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. :nanana:

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 :thumbup:

Polish makes the paint look better/shinier, wax protects it. For best results polish then wax.

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?

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.

Correct

Polish - will remove light swirls/light scratches
Polish gives no protection

Wax will protect and provide a nice gloss and shine.

There's a sale for 20%off at detailers domain, grab all the sealant/wax/ and cleaners you can!

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!

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.

Steps 4 and 5 are by hand.

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Phil,

Do you have the promo code? I would like to place an order.

+1 on Klasse AIO, works very well. :thumbup:

Hey lemans...whats up with the power lock sealant? Is that designed to keep the wax on your car longer? I noticed its the last step on your 5 step routine..

The polymer sealant creates a barrier and protects the paint from dirt elements. Also gives a deep shine. Easier to clean off dirt after that. Works great on wheels too....hose off the brake dust. :thumbup:

I finally claybarred my X, and I now I cant get enough of it. There is something so satisfying about the claybar.

Do you claybar before or after the polish? I always claybar first.

After the last few trips to the camp's mud road I really owe my baby a good wash/claybar/polish/wax treatment..... seriously. That and she really wants her bigger shoes on... the 18's don't quite fill out the wheel wells like the 20's but I gotta buy a pair of tires.

You don't have to do both Steps 4 and 5. I am doing it because I have the FMJ from before and want to use it. But otherwise Powerlock should be good.
You can use orbital polisher for all steps....personal preference.

Picture after Powerlock sealant:

Damn JCL, looks pretty damn good!

Make you a deal... :D You fly down here and detail my X that good and I'll buy you some of the best Cajun food you've ever had!