From this point forward, it is NOT a one day process. Waxes need time to cure - anywhere from 30 minutes to 24 hours per coat.
3. Cleaner / cleanser 1-2 coats. 1 coat is usually sufficient if you are thorough
Now it's time to clean your paint. Paint cleaners are intended to remove debris that the clay did not pick up, old wax, water spotting, oxidation, stains, etc. Think of clay as doing the heavy cleaning and a cleaner to do the fine cleaning.
Cleaners are NOT polishes.
Note: Klasse All In One (AIO) and NXT claim to be a one-step cure-all product that will last months (leading the average consumer to believe that a wash and using AIO or NXT is enough) when in fact they aren't and wont.
Both contain:
-cleaners to clean the paint
-fillers / oils to hide swirls
-mild abrasives to attempt to polish out very minor swirls
-sealants (very weak)
They can be used as and are very good cleaners. If your paint is in a condition you are satisfied with, you can use AIO or NXT and skip step 4. Polish and go directly to step 5. Topper.
They can be used as a stand alone product, but you get very little durability (3-5 weeks), optimal color & depth (carnauba topper), and optimal shine (synthetic topper)
Different cleaners may recommend different techniques - foam, terry, microfiber applicator or circular application vs back and forth. Just follow the directions on the bottle.
*DO NOT use the same applicator for each step. You need one for each product!
Remove the cleaner with a microfiber towel. You can pick up a bundle of microfiber towels at your local Wal Mart, Target, auto store for not that much.
