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Originally Posted by MrGlym Prep is not everything it is EVERYTHING, you can apply the most expensive wax but if you have not done the prep right the car would look just as bad as when you 1st started out in less than a week. The steps below were when I’ve not ordered my Chem Guys and Aussie Gold Products.
I wash, poly clay (Wolfgang), wash,
Then either Mothers California Gold Pre Wax Cleaner or Bowdens AutoBody PreWax Cleanser
With a compounding pad on OP Meguiar’s Swirl Remover 2.0
Then apply Meguiar’s Show Car Glaze #7 Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant (wait 30mins b4 buffing off)
LSP: Pinnacle Signature Series / Bowdens Auto Perfection Wax
But due to my disappointment with Wolfgang DGPS and Pinnacle wax I’ve decided to use a superior sealant (FireGlaze plus+) and was much impressed with the results with 2 layers on the 1st day and 3rd layer a week after (after washing of course). I decided to top it with Pinnacle Sig Wax (again) but inadvertently dull the appearance so now I top it off with Zaino Z8 instead. Hehe. Looks and feel a lot better then before. For a cheaper and just as effective alternative use Poly-Lack Twin Nano Clean+ and Seal. Layer 3 coats of PolyLack Seal gives a better protection too. Z8 after if desired.
Have not tried any of your ClearKote products so wouldn’t know the durability of it.
But what I can’t really wait for is to get my hands on Jeffs Prime & AJ Trigger. hehe |
Your prep process to me is the cause of the lack of durability of those polymer sealants
A paint cleanser with a compounding pad is like using a wax with a polish pad, it doesn't match.
Use an edge white or blue or
lake country equivalent.
Where did you get fireglaze from?
The formula was changed after I bought my first bottle for my XA coupe and was told it was no longer available in adelaide and new formula not as good
Old formula did an awesome job on the coupe.
While poly lack is superb, it is not the same as Jeffs range and is almost same price for 300ml of PL as it is for 500ml of AJ
Your missing out mate, CK moose is the second to last step when I work, I have found a new way to finish.
CK moose can be used on so many surfaces that it is a big part of my detailing work
Do you have a rotary or orbital polisher?
if so, use prime acrylic after paint correction and CK enhancement to dramatically change the look of the paintwork
Chow
DM