I just picked up a PC and if you would...

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imported_Lawdog

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indulge me and let me bounce something off you! My truck is solid black, and the paint is really in pretty good shape, with no swirl marks. Only thing I would like to correct is that when I see it alone, it looks great, but when I go to some truck meets, it just ain't cutting it anymore. Doesn't seem a brilliant as the new ones(Mines 1 year old) I have always washed it properly and clayed it and used either Zaino or NXT on it. So, what I want is to bring the brilliance back to new. On my shelf in the garage is Meguiars Step 1 paint cleaner, Step 2 polish, Gold Class Wax, Show Car glaze#7, NXT Tech Wax and Spray Wax, Zaino #2 with ZFX(out of Z-6 spray) WAUD, Quick Detailer, and Mothers Pure Carnuaba, and Mothers Showtime QD. I only have the white pad that came with the PC, though I have terry bonnets for my other orbitals. What I planned was to clay the truck, then use the #7, 2 coats of NXT Tech, then Gold Class on top. If I do this, is there any reason to use the Step 2 polish prior to the glaze? And do I need to removce any oils after the glaze? Or would you suggest something else out of these ingredients? I hate to experiment with new things on a 45 thousand dollar truck, but hte only other choice is the wifes Sequoia, which cost the same:nixweiss
 
I don't own a black car, but I have used the products you listed. I have been very pleased with the results of using #7 followed with NXT.



I can't see any reason to use the Deep Crystal Polish before using #7, but I also can't see how it would hurt anything to try.



My only real recommendation wour be to purchase additional pads for you PC.



Good luck.
 
Thanks fo rhte response. I plan on getting more, but want ot do the truck in the next couple of days. I will probably use the PC with the #7, then apply the wax by hand.
 
If I was you I would definitly get more pads and read autopia's ebook for info on the PC (pads and such). I would also make an order on autogeek.net of more polishes, glazes, sealers, waxes etc after researching here a lot and reading the ebook. See what you like best!
 
until you get more pads, you could

1. wash

2. clay

3. DC Step 1 Paint Cleaner w/white pad

4. DC Step 2 Polish

5. NXT x2



the DC Step 1 will help clear up the clearcoat. DC Step 2 will restore the oils. and NXTx2 will really make your black look good. you can replace DC Step 2 with #7 if you are used to working with #7, as #7 can be a bit hard to work with. and i don't think you need the Gold Class because 1) NXT by itself on black looks good; and 2) i think Gold Class has a lot of solvents and may remove some of the NXT.



you could try using the white pad that came with the PC, but use it only for one step. i recommend using it with DC Step 1, as that will take advantage of that pad.



also, check out the learn section here, or check out meguiar's website for some info from them.



good luck!
 
OK thanks for the advice. I already ordered the pad kit from Autopia, which should get me until I have the time to research some more on the best place/pads to get for what I want to do. Still kicking the idea of doing this part time for $$, so I will definitely be getting some more.
 
FYI: I personally do not like the look of NXT on black. I have my done my showcar and 2 trucks, all black, with a 1ZPP/NXT combo. It shines well but I have 3 complaints:

Its not deep - probably due to the prep

Its not wet - again a result of the prep

Its too dark - I think the NXT make the black look too dark, looks almost like it loses something that I can't put my finger on.



I would look into another product for black. I cannot specifically recommend any b/c I myself am in the hunt. I will let you know how I make out.
 
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