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My List working by hand:
Wash - Duragloss Wash, 2 buckets and lamsbwool Mitt
Dry - Sonus Drying Towel
Clay - Meguiars Quick Clay
Swirl Remove - Meguiars Scratch X as needed
Polish - Autoglym Super Resin Polish
Seal - Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection x 2/3
Wax - Optional Step and colour/budget...
P21s has always had the edge on bright Metallic Colours for me, the 50/50 on Darker Metallics and Blacks. If it was my car I would probably upgrade to Swissvax Onyx for it, but out of 50/50 or P21s as long as there was EGP under there it would be P21s for me.
Main user error with the SRP is using to much and not working it enough.
People moan it dust - User error.
Small blob on a foam hand pad, 5-20 pence sized is enough to do a door, quarter of a roof or bonnet. Apply it to the panel and keep working it till it has almost gone and there is little...
Revist the SRP by PC and you will be amazed. Even worked correctly by hand it rocks.
Ali I do have a daily drive that covers lots of miles a week! ;)
50/50 is a more durable wax than P21s indeed and looks better on Black, P21s owns it on Blues though!
Wash and dry then clay if needed.
Test area with a Polishing Pad with the Final Finish and see what results that gives. If not acceptable Intensive Polish on a polishing pad and see how that goes. If it is still not to your expectations Intensive Polish on a Light Cut pad.
If you have ended up...
I have both - Onyx is easy on and off and looks better IMO. Carbon may be more durable though.
Best of Show is worth the money as it surpasses them both.
The PC can be used to apply and remove products if you wish. I don't bother using it to remove stuff, most polishes when worked correctly have hardly anything to remove so you may as well use a cloth by hand.
Main idea of the machine is to remove swirl marks and defects from your paint, though...