When to wash during machine polishing

[BlueGenCoupe]

I've never washed a vechicle during a polshing.

 

My question is, when would I wash? after SHR & FMP or after MSS?

[DaveVY]

The only time I would wash would be after the polishing to be sure the oils are removed before machine super sealant, but even then I don't wash, but just do a wipe down with IPA or use revive polish.

 

[XQIZT]

[mc2hill]

If the polish was dusting alot I would consider a quick wash to remove it before applying the sealant/wax.

[PrinceValium]

If the polish was dusting alot I would consider a quick wash to remove it before applying the sealant/wax.

 

Could you just use detail spray since it is polish and not dirt?

[Team Adam's]

Wasted effort IMO unless you get an extreme amount of dusting or the vehicle sits for an extended period of time during your process untouched.

 

For most dusting all I need is the sidekick and a little waterless wash.

[mc2hill]

If the polish was dusting alot I would consider a quick wash to remove it before applying the sealant/wax.

 

Could you just use detail spray since it is polish and not dirt?

 

Sure DS or Dylan's suggestion of WW would work. I have only done this once and it was really just to show off the foam gun to my neighbor when I was polishing his wife's car (I traded him drywall repair for a polish).