Sorry as I am sure this was brought up a gazillion times already but I want to do it right first time around. I am not all that up on waxes and polishes as of late and could use a couple of good pointers or please lead me to a good thread or link. Thanks in advance.

 

This site has some good info:

https://www.autogeek.net/detailingtips.html

 

I use 303 touch-less sealant ceramic sealer. I called the company with this very question. i told them that my cars had been treated only to polish and light wax, and the finish wasn’t scratchy. Under those circumstances, I was told to wash the car and I was ready to apply this product in a spray with the rinse water, and dry the car. It worked well. But this advise applies only to the 303 product. Other ceramics may require different prep.

 

What products have been used on the surface and what do you plan to use for the ceramic wax?

I would start with the smoothest, cleanest surface possible. I have linked to Griot's Garage products as they tend to be easy to use and are fairly priced in my mind.

Griot surface prep wash - https://www.griotsgarage.com/product...rPicks&from=fn
Griot iron treatment - https://www.griotsgarage.com/product...rPicks&from=fn
Griot synthetic clay - https://www.griotsgarage.com/product...rPicks&from=fn
Griot correcting cream - https://www.griotsgarage.com/product...cting+cream.do
Griot perfecting cream - https://www.griotsgarage.com/product...cting+cream.do
Griot Ceramic 3-in1 Wax - https://www.griotsgarage.com/product...rPicks&from=fn
Griot Ceramic speed shine spray - https://www.griotsgarage.com/product...rPicks&from=fn

 

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