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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 12:02 AM
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Default WHAT ELSE DO I NEED???

hey right now the product i have is a good power paste wax, some glaze, clay bar and magurires scratch x, is there anything else i should be putting on? also what order exactally should i be putting these on in? thanks
Old Apr 19, 2006 | 12:10 AM
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Be careful with the scratch x. Its kinda abrasive. I wouldnt use it. It doesnt really work.
With the other products you have........
#1 wash car then use claybar
#2 you can use the glaze if you want
#3 put on your wax
#4 have fun
Old Apr 19, 2006 | 12:14 AM
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so i use the glaze first before the wax? its called show car hand glaze
Old Apr 19, 2006 | 12:20 AM
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Yes, Thats what ive done in the past. But I dont use glaze very often.
Old Apr 19, 2006 | 03:10 AM
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Agree with what Pietrasz4 said... but for clarification...

Clay first. It's always a good idea to use a clay system once or twice a year, before you polish and wax.

Scratch remover should only be used on spots, or if you've got really bad oxidation. Use cautiously, lightly, in varying directions (read the instructions) and only by hand. It effectively would replace a good machine with a good cutting pad and polish.

If you have normal surface cleaning defect removal to do, use a regular pre-wax cleaner instead. (Step 1 of a 3-step system)

The glaze helps hide and fill the spiderwebbing. This step is where you'll assess your defect removal. (Step 2)

Protect it with a pure carnauba wax (no cleaners), if that's what you mean by "power paste wax." (Step 3)

I know with the Mothers 3-step system, you should only need to clay and do step 1 once or twice a year. Use the Steps 2 and 3 about every 8-12 weeks. At 4-6 weeks, use just the Step 3, the pure carnauba.




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