02-2005, 01:31 PM
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After claying your car...
Can you just use Polish (ie Klasse AIO) or do you have to wash before you polish?
same after you polish, can you just use a seal or wax?
here's what I plan on doing...
wash car
clay car (Gold clay bar)
wash car
polish (Klasse AIO)
wax/seal (Meg Gold Class...want to use NXT but want to use this up first)
Is that ok? if you have better suggestions let me know...
same after you polish, can you just use a seal or wax?
here's what I plan on doing...
wash car
clay car (Gold clay bar)
wash car
polish (Klasse AIO)
wax/seal (Meg Gold Class...want to use NXT but want to use this up first)
Is that ok? if you have better suggestions let me know...
08-02-2005, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jlukja
That's what I was planning to do (but with differenct products).
jlukja, who thinks its fine but will wait for the pros to chime in.
jlukja, who thinks its fine but will wait for the pros to chime in.
To even save a step, you could also clay as your washing and use the car wash solution as a lube. As far as your last step process goes, with the products you got listed, I would apply a layer of NXT first and then add a layer of Gold Class as a topper. I use #26 on top of NXT on my SSM and it really makes the metallic flakes pop.
Good luck and have fun!
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08-02-2005, 07:06 PM
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Theres really no need to wash, polishing after claying is nearly mandatory, and does not require a post clay wash.....We all know polishing removes contaminants, why would you want to wash what polish will remove ?
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08-02-2005, 08:31 PM
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It really depends on the "polish" you use. If its AIO, no problem since it has cleaners in it. If your using Zaino, which isnt technically a polish, then you should wash and wipe down with Z6
08-03-2005, 10:58 AM
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AIO doesn't need to sit for long, perhaps a minute or so. If you do a panel at a time, by the time you reach the end of the panel, the first part will be ready to buff.
On the other hand, it's a good idea to let the SG sit for a while, perhaps a few hours or more.
On the other hand, it's a good idea to let the SG sit for a while, perhaps a few hours or more.
08-03-2005, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by dark inspire
no, not another 3rd person Junkster! 
08-03-2005, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by dark inspire
i agree w/errbody else, clay then polish, no need to wash
again...
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08-05-2005, 11:08 AM
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I say Polish - NXT - Gold Class if you want to use all those products.
NXT has some cleaning abilities so put it on before Gold Class or else it can get rid of some Gold class if you put it last.
NXT has some cleaning abilities so put it on before Gold Class or else it can get rid of some Gold class if you put it last.
08-05-2005, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Savio
If I buy NXT
Should I put that on before or after I do the Gold Class?
so should it be
Polish
Gold Class
NXT
or
Polish
NXT
Gold Class
Which would be better?
Should I put that on before or after I do the Gold Class?
so should it be
Polish
Gold Class
NXT
or
Polish
NXT
Gold Class
Which would be better?
Now that being said, I have seen conflicting info about Gold Class, one place I saw that it was Carnuba, on the box it says that it is a polymer...... I understand that the NXT is a polymer....Maybe someone that uses these products can shed some light.
Myself... I just prefer doing the sealant and leaving it, but then I am using Four Star UPP.
My routine:
Wash
Clay
Polish (cleaner polish or swirl remover depending on need)
Polymer Sealant
08-05-2005, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Savio
I called Meg...
Gold Class does have some Polymer in it so I'm just going to use NXT...a couple coats....
Gold Class does have some Polymer in it so I'm just going to use NXT...a couple coats....
08-05-2005, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by hardrock32tls
Too many products with not enough info about what they REALLY are, or if they are a wax, a polish, a paint cleaner or a spluge shot...... Just the manufacturer's trying to get us consumers to by more products that we probably really don't need...
08-06-2005, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Hawhyen51
Savio, did you clean/condition your seats? The last two pictures looks like something was put on and they were just smeared around.
Yeah I did clean and condition the seats. I used Lexol cleaner and conditioner.
I thoroughly applied it but it looks fine now that it was dried.
with the results.
08-08-2005, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by exceldetail
Jl what did you seal with ??
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08-08-2005, 05:15 PM
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The Megs #6, which is the cleaner wax, isnt really compatible with NXT. I mean its ok, you got a quick polish and protectant with that, but you applied a Polymer on top of a Nuba, which in the detailing world isnt preffered. NXT, has some mild cleaners in it, hopefully enough to remove the Nuba and make a good bond. Next time use a real nice light grade polish or cleaner before using NXT, I think you'll find the surface much slicker, and durable......"A" for effort though !
08-08-2005, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by joerockt
jlukja, what happened to getting Meg's Deep Crystal polish like I told ya??
jlukja is a friggin'
is what happened. I bought the wrong stuff because I thought I remembered what it was I was shopping for. 
Next time I'm taking a printout with a picture with me. 
Meg's Deep Crystal polish ...
Meg's Deep Crystal polish ...
Meg's Deep Crystal polish ...
Meg's Deep Crystal polish ...
Meg's Deep Crystal polish ...
Meg's Deep Crystal polish ...
Meg's Deep Crystal polish ...
Meg's Deep Crystal polish ..........................................
08-08-2005, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jlukja
jlukja is a friggin'
is what happened. I bought the wrong stuff because I thought I remembered what it was I was shopping for. Next time I'm taking a printout with a picture with me. Meg's Deep Crystal polish ...
Meg's Deep Crystal polish ...
Meg's Deep Crystal polish ...
Meg's Deep Crystal polish ...
Meg's Deep Crystal polish ...
Meg's Deep Crystal polish ...
Meg's Deep Crystal polish ...
Meg's Deep Crystal polish ..........................................
Ok, well then feel lucky I wasnt at the meet or it would have been this 
j/k we all make n00b mistakes
08-11-2005, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by exceldetail
The Megs #6, which is the cleaner wax, isnt really compatible with NXT. I mean its ok, you got a quick polish and protectant with that, but you applied a Polymer on top of a Nuba, which in the detailing world isnt preffered. NXT, has some mild cleaners in it, hopefully enough to remove the Nuba and make a good bond. Next time use a real nice light grade polish or cleaner before using NXT, I think you'll find the surface much slicker, and durable......"A" for effort though !
it up again. 