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Old 03-05-08, 08:36 AM
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Default Layering wax

Here are the steps I used.

Wash
Applied Meguire's Cleaner wax using white foam pad
Applied Meguire's NXT 2.0 using black foam pad
Applied P21s carnauba wax by hand using foam pad

The above steps took several hours, however the finish looks great (black). What do I need to do to maintain hereafter?

Is there anything I need to do different?

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Wash using very mild soap, and use a really soft cloth to dry. If you wish follow with a spray on wax by Meguire's. Re-do your process in 1-2 months after washing the car with dishwash soap to first remove the old wax.
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use some spray detailer after your weekly washes to keep the car looking like it was just waxed.
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Wash with microfiber mits
Dry with microfiber towel
Sonus 1 for swirl marks
Sonus 2 for base wax
Sonus 3 for polish
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Originally Posted by CVsGX470
Wash with microfiber mits
Dry with microfiber towel
Sonus 1 for swirl marks
Sonus 2 for base wax
Sonus 3 for polish
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I’m not sure how to interpret this.
What Zaino product are you referring? Do you apply as the last step?
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Originally Posted by CVsGX470
Wash with microfiber mits
Dry with microfiber towel
Sonus 1 for swirl marks
Sonus 2 for base wax
Sonus 3 for polish
Zaino

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"Sonus 2 for base wax"? Isn't Sonus SFX-2 still a polish?
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Process looks fine. But you may need to clay if the paint is really contaminated
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