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Old 03-10-2014, 04:17 PM   #1
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Old 03-10-2014, 04:49 PM   #2
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Old 03-10-2014, 05:21 PM   #3
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You need to watch the vids at Adams or autogeek, neither of them will do much alone, you need to clay, polish and then seal. The NXT is ok for the seal step.
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Old 03-15-2014, 03:09 PM   #4
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You need to watch the vids at Adams or autogeek, neither of them will do much alone, you need to clay, polish and then seal. The NXT is ok for the seal step.


Cleaner Wax is like Shampoo/conditioner in one or a spork. They are waxes and polishes in one which in theory sounds great but it isn't. Polish your car do all pain corrections and after protect with wax.
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Old 03-16-2014, 03:41 AM   #5
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Kleep, I've used the 3M product for years. It really cleans and does smooth out scratches. It eliminates the need to clay. For a final step use the NXT or carnuba sealant.
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Old 03-16-2014, 10:50 AM   #6
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Kleep, I've used the 3M product for years. It really cleans and does smooth out scratches. It eliminates the need to clay. For a final step use the NXT or carnuba sealant.
Smooth out or cover up? Clay/polish is a must than protect with your wax products. Or you can do the mistake of most and protect your imperfections with a cleaner wax. For ultimate shine and look to your paint you need to clay and polish and rid your clear coat of defects.
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Smooth out or cover up? Clay/polish is a must than protect with your wax products. Or you can do the mistake of most and protect your imperfections with a cleaner wax. For ultimate shine and look to your paint you need to clay and polish and rid your clear coat of defects.
X2......the procedure and the tools are far important that the products you pick, all the major players make good stuff.......
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Old 06-16-2014, 12:50 PM   #8
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Just applied the 22ple to my Corvette and Harley. Should help protect it from the Arizona sun and dust for 18 months.
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