Wax vs Polish - The Difference

[DMS_Dan]

If you were to use the Lime Prime, the Zaino Z2 Pro and Z8, should you use a new cloth for each of these products?

Yes. A foam app pad for the Lime Prime. Another for the Z2 Pro then a microfibre cloth for the Z8. If you don't already own everything and insist on using Z2 then ditch the Lime Prime for Z-AIO

Ok, just trying to clarify all of this before I order....

I am purchasing the following:

Cleaning
3.8 Litre Duragloss Car Wash Concentrate
Microfiber wash mit.
Mint microfiber drying towel.

Polish/Sealing
Then I will buy a polisher from supercheap or something (can't afford to buy one of the fancy ones from CCP) and apply my Menzerna Final Finish OEM Hi Cut 106FF. Then with another Microfiber towel apply the Zaino Z2 Pro Show Car Polish?

Am I missing a product/step?

Yes. A Clay bar and Clay Lube and Some foam pads to buff with as well as foam app pads for the Z2. Also my advice is to save up for the DAS-6 from CCP. Anything you get from Supercheap will be a rotary which is hard to use for a beginner (and some pros lol). If you do get a random orbital it will be crappy and underpowered.

So reading through this... I love the idea of the OCW, as I don't fancy spending 3hrs every time I want to give the car a good clean.

Would something like Dodo Supernatural every 6 months, with OCW done on a monthly basis have benefits? Or just stick with the OCW plain and simple?

If you want to go down that sort of route then i would suggest Dodo Red Mist over the top of supernatural. This will look nicer than just OCW, however is more expensive.

Hi
I have been using the zaino wash and then one or two layers of z2 polish applied with applicator. And buffed off with cotton towels. Nice gloss, but I find dust collects very quickly within hours!

Am I doing something wrong or does this happen with poishes? Mines a deep grey blue pearl paint.

I did take my car through the bp super wash and wax once and that shine actually seemed to sat dust-free for longer than my struggling with hand polishing!

Please advise if theree is something else I could try

Cheers

Satz

Hi Satz,

It could be that your putting a little static charge into the paint with the rubbing from the cotton towels. Switch to microfibre and if its still an issue give the car a wash and use Duragloss Aquawax as you dry it and it will solve the issue.

Hope that's everything guys!!!

Dan

[docballs]

I'm a neewbie so please excuse this if it sounds stupid.
I am anxiously awaiting the new car which should arrive in December
I am thinking of doing a PPF such as VentureshieldStoneguard or 3M on delivery as well as using the GTechniq NanoQuartz sealant.
If I do this will I need to keep applying OCW every 3 months?
I am assuming with the PPF I will not need to use a Polish or need a ClayBar product?
My further assumption is that I will then only need to use a ph neutral wash to keep the surface clean until the GTechniq needs re-application in 2 years.
Does this sound right????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????

[DMS_Dan]

You are right in everything. I don't believe that the GTechniq will last 2 years but time will tell.

[Hooti3]

Looking to build up a kit for about $200.

So far I have

Duragloss Car Wash Concentrate
Mint Microfibre Plush Wash Mitt
Mint Microfibre Drying Towel Waffle Weave Extra Large
Zaino Z2 Pro Show Car Polish

Being my first car, I don't really know what else I need.

Thoughts?

I will be buying from carcareproducts.com.au as they have a pretty good range and have a good rep on these forums.

Thanks all.

[Wolfgang]

Being my first car, I don't really know what else I need.

Thoughts?

A wax or sealant to protect the paint is a good idea.

Sealants have more durability than waxes and are generally easier to apply.

To top up protection in between applications a spray wax like Duragloss Aquawax is a good way to go.

Have a chat to Car Car Products and they can advise you on what is best.