I'm trying to give me car the best shine and protection possible. I have a pretty good idea what I am doing but every time I feel like I have a grasp on paint care I read something that throws a curve ball at me. Like i was going to clay bar my car and then wax it. i looked at also using a turtle wax nano polish to get the swirl marks out of the paint but I wasn't really sure if of how to use it. I mean do you clay bar, polish, then wax? and how often do you polish? and i just read something that I'd never heard of before. SEALANT?!!! what is sealant and when do you apply it. so if anybody could give me a break down on what kind of paint maintenance I should do and when I should do it I would be greatful.

Just too give you info on my car.
2006 si bought in Feb, 06
has been waxed once by the dealer
have washed it once every 1-2 weeks

 

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There are few guys on there that do great work and will be able to answer your questions. RaskyR1 and maiku are good guys to talk to.