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blkZ28Conv · 11-30-02, 06:32

You are dealing with two different types of finish protectants. Separate their usage. If your top coat is BF cleanse paint, if necessary, with BF's cleanser and wash with BF's Shampoo. This is not a hard and fast rule but since you have both lines of products there is no need to intermix.
Only polish and/or cleanse paint when needed. If not necessary just wash, analysis paint condition and proceed as needed.. Polish if paint has become marred or oxidized or just add another coat of protectant.
Read all instructions and do a search for other's experiences with these products. BF states that if one tops with a carnuaba that one needs to wash, wear off or polish prior to applying another coat of BF protectant for best bonding of protectant to finish on underlying BF.
BF states that their QD is not formulated to be used on a carnuaba'd vehicle. Period.
Decide which route or final finish appearance you like. If it's the Souveran, just top after washing every 3-4 weeks. This will enforce the protection of your base sealant protectant which should not be effected by environmental assault because of the Souveran topper. Maintain the Souveran topper by Qd'ing with appropriate QD (Crystal Mist) between washes.
If time is a problem just re-apply BF after each wash and not top with Souveran. If appearance and protectant appear adequate just QD with the BF Gloss Enhancer.
Most of us here on this forum own many different product lines. With this stated, normally I just focus on the product line that my appearance demands call for. Mixing and matching is fun but to use something because it is on the shielf can sometimes be counter-productive.
In your case just build a good BF foundation.This should only require one session of BF polish usage. Any difficult surface marring should have been remedied by surface prepping with SMR, clay, etc. Apply 5-8 coats of BF protectant over several weeks. After doing this start the Souveran and stick with this topper until you feel the paint needs more advanced care and start over again.
If your car is truely a garage queen protection should not be a concern. Appearance is the main factor on what products you choose to use and maintain.
Hope this helps a little but there are too many variables in your questions to give clearcut answers.

11-30-02, 06:32	#2 (permalink)
blkZ28Conv "That ball wasn't low" blkZ28Conv is offline Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: VIR Road Course, Va Posts: 5,687	Keep it simple You are dealing with two different types of finish protectants. Separate their usage. If your top coat is BF cleanse paint, if necessary, with BF's cleanser and wash with BF's Shampoo. This is not a hard and fast rule but since you have both lines of products there is no need to intermix. Only polish and/or cleanse paint when needed. If not necessary just wash, analysis paint condition and proceed as needed.. Polish if paint has become marred or oxidized or just add another coat of protectant. Read all instructions and do a search for other's experiences with these products. BF states that if one tops with a carnuaba that one needs to wash, wear off or polish prior to applying another coat of BF protectant for best bonding of protectant to finish on underlying BF. BF states that their QD is not formulated to be used on a carnuaba'd vehicle. Period. Decide which route or final finish appearance you like. If it's the Souveran, just top after washing every 3-4 weeks. This will enforce the protection of your base sealant protectant which should not be effected by environmental assault because of the Souveran topper. Maintain the Souveran topper by Qd'ing with appropriate QD (Crystal Mist) between washes. If time is a problem just re-apply BF after each wash and not top with Souveran. If appearance and protectant appear adequate just QD with the BF Gloss Enhancer. Most of us here on this forum own many different product lines. With this stated, normally I just focus on the product line that my appearance demands call for. Mixing and matching is fun but to use something because it is on the shielf can sometimes be counter-productive. In your case just build a good BF foundation.This should only require one session of BF polish usage. Any difficult surface marring should have been remedied by surface prepping with SMR, clay, etc. Apply 5-8 coats of BF protectant over several weeks. After doing this start the Souveran and stick with this topper until you feel the paint needs more advanced care and start over again. If your car is truely a garage queen protection should not be a concern. Appearance is the main factor on what products you choose to use and maintain. Hope this helps a little but there are too many variables in your questions to give clearcut answers. __________________ 04 Millennium Yellow Z06 (Zaino'd) Zaino beta tester "To make one's vehicle shine. You must put in the time".