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I would use the Klasse AIO with a polishing pad. Not a cutting pad, but not a finishing pad either. I've found that using a pad with a little bit of bite helps to "scrape" the oxidation away. and I second SNike05's comment that a paste wax would be a better choice. Liquid carnaubas are not...

That last shot looks like your clearcoat has begun to fail. There's nothing short of a respray that can fix CC failure. I can't tell if the rooftop photo is showing the same condition, or if it's a flat reflection of a cloud or something. The purpose of exterior detailing is to prevent this...

$10 each. I installed the MSP springs on my car at about 75,000 miles, and the factory ones have been unused since then. Pictures available upon request.

I haven't tried the Quick Wax or the car wash, but the others are all great products.

I'm not sure what those pictures are supposed to show, because they're blurry as hell. And I can still pick out swirls in the 2nd to last pic. Get the car out in the sun if you want to prove the capability or worthiness of a polish.

Touch-up jobs can look good if you take the time to do it right, which means you go through the whole process of touch-up --> sanding --> compounding --> final polishing. A colored wax may be a good temporary solution, but that has nothing to do with the color of the wax. The wax may contain...

colored wax is marketing at its best. A coat of wax is what...1-2 mils thick? Do you really think an ultra-thin coating like that is going to display any obvious color?

6hrs is nothing. ;) Looks very nice. I am also a fan of the 2.0T badge.

Crazy how fast that stuff adds up huh? I was able to restrain myself for the most part with my Mazda. Probably because I gave up 200HP for 105. I could have just kept the Maxima instead of trying to boost the Protege to that power. I won't be able to hold back on my next car though, which will...

that's not to say that you have to give up on the idea altogether. If you can restore the paint to (or close to) factory condition, the touchup paint application is a real possibility. The restoration process could be a big job though, depending on the overall condition of the paint.

The touchup paint is the color of the car's paint when it was brand new. If there is ANY oxidation or ANY swirls in the paint, the color will appear faded. If this is the case, the touchup paint will not match. The severity of the oxidation/swirls will determine how noticeable the difference in...

Yes, the PC 7424 and 7336 are identical except for the counterweight that is included. The 7424 comes with a 5" weight, while the 7336 comes with a 6" weight. Aside from that, they are the same thing.

Yes. Wash --> Clay --> Polish --> Sealant --> Wax

The 4Star UPP and Wolfgang sealant are very similar. I don't know that I really have a preference between the two. The Poorboy's sealants never impressed me a whole lot, and I don't believe Pinnacle makes a sealant at this time. Their waxes are top-notch though, as well as Poorboy's Nattys Wax...

$42...s*** I'd buy a backup for that price! Autopia is a fine site for information, but realize that as with any site, there is always hype about new products. Don't get caught up in that, or you'll end up surpassing my $3000+ collection.

That's a pretty good start. I'd also look into a detailing spray, which can be very helpful if you happen to work the polish too long and it gums up on the paint. Also make sure you have at least 10 high-quality MF towels for this process. There's no sense in polishing the paint if you've only...

That's a very gentle polish, meant to be used by hand, so it will work well with your method. Realize that the DC polish is non-abrasive, so don't expect it to remove any swirls or scratches. It does contain some fillers, so you might get a little bit of hiding from it.

Yeah, I always recommend that a polish be used before waxing/sealing. Use the clay first, and then use a polish. Be aware that there are many different levels of polish, and if you're going to be using it by hand, do NOT use an aggressive polish. You'll likely be biting off more than you can...

Well said Jason. I've used the Mothers clay lots of times. It's a great product. The cleaner wax that it comes with is a decent product too, but I'd use a better wax/sealant instead. Just make sure to keep the clay lubricated. If it starts to drag, the microabrasives in the paint can leave...