Hi everybody, in the next week or two I'll be doing my first serious detail on my 2006 Chevy Cobalt LTZ. I spend a lot of time with some guys who are very serious about auto detailing and I've tried to learn as much as I can from the, as well as some lurking I've been doing on these boards. I don't have to cash to shell out for the really expensive detailing products, but if I list what I have maybe someone could give me some general feedback on what to use and how to use it? I don't have a Random Orbital or Porter Cable, I'll be doing all applications by hand applicators and buffing with MF towels.

Here's what I've got, what should I use and how?

Meguair's Gold Class Shampoo (know how to use this one lol, I dry with a waterblade and microfiber)

Gliptone Clay Bar (know how to clay too)

Meguairs Paint Cleaner (Step 1 of the 3 Step)

Mothers Show Car Glaze #7

Turtle Wax Ice Liquid Polish

Turtle Wax Ice Quick Detailer

Zymol Cleaner Wax (Liquid)

Megauir's Gold Class Clear Coat Wax (Paste)

I also have Scratch X which I've been told is garbage even though I've had some mild success with it.

I realize I don't have a Polish, but right now I just want to work with what I've got, as time goes on I'll accumulate more variety and better quality products. Anybody that can give this noob some tips on how to work with what I have would be really appreciated

 

Expanding on what I wrote in a hurry last night, I know to wash the car again after clay bar, but do I need to wash it after using the Megs Paint Cleaner? Also, Glaze goes on before Wax right?

 

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/show-shine-140/first-detail-2008-a-102857/


those are my steps, but if i am not wrong you wax then glaze.

 

Wash, dont dry, clay, wash again, dry, wax. Thats the order I do everything in. Im not sure if you need to wash again after paint cleaner, but I would think you do. Also, I do not recommend Turtle Wax ICE at all, it sucks...badly.
I use-
Meguires Gold Class wash (shampoo like you have)
Meguires clay bar w/ detail spray
Meguires NXT Tech Wax-Paste
California water blade
The Absorber
Microfiber Towles
Meguires FTMFW!