Wax or Polish first ?

LoRollinLS · 08-12-2003, 10:19 PM

ive heard this both ways, so are u supposed to wax first or polish first ????

thanx

isofilez · 08-12-2003, 10:20 PM

polish

trruuck · 08-12-2003, 10:21 PM

POLISH THEN WAX!

Actually:
wash, claybar, polish, wax

V6MaroFL · 08-13-2003, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by trruuck
Actually:
wash, claybar, polish, wax

Exactly. Its an all day job, but with a dark blue truck, it will be worth it when you are done.

Derek@2020Kustoms · 08-14-2003, 12:32 PM

Here is the process I used last and it turned out pretty damn nicee (and my truck is black).

- Wash
- Claybar
- Meguiars Scratch X
- Polish
- Wax

Do multiple coats of scratch X and polish to get ride of swirls, light scratches and to make your paint look deeper.

LoRollinLS · 08-14-2003, 02:54 PM

good deal then, thanx guys

lilredxtreme · 08-18-2003, 09:19 PM

how do you use the claybar?

chevys10 · 08-18-2003, 09:27 PM

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Originally posted by lilredxtreme
how do you use the claybar?

it comes with a spray thing and a clay bar. spray the stuff on and rub the clay bar on the surface. make sure u put enough of that spray thing or your gonna have sticky white crap on your truck hahaha

oh yeah if u buy the mothers brand, it comes with the spray thing, clay bar and a small bottle of polish.

litestab · 09-04-2003, 10:39 PM

what is a clay bar? i thought wax was polish? wow im confused.

V6MaroFL · 09-05-2003, 02:37 AM

Everything you need to know about Clay Bar

Polish is mainly for removing swirls, light scratchs, or imperfections in clearcoat. It also restores oxidation which restores the glossyness of the paint. Basically restores the paint to a smooth finish.

Wax does what polish does but only to an extent. Its more designed as a protectant for the area that has been polished.

Inferno Sonoma · 09-06-2003, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by trruuck
POLISH THEN WAX!

Actually:
wash, claybar, polish, wax

How often should this be done? Does the polishing and waxing have to be done with a buffer?

scott750 · 09-06-2003, 01:50 AM

You can apply the polish and wax either by hand or with an orbital buffer. Both ways will work fine. I use an orbital buffer to apply because it's so much easier on my arm/hands and I end up not having to use as much product. Plus it gets applied more evenly.

I didn't know it was ok to use multiple coats of scratch-x and polish. I have been wondering how to get rid of my swirl marks I only used one coat of each and it didn't get rid of them all. Now I know. Thanks for the tips, guys. :thumbup:

V6MaroFL · 09-07-2003, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Inferno Sonoma
How often should this be done?

Depends on how much of a clean freak you are. Some people do it every weekend, some every year. Personally I try to do the claybar, polish, wax at least every three months (as along with the washing and detailing, it usually turns into nearly a 7 hour job). I like to just apply a coat of wax at least every month.

Thunder53 · 09-21-2003, 03:21 PM

If you want to get rid of Swirl marks, go to auto bodySupply shop and get some Meguirs #82 swirl free polish.I use it in my a lot Follow up with your favorite Carnuba wax

08-12-2003, 10:19 PM	#1
LoRollinLS Chivalay Mane Age: 25 Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,009 Location: BFE South User is: OffLine	Wax or Polish first ? ive heard this both ways, so are u supposed to wax first or polish first ???? thanx
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08-12-2003, 10:20 PM	#2
isofilez Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 725 Location: San Diego User is: OffLine	polish
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08-12-2003, 10:21 PM	#3
trruuck Proud to be a Cop!!! Age: 27 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 955 Location: Merced, CA User is: OffLine	POLISH THEN WAX! Actually: wash, claybar, polish, wax
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08-13-2003, 03:08 PM	#4
V6MaroFL Make Way for the Bad Guy Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 821 Location: Tallahassee, FL (FSU) User is: OffLine	Quote: Originally posted by trruuck Actually: wash, claybar, polish, wax Exactly. Its an all day job, but with a dark blue truck, it will be worth it when you are done.
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08-14-2003, 12:32 PM	#5
Derek@2020Kustoms Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,536 Location: Windsor, Ontario User is: OffLine	Here is the process I used last and it turned out pretty damn nicee (and my truck is black). - Wash - Claybar - Meguiars Scratch X - Polish - Wax Do multiple coats of scratch X and polish to get ride of swirls, light scratches and to make your paint look deeper.
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08-14-2003, 02:54 PM	#6
LoRollinLS Chivalay Mane Age: 25 Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,009 Location: BFE South User is: OffLine	good deal then, thanx guys
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08-18-2003, 09:19 PM	#7
lilredxtreme Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,084 Location: Corning NY User is: OffLine	how do you use the claybar?
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08-18-2003, 09:27 PM	#8
chevys10 bagged in hawaii Age: 30 Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 49 Location: User is: OffLine	Quote: Originally posted by lilredxtreme how do you use the claybar? it comes with a spray thing and a clay bar. spray the stuff on and rub the clay bar on the surface. make sure u put enough of that spray thing or your gonna have sticky white crap on your truck hahaha oh yeah if u buy the mothers brand, it comes with the spray thing, clay bar and a small bottle of polish.
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09-04-2003, 10:39 PM	#9
litestab harlem body kit has to go Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,170 Location: ct User is: OffLine	what is a clay bar? i thought wax was polish? wow im confused.
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09-05-2003, 02:37 AM	#10
V6MaroFL Make Way for the Bad Guy Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 821 Location: Tallahassee, FL (FSU) User is: OffLine	Everything you need to know about Clay Bar Polish is mainly for removing swirls, light scratchs, or imperfections in clearcoat. It also restores oxidation which restores the glossyness of the paint. Basically restores the paint to a smooth finish. Wax does what polish does but only to an extent. Its more designed as a protectant for the area that has been polished.
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09-06-2003, 12:42 AM	#11
Inferno Sonoma What next?? Age: 26 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,457 Location: Melbourne, Florida User is: OffLine	Quote: Originally posted by trruuck POLISH THEN WAX! Actually: wash, claybar, polish, wax How often should this be done? Does the polishing and waxing have to be done with a buffer?
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09-06-2003, 01:50 AM	#12
scott750 Registered User Age: 31 Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,917 Location: Austin, TX User is: OffLine	You can apply the polish and wax either by hand or with an orbital buffer. Both ways will work fine. I use an orbital buffer to apply because it's so much easier on my arm/hands and I end up not having to use as much product. Plus it gets applied more evenly. I didn't know it was ok to use multiple coats of scratch-x and polish. I have been wondering how to get rid of my swirl marks I only used one coat of each and it didn't get rid of them all. Now I know. Thanks for the tips, guys. :thumbup:
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09-07-2003, 01:49 AM	#13
V6MaroFL Make Way for the Bad Guy Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 821 Location: Tallahassee, FL (FSU) User is: OffLine	Quote: Originally posted by Inferno Sonoma How often should this be done? Depends on how much of a clean freak you are. Some people do it every weekend, some every year. Personally I try to do the claybar, polish, wax at least every three months (as along with the washing and detailing, it usually turns into nearly a 7 hour job). I like to just apply a coat of wax at least every month.
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09-21-2003, 03:21 PM	#14
Thunder53 Registered User Age: 56 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 17 Location: Oklahoma User is: OffLine	If you want to get rid of Swirl marks, go to auto bodySupply shop and get some Meguirs #82 swirl free polish.I use it in my a lot Follow up with your favorite Carnuba wax
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