After I buff/polish my car with Meguires polish, is this Opti spray wax the next step instead of paint sealant or should I use Opti Poliseal?
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If you already polished then you could put this on top for protection. Personally I do a round of Opti Seal and then the spray wax.
1477413
I would skip the Meguires. If you 'clay' your car to remove all the old wax, after applying the Opti spray wax you will have a shine like you have never seen before.
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Never used poliseal. You shouldn't need to do anything after but seal after. buff/polish ..
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Ultimately, that depends on which Meguiar's product you used and what it is for. As I understand it, Optimum Poli-Seal is an all-in-one product - basically a cleaner wax and sealant in one. Doing the Opti Spray Wax after waxing seems to be duplication of effort in my eyes. That said, it may give some added depth to your shine.Truth be told, even when I use my Zaino products, using Z-8 Grand Finale as a last step after a few coats of Z-5 and Z-2 it is not a night-and-day difference. I would say that the same likely applies in your situation, but it all depends on which Meguiar's product you used. Ultimately, that depends on which Meguiar's product you used and what it is for. As I understand it, Optimum Poli-Seal is an all-in-one product - basically a cleaner wax and sealant in one. Doing the Opti Spray Wax after waxing seems to be duplication of effort in my eyes. That said, it may give some added depth to your shine.Truth be told, even when I use my Zaino products, using Z-8 Grand Finale as a last step after a few coats of Z-5 and Z-2 it is not a night-and-day difference. I would say that the same likely applies in your situation, but it all depends on... » Read More Ultimately, that depends on which Meguiar's product you used and what it is for. As I understand it, Optimum Poli-Seal is an all-in-one product - basically a cleaner wax and sealant in one. Doing the Opti Spray Wax after waxing seems to be duplication of effort in my eyes. That said, it may give some added depth to your shine.Truth be told, even when I use my Zaino products, using Z-8 Grand Finale as a last step after a few coats of Z-5 and Z-2 it is not a night-and-day difference. I would say that the same likely applies in your situation, but it all depends on which Meguiar's product you used. « Show Less
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On a newer car I would use the M205 Polish. The compound I use on correcting the paint. ie swirls, scratches, waterspots etc
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Alejandro, I have never used the Mothers polish, only the pre wax and then the pure gold wax. I was always taught to apply the wax in one direction and after drying to remove the wax in the SAME direction to avoid swirl marks. This method works very well especially on the color black which shows swirls easily. As for the polisher, I never use one for fear of swirls and both my Harley and truck are black. I would never use any electrical polisher on black.
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I doubt it's from the Meguiar's 205. Likely that whatever you are using to apply it-- a rag or a buff or whatever-- is a little too rough, and is leaving swirl marks. Switch to something finer or softer. like Domet Flannel. It is also possible that the finish you are polishing isn't hard enough to buff out yet. Maybe let your finish cure longer, and get harder. Hope this helps.
1651964
As a polish, it is intended to come off. It is not a wax or protectant. A good coat of wax should follow the polishing step you use this product for.
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I'm a professional detailer and must say I'm not a big fan of the "red bottle", I have used Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Detailer many times and find it to be really good but if you want the best of the best for the same money you gotta try Duragloss Aquawax which is really a spray sealant, it will leave your paint very slick, I always use it on my customers cars before they pick it up, you can buy it here at Amazon, please trust me when I say it's the best. Here's the link. http://www.amazon.com/Duragloss-951-Automotive-Aquawax-oz/dp/B002W0YBWE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396914661&sr=8-1&keywords=Duragloss+Aquawax
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i am a car nut as opposed to just a regular nut. on a 96 impala ss i used a machine and it was scary as to creating swirls and so on. meguiars is the finast wax and product line i have ever used and in over 50 years of detailing great cars i wish i would of found this out long ago. by hand you simply do a better job and a safer job. it takes longer but the finished product is worth it.
700106
It is a polish. It serves the same purpose as a wax in that it protects. Only this stuff is synthetic. Putting wax over it will give you a better gloss.
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Since the paint job on my Tahoe is still crisp, I used the Glaze as my polish. The Blacklight was the 2nd product used in conjunction the Glaze. Make sure you a sealant on top of either one. Personally I used the Jet Seal and love the protection level thus far.
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It's neither a wax nor a sealant. It's a lubricating spray that loosens dust so you can wipe down your car between washes while reducing the chances of scratching the paint.
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As long as the clear coat is glossy and kind of thick... If the scratches or swirls are really deep.. deeper cut Scratch product by Meguiar ScratchX or 2.0 would be better followed by this polish and wax.. Fyi do not use this product without following with polish then wax. You are going professional with this much work... do it right and reap the rewards. It will shine better than new or any wash ever.
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This particular product is part of a 3 step system. The clay removes unwanted debri and is a good first step prior to any waxing. If you only want two steps (clay and wax), buy the mothers brazilian cleaner wax. Otherwise buy all 3 steps to use after the clay. This will make the car look as good as physically possible. The stuff really works! My car is like a mirror.
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This is best used as a GLAZE. So it should go on after paint has been clay barred and polished and before a good sealant. There are NO abrasive qualities so it is NOT a polish. Wax usually has carnuba in it in some quantity and this has none. It can be used as a sealant but there are better longer lasting products to go over it as a sealant.
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From my understanding you can apply wax but it will not last as long nor is it necessary. The purpose of applying opti-coat is essentially to have a permanent wax that is more durable and protective. I would also suggest you Google your question as well. Hopes this helps.
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What I like to do is use a good sealant first like "Klasse", then apply a carnauba wax like P21s over it. It helps to have a good paint job to begin with of course.
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If you want a shine with luster, always polish then wax. Wax only- you will get a shine but not the luster. you bought the tool, use it! By hand only, not near as nice. Caution, always work on it in the shade, hot surfaces make for a streaky job..Tae cre, sfink
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This is a coloured polish. To be used on the same colour car. It needs to be sealed with wax afterwards.