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Originally Posted by Oakleyguy
I've been looking at the Power Lock and like what I've seen. I've also been considering Blackfire Wet Diamond.
This is my new car prep plan (pending paint condition):
Citrus wash
Clay/Optimum Eraser
Menzerna SF4000
Menzerna SF4500
Blackfire Wet Diamond / Powerlock
Topping with one or two layers of a "spicy" wax
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Looks good to me, but keep in mind that SF4000 and SF4500 are so close in cut that you likely won't need to use both. Unless the dealer-installed swirls are really bad, you'll probably only need to go at it with SF4500 and a black pad.
BFWD is awesome! I've never had the opportunity to use it myself since I've been super happy with Power Lock, but the gloss I've seen from BFWD on friends' cars is amazing. The two sealants trade blows all the time in head to head comparisons, so you won't go wrong with either one. Regardless of your pick, I'd say that two coats of sealant with 8 hours of curing time in between is totally worth it.
As far as wax goes, I like Collinite 476 for the durability because I get lazy sometimes. When I really want stuff to pop, though, I really like CG Pete's 5050.
Also don't forget to seal/wax your wheels!