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First thing to do is pick up a clay bar kit. It will run you somewhere between $15 and $20. That'll strip off a minute layer and get you ready for the next couple of steps.
Then look over this thread for more tips. which to choose?
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I believe Candyman posted the steps on how to clean and protect your PT. Search for the Candyman posts.
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Hey their PT17,
Just for easy reference, here is the rundown. You will need a: 1. Clay Bar WHY? To remove all parasitic contaminants from your paint. Meguiar's Direct Smooth Surface® Clay Kit Cost: $19.99 2. Meguiar's Show Car Glaze WHY? To add oils, and nutrients to your paint. Meguiar's Direct Show Car Glaze - Cost: $10.22 3. Meguiar's Hi-Tech Yellow Wax WHY? To protect your paint. Meguiar's Direct Hi-Tech Yellow Wax Liquid - Cost: $12.50 Were over budget by $2.72, but thats as close as I could get it. The only other things you will need are 6 clean Microfiber rags for polishing, and removing chemicals, some dishwashing soap (Has a high PH Ballance to strip any old wax, and related products off your paint), a wash mitt, and a chamois, or towel to dry with. Once you get everything, here is how you get a good shine on your paint: Washing: Detailing How to Guide Washing your PT Claying: http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/...your-paint.htm Glazing: Detailing Your Paint: Glazing Waxing: Detailing Your Paint: Waxing Finishing up: Detailing Your Paint: Finishing Details Its a bit more complicated than just a quick wax job, but with a bit of work, you should be able to bang it out in a weekend, and if you do all the above in order, I can guarantee you will see a significant improvement in both your gloss, and depth of your paint, and your ride will look great! I wish you the vest of luck, and if you have any questions, please feel free to drop me a line anytime! Take er easy! Candyman
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Candyman Sure glad this isnt for my large car,it takes my buddys son two full days to detail it the way it needs to be,thats including running a wheel with red then white clay on a high speed wheel on the 150 tanks.....lol.
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Hey lt4supr,
Boy I have sure been their done that! I used to break out the old polisher every time I hit a layover! At least till I started getting lazy, and hitting Little Sisters out in Barstow when rolling back into town! Then, all I did was concentrate on wheels, and tanks!![]() Candyman
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