I've always been one to wash my car, but it wasn't until a friend sold me his barely used PC 7424xp that I decided to get serious. It was two+ years since I waxed my car too hwell: Of course, I'm pretty anal about my car; so since I purchased it new from the dealer I have been the only person to wash it (even gone as far as making a sign and attaching it to the rearview mirror that says "No Wash"). Also, fortunate for me, that one time I waxed was with, what I think is a good quality wax, P21S. It protected the car from the elements day and night (no garage). The paint wasn't too bad with the exception of some hazing, swirl marks, and the worst - tree sap. I used: PC 7424XP Poorboys SSR2.5 Swirl remover Chemical Guys Maxi Suds II Sonus SFX Ultra-Fine Clay Sonax Full Effect wheel cleaner Prima Nero trim dressing Poorboys EX sealant/wax Prima Wheel Armour wheel protectant I'm pretty pleased with my first time results. Not too many pics but: My first time using Sonax Full-Effect Seems to work well; my wheels weren't heavily soiled so I think my other wheel cleaners would have fit the bill just fine Before: During (it sprays on green and turns red when it reacts; this is the front wheel, it didn't really react, but the rears did; funny because usually the front wheels are more soiled): After: Before (See all the spots; that is tree sap): Before (fender is mared): After:
Just the SSR2.5 then sealant and a coat of P21S on top of that the next day (forgot to add that part).
I started off my detailing with Poorboys SSR2.5, etc. Worked well back in the days, and it's actually still what I used when I detailed my truck over 5 years ago.
