Anyway, can I ask more questions, before retreating into background to absorb some more knowledge from this thread...
Basically, am I correct in thinking that if I use tar/bug remover, this will strip the polish and leave dull spots?? Will 3M glaze return this, or will I need some other polish?
Am I also correct in thinking that a full Zymol treatment will strip all polish (HD cleanese), then replace it with wax (the Zymol itself) - so an intermediate stage (i.e. 3M hand glaze) would be required to remove/fill/take the edges off stratches and swirl marks (from the dealer's valet
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If so, should this be done during the Zymol process (the idea of this worries me - from the Zymol instructions, it sounds as if the paint is completely unprotected after HD'ing (hence the warning to complete the process and not leave it like that) - would glazing at this stage cause damage??
Or should it be done just after a normal wash (i.e. normal halfords stuff, then bug/tar remover), leaving the full Zymol process for another day. Therefore, is it a good idea to leave the car with just the 3M glaze on it, or should a temporary coat of the Zymol wax be applied?
Also (while I'm here!), can you confirm that HD cleanese is similar to a clay bar - i.e. it could be a first step in any treatment to remove _everything_ from the paint. Or am I completely wrong about this??
Sorry guys for all the questions, but you seem to know so much, and I'm terrified of screwing the car up.
Deek. (wonders off to sniff the tub and dream of the day he'll have the confidence to use it...)