Is it best to polish the car then wax it or ???

 

wash clay wash polish wax job done.

 

I do this as a profession, and as has been mentioned, rinse, wash, rinse, clay, rinse/chamois dry, polish/pre-wax, wax. There isn't too much point in polishing a car and not putting wax over the top to protect and seal the shine etc.

 

What polish is best b4 a wax I have poor boys natty wax

 

auto glym srp , meguairs ultimate polish, poorboys polish with carnauba, will be a few more too

 

have a look at the chemical guys blacklight, wax wise i personally like the ag hd wax or dodo juice supernatural hybrid, both good value and very durable.

 

The best polish depends on how much paint you want to polish away

For a very light polish you can use SRP which will also fill swirls to a degree and its also a good cleanser before you lay some wax.

For more cutt you could use Gtechniq P1 by hand if you dont have a machine.

Heres a demo for P1 via hand


As far as wax goes use a high content pure carnauba wax that will give it a lovey wet look. ( Also much nicer to apply than Hd wax ect)

Or if your not into waxing all the time stick some Gtechniq C1 or Exo for a more durable coating.

Exo is much easier to apply.

Also use a tar remover before you clay.