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[C32 AMG]

Does it worth to buy an extra #81 & #82 or #20 to maintain my cars?

I have a 1998 (metallic black) & 2003 (brilliant silver) vehicles, both paint conditions, I would say okay (shines and reflects a lot after washed). No oxidation found so far but just little swirl marks.

Right now, I have the following collections stored in my garage for regular maintanence:

#83, #26, Color X, NXT Techwax, Scratch X and G-100 with 3 kinds of pads.

Please advice. Thanks.

[Lynn Matthews]

You might want to pick up some clay if you see that you are having some surface contamination in the future but other than that it sounds like you are well stocked to maintain your car.

Quick Detailer is also nice to have on hand for in between washing and for bird droppings.

Lynn

[Rockpick]

While each and every product that you've named is a stellar product, it may not be necessary for you to the additional products that you've mentioned in my honest opinion.

Black, as I know you know, is a tough color to keep in good shape and thus, sometimes other products may be more useful in very specific circumstances but, with #83 and Color-X, I think you'll have a solid combo.

#83, on many dark colored vehicles, may not bring the vehicle to the ultimate pop and may require an additional product. This, in my opinion, is where you could utilize your Color-X in order to bring it to the high gloss that most demand. Color-X is an excellent 'one-step' type of product that will clean up the very light haze (I stress 'very light') that might be left behind on some vehicles finishes after application.

NXT and #26 are no-brainers in my opinion. Just about every arsenal should have these products and they can even be used in conjunction with each other (NXT topped with #26). They're both tried and true products that are very well respected within the detailing world.

So, in summary, I think you have a pretty good A-X (not Z) type of system already in place. #83 to remove cob-webbing/swirls, Color-X to clean up any smaller, less obvious imperfections, NXT /#26 to protect the finish, and a G-100 to apply (and even remove) the aforementioned products.

One thing you didn't mention was which 3 pads you had. You may or may not need a couple polishing/finishing. Just a thought. Also, as Lynn mentioned, Clay and a detailing spray like Quick Detailer or Final Inspection would probably be excellent items to keep on hand.

RP

[C32 AMG]

Thanks for helping.

The pads which I got are W-7006 to W-9006. With you advices, I would get more pads for detailing.

Originally posted by Rockpick
While each and every product that you've named is a stellar product, it may not be necessary for you to the additional products that you've mentioned in my honest opinion.

Black, as I know you know, is a tough color to keep in good shape and thus, sometimes other products may be more useful in very specific circumstances but, with #83 and Color-X, I think you'll have a solid combo.

#83, on many dark colored vehicles, may not bring the vehicle to the ultimate pop and may require an additional product. This, in my opinion, is where you could utilize your Color-X in order to bring it to the high gloss that most demand. Color-X is an excellent 'one-step' type of product that will clean up the very light haze (I stress 'very light') that might be left behind on some vehicles finishes after application.

NXT and #26 are no-brainers in my opinion. Just about every arsenal should have these products and they can even be used in conjunction with each other (NXT topped with #26). They're both tried and true products that are very well respected within the detailing world.

So, in summary, I think you have a pretty good A-X (not Z) type of system already in place. #83 to remove cob-webbing/swirls, Color-X to clean up any smaller, less obvious imperfections, NXT /#26 to protect the finish, and a G-100 to apply (and even remove) the aforementioned products.

One thing you didn't mention was which 3 pads you had. You may or may not need a couple polishing/finishing. Just a thought. Also, as Lynn mentioned, Clay and a detailing spray like Quick Detailer or Final Inspection would probably be excellent items to keep on hand.

RP

[Rockpick]

Originally posted by C32 AMG
Thanks for helping.

No problem C32! More than glad to have helped!

-RP

[C32 AMG]

Okay, I forget to ask?

Is there any expiry dates for Meguiar's waxes and polishes? Can I keep the stuffs in room temperature for at least one to two years without use. So far, I only realize that paste waxes may shrink and get solid if not used.

[Rockpick]

Generally speaking, if the products are kept at room temperatures year round in sealed/capped bottles, you shouldn't have any problems over a period of a couple of years.

Every product is unique and ultimately, will have it's own characteristics...

RP

[C32 AMG]

Originally posted by Rockpick
Generally speaking, if the products are kept at room temperatures year round in sealed/capped bottles, you shouldn't have any problems over a period of a couple of years.

Every product is unique and ultimately, will have it's own characteristics...

RP

Thanks a lot.

[nx80v]

Hi C32 AMG,
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Cheers
stephen