A few questions:

['94ViperRT/10]

First, can anyone recommend a Polymer Sealant/Synthetic wax that can be bought at the local auto store? I was thinking of trying Meguiars NXT Generation Tech-wax or #20 Polymer Sealant, but I wasn't sure what's better or what the difference is? Anyone recommend anything else?

Second, has anyone tried that turtle wax "ICE synthetic liquid polish?" It seems to disappear off the shelves around here, makes me wonder if turtle wax has improved some? Also, is it a wax or a polish? Isn't a polish abrasive?

Finally, this is what I do as far as cleaning, is this correct or am I missing something?
1. Wet car
2. Wash using a microfiber mit and the two buckets (one water, one soapy water)
3. Clay bar the car (Mothers clay bar kit)
4. Use "Gunk bug and tar remover" where there is still bug/tar residue
5. Wet car down again
6. Dry car with microfiber cloth
7. Hand apply wax and remove using microfiber cloth (right now trying different waxes)
8. Go over car with a microfiber cloth and Wizards Mist-N-Shine Detailer

Anything I should change/add/or improve upon? I heard I should use some kind of cleaner/polish before the wax? Thanks!

[Farns514]

Great Great Questions... I would love to hear these responses to and also about that liquid ice polish stuff. Now when you clay a car do you just take a piece and put it in the palm of your hand then wet it and rub it into the surface of your vehicle? I will probably head over to Gary's shop this summer for some helpful tutorials.

['94ViperRT/10]

I spray a 1ft square section of the car with the liquid first (I use the quick detailer as the lubricant), then I rub the clay bar over that panel while holding it flat in my hand, if it doesn't move smoothly I spray more liquid on the area. I've heard you can do it with a bucket of soap and water, but I find this method to be cleaner and easier.

[Farns514]

Alright, Thanks for that info on how to clay the car as i will be claying a Balck Avalanche next week and a Silver Explorer....

[turbomangt]

Turtle wax and meguiars have the deepest pockets for advertisng of any company out there. They can sell anything they want to sell to the public regardless of the quality of the product. The power of marketing is one of Americas's most powerfull tools. What happens in general, is when something is mass marketed and produced in huge quanitites, the overall quality goes down. the money smaller companines don't spend on advertising they put back into the company trying to improve on the product. I'm speaking from experience on what Ive seen and used as far as retail type products go. Gary

[Plutolawyer]

Well for what its worth, I bought it about a month ago, the guy at the local shop said it was flying off the shelves. Mine is brilliant black. Forget it. It was more of a mess than it was worth. It streaked my hood so bad I had to re-wash the car. At least, this was my experience.

Originally Posted by Farns514

Great Great Questions... I would love to hear these responses to and also about that liquid ice polish stuff. Now when you clay a car do you just take a piece and put it in the palm of your hand then wet it and rub it into the surface of your vehicle? I will probably head over to Gary's shop this summer for some helpful tutorials.