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I'm sure this has been posted before a bunch of times, but I couldn't find an updated version so I'd figure to throw it out there again as there are new products on the market. Being a newbie to having a show-car quality paint job, I want to get this right out of the gate and have only been using Meguiar's spray detailer because it is black and I have been afraid of spider-webbing the clear, getting swirl marks and the dredded smear marks.
What products do you use and what is your technique to maintain your gem and keep that show car depth and shine?
 
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Clay bar and a good wax.

I like Chemical Guys products or Zaino. Mothers also has a good line.

More important is to use good quality microfiber.
 
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OK so I am sure this will be met with disbelief but I use Turtle Wax Ice spay wax. I love it, it can be put on in the sun, can go from paint to vinyl to glass, it takes 20 minutes to do the whole car and if you want it to shine more put on a second coat. I do like 303 for the convertible top. Black paste boot polish for the tires(easier on smooth wall tires,)even looks great on fading dash or seats.
 
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flat tire said:
if you want to be technical, nothing that uses electric, batteries or solar power. NOTHING MECHANICAL !
just your hand, elbow and shoulder:wink2:
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I use one of those buffing cones that goes onto your electric drill for cleaning my polished wheels. Getting tar and other road grime off rims by hand is just to much work.
 
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Interesting the wide variety of product you all use. I reached out to Chemical Guy's today and Meguiar's to see what each had to say on pitching their their products for use on a black vehicle that was garage kept and NOT a daily driver for best shine. Here is what each had to say:

Chemical Guy's: 4 steps
V36 polish by hand or d/a polisher
V38 polish by hand or d/a
Jetseal sealer applied by d/a
Butter Wet carnuba wax by hand or d/a
They were very evasive on the phone and getting answers was like pulling teeth - not what I would have expected

Meguiar's: 3 steps
Ultimate Compound - d/a recommended
#7 Show car glaze - d/a recommended
Gold class plus wax - d/a recommended
The gentleman I spoke to here was simply amazing - he knew every product thoroughly and was able to answer every question as to why one was better than another.

I just chose those two only because I never had good luck with Mother's on black. Other than that, their mag and aluminum polish works great, but their Billet polish is absolutely amazing stuff!

Which brings me to the next question to everyone other than Kevin - Do you guys use a d/a or have at it by hand?
 
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VitaminC said:
There are so many microfiber towels out there. What do you consider a good quality microfiber? Brand/links to product?
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Well there are the cheap ones at the chain parts stores and Wally World that are crap.

Then there are high quality from Chemical Guys, Surf City, Groits and other detail product suppliers.

FYI alway cut off the tags and if you drop it toss it. (at least don't put it back on your paint)
 
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Vega$69 said:
Well there are the cheap ones at the chain parts stores and Wally World that are crap.

Then there are high quality from Chemical Guys, Surf City, Groits and other detail product suppliers.

FYI alway cut off the tags and if you drop it toss it. (at least don't put it back on your paint)
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The 14 pack that O,Reilly sells are quality, I have used them for years. You are right there are some crappy towels out there though.
 
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Harbor freight sells the Groits towels. Wal Mart are what I use to wipe down my engine compartment and underside with meguiars show and shine. Its a good combo for getting dust off.
 
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Costco is a 36 count for $15.99
 
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