First Time

asa · 05-11-2008, 10:48 PM

I use for the firts time a wax. NITROUSG35 suggest me to use Meguiar's NXT 2.0

BEFORE :

AFTER :

I'm really happy of it.
Next step I'll try the Deep Crystal System Polish Step 2

Someone use it before ?

asa · 05-13-2008, 03:51 PM

There's not someone that can help me ?
Could someone tell me how much time you have to wait before it dry... ?

***RaskyR1*** · 05-13-2008, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asa

There's not someone that can help me ?
Could someone tell me how much time you have to wait before it dry... ?

Deep Crystal step 2 is a wipe on wipe off product. You don't want it to dry or it will be very hard to remove. I like to apply it to two panels and then go back and wipe it right off. Make sure you follow it up with a wax as it offers no protection.

asa · 05-13-2008, 08:14 PM

I was talking about the wax...

asndragonboii · 05-13-2008, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asa

I was talking about the wax...

Step 2 is not the wax. Step 3 is the wax

asa · 05-13-2008, 10:46 PM

yes I know, but how many time I must wait to let dry the wax dry ?

***RaskyR1*** · 05-13-2008, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asa

I was talking about the wax...

usually it only takes about 15-25 minutes for the wax to dry. This can vary by several conditions which is why it's always best to do the swipe test.

swipe test

asa · 05-13-2008, 10:55 PM

Thanks ! I'll use that "swipe test" !

asa · 05-13-2008, 11:01 PM

Now for the polish or step 2. I know that you need to have some skills to do a good job. Could someone help me ??

***NitrousG35*** · 05-13-2008, 11:51 PM

Since you are doing things by hand, the polish will be the same as waxing. Usually, you begin to work the polish in as soon as it is applied. Remember too that you polish before waxing, not after. The purpose of polishing is to smooth the surface of the paint to make everything uniform and level. Polish by hand will also help remove minor scratches and swirls.

asa · 05-14-2008, 07:45 AM

So I need to only polish a little surface at a time ?

***airportguy770*** · 05-14-2008, 07:59 AM

Looks good, I wanna wax my car so bad. Damn GA watering ban, cops are busting people who use outdoor water.

***RaskyR1*** · 05-14-2008, 09:04 AM

Are you talking about the Deep Crystal step 2 polish? If so it is a "pure polish" which means it has no cleaning properties and will not remove scratches or swirls. It simply adds depth, gloss, and beauty by nourishing the paint with polishing oils. This step is a wipe on wipe off product like I explained above. Deep Crystal step 1 is used for removing fine scratches and oxidation.

Your steps for optimal results should be

-wash
-clay
-Deep Crystal step 1 (or similar)
-Deep Crystal step 2 (or similar)
-NXT wax since you already have that.

You may also want to check out this thread below.

Mother of all detailing threads...Warning 56K!

asa · 05-14-2008, 12:03 PM

Well I'm talking about this product :

It's the step 2. In the official web site they say it remove swirls ...:S

Deep Crystal® System Polish A2116 Product Information

asa · 05-14-2008, 12:05 PM

Maybe I'm wrong...

***RaskyR1*** · 05-14-2008, 12:30 PM

It says that it "eliminates" them. Basically it is filling them in or hiding them. They will reappear after you wash a few times.

Iy you want to remove scratches or swirl ScratchX will be the most effective by hand.

***NitrousG35*** · 05-14-2008, 12:53 PM

Rasky is right. It will only fill in the scratches, not permanently remove them. If you want to remove them, get Scratch X like he recommended. It does a great job of removing minor swirls and hairline scratches.

asa · 05-14-2008, 04:24 PM

Is scratch X a polish ?

I've another question :

What is the best way to remove the thin coat of dust over my car, because it always comes back after I wash it ?

***RaskyR1*** · 05-14-2008, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asa

Is scratch X a polish ?

I've another question :

What is the best way to remove the thin coat of dust over my car, because it always comes back after I wash it ?

ScratchX is a "cleaner polish"

Detail sprays are great but the dust will still keep coming back...sucks I know.

asa · 05-14-2008, 11:03 PM

And if I just remove it with a single microfiber towel...Do you think it will domage the paint ?

05-11-2008, 10:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
asa Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montréal, QC Posts: 189 iTrader: 0 / 0%	First Time I use for the firts time a wax. NITROUSG35 suggest me to use Meguiar's NXT 2.0 BEFORE : AFTER : I'm really happy of it. Next step I'll try the Deep Crystal System Polish Step 2 Someone use it before ?

05-13-2008, 11:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
*NitrousG35* Mr. Cowl Induction Join Date: May 2007 Location: To Infiniti and beyond... Posts: 8,923 Wild VTEC'n Bill iTrader: 1 / 100%	Since you are doing things by hand, the polish will be the same as waxing. Usually, you begin to work the polish in as soon as it is applied. Remember too that you polish before waxing, not after. The purpose of polishing is to smooth the surface of the paint to make everything uniform and level. Polish by hand will also help remove minor scratches and swirls. __________________

05-14-2008, 07:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
*airportguy770* ATL Squad Lucky #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stockbridge,GA Age: 25 Posts: 4,858 David iTrader: 8 / 100%	Looks good, I wanna wax my car so bad. Damn GA watering ban, cops are busting people who use outdoor water. __________________ Sig by Mike@ML-Works

05-14-2008, 09:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
*RaskyR1* Rasky's Auto Detailing Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shakopeeee, MN Age: 33 Posts: 3,084 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Are you talking about the Deep Crystal step 2 polish? If so it is a "pure polish" which means it has no cleaning properties and will not remove scratches or swirls. It simply adds depth, gloss, and beauty by nourishing the paint with polishing oils. This step is a wipe on wipe off product like I explained above. Deep Crystal step 1 is used for removing fine scratches and oxidation. Your steps for optimal results should be -wash -clay -Deep Crystal step 1 (or similar) -Deep Crystal step 2 (or similar) -NXT wax since you already have that. You may also want to check out this thread below. Mother of all detailing threads...Warning 56K! __________________ ^ Meguiars Junkie *8thgen Meet at Rasky's June 21st!!!*

05-14-2008, 12:30 PM	#16 (permalink)
*RaskyR1* Rasky's Auto Detailing Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shakopeeee, MN Age: 33 Posts: 3,084 iTrader: 1 / 100%	It says that it "eliminates" them. Basically it is filling them in or hiding them. They will reappear after you wash a few times. Iy you want to remove scratches or swirl ScratchX will be the most effective by hand. __________________ ^ Meguiars Junkie *8thgen Meet at Rasky's June 21st!!!* Last edited by RaskyR1; 05-14-2008 at 12:32 PM.

05-13-2008, 03:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
asa Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montréal, QC Posts: 189 iTrader: 0 / 0%	There's not someone that can help me ? Could someone tell me how much time you have to wait before it dry... ?

05-13-2008, 08:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
asa Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montréal, QC Posts: 189 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I was talking about the wax...

05-13-2008, 10:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
asa Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montréal, QC Posts: 189 iTrader: 0 / 0%	yes I know, but how many time I must wait to let dry the wax dry ?

05-13-2008, 10:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
asa Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montréal, QC Posts: 189 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks ! I'll use that "swipe test" !

05-13-2008, 11:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
asa Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montréal, QC Posts: 189 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Now for the polish or step 2. I know that you need to have some skills to do a good job. Could someone help me ??

05-14-2008, 07:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
asa Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montréal, QC Posts: 189 iTrader: 0 / 0%	So I need to only polish a little surface at a time ?

05-14-2008, 12:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
asa Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montréal, QC Posts: 189 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Well I'm talking about this product : It's the step 2. In the official web site they say it remove swirls ...:S Deep Crystal® System Polish A2116 Product Information

05-14-2008, 12:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
asa Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montréal, QC Posts: 189 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Maybe I'm wrong...

05-14-2008, 12:53 PM	#17 (permalink)
*NitrousG35* Mr. Cowl Induction Join Date: May 2007 Location: To Infiniti and beyond... Posts: 8,923 Wild VTEC'n Bill iTrader: 1 / 100%	Rasky is right. It will only fill in the scratches, not permanently remove them. If you want to remove them, get Scratch X like he recommended. It does a great job of removing minor swirls and hairline scratches. __________________

05-14-2008, 04:24 PM	#18 (permalink)
asa Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montréal, QC Posts: 189 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Is scratch X a polish ? I've another question : What is the best way to remove the thin coat of dust over my car, because it always comes back after I wash it ?

05-14-2008, 11:03 PM	#20 (permalink)
asa Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montréal, QC Posts: 189 iTrader: 0 / 0%	And if I just remove it with a single microfiber towel...Do you think it will domage the paint ?

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