The process I am using

[Aerobat]

I have tried many products and I must admit that no matter what products I buy you can not avoid the hard work needed to get a good shine and protection. Even an electric buffer will require time. I actually enjoy spending some time under the sun polishing and waxing my cars.

I currently use the following:

1.) Clay bar the entire car 3 times a year

2.) Meguires paint cleaner

3.) Mequires Ultimate Polish

4.) Meguires Carnuba Wax

I only use the paint cleaner after about 3 washes then followed by polish and wax.

Does anyone else have a different view on the process? I am currently getting great results but there is always room for improvement.

[Supervinnie40]

Like you said, you can make it as expensive and crazy as you want.
But the steps you are mentioning sound fine for a solid start.
You don't mention anything about washing, so you could consider the 2-bucket method, a microfiber washmitt, some microfibre drying towels and some Quick Detailer to maintain the good looks. But for all I know you are already doing this :P.

[Aerobat]

Originally Posted by Supervinnie40

Like you said, you can make it as expensive and crazy as you want.
But the steps you are mentioning sound fine for a solid start.
You don't mention anything about washing, so you could consider the 2-bucket method, a microfiber washmitt, some microfibre drying towels and some Quick Detailer to maintain the good looks. But for all I know you are already doing this :P.

AHHH! Yes Very important step. polishing over road grime and dirt would certainly not help the shine any!

[Supervinnie40]

Lol, glad to be of assistance you will be very impressed to see how it will all look after the sand and dust is removed first . haha.