QD after polishing or washing before sealent

[mliebs8]

I'm doing my wifes car today and I'm going to polish it with IP then FP. My question is do I have to wash the car before I apply the wolfgang sealent or can I just wipe the car down with Meguires quick detailer and then apply the sealent.

[Mike T]

You could simply QD afterward. Always just make sure the surface is nice and slick before you apply the sealant/wax. With basic polishing you can just QD afterward. With heavy compounding and such, it might be better to wash after.
I usually go over the finish with S&W.

[supercharged]

I'm doing my wifes car today and I'm going to polish it with IP then FP. My question is do I have to wash the car before I apply the wolfgang sealent or can I just wipe the car down with Meguires quick detailer and then apply the sealent.

After polishing reawash, or wipe car down with 50/50 alcohol/water mix.

[D]

After polishing reawash, or wipe car down with 50/50 alcohol/water mix.

Yep.

[Jimmie]

Another option is a paintwork cleansing lotion.

[DavidJ021]

Another option is a paintwork cleansing lotion.

Pinnacles.

Def. +1!

[mliebs8]

It's pretty obvious I'm going to have to wash the car because this stuff is dusting so bad I'm not going to have a choice. I can say that even though the polish is dusting big time the shine from the first polish is beautiful. I've got one more to do then the sealent. Thanks for everyones input

[Al-53]

After a polishing and there is dust residue from it..its best to rewash..and not QD..the dust alone can have abrasives...This is where a strong wash comes into play....it will remove any residual oils and also the lubricity of the shampoo will float the particles with less chance of marring during the wash...

Al

[D]

I always rewash after polish unless Im using XMT 360.

[Thejoyofdriving]

if you are going to use a qd make sure it does not leave any sort of film on the paint, one example is silicone, it will interfear with the bonding of the wax