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Old 10-19-2005 | 03:30 PM
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I want to detail my car and am going to do a meguairs 3 step thing. Clay Bar, Deep Crystal Polish, and Gold Glass Wax. Just wondering if this is right? The Clay Bar i cannot find meguairs anywhere locally in stores. So i was just going to use the Mothers Clay Bar...is that ok?
Old 10-19-2005 | 03:33 PM
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You'll be fine.
Old 10-19-2005 | 03:34 PM
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thats fine.

just keep the clay bar lubed.
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OK just making sure THANKS! so my system sounds ok? Yeah i am going to use meguairs quick detailer for the lube.
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Don't worry ,a Clay bar is a clay bar, any brand will work.

As far as Meguiar's Gold class wax, make absolutely sure that you do not accidentally get any of it on any of your black plastic trim. Especially the Grills.

It is a PITA to get off :p

I would personally recommend Zaino Bros. Polish. Lasts much longer and can be stacked for an even deeper shine.
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Originally Posted by SSM_tC
Don't worry ,a Clay bar is a clay bar, any brand will work.

As far as Meguiar's Gold class wax, make absolutely sure that you do not accidentally get any of it on any of your black plastic trim. Especially the Grills.

It is a PITA to get off :p

I would personally recommend Zaino Bros. Polish. Lasts much longer and can be stacked for an even deeper shine.
Yeah i was thinking of Zanio...but i want the kit they have and it's $84 i just cannot afford that right now. So this will have to work HE HE.....and yes black trim i know this HA! i did it on accident on my old car ICK!
Old 12-23-2005 | 04:18 PM
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the steps you are doing are fine after all that make sure you wax. turtle wax or that 2000 finish wax is good. use the applicator pads and keep it wet and strain it every once in a while. Ive done this procedure 3 times and it looks very nice. no scratches on my paint. if you want scratches go buff your ride.
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like coobyroo2002 mentioned before, Zaino is a very good wax and it leaves a good shine
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Zaino seems expensive at first sight, but I have only had to polish my cars once a year, so when you break it down, that 80 dollar initial purchase will actually last several years ... definitely worth saving up for.
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