BigR
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BigR Just for complete clarity, did you use wax or polish, there is a world of difference you know (I only know because one of the guys who works for me is so knowledgeable about this type of product). Come on, please be specific, what exactly did you use?
Started with Meguiar's for the normal wash, using a lambswool mit (and two buckets - wipe on / wipe off karate kid). Then, rinsed with cold water and dried it off with a drying towel (not a chamois - gone in the bins a couple of years ago).
After that it was onto the Meguiar's clay kit. I started with the boot lid and then did perhaps 2sq ft at a time, so that the detailer and panel didn't dry off in the sun - partial sun by late morning, but fortunately not too hot. After doing the whole car I moved on to waxing it.
For this I used Ioncoat Naviwax ultimate. To avoid smearing I used a mechanical polisher to buff it after rubbing on, but this doesn't give a full sheen so then a bit of a manual buff too. I also used the wax on the trim and windows (just did the sides, not the windscreen) - the black trim e.g. around the door mirrors came up well with it.
All in it took just over 4hrs to do the car (no interior). The finish is very good and I'm glad I went through the whole thing. The car wasn't too dirty from the claying - a bit of brown muck and I'm sure my regular day to day car would turn the grey very brown with all the muck!