was hoping that someone could answer/clarify some things for me, regarding detailing.
i have a spectra blue mica lexus gs400. the paint needs some attention in the form of swirls/scratches. i would say my swirls/scratches are comparable to these:
a
2
i think i understand the basic process of detailing the car, but i do have some questions/concerns:
i'm gonna dawn wash the car, then clay the car, then wash again.
then i need to polish, right? now, i noted p21s gepc as a good product to use. i don't know exactly what this is, but i know i've seen p21 a lot on clublexus over the last couple years, so, i'd imagine it's a good product. however, in my research, i also noted meguiars fine-cut, and medium cleaners (depending on severity). should i get one or the other? both? also, i've seen menzerna product mentioned as well. any major differences between the three?
another concern of mine is the whole pc vs hand thing. i've never used a pc before. reeeeally worried about ruining my paint, and i don't know how justified i am with my concerns. part of me just wants to be safe and just use the product by hand. but, if the difference between the two is gonna be pretty substantial then, by all means, i'd use the pc. (i have printed the how-to off autopia, regarding pc use, just in case i happen to go that route). what do you think?
with regard to the swirl removal process: so, after i remove the product, i should spray down the entire car with zaino detailing spray, before moving on, to remove any dust or oils?
i also just came across a couple other things:
zaino z-cs vs z2/z5. one, the other, or both?
z8 grand finale vs z6 detail spray. is it necessary to get both?
z-pc- can i use this instead of the above listed possibilites for swirl removal?
finally, what are your thoughts on z8 grand finale spray seal?
thanks for your time.
i have a spectra blue mica lexus gs400. the paint needs some attention in the form of swirls/scratches. i would say my swirls/scratches are comparable to these:
a
2
i think i understand the basic process of detailing the car, but i do have some questions/concerns:
i'm gonna dawn wash the car, then clay the car, then wash again.
then i need to polish, right? now, i noted p21s gepc as a good product to use. i don't know exactly what this is, but i know i've seen p21 a lot on clublexus over the last couple years, so, i'd imagine it's a good product. however, in my research, i also noted meguiars fine-cut, and medium cleaners (depending on severity). should i get one or the other? both? also, i've seen menzerna product mentioned as well. any major differences between the three?
another concern of mine is the whole pc vs hand thing. i've never used a pc before. reeeeally worried about ruining my paint, and i don't know how justified i am with my concerns. part of me just wants to be safe and just use the product by hand. but, if the difference between the two is gonna be pretty substantial then, by all means, i'd use the pc. (i have printed the how-to off autopia, regarding pc use, just in case i happen to go that route). what do you think?
with regard to the swirl removal process: so, after i remove the product, i should spray down the entire car with zaino detailing spray, before moving on, to remove any dust or oils?
i also just came across a couple other things:
zaino z-cs vs z2/z5. one, the other, or both?
z8 grand finale vs z6 detail spray. is it necessary to get both?
z-pc- can i use this instead of the above listed possibilites for swirl removal?
finally, what are your thoughts on z8 grand finale spray seal?
thanks for your time.