So, polishing my old DB Z made a world of difference...but my new DB Z has 250miles on it...should I clay bar, polish, give it the works or should I leave it with just wax?
I just got a DeWalt DA that I'm dying to use and a whole slew of Meguiar's best.

 

Start from scratch. Claybar, polish, and seal.

Does the finish have enough damage that it requires using a machine?

And, just to play Devil's Advocate - Meguiar's best.... isn't.

 

ZAINO!

 

you really cut me deep.

 

I saw the car this afternoon.....no paint damage! Mike, I would definitely clay it to get any rail dust out, but I wouldn't worry much from there about compound or swirl remove -- your new paint is AWESOME. I would also recommend Zaino, especially if you are parking the car outside -- it is much more durable. If you are looking for a super-deep shine, Zaino and then top it off with PS21 or something else super-rich.

If you want to play around with any Zaino stuff let me know, I'd be happy to show you how that works or give a demo.

 

Forget the whole Zaino science project. Menzerna FMJ. One bottle, two steps: wipe on, wipe off.

Your Meguiars will only really protect for about 2 months (as would any carnauba). If you're planning on waxing less frequently, consider a synthetic of ANY brand.

 

Thanks for the info guys, and Richard, I've been wanting to try Zaino...I'll take you up on that some time.

 

megs #80 for polish (good swirl remover)...topped with your choiceof sealant syn/poly or nuba (I'm really getting in my tin of megs #16 carnuba)..

 

So...he should forget Zaino because the process is too complex for you to wrap your head around? I have used Menzerna products as well, have some sitting in my garage right now (they make great abrasive stuff). The durability does not compare to that of Zaino -- of course this is information that dozens of detailing enthusiasts here, the entirety of forums like autopia, and independent studies like Guru Reports all back up.

Sure it takes longer -- but the extra time invested in application is repayed later when all the other waxes have already worn off, and after you actually take the time to learn the process it is hardly as complicated as you make it seem.

 

To me Zaino is easy to use and definitely doesn't take me any longer to apply Zaino and remove it, in fact it atakes me less time because it is so easy to apply and remove. Let's see, wash the car, apply Zaino, remove when dry, yup that sure is complicated.

 

I would like to know if any of you have tried or used something called PPS, paint protection system. Here the link all feedback would be greatly appreciated !

Link: www.neverwax.com

Thanks

Mike

 

I would be extremely skeptical of this. There are many of these "perma-seal" products on the market, usually applied at dealers and marked up by hundreds of dollars. most claim to have some sort of teflon additive, which to be effective would need to be baked onto the car and is obviously impossible. I read the website link you posted and a lot of their "facts" are pretty dubious.

Regardless of whether or not it works it will not have the level of detail, depth of shine, or feeling of satisfaction that your own polish/wax job will!