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12 ZL1 #1725 · 05-31-2014, 01:56 PM

First time polishing....so when I did the hood, front bumper, trunk, roof... I polished...glazed....then waxed those panels.
Now the question...if the side panels don't really need polished should I just glaze and wax those panels? Or should I still hit those up with the fine polish first...? And if I don't will there be any difference between the panels?.. Thank you for any input!!!

Guess I should also add that I did the tops of the rear quarter panels and the tops of the front fenders??

CamaroDreams07 · 05-31-2014, 03:40 PM

If you really don't need it then skip it

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12 ZL1 #1725 · 05-31-2014, 04:17 PM

Ok. Ty!!!

DylanVK · 06-02-2014, 12:56 AM

I'll echo CD07 on this one -

All processes in detailing are 'as needed'

If its dirty, wash it.
If its rough, clay it.
If its swirled, polish it.
If it needs protection, wax/seal it.

If the panels are defect free and look good to you no sense in wasting time/product. Just jump into your protective products and be done.

Good_Times · 06-02-2014, 07:14 AM

Excellent advise from all the above posters. Remember the less you have to touch the painted surface , the better off you are.

12 ZL1 #1725 · 06-02-2014, 10:03 AM

Good. Thanks for the advise! It turned out pretty good for my first time. Now if someone could just come up with a way to keep the dust off a black car.... I'd be so happy!!! Lol!

Adam's Polishes · 06-02-2014, 10:43 AM

Yep, agreed with CD07 and Dylan. Only do it if it's needed. Polishing and claying are the two biggest ones that fall under that category.

If you polish every week, for instance, you're just wasting time, effort, and product.

13lstuner · 06-02-2014, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Adams

Yep, agreed with CD07 and Dylan. Only do it if it's needed. Polishing and claying are the two biggest ones that fall under that category.

If you polish every week, for instance, you're just wasting time, effort, and product.

and clear coat.

DARK AGE 53 · 06-02-2014, 11:38 AM

If I'm going to all the trouble of detailing my car I'm going to do it right, it's your car though so do what you feel is right.

05-31-2014, 03:40 PM	#2
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	If you really don't need it then skip it Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk __________________ [B]

05-31-2014, 04:17 PM	#3
12 ZL1 #1725 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Black 6M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,117 View My Garage	Ok. Ty!!! __________________ Sit Back and Enjoy The Ride!!

06-02-2014, 12:56 AM	#4
DylanVK Drives: a few Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 507	I'll echo CD07 on this one - All processes in detailing are 'as needed' If its dirty, wash it. If its rough, clay it. If its swirled, polish it. If it needs protection, wax/seal it. If the panels are defect free and look good to you no sense in wasting time/product. Just jump into your protective products and be done. __________________ *1967 C/10 PROJECT TRUCK \| DETAILING EXPERT \| CRAFT BEER ENTHUSIAST*

06-02-2014, 10:03 AM	#6
12 ZL1 #1725 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Black 6M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,117 View My Garage	Good. Thanks for the advise! It turned out pretty good for my first time. Now if someone could just come up with a way to keep the dust off a black car.... I'd be so happy!!! Lol! __________________ Sit Back and Enjoy The Ride!!

06-02-2014, 11:38 AM	#9
DARK AGE 53 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mi./Al. Posts: 829	If I'm going to all the trouble of detailing my car I'm going to do it right, it's your car though so do what you feel is right. __________________ POW/MIA - YOU ARE LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

05-31-2014, 01:56 PM	#1
12 ZL1 #1725 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Black 6M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,117 View My Garage	Orbital polishing question.... First time polishing....so when I did the hood, front bumper, trunk, roof... I polished...glazed....then waxed those panels. Now the question...if the side panels don't really need polished should I just glaze and wax those panels? Or should I still hit those up with the fine polish first...? And if I don't will there be any difference between the panels?.. Thank you for any input!!! Guess I should also add that I did the tops of the rear quarter panels and the tops of the front fenders?? __________________ Sit Back and Enjoy The Ride!!

06-02-2014, 07:14 AM	#5
Good_Times Drives: red Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 324	Excellent advise from all the above posters. Remember the less you have to touch the painted surface , the better off you are.

06-02-2014, 10:43 AM	#7
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Yep, agreed with CD07 and Dylan. Only do it if it's needed. Polishing and claying are the two biggest ones that fall under that category. If you polish every week, for instance, you're just wasting time, effort, and product.