Who's doing/done their winter prep? - Page 4

GoCubsGo · 09-29-09, 06:29

Just started the winter wheels tonight.

The rest of the scheduled winter prep:

Correction: For the most part it should be a single stage correction. I'm hoping Menzerna P106FA will take care of 95% of the few light swirls and I've seen 2 spots that will require either 105 or SIP.

Sealant: FK1000P x 2 or more depending on time

Wax: FK2685 (Pink Wax)

Looks like a FK winter test is upcoming.

uberyk · 09-30-09, 11:34

I think I've got a few more weeks but def have start thinking about my plan of attack/protection.

I finally found the combo I'll need to be able to effectively get out the swirls (maybe about 80-90% correction).
I just need to get some more supplies (4inch pads and backing plate)

I REALLY want to be able to correct the entire car before I do a final seal for winter (so far I've only been able to do the top of the trunk lid).

anyway, what I've been doing is layering lusso oro nuba over 1z glanz

so winter prep would be:
polish remainder of car
2 coats of 1z glanz
2-3 coats of lusso oro

i've also been considering switching to a different sealant like opti-seal

any comments?

oh and the car is a silver audi if that makes any difference

Vdubby18 · 09-30-09, 11:42

Phew... glad I live in Texas. We might see a little snow or ice that sticks around for 1-3 days. That's about it.

jDizzle · 10-03-09, 06:08

lucky.. in DE we dont see too much snow. but they feel the need to keep the roads white with salt and sandyyyy.. its rediculous for the amount of snow we get.. im still trying to figure out what to put on my car for the winter.. i have 3 coats of liquid glass on right now.. but i dont know if ill replace it with klasse, or collinite 845 or 476, 3m, or duragloss 105 and 111 .. nothing seems to last through 90+ miles driving in salt at 65 mph 4-5 times a week...

tmg19103 · 10-03-09, 06:23

I'm fortunate to have two cars for my single self.

The nice car never goes out when there is salt on the ground, which is not too often outside Philly.

I do my winter prep end of October.

One coat of DWG topped with three coats of UPGP w/ 24 hours between coats to cure (this will last the winter based on past experience).

Then normal waxing with P21S 100% every few weeks with OID after every wash.

I have a heated garage with a drain, so no prob with washing and waxing as needed.

UpNorth · 10-03-09, 07:55

Studded snow tires are legal here starting in mid September for a reason, winter can come anytime. If nothing else, I can't count on the unheated garage being warm enough to wax much later. This year I tried something different for winter, in part because it looks like my car gets to stay in the garage this winter.

After claying and a light polish with optimum finish polish (which I loved), I added 3 layers of opti-seal, wiped off with OCW. The layers were done with time in between to cure or a wash. My last step (so far) was to add carnuba moose wax, again wiped off with OCW. For so long as it is warm enough, I'll QD or OCW after my ONR washes.

My normal regime is 3 layers of 476s, but I thought I'd try the OS/OCW/CMW combo this year. I need it to last until late March or early April. I'm a little nervous about not putting on 476, but am hoping the OS & CMW will do the job.

I have already switched to my winter floor mats and tires (not studded).

bdh2009 · 10-04-09, 03:24

We don’t get any snow/ice etc in Brisbane however I do use 476 for the outdoor parked daily driver and for the chief’s cars roof. My question for you guys who are far more experienced in “winterising” cars is – how many layers of 476 is optimal ? Is more better up front or is one coat refreshed every 1-3 months better. I note that one poster said that they wash between coats which seems to align with my negative experience in layering without washing especially at the 3rd layer which didn’t go on too well. The Collinite web site advices that layering isn’t necessary however cant help but feel that more is better when layering – what’s the view ?

mikebai1990 · 10-04-09, 08:38

One coat every 1-3 months, if viable, will probably be more effective than 3 layers in one sitting.

Accumulator · 10-04-09, 08:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdh2009

.. how many layers of 476 is optimal ? .. The Collinite web site advices that layering isn’t necessary however cant help but feel that more is better when layering – what’s the view ?

To avoid solvent-action/pseudo-holograms, I'd spread out the applications (not to say "layers"

) and consier spitshining.

I seemed to get a lot better durability when I did multiple applications of 476S (and esp. 845), and that was a side-by-side comparison areas having fewer layers. But there was some compelling evidence on another site that seemed to indicate that conventional layering simply doesn't work with the Collinite pastes.

AuAltima3.5 · 10-04-09, 11:33

I am prepping now (its really going to be once monthly or so... until it gets too cold to wash, so probably no detailing from dec-early feb).

The paint is wearing 4 or 5 layers of KSG now, and will get atleast one more followed by hand washes, maybe some UPGP or P21s, then coin op washes until the weather gets better.

The KSG has been layering since late July, just FYI.

Bigpoppa3346 · 10-04-09, 12:27

Started my first winter prep on my father's Envoy this weekend. I focused my attention on the interior while the exterior just got OPS and OCW (with some touch up/sanding), I'm not too concerned about protection because he will be selling within the next couple months.

The weather was awful this weekend, plenty of rain with temps mostly in the low 50's except for a brief period yesterday morning.

whis9 · 10-19-09, 08:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoCubsGo

Just started the winter wheels tonight.

The rest of the scheduled winter prep:

Correction: For the most part it should be a single stage correction. I'm hoping Menzerna P106FA will take care of 95% of the few light swirls and I've seen 2 spots that will require either 105 or SIP.

Sealant: FK1000P x 2 or more depending on time

Wax: FK2685 (Pink Wax)

Looks like a FK winter test is upcoming.

How long do you want in between coats?