Sujoy Neutral Newbie October 22, 2006 Share October 22, 2006 I'm new to detailing, so I'm wondering if the following sequence is suitable: Wash -> Claybar -> ColorX -> Cleaner Wax Do give me guidance. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XLR8 1st Gear October 22, 2006 Share October 22, 2006 It should be Wash, Clay, ColorX, Sealant or Carnuaba Wax. You don't need a cleaner wax cos ColorX itself works as a All In One product. It cleans and protects. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sujoy Neutral Newbie October 22, 2006 Author Share October 22, 2006 Thanks. Guess I'm gonna keep things simple: Wash -> Clay -> ColorX -> Wax. For wax, Deep Crystal System Step 3, Nxt Tech Wax and Nxt Spray Wax, which is good to go with ColorX? And also gentle on the elbow grease, hehe. Lastly, couldn't find ColorX in the 06/07 Meguiar's catalog, is it out of the line this year round? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teckheng Neutral Newbie October 22, 2006 Share October 22, 2006 (edited) hey, help me also.. is my step correct... Wash > Clay > AIO > SG > Wax > 1 week > Wash > SG > Wax > 1 week > Wash > SG > Wax ? Edited October 22, 2006 by Teckheng Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XLR8 1st Gear October 22, 2006 Share October 22, 2006 ColorX has been around long time ago. You can use NXT tech wax the go with colorX. You will get amazing showcar depth and shine and minimal elbow grease. NXT spray wax is a booster wax only. It doesnt last on its own. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddriver 4th Gear October 22, 2006 Share October 22, 2006 wash > clay > AIO > SG(cure12 to 24hrs) > wax 1 week > wax >2nd week > SG > wax Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coltagious Neutral Newbie October 22, 2006 Share October 22, 2006 Bro, I wouldn't apply SG after wax. There will be bonding issue. You can try this: Wash > Clay > AIO > SG (12-24hrs) SG (12-24hrs) SG > 1 week > Wash > Wax > 1-2weeks > Wash > Wax Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teckheng Neutral Newbie October 22, 2006 Share October 22, 2006 Maddriver and Coltagius, ty for the FK 425 MD, and Coltagius for showing me more on detailing and sample of CG to try. Today I was grounded at home for running around too much yesterday.. Ikea > Eunos > Sembawang > TPY...zz so I cannot go to the detailing section hosted by MD. But able to sneak outside my carpark and do some cleaning.. Results and some unsure facts.. After washing with Auto Glym Body Wash Condition , i run my palms across the panel and feel for rough spot After feeling the rough spots, I claybar it with the help of some water After claybar, I will dry the car sparking clean and dust 99% free. But the surface is not butter feeling... I then apply K-AIO. Method is 2-3 strokes, and use a clean MF cloth and wipe it off. Then after finish the above steps, the whole car is wipe ONCE with K-AIO. Then I will apply K-SG over the car and leave it cure for 15mins. After the whole car is cured, 15mins later i will use my MF cloth and wipe off the K-SG. quite hard to wipe off, I use the FK 425 and clean it off easily. Using the FK 425 and the whole car should be car and reflective look. Glossy and some wetness. But the surface is still not butter feeling... After that, I use the Carnauba Wax, wipe on and off like how I apply the K-AIO. 2-3 strokes, and use the MF cloth to wipe it off. But the surface is STILL not butter feeling. What is wrong with me ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishsing Neutral Newbie October 23, 2006 Share October 23, 2006 hi bro, u can try applying FK425 over the Carnauba Wax. - it will add slickness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddriver 4th Gear October 23, 2006 Share October 23, 2006 yr prep work is very important,to achieve a smoother surface,u got to clay it first to remove the contaminants Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teckheng Neutral Newbie October 23, 2006 Share October 23, 2006 is auto glym bodywash not good to achieve the prep work ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukie102 Clutched October 23, 2006 Share October 23, 2006 car wash cannot remove all contaminants. so need to claybar as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddriver 4th Gear October 23, 2006 Share October 23, 2006 like wat Sis lukie mention,u need to clay bar yr ride first..this is the most impt step Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garlic 1st Gear October 23, 2006 Share October 23, 2006 (edited) Yep, you won't believe the amount of crap a humble piece of claybar is able to remove. Your paint will feel squeaky clean and silky smooth after claying, ColorX has cleaners, polishes, and waxes in it, all in one. You can go straight to yr LSP after using this product if you want to. Check this out, More pics & info(includes claying): http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showt...?s=&threadid=88 Some before & after pics of a panel treated by ColorX. Edited October 23, 2006 by Garlic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sujoy Neutral Newbie October 24, 2006 Author Share October 24, 2006 What LSP? And SG? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number19 Neutral Newbie October 26, 2006 Share October 26, 2006 LSP means last step process. The last thing you coat your paintwork with, like wax or sealant. SG means sealant glaze. Usually referring to Klasse's sealant glaze. Maybe we should start a sticky thread for all the abbreviations in detailing. Cheers ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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