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Old May 20, 2008 | 08:17 AM
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There are many... what is your budge? Hand or machine? You can get Adam's Polishes for $20-$25 or Swissvax for $2500 for 2 jars.
Old May 22, 2008 | 03:56 AM
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Originally Posted by DetailAddict
There are many... what is your budge? Hand or machine? You can get Adam's Polishes for $20-$25 or Swissvax for $2500 for 2 jars.
haha throwing this guy straight into the fire with swissvax!
Old May 30, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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Store bought clay bars are not very cost effective in the long run. You can pick up Clay Magic 200g bars or even Griots 225g bars, which are four to five times more than the store bought ones. Cut the larger bars into four to five pieces. Each piece should be good for two cars, unless it is like the one in this post.

Some debate whether or not the quick detailer/lube is necessary or just a good marketing scheme. Personally, I have seen people use a soap with high lubrication properties after the initial wash as their lube and get decent results. I prefer to use a QD and feel that there is less marring of the clearcoat. I clay about twice a year when I do two stages of polish, a glaze, sealant and wax. I between those I follow up with a finishing polish, sealant/glaze, and wax.

It is hard to beat P21S 100% Carnauba Wax or Pinnacle Souveran for a dark colored car, especially with pearl effects. Well, at least for a hundred bucks, Swissvax is insanely nice. If you can actually pick up these products locally from DetailAddict and save shipping and tax, that is a great deal.
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