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dbunn Enthusiast

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Ok - so I am thinking about polishing the truck. I probably will use the Meguiars because of availability. However, I am a bit confused. They have a 3 step thing with the paint cleaner, polish, and wax. Then they have the new NXT stuff. Now does the new NXT stuff take the place of one of the three or does it replace all three. Also, if I use the three step process soes that paint cleaner take place of the claying tuff they have on their website. ANy help - I would appreciate it. Also, if I get an orbital buffer would I use that after applying the polish, wax, both or before applying the polish, wax, both or use it to apply and polish. GEEZ! Thanks.

03blackburb Enthusiast

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I clay, then Meguiar's Mirror glaze, then GoldClass paste. I do dust with a Cali duster and QD usually a couple of time a month. I usually do a complete detail 3 or 4 times a year.

tmaj1865 Enthusiast

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don't know a whole lot about Meguiar's products, but chemically all products are MOSTLY the same.

I agree with 03blackburb about the clay bar, if not experienced at detailing you can really make a mess, clay bars are really simple to use just make sure that you have a slippery substance ex, real soapy water or a Mist and shine etc, then follow up with a sealer, and then a good pure wax.

You should'nt have any problem at all. Good Luck.

71GMC_3/4T Enthusiast

71GMC_3/4T

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I tried the NXT based on recommendations here. I loved it! It went on easy and buffed off nicely, unlike the waxes of years ago. I was simply amazed at how much better my truck looked. I need to do it again, but it's been 2 or 3 months. I really should try the NXT "helper" stuff you're supposed to use between wax jobs.

 

I'd also highly recommend getting a couple of microfiber towels. I dried the whole truck with one. Then I waxed it and buffed it with the other towel. Then I cleaned the interior with the damp towel I had dried it with earlier. Worked like a champ!

ZaneO Enthusiast

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Meguiar's offers lots of products for different purposes and people.

 

The Deep Crystal system is just one option.

 

NXT is a sealant with some cleaners/abrasives...it doesn't necessarily take the place of anything.

 

To properly clean your finish, you need to follow a similar routine:

 

Wash

Claybar

Wash

Polish with abrasive as needed

Wax/Seal

99silveradoz71 Senior Enthusiast

99silveradoz71

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Zane O covered it. If you're doing your truck up good for the first time, you can clay to get out some imperfections. Polish will give it a good glossy finish and brings out dark colors very well. The wax puts it all together and protects. So you could use that polish they have(I don't recall exactly how it was labeled), but you can then finish off with the NXT wax.

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