So, I got a bunch of stuff I'd like to use next time, to keep the time between my next polish a maximum.

Here's what I got.

Sonus Paint Cleanser,
Sonus SFX-1 (Mild cutting)
Sonus SFX-2 (Light cutting)
Sonus SFX-3 (Finishing Polish)
CG's Ez-glaze creme
JS109
Zaino AIO

And my waxes, but I'm not sure which order I should use them in... Here's what I was thinking, but let me know if you have any better recommendations.

SFX 1,
2,
3,
Paint cleanser,
Ez-Glaze,
and then JS109.

I'll probably skip the ZAIO, since it does the same things are the Ez-Glaze Creme, and the JS109, Correct?

 

I would use the paint cleanser first, and then either SFX-1 or SFX-2 depending on how bad your swirl marks are. Then I'd follow that up with SFX-3. I don't know much about the waxes you mentioned, but putting down a layer of ZAIO first definitely wouldn't hurt..

 

IIRC, I think ZAIO remove's anything under neither it, so I would have to apply it before the EZ-Glaze Creme. Would it be worth it? I plan on to being able to drive my car for like... two-three days cause ZAIO has a 24 hour cure time, EZ-Glaze I think is 24 hours (Correct me if I'm wrong on that), and JS109 I think is 24 hours too, but I plan on putting wax, so It's a bad idea to be driving, and then applying stuff over the top of em, cause it will just cause swirls from my UDM.

Edit: Do you guys think if I use some UQD from Meg's before I apply my EZ-glaze, and JS109, I'd be able to drive it while it's cure, and then UQD it right before applying the next product?

 

There is no need to use glaze and sealant. glaze has fillers, sealant does not. sealant will give you a better shine, but glaze gives you a nice shine as well. I would use the paint cleaner first, then the 1,2,3 polishes in that order, then the jetseal109, then a synthetic wax followed by a carnuba.

this is just my $.02 of course.

good luck and post some before and after pics

 

Well, I was going to use the sealant to make the glaze last longer. Approximately how long does a glaze withstand the elements by itself? Anyone know? I'd still like to use the sealant just for extra protection, unless anyone thinks this will reverse the effects of the glaze.

Applying the sealant can't hurt anything right? And it will give me some more protection.

 

The sealant won't make the glaze last longer--the glaze will actually make the sealant wear out more quickly. I think you should skip the glaze completely

 

If it were me...

I'd start with polishing. Cleaning the paint before polishing is a bit backwards in my opinion. The cleaner will have no abrasives and will serve to provide a properly prepped base for the sealant/wax to adhere to. Remove all the swirls first, then ensure the paint is clean for the sealant/wax.

First I'd try SFX-2 to see if that was sufficient to remove the defects. If it wasn't, I'd step up to the more aggressive polish. Then, finish with the SFX-3.

I'd probably skip the cleaner in this case and go straight to the EZ Creme. If I were to top only with a carnauba or sealant, I'd likely use a cleaner or AIO after polishing. But when using a glaze I'd go straight from the finish polish to the glaze, using a finishing pad on the PC or rotary. It certainly won't hurt to use a cleaner, but may not be necessary since the sealant/wax will be applied over the glaze and not directly to the clearcoat, so there shouldn't be any bonding issues.

CG's EZ Creme is one of the few...actually the only one I'm aware of...that can be used underneath both sealants and waxes. Most glazes are recommended to be topped only with carnauba. I think sealants do not bond properly to the oils in most glazes. But apparently CG has solved this problem with this glaze.

After that I'd go with the JetSeal.

 

Well I'm throwing this question out there then... What exactly does an AIO do? (Besides being an All-in-one, smartass') I don't think I ever got a real answer to this question when I asked it before, and if I did, I don't remember. I think I heard it act's as a paint cleanser, but I slightly remember reading something about protectant too. But that could just be the alcohol in me.

 

AIO's are a combination chemical polish/protectant. They usually contain little to no abrasives and rely on chemical cleaners and the choice of pad to polish/clean the paint. They also include protection, synthetic or carnauba. But it's very common to top AIO's with a dedicated sealant or wax after using them.