Need a Paint Cleaner

[Bigbull2984]

Hi all I am about to apply Blackfire Wet Ice over Fire... Cant believe I am about to spend $120 on wax...

But before I do that I will be thoroughly washing the car with mixture of pamolive(or dawn) and Meguiars gold class.

Then Clay, Ultimate Compound with yellow pad, and I guess I should do a paint cleaner too?

If so what cleaner and whats the process of doing this?

[rider9195]

You will want to follow UC up with a fine polish and a softer pad. Then apply Blackfire gloss enhancing polish.

[Bigbull2984]

You will want to follow UC up with a fine polish and a softer pad. Then apply Blackfire gloss enhancing polish.

Hmm then I can apply total polish all in one or gloss enhancing polish from blackfire with white pad.

[BobbyG]

Basic steps in order are:


Wash
Clay
Paint Correction & Polish
Seal
Wax

Dual Action Polisher

1. - Working with a dual action polisher


Sectional Pass With a DA Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-car-garage-how-videos/24074-show-car-garage-video-how-do-section-pass-when-machine-polishing-da-polisher.html)
Removing Swirls (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/20021-definitive-how-article-removing-swirls-scratches-water-spots-using-porter-cable-7424xp-g110v2-griot-s-garage-polisher.html)
DA Trouble Shooting Guide (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/37769-da-polisher-trouble-shooting-guide.html)
Waxing With a DA Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pinnacle-wax/28651-how-machine-apply-wax-using-da-polisher.html)

Meguiar's Ultimate Compound is a really good over the counter product that can be found at most automotive parts stores and department stores. If you use these to remove surface defects and remaining contamination there's no need for a paint cleaner..


Meguiars Ultimate Compound (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-ultimate-compound.html)
Meguiars Swirl X Swirl Remover (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-swirl-remover.html)

Foam Pads

To simplify pad usage, I've given a generic usage of pads and products.

Compounding

Compounds or aggressive products are generally used on firmer pads, Yellow, Orange, and Green.

Polishing

The White and Gray pads are generally used with polishes.

Sealants & Waxes

Blue and Red foam pads work nicely for applying sealants and waxes.
These are a very good choice of pads for the Porter Cable style dual action polisher..

[opie_7afe]

what bobby said i 100% agree with, you will not need a paint cleaner after polishing so to say, however i would either rewash car with dawn very gentile using a wash mit i only use on slightly dirty cars. or use some paint prep product before applying wax/sealant of choice