boostinsc

So i got a job to do on this blue is300 it is garage kept most of the time its a baby still 100% stock

has like 3 thousand miles i believe .Car was recently touched up what is the best approach to detailing the car does it need to polish or will a coat of wax work? let me know thanks....i will be using Pinnacle Signature Paste wax because that is all i have. pics of the car will be up tomorrow

eyezack87

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So you're detailing it without knowing what to do? Kind of odd for the owner but maybe its just me

If you are unfamiliar with polishing then I wouldn't attempt it. There are a lot of people who take compounds to a paint and see it get cloudy before coming here to complain about the product or ask for help. I'd suggest only claying the paint and applying the wax. Assuming you are in NY, I'd recommend something that lasts a lot longer than the Sig Series of Pinnacle. They didn't last for more than 3 weeks on my daily

boostinsc

actually am doing a favor for my family should i get the claybar kit meguiars sell ? if anyone can help me out a little appreciate it thanks

boostinsc

bump if anyone could point me in the right direction appreciate it

jcat_350

so you're asking if you need to polish or wax but then say that all you have is wax....well then...decision made I guess.

boostinsc

i found out it needs to be polished then apply wax i have to buy some polish what brand should i get

jcat_350

you pretty clearly are not well versed in how to detail a car...read up on some of the basics, there's plenty of threads in this forum and on the internet about detailing cars that will help you to avoid ruining the paint on that car.

eyezack87

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Again, I reiterate my statement of not doing it unless you have a grasp of the basics. Start with the Meguiars Clay Kit. Its what I started with ages ago. If you must learn how to polish, do it on your own car instead of other peoples in case something goes wrong.

Essentially what I'm saying is: Clay then Wax and you're done

boostinsc

i found some car polish and i used it on the car and topped it off with pinnacle sig paste wax. i will be doing the car again before winter. this time claying it..i just applied it in a circular motion then buffed it with a clean microfiber cloth and then added the pinnacle paste wax. i will be doing my car the same way. i will post pics but i don't have pics of the before

SOARER5

Why didn't you just clay it now to save you from doing the work a 2nd time?

jcat_350

yeah...polishing without claying just creates more siwrls...this is why we recommended you not work on the car until you knew what you're doing.

boostinsc

because i didnt have claybar or kit i have very few products to work with. i will be doing my car soon will post pics before and after. next time i will spend a whole day on the car and clay it and use collinite 845 to top it off....goes to buy collinite 845 lol

SOARER5

Claybar kit is less than $20 at Walmart. But I have to agree with everyone else that has given you advice. You really shouldn't be working on someone else's car with out proper knowledge, correct products, and technique. Improper use of clay can really marr soft paint like a Lexus. Did you do any research about the polish used or did you just use the first thing you could find?

How is your wash technique? Do you use the 2 bucket method with grit guards? If not, are you atleast rinsing your wash mitt before going back in the soap bucket? If someone is damaging the paint during the wash process, the foundation for a detail is already missing.

Please, please don't take advice from your friends that work at a dealer or shop.

boostinsc

i shouldve gone to walmart and bought clay kit. now am a bit worried how do i correct this process rubbing compound or swirl remover ? i was just trying to do a good thing, yes when i wash my cars i wash my mitts out before getting more soap

eyezack87

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BEFORE you do it again, exactly what are you using? We need info to help you move along or else we'll be spurting out random nonsense to you. List everything you have and ask your questions in one go and someone will address you.