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Old 05-06-2010, 10:32 PM
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wax vs. polish

I have queried those words in both directions and found a 1000 different posts, I am not going to waste 3 days looking, if you are going to give me shit for asking, I have two words for you, Go Fu&* ur Mother.

Now, what is better for an 06 X5 in Silver, wax or polish and why. Then if 1 is better than the other, which is the best brand?

Thanks in advance for your time and mine! CHEERS
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Old 05-06-2010, 10:35 PM
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Polish makes the paint look better/shinier, wax protects it. For best results polish then wax.
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Old 05-06-2010, 11:09 PM
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mmm i never knew that, iv only been using wax by mcguire's nano tech black. It seems to get the job done. Everyone here use their hands or other devices?
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Wax is kind of a sealant. Comes in the end of polish process.

My 5 step routine:
  1. Menzerna Intensive Polish PO91E +Menzerna Top Inspection
  2. Menzerna Final Finish PO85RD +Menzerna Top Inspection
  3. Menzerna Finishing Glaze PO115C
  4. Menzerna Full Molecular Jacket (FMJ)
  5. Menzerna Power Lock Sealant

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Old 05-07-2010, 10:00 AM
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Polish - will remove light swirls/light scratches
Polish gives no protection

Wax will protect and provide a nice gloss and shine.
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Old 05-07-2010, 10:14 AM
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There's a sale for 20%off at detailers domain, grab all the sealant/wax/ and cleaners you can!
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Old 05-07-2010, 10:23 AM
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Wax is kind of a sealant. Comes in the end of polish process.


My 5 step routine:
  1. Menzerna Intensive Polish PO91E +Menzerna Top Inspection
  2. Menzerna Final Finish PO85RD +Menzerna Top Inspection
  3. Menzerna Finishing Glaze PO115C
  4. Menzerna Full Molecular Jacket (FMJ)
  5. Menzerna Power Lock Sealant
Steps compilation courtesy of Phil.
Thanks for the detailed info. I went out this morning and cleaned a section of the X, I think I am going to pick a clay bar first and get the paint back to clean. Anyone have any advice?

Second, when I polish, finish, glaze, FMJ, and then seal, is it ok to use a motorized bonet to remove each step?

Thanks again for all the great advice!
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Old 05-09-2010, 10:56 AM
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Google Klasse All In One. Polish and synthetic wax in one step, if you do not want to spend all weekend working on the finish. Great for hand or machine.

I use Klasse AIO, but I have been polishing with Menzerna in a 4 step process due to the sensitivity of Jet Black.
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Thanks for the detailed info. I went out this morning and cleaned a section of the X, I think I am going to pick a clay bar first and get the paint back to clean. Anyone have any advice?

Second, when I polish, finish, glaze, FMJ, and then seal, is it ok to use a motorized bonet to remove each step?

Thanks again for all the great advice!
Steps 4 and 5 are by hand.
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