Best Course of action for polish and sealant

[cbosch]

Was planning on using the car shampoo, then clay bar, then 1 step polish and then finish it with paint sealant.  Is this a good step by step to do?  The vehicle has 46k on it and has been waxed twice a year and washed every two weeks roughly.  Any help or pointers is appreciated. Thanks in advance!

[dg150]

The wash and clay are a good start. You could possibly add in an iron remover to help break down some the contaminates. The 1 step polish has some sealant in it. I believe it doesn't last as long as the regular sealant. I would think you'd be better off using the fine polish then going over it with the paint sealant. If you were to apply the paint sealant over the 1 step then the paint sealant wouldn't last as long due to it not being bonded straight to the clear coat. Another option would be to use the 1 step then wipe the paint down with alcohol to remove the protection left behind by it and then apply the sealant. 

[shane@detailedreflections]

If your plan is to one step and seal, use a polish. Then a sealant. It’ll be far more durable. 

[shane@detailedreflections]

If your plan is to one step and seal, use a polish. Then a sealant. It’ll be far more durable.