Best Car Care Product System

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Jul 4, 2011 | 02:36 AM
  #1  
Hi guys, still kinda new to the forum

anyway, i've been wanting to see the full potential of my LR coupe's paint, so i want to find the best car care system (wash,waxes,polishes,sealants,etc.) available. Price is not a concern.
I've used many things, meguiars nxt, nu finish, mothers reflections, many products found in stores.
they've made my car stand out more than any car on the road, but didnt last more than a week (daily driver)
I'm considering to try Zaino, but i still have a feeling that there are better products that will repair+give the paint some pizazz
Does anybody have any suggestions on any products?

thanks a lot !

and also, i do have some knowledge/experience on this subject
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Jul 4, 2011 | 02:43 AM
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Jul 4, 2011 | 02:33 PM
  #3  
Do you currently have a DA Polisher or a Rotary Polisher? Either one is necessary to correctly remove defects from your paints clear coat.

If you don't have a polisher, here is a great starter kit that includes The Flex XC3401VRG D/A Polisher, LC Hydro Tech Pads, and Meguiars Polishes:

Flex/Meguiars Starter Kit

Of course, you will need Plenty of other products such as quality MF towels, Wax or Sealant to protect the paint after correction, Wash buckets with Grit Guards to prevent swirls/marring during the washing/drying process, all of which can be found here:

DetailedImage.com

There is a July 4th special going on until July 6th at 11:59 PM EST if you enter the code July4ship you'll receive $4 shipping and 10% off your order!
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Jul 4, 2011 | 10:29 PM
  #4  
The best is always subjective but based on my experiences I'll outline some of my favorites. Usually I recommend a full detail at least 1 - 2 times per year and then just wash and protect it as desired in between. A full detail to me consists of a wash, dry, clay bar, polish, sealant and/or wax. This process will deep clean the paint and make it really shine again while protecting it for months to come.

Wash/Dry - most swirls come from this process so quality products and techniques are critical. Check out our detailing guide for this step and other steps to maximize your efforts. Here are two awesome kits if interested.
DI Packages Washing and Drying Basic Kit
DI Packages Washing and Drying Starter Package

Clay Bar - This step deep cleans the paint so it's free from stubborn build ups not removed by the washing process. This may seem complicated or different but it's pretty simple and basic. In short spray some clay lube on the paint and glide the bar side to side and picks up micro contaminants in the paint. Here is an excellent value on a clay bar and lube - DI Packages DI Gentle Fine Grade Clay Bar 100g & Clay Lube.

Polish - This is the step where you really restore the paint to like new again. You can permanently remove swirls, oxidation, etc. not just temporarily hide them. I highly recommend you consider getting a Porter Cable (PC) as they are so easy to use, vastly improve your results while saving you time and energy. We have some affordable kits that give you the PC, backing plate, pads and polishes you would need here DI Packages Porter Cable 7424XP, Meguiar's Polishes and Hydro Pads Starter Kit or DI Packages PC 7424XP with M105, M205 and 5.5" pads. Both kits give you the M105 and M205 polishes with the PC that are going to help you really restore the paint to like new. Best of all the PC is easy to use and completely safe even for a first time user. Again check out our detailing guide for step by step instructions and other helpful hints.

If you prefer to do a hand application I generally just recommend a one step process with a foam applicator and Meguiar's Ultra Finishing Polish M205.

Protection - After polishing protect and enhance the shine with a sealant or wax. Waxes last about 2 - 6 weeks so we generally recommend a sealant which lasts 3 - 6 months. The Blackfire Wet Diamond with Polycharger is my favorite sealant. It provides a remarkable shine with durable protection while easy to apply. You can apply it by hand or use a blue pad and your buffer. If you really want to you can apply a wax on top of the sealant for added protection and shine. The Poorboy's World Liquid Natty's Blue Wax is a great option for a quality liquid wax that works on all colors. If you want a bit more gloss from a paste wax try the Chemical Guys 50/50 Limited Series Concourse Paste Wax or any of the Dodo Juice waxes. These options are applied by hand only but the exceptional gloss makes it well worth it.

I hand remove all of the excess product with a clean DI Microfiber All Purpose Towel. These towels are paint safe and help quickly remove the left over clay lube, polish, sealant, etc. I'd suggest getting about 5x - 10x of them.

Now step back and admire how awesome your vehicle looks. If you have any other questions please let me know!

Take care!

Greg @ DI
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Jul 5, 2011 | 01:27 PM
  #5  
Wow thank you very much guys for the comprehensive responses! I will probably order an automatic polisher and will still look into products I can use for my car.
Thanks again!
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Jul 6, 2011 | 11:01 PM
  #6  
Quote: Wow thank you very much guys for the comprehensive responses! I will probably order an automatic polisher and will still look into products I can use for my car.
Thanks again!
Glad to hear the information was helpful, if you have any other questions please let me know.

Greg @ DI
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Jul 16, 2011 | 02:59 AM
  #7  
why don't you use wolfgang car care products. its very effective.
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Jul 16, 2011 | 09:06 PM
  #8  
Quote: why don't you use wolfgang car care products. its very effective.
That would be more useful information if you posed it as a suggestion, asking the OP why de DOESN'T use a particular product isn't very helpful.

There are hundreds of different detailing products out there and opinions are going to differ from person to person, wether you're a professional detailer or a novice, everyone has different tastes. You just have to jump in and start trying stuff!
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