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Discussion in 'Detailing' started by derekp, Oct 8, 2011.

  1. Oct 8, 2011 at 12:58 PM
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    derekp

    derekp [OP] giddy up!

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    What order should I apply these products:

    Meguiars Quick Detailer #66
    Meguiars Polymer Sealant #20 and
    Meguiars Cleaner Wax
    My neighbor has Carnuba Wax in a bottle and suggested I finish with that, but I think I should use either the Pl=oly or the Carnuba...
    I can't remember if I did Quick Detailer first, then Polymer Sealant or the other way around. What do ya'll think? :confused:
    (I did a search, couldn't find anything definitive)

    Thanks ya'll!
     
  2. Oct 9, 2011 at 3:37 PM
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    Most likely in this order:

    1. Polymer Sealant
    2. Carnauba (some poeple like to put a carnauba over a sealant, but you shouldn't put sealant over a carnauba)
    3. Quick Detailer (for touch ups; may not be necessary)

    The kicker is the cleaner wax as it probably will remove whatever you put on before it, and if it is a carnauba product, you don't want to put a sealant over it.
     
  3. Oct 9, 2011 at 3:43 PM
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    Tacomanator

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    This.

    I like to use a QD after every wash. Hit up Autopia forums, there's tons of info on there!
     
  4. Oct 9, 2011 at 3:45 PM
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    I would claybar first.
     
  5. Oct 9, 2011 at 3:48 PM
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    ^That wasn't on the list. :D

    However, that should come first and polish should come after that (another item not on the list).

    To be clear, a thorough washing should actually be first!
     
  6. Oct 9, 2011 at 5:38 PM
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    I can go one step more.......park your truck in the shade before washing!

    Direct sun will cause water spots.
     

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