I'm going nuts with aquawax

[abbeysdad]

Originally Posted by CleanGSR

That's what I'm thinking. I ordered FK1-425 and it should be here today. I just did a coat of M21 followed by AW (12 hours later) last weekend. I can't hardly wait to wash the car tonight and QD it with FK425. Anxious to see what it does to looks and dust/keeping clean.

What about spraying with AW, topping with OCW, then Detailing with FK425 .... Then when it all doesn't last as long as we think it should we can point the finger of blame in all sorts of directions! ... do you see how extremely nuts this starts to become?

[etml12]

^^I'm not sure I follow. Polycharger (CH2, H20) is a booster additive for both 'nubas and sealants. For example, the old 4* UPP was a sealant and is now offered as a polycharged version.

[CleanGSR]

Originally Posted by abbeysdad

What about spraying with AW, topping with OCW, then Detailing with FK425 .... Then when it all doesn't last as long as we think it should we can point the finger of blame in all sorts of directions! ... do you see how extremely nuts this starts to become?

I guess I fail to see what you're getting at. I did the M21 topped with aquawax just like I've always used a "topper" Sometimes the topper is the second coat M21 or a coat of M26. This time it was AW and no different IMO. I always finish off a wash with QD.....doesn't matter if I wash 7 days a week.

I have no problem with durability or finger pointing either......If I want durability I'll grab the DG105...during warmer months though I have no problem with re-sealing every month or two.

do you see how extremely nuts this starts to become?

You're right. Doing a second coat of wax and maintaining with a wash+QD is ridiculous. Glad you straightened me out.

[scary bill]

I have been told by most(if not all) friends and family that I am nuts/ocd/etc.



I do not disagree.

[scary bill]

On another note, I washed both of our DD's today and topped with AW. As always I was stunned with the results.

I use AW after every wash (1 a week). My vehichles bead all summer long

[DAC17]

Does the AW work better over a coat of 105; i.e. does the use of commonly manufactured products make any difference?

[abbeysdad]

Maybe I misread the statement:

I have both AW and the old OCW and on my Burgundy Metallic Civic I prefer the AW.

Maybe it should have said "I have used both" (e.g. at different times).

[scary bill]

Originally Posted by DAC17

Does the AW work better over a coat of 105; i.e. does the use of commonly manufactured products make any difference?

I have used AW over waxes and sealants with nothing but great results. I think you would be safe to use it on any hard surface(plastic glass polished metal).

[abbeysdad]

You're right. Doing a second coat of wax and maintaining with a wash+QD is ridiculous. Glad you straightened me out.

Glazes and sealants and waxes, oh my. lol

It IS extreme detailing. Washing every couple of days, topping every week (with a product that should last for months)... 'Quick Detail' after a perfectly good wash 'n dry.... 2, 4, 6 bucket washes, foam cannons, steam cleaners, $1k extractors, Shelves full of detailing supplies that will last for generations.... the list of extremes in here is endless.

The one I've always liked the best is the quest for the most durable LSP (like the search for the holy grail .... by folks that can't help but slather on a new LSP on their ride every few weeks. (so durability really doesn't matter at all). I'd bet most here can't go 8 weeks before they're reaching for next thing to slather on there!

DetailAholics, DetailGeeks, DetailJunkies or whatever the label is - here we are!
Maybe you don't belong?
LOL

[scary bill]

Originally Posted by abbeysdad

Glazes and sealants and waxes, oh my. lol

It IS extreme detailing. Washing every couple of days, topping every week (with a product that should last for months)... 'Quick Detail' after a perfectly good wash 'n dry.... 2, 4, 6 bucket washes, foam cannons, steam cleaners, $1k extractors, Shelves full of detailing supplies that will last for generations.... the list of extremes in here is endless.

The one I've always liked the best is the quest for the most durable LSP (like the search for the holy grail .... by folks that can't help but slather on a new LSP on their ride every few weeks. (so durability really doesn't matter at all). I'd bet most here can't go 8 weeks before they're reaching for next thing to slather on there!

DetailAholics, DetailGeeks, DetailJunkies or whatever the label is - here we are!
Maybe you don't belong?
LOL

Hi

My name is Bill, and I am a Detailaholic....








I do all of those things you mentioned. I will say that I only care about durabilty from November to March. I have not yet succomed to my addiction when its -30F outside

[citizen arcane]

DetailGuru at work......

Back on topic my wife (who also washes her truck w/ 2 buckets, wool, mf etc.) keeps a bottle of AW w/ her cleaning supplies for the house. She for sure does the kitchen counter tops w/ it and I've caught her using it on the the aluminum sink and chrome faucet there.

[abbeysdad]

Okay, I guess I have yet to really go nuts with DG AW, since I've reserved it mostly for the car (although the lawn tractor got some after an ONR wash last week [and boy does it pop ] !)

I really like the DG line because all of the products I've tried work very well and their prices and shipping is excellent! Hands down just maybe the best I've seen.

Back to DG AW, I mostly do ONR washes, but even if I didn't, I wouldn't dilute the power of AW w/spray 'n dry - much prefer to spray 'n wipe and dry paint. I also like it for the jams and sills and under trunk lids and hoods (the places 'regular' people don't go) as it adds a layer of protection to painted areas often overlooked.

Last weekend when I topped my ride I thought what the heck and gave the windows and rear window a shot of AW. It rained yesterday and the water just falls off...and so I'm thinking, just maybe those sliding glass doors out to the deck could use a little invisible glass, then AW attention to be and stay cleaner, longer. Hmm...following a good polish, it might make that stainless steel grill pop too....