Applying FMJ for the first time, polishing necessary before-hand?

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Hi everyone! Been looking around on this forum for a while, think it's time to jump in and start asking/contributing to the best of my knowledge. I have a diamond graphite 06 Infiniti G35 coupe, has almost 15,000 miles on it. About one month ago, I used (via PC) Menzerna IP w/ orange LC pad, Menzerna FP w/ white LC pad, and topped w/ very light coat of NXT by hand. Swirls/micro-marring have almost been completely eliminated, and I am extremely happy w/ the results. I am going to try using FMJ next, (in place of NXT) do I need to do the car over again w/ FP before applying FMJ? I read on the properautocare.com website that FMJ works best when the car is freshly polished; not sure if that's right or wrong. I am thinking that it would be a good idea to use the FP anyway to get rid of the layer of NXT, correct? I used to think that claying a car would get rid of the existing wax, but learned on this forum that this isn't true. Can I just wipe the car down with 50/50 to remove the NXT? Sorry for the long post, but all help would be appreciated! Just got into this hobby about 3 months ago and been loving every second!
 
I would use FPII then FMJ . Do you have the glaze? When I used it I did the FPII then their glaze then FMJ.
 
I just bought FTG and went back and put on a 2nd coat of FPII, then FTG, and tomarrow FMJ to seal the whole job.

The pics are before I put on FTG.
 

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Thanks for the replies everyone. I don't currently have the glaze or FMJ, but I was considering getting the glaze at the same time I order the FMJ. Do you think it's a better idea to polish before applying glaze/fmj? Or would you just use the 50/50 and then proceed to glaze/wax? Also, since my car is less than a year old I guessed the glazing might not really make a difference. I don't mind the extra work, but if it's not going to make any difference then I'd prefer not to do it...
 
The suggested order:

IP if needed, then FPII, then FTG, then FMJ.

Let me quote Terry Freiberg on the Classic Site:

"After a vehicle is painted or touched-up, it may be compounded to remove minor defects, polished to remove compounding haze and glazed to create a uniform, deep, shine. Because glazes create a "wet-look" shine, they have come to be used by enthusiasts on everything from show cars to daily drivers. Glazing does not replace polishing. A vehicle should be polished first, a glaze applied and finished with a wax or paint sealant."

That is the order I am following.

I did not mention in my previous post, that I started with clay, then went to Intensive Polish, then the above sequence.
 
Thanks for the reply Audi. I knew what the suggested order was, just wondering if the FP2 or FTG is recommended before FMJ, considering I've had my car for less than a year, and the fact that I used IP/FP2 within a month's time. I'll probably end up doing FP2 and then FMJ, after a wash and clay. ; )



4AudiQ said:
The suggested order:

IP if needed, then FPII, then FTG, then FMJ.

Let me quote Terry Freiberg on the Classic Site:

"After a vehicle is painted or touched-up, it may be compounded to remove minor defects, polished to remove compounding haze and glazed to create a uniform, deep, shine. Because glazes create a "wet-look" shine, they have come to be used by enthusiasts on everything from show cars to daily drivers. Glazing does not replace polishing. A vehicle should be polished first, a glaze applied and finished with a wax or paint sealant."

That is the order I am following.

I did not mention in my previous post, that I started with clay, then went to Intensive Polish, then the above sequence.
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I wouldn't think you'd need to repeat the FPII since the car is so new and you just polished it so recently. The IPA/H2O solution will take off the NXT and leave you with a polished car; the FMJ will provide the protection. I would follow the IPA with the FTG to address any remaining minor marring if you don't want to go right to the FMJ, then finish with the FMJ.
 
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