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Old Jun 8, 2015 | 03:05 PM
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After Detail Questions

Hello guys. I just had my car detailed and I am quite impressed with the results. I was wondering if there is any chemical that I can use to try to preserve that super clean look.

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Old Jun 8, 2015 | 04:30 PM
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If they did a nice wax and polish with cquartz then all you need to do is your weekly 2 bucket wash. The cquartz wax and polish should last 1 1/2 - 2 years depending where you live.
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Old Jun 10, 2015 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BenzManNy
Hello guys. I just had my car detailed and I am quite impressed with the results. I was wondering if there is any chemical that I can use to try to preserve that super clean look.

Thank you
Manny
It depends, what was the last thing applied to the car after the detail? Was it a sealant? If so can you find out which one? If it was only a wax can you find out which one? The answers to either of these questions will change what you should put on it.

If it's a sealant, you can layer wax on top of it but some sealants work better on their own at beading water and being resistant to dust or dirt. So sometimes depending on the sealant, a wax on top can make things worse or better.

If it's a wax find out exactly what wax (each brand has multiple types of waxes) and then you can find a spray wax to apply as a "topper" after you wash either as you are drying or if you prefer you can dry the car and apply it after.

Post pics! Love seeing freshly cleaned cars.
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Old Jun 10, 2015 | 07:53 PM
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This will answer your question:

http://www.autogeek.net/car-paint-gl...-coatings.html

From that link, I have personally used Sonax, Pinnacle and Sonus' paint coating system. I prefer the Sonus from those three.
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Old Jun 13, 2015 | 05:41 PM
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I currently use Chemical Guys products on my car and I have been very happy. Check out their website for car shampoos
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Old Jun 13, 2015 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by dudeitsmattx
If they did a nice wax and polish with cquartz then all you need to do is your weekly 2 bucket wash. The cquartz wax and polish should last 1 1/2 - 2 years depending where you live.
If you are talking about cQuartz Finest, that is something that the customer requests upon the detail, they do not do it on every detail.

The bottle costs around $300 and usually the installation labor costs $700. It takes 3 days to fully dry in a closed room.
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