Need detailing tips.
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Burning Brakes
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Need detailing tips.
I'm going to use the new Meguiar's NXT this weekend. People on the forum keep talking about using dawn before waxing. Should I do this?
Also, what is the purpose of a clay bar?
Also, what is the purpose of a clay bar?
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Re: Need detailing tips. (Brannon)
Hi Brannon, I think there are mixed feeling on Dawn, certainly if you're using Zaino their instructions call for Dawn but NXT's so don't use it. On the clay bar question it is used to remove microscopic particles embedded in the clear coat before you apply the top coats of your polish/wax. You should be able to find a lot of inof on clay batrs and their usage by just searching the posts for clay bay. Good luck :seeya
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Re: Need detailing tips. (Brannon)
I heard their products are good, I use Griot's products, they have a very good book that you can obtain from them that shows you all you need to know on using their products to obtain a show car finish. It's a step by step book from cleaning and getting the surface ready to which is very important, to polishing to waxing, you might ck them out, good luck :flag
P.S. Dawn is for dishes not for cars.
[Modified by jackj, 8:16 AM 3/18/2004]
P.S. Dawn is for dishes not for cars.
[Modified by jackj, 8:16 AM 3/18/2004]
Burning Brakes
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Re: Need detailing tips. (Brannon)
I'm going to use the new Meguiar's NXT this weekend. People on the forum keep talking about using dawn before waxing. Should I do this?
Also, what is the purpose of a clay bar?
Also, what is the purpose of a clay bar?
if you have more than 3 coats of wax right now, you run the risk of getting a hazy or chalky finish. in that case you need to dewax.
you can put nxt on top of existing wax but not if there is buildup.
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Burning Brakes
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Re: Need detailing tips. (denali)
Check this out. http://www.thedetailingbible.com/
Thanks to all for the advice. :seeya
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Re: Need detailing tips. (Brannon)
Dawn liquid, like many other detergants, is an alcaline basedproduct... it has the ability to strip old wax off your car without causing any damage to the clear coat. alcoline detergants are usually warm to the touch.... they will generate heat in your hand if you squeeze the solution..
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Re: Need detailing tips. (Brannon)
I'm going to use the new Meguiar's NXT this weekend. People on the forum keep talking about using dawn before waxing. Should I do this?
Also, what is the purpose of a clay bar?
Also, what is the purpose of a clay bar?
Claying is a very simple process. Here's an Interforum link toThe Ultimate Clay Bar Guide that I posted a year or so ago.
Hope this helps!
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Re: Need detailing tips. (ptdrummer54)
You should be able to find a lot of inof on clay batrs and their usage by just searching the posts for clay bay.
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