Hi I have a new car thats only 3 months old, but are the correct order: wash clay,glaze, sealant, wax, spray wax optional, then quick detailer, and what is the diffrence between cleaner wax and carnuba wax and what is 1 step polish, 2 step then 3, and if my car is new does it still have to be compounded and polished?:inspector:
what is the correct order?
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Not necessary to compound, but rarely have I seen a vehicle that doesn't benefit from it
Nuba wax offers better protection then a cleaner wax IMO. Everything else that you've mentioned is in the correct order
skibik
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From my understanding a cleaner wax is supposed to aid in the removal of the old coat of wax during application. I believe this type of wax would be go for the average Joe that is just washing and waxing his auto. I myself would not use a cleaner wax over a sealant in the off chance it would remove it.
EVOlved
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This. Then you could top with a wax not a cleaner wax if wanted.
Todd@RUPES
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Wash - Clay - Polish (if necessary, this included compounding, polishing and/or glazing) then seal (wax, seal, coat)
A carnauba wax is a (mostly) natural wax which is "pure"... It doesn't contain any polishing agents so it must be applied to clean and properly prepared paint.
A cleaner wax is a wax that contains some level of cleaners in it, whether a polish or chemicals. Depending on the cleaner wax, it will remove remove oxidation, polish away swirl marks (in some cases) and leave behind a protection.
The steps outlined by Todd are exactly what you were looking for. Best thing to do to determine which processes are necessary is park outside in the sun and walk around after the vehicle has been washed. Decide if there are swirls or water spots you want to remove. If so then you should go through the whole process clay, compound, follow up with a finishing polish if required and then protect it. If the paint looks good to you a quick finishing polish and a layer of protection, it will help the paint stay that way! I find if your going to be doing anything related to applying something other than soap to wash you should be thinking about claying (before polishing, compounding, waxing, coating etc).