Waxing/Polish Question...

ScoobyJDM21 · 07-06-2008, 01:45 PM

Hey guys, I just bought some polish today (Nu Finish) and I was wondering what are the steps to waxing/polishing. For example does it go wax first then polish or the other way around? Sorry this is a noob question I just want to get it straight. Thanks!

Bishop · 07-06-2008, 01:49 PM

wash, clay bar, wash, polish, wax i believe.... u can skip steps if ur not clay barring, so prolly wash, polish, wax.... im a noob too so take that as one noob to another, i dont know 100% for sure

06SpecC · 07-06-2008, 01:57 PM

Bishop is correct.

disturbed1 · 07-06-2008, 02:14 PM

Nu finish destroyed the clear on two of my cars stay away from please. Yes wash, dry, scratch remover if available, polish, wax and then kickback and enjoy the shine.

disturbed1 · 07-06-2008, 02:14 PM

i use meguirs polish.

Bishop · 07-06-2008, 02:16 PM

I hit up detailersdomain and phil set me up w/ a plethora of german goodies.... i actually just finished claying and waxing my car w/ the help of another member on the forum, and i am stunned by the shine and feel of the paint

BluSTi · 07-06-2008, 02:24 PM

My car is a lost cause. I'm waiting for a hail storm so I can just get the whole thing re-sprayed.

I use Zymol Japon for my wax when I have time for such trivial things...

ScoobyJDM21 · 07-06-2008, 03:44 PM

I have always heard of Nu finish being pretty good because it has been around awhile but I could be wrong and I don't know much about polish. Has anyone else had this problem? And can I get Meguirs at any local auto store because I would of gotten that, but I did not see it.

Bishop · 07-06-2008, 03:46 PM

You can get meguiars at like, target, walmart, probably any auto parts store....

ScoobyJDM21 · 07-06-2008, 03:48 PM

Ok, I'll wear my glasses next time I walk in

***Gondy*** · 07-06-2008, 04:24 PM

If you love your car you would buy Zaino polish

rmo55c · 07-06-2008, 04:50 PM

There are a million products out there and some of the products mentioned are incredible. I would definitely avoid nu finish though. I personally don't like to spend a lot of money on cleaning products (partially b/c I don't have money haha). So I go with this which all of it is from Autozone except the glass paste:

1) Clean the windows and headlights with ammonia free cleaner and if there are spots left I use One Grand Paste Glass Cleaner (that stuff is incredible for water spots/built on crap)
2) Clean the wheels using Meguiar's Hot Rims Wheel Cleaner and a wheel brush.
3) Wash the car using Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wash Soap and a microfiber sponge and microfiber cloth
4) Use the Mr. Clean Auto Dry thingy to rinse the car and then wipe dry with a microfiber cloth
5) Clean the exhaust tip/muffler with Mother's Billet Metal Polish and microfiber cloth
6) Clay bar the car with Meguiar's Clay Bar kit (comes with two bars and detailer spray and a cloth which is great)
7) Quick wash of the car to get any residue of detailer/clay off
8) Re-dry the car with the Mr. Clean thingy and a microfiber cloth or two
9) Spot treat problem areas with Meguiar's Scratch X
10) Now a polish coat. I use meguiar's polish (I can't remember the name)
11) After polish coat, then I use Meguiar's NXT tech wax (stuff is awesome) for TWO coats of wax. Must do two coats after a clay bar

12) Armor All tire foam on the tires (I do a very light coat)
13) Meguiar's NXT tech protectant on all the black trim on the car

And done!!!

Sorry I rambled, but that's my process and its cost effective b/c Meguiar's is not high end expensive stuff. But I get the best reviews ever. I got pics from UL if you want to see the finished product

Peleg · 07-06-2008, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScoobyJDM21

I have always heard of Nu finish being pretty good because it has been around awhile but I could be wrong and I don't know much about polish. Has anyone else had this problem? And can I get Meguirs at any local auto store because I would of gotten that, but I did not see it.

If you want the BEST, it's Menzerna and it's available online only.

BluSTi · 07-06-2008, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peleg

If you want the BEST, it's Menzerna and it's available online only.

If you want the best it's Zymol.

ZYMOL SOLARIS

STiSubyMan · 07-06-2008, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bishop

wash, clay bar, wash, polish, wax i believe.... u can skip steps if ur not clay barring, so prolly wash, polish, wax.... im a noob too so take that as one noob to another, i dont know 100% for sure

correct
I dont wash after i clay, i usually spray and wipe down the car with my quik detailer after i clay. I recommend to clay though

07-06-2008, 01:45 PM	#1
ScoobyJDM21 Junior STI Driver Car: 04 STi Fav Mod: Vtec injectors Location: North Carolina Posts: 80 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Waxing/Polish Question... Hey guys, I just bought some polish today (Nu Finish) and I was wondering what are the steps to waxing/polishing. For example does it go wax first then polish or the other way around? Sorry this is a noob question I just want to get it straight. Thanks! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-06-2008, 01:49 PM	#2
Bishop HowTo Contributor Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Stg 2 - STRI gauges Location: Niwot, CO Posts: 2,323 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Waxing/Polish Question... wash, clay bar, wash, polish, wax i believe.... u can skip steps if ur not clay barring, so prolly wash, polish, wax.... im a noob too so take that as one noob to another, i dont know 100% for sure

07-06-2008, 01:57 PM	#3
06SpecC Professional STI Racer Car: 06 STi Spec C Fav Mod: The STi experience Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 674 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Waxing/Polish Question... Bishop is correct.

07-06-2008, 02:14 PM	#4
disturbed1 Professional STI Racer Car: 06 subaru wrx sti Fav Mod: royal purple Location: orange, CA Posts: 680 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Waxing/Polish Question... Nu finish destroyed the clear on two of my cars stay away from please. Yes wash, dry, scratch remover if available, polish, wax and then kickback and enjoy the shine.

07-06-2008, 02:14 PM	#5
disturbed1 Professional STI Racer Car: 06 subaru wrx sti Fav Mod: royal purple Location: orange, CA Posts: 680 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Waxing/Polish Question... i use meguirs polish.

07-06-2008, 02:16 PM	#6
Bishop HowTo Contributor Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Stg 2 - STRI gauges Location: Niwot, CO Posts: 2,323 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Waxing/Polish Question... I hit up detailersdomain and phil set me up w/ a plethora of german goodies.... i actually just finished claying and waxing my car w/ the help of another member on the forum, and i am stunned by the shine and feel of the paint

07-06-2008, 02:24 PM	#7
BluSTi IWSTI Club Level 1 Car: 04 WRB STi Fav Mod: Me! Location: Montana Posts: 13,540 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Waxing/Polish Question... My car is a lost cause. I'm waiting for a hail storm so I can just get the whole thing re-sprayed. I use Zymol Japon for my wax when I have time for such trivial things...

07-06-2008, 03:44 PM	#8
ScoobyJDM21 Junior STI Driver Car: 04 STi Fav Mod: Vtec injectors Location: North Carolina Posts: 80 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Waxing/Polish Question... I have always heard of Nu finish being pretty good because it has been around awhile but I could be wrong and I don't know much about polish. Has anyone else had this problem? And can I get Meguirs at any local auto store because I would of gotten that, but I did not see it.

07-06-2008, 03:46 PM	#9
Bishop HowTo Contributor Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Stg 2 - STRI gauges Location: Niwot, CO Posts: 2,323 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Waxing/Polish Question... You can get meguiars at like, target, walmart, probably any auto parts store....

07-06-2008, 03:48 PM	#10
ScoobyJDM21 Junior STI Driver Car: 04 STi Fav Mod: Vtec injectors Location: North Carolina Posts: 80 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Waxing/Polish Question... Ok, I'll wear my glasses next time I walk in

07-06-2008, 04:24 PM	#11
*Gondy* Fears smelly diff fluid Car: 07 WRB STI Fav Mod: Invidia G200 Location: Lemont, Illinois Posts: 677 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Waxing/Polish Question... If you love your car you would buy Zaino polish

07-06-2008, 04:50 PM	#12
rmo55c Silver Member Car: 05 WRB STi Fav Mod: PWT Points Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 961 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Waxing/Polish Question... There are a million products out there and some of the products mentioned are incredible. I would definitely avoid nu finish though. I personally don't like to spend a lot of money on cleaning products (partially b/c I don't have money haha). So I go with this which all of it is from Autozone except the glass paste: 1) Clean the windows and headlights with ammonia free cleaner and if there are spots left I use One Grand Paste Glass Cleaner (that stuff is incredible for water spots/built on crap) 2) Clean the wheels using Meguiar's Hot Rims Wheel Cleaner and a wheel brush. 3) Wash the car using Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wash Soap and a microfiber sponge and microfiber cloth 4) Use the Mr. Clean Auto Dry thingy to rinse the car and then wipe dry with a microfiber cloth 5) Clean the exhaust tip/muffler with Mother's Billet Metal Polish and microfiber cloth 6) Clay bar the car with Meguiar's Clay Bar kit (comes with two bars and detailer spray and a cloth which is great) 7) Quick wash of the car to get any residue of detailer/clay off 8) Re-dry the car with the Mr. Clean thingy and a microfiber cloth or two 9) Spot treat problem areas with Meguiar's Scratch X 10) Now a polish coat. I use meguiar's polish (I can't remember the name) 11) After polish coat, then I use Meguiar's NXT tech wax (stuff is awesome) for TWO coats of wax. Must do two coats after a clay bar 12) Armor All tire foam on the tires (I do a very light coat) 13) Meguiar's NXT tech protectant on all the black trim on the car And done!!! Sorry I rambled, but that's my process and its cost effective b/c Meguiar's is not high end expensive stuff. But I get the best reviews ever. I got pics from UL if you want to see the finished product