Ask the Autogeek! Question & Answer Thread - Page 5

BigAl3 · 09-26-08, 03:52

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Originally Posted by jason@autogeek

It's possible. I will put the word out that there is some interest.

nice, i know you guys always listen to your customers...

Bob Loblaw · 10-03-08, 03:22

I bought a brand new car about a month ago. I have neglected the paint (other than a couple car washes) until now. I am desperate to get something on it quick to protect the paint. Here is what I have in mind.

Meguiars Smooth Surface Clay Kit followed by
Meguiars NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0

I just ordered a bottle of Zaino Clear Seal but it will take time to ship. The directions say I can use the Zaino as a Top Coat on the Meguiars. Am I doing anything wrong here or is this o.k. for an everyday driver car? I've got a few spider web scratches on the car and I'm hoping the Tech Wax will clear that up.

jason@autogeek · 10-06-08, 07:52

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Originally Posted by Bob Loblaw

I bought a brand new car about a month ago. I have neglected the paint (other than a couple car washes) until now. I am desperate to get something on it quick to protect the paint. Here is what I have in mind.

Meguiars Smooth Surface Clay Kit followed by
Meguiars NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0

I just ordered a bottle of Zaino Clear Seal but it will take time to ship. The directions say I can use the Zaino as a Top Coat on the Meguiars. Am I doing anything wrong here or is this o.k. for an everyday driver car? I've got a few spider web scratches on the car and I'm hoping the Tech Wax will clear that up.

Hi Bob,

The Meguiars will be fine for a quick coat of protection after claying. Not sure how long a sealant will last on top though. For spider webbing, they are best removed with a machine polisher. Take a look at our Dual Action Polishing Guide to learn how to remove swirls and scratches.

beachwolverine · 10-06-08, 10:54

This is a Menzerna Question AND/OR rant.

I had both SIP and "Final Polish" purchased from you a year or so ago. I wanted something with very little cut, to use as a final polish/clean up/jeweling. So I used the table on the Menzerna page of your web site and saw that "Mico Polish" had a cut of 1.0versus SIP of 3.5 and Final Polish of 3.0.

BUT, when I get the Mico Polish and look on the label, there is an indicator scale on the bottom for cut. And looking at the Final compared to the Micro, I see no difference (in fact if anything, the Mico indicated slighly more cut than Final) in where they fall on the scale. In short, the scales on the labels, do not match your table.

So which is right and why does this have to be confusing?

BTW, I used SIP, followed by the Mico and love the results - great products, just confusing.

Bob Loblaw · 10-06-08, 12:26

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Originally Posted by jason@autogeek

Hi Bob,

The Meguiars will be fine for a quick coat of protection after claying. Not sure how long a sealant will last on top though. For spider webbing, they are best removed with a machine polisher. Take a look at our Dual Action Polishing Guide to learn how to remove swirls and scratches.

After I clayed and put on the Tech Wax I could still see what looked like spider web scratches in the clear coat but once I pulled the car out of the garage, in natural light, they were invisible. Thanks for the feedback.

Cindi · 10-07-08, 05:08

Hello

My 2003 Honda Accord was hit in a parking lot, and I just had the front fender replaced and painted. I also had the hood nicks "fixed." Since winter is coming on, I'd like to know when it's safe to wash and wax my car. It's burgundy ... what's a good wax for a dark color? And is the Quick Detailer the same as wax? Would it be safe to use?

THANK YOU!

Matt@Autogeek · 10-07-08, 06:28

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Originally Posted by beachwolverine

This is a Menzerna Question AND/OR rant.

I had both SIP and "Final Polish" purchased from you a year or so ago. I wanted something with very little cut, to use as a final polish/clean up/jeweling. So I used the table on the Menzerna page of your web site and saw that "Mico Polish" had a cut of 1.0versus SIP of 3.5 and Final Polish of 3.0.

BUT, when I get the Mico Polish and look on the label, there is an indicator scale on the bottom for cut. And looking at the Final compared to the Micro, I see no difference (in fact if anything, the Mico indicated slighly more cut than Final) in where they fall on the scale. In short, the scales on the labels, do not match your table.

So which is right and why does this have to be confusing?

BTW, I used SIP, followed by the Mico and love the results - great products, just confusing.

Keep in mind that Menzerna rates their finishing polishes, polishes, compounds etc separately. A 3 on the finishing polish scale does not equal 3 on the compound scale.

With that being said, the differences between Micro and Final polish are minimal, being that they are both fine finishing polishes. AFAIK Micro polish is slightly less abrasive, though.

Matt@Autogeek · 10-07-08, 06:30

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Originally Posted by Cindi

Hello

My 2003 Honda Accord was hit in a parking lot, and I just had the front fender replaced and painted. I also had the hood nicks "fixed." Since winter is coming on, I'd like to know when it's safe to wash and wax my car. It's burgundy ... what's a good wax for a dark color? And is the Quick Detailer the same as wax? Would it be safe to use?

THANK YOU!

Your best bet is to ask the shop who painted it. This way, if you do wax it and something happens to need fixing, there won't be any fingers being pointed. Usually 30-60 days is a safe time to wax. In the meantime, you can use a glaze such as 3M Imperial Hand Glaze.

Quick Detailer is not wax, but some do have waxes in them. Something like DP Final Gloss would be safe to use. This will just enhance gloss and slickness, but there are no protective properties.

beachwolverine · 10-07-08, 08:28

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Originally Posted by Matt@Autogeek

Keep in mind that Menzerna rates their finishing polishes, polishes, compounds etc separately. A 3 on the finishing polish scale does not equal 3 on the compound scale.

With that being said, the differences between Micro and Final polish are minimal, being that they are both fine finishing polishes. AFAIK Micro polish is slightly less abrasive, though.

Thank you Matt and I'm really not trying to start an argument. Assuming the scales are separate, the "Finishing" group goes form 0 to 3.0. A rational person would consider there to be a significant difference between a 3.0 and a 1.0. I guess my point is that I find the scale on the table to be misleading. If there is minimal difference between a 3.0 and a 1.0, what is the value of having a 2.5, 2.0 and 1.5? If there is essentially no cut difference in this group, why not concentrate on the properties that make them different?

Thanks again - no problem here - it just seems odd.

Matt@Autogeek · 10-07-08, 08:32

I agree, but there is not really much room in strictly comparing finishing polishes if you think about it. It's really getting into fine details. But I will look into it and see if maybe we can make it a little less confusing. Thanks for the feedback.

Robb · 10-07-08, 09:02

I am looking for a sealant for the winter, can you tell me which would be the best, im looking at klasse vs. opti-seal. Really just want to know which would last the longest, Hopefully from late October to February, thanks

jason@autogeek · 10-09-08, 05:51

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Originally Posted by Robb

I am looking for a sealant for the winter, can you tell me which would be the best, im looking at klasse vs. opti-seal. Really just want to know which would last the longest, Hopefully from late October to February, thanks

You can't go wrong with Klasse for a winter sealant. I would suggest washing, claying, Klasse AIO and the 2-3 coats of Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze. For a quick touch up throughout the winter after washing use Wolfgang Spritz Sealant to add slickness and reinforce the protection.