Learning curve with a Rotory

[imported_Paul]

I recently ordered some Klasse SG from Classic Motoring... and the package came with a tip sheet from them as well.



When I tried what was suggested, the Klasse went on and off with zero problems whatsoever.



The trick is in the application...take a MF applicator or MF towel...spritz it with one shot of QD spray...use just a nickel`s size of SG on the moistened towel...and use that amount to do a half a hood`s worth of your car...then repeat and do the second half.



Let it dry completely...I know, you`re thinking the stuff will never come off...but that`s not true...with a clean MF towel, it comes off like magic. If you absolutely need to, then spritz the MF at a distance of about 12" just to barely moisten it, if you need a little help in removing the SG, but you probably won`t need to if you`ve applied the product correctly. The trick is not to apply too much product, and the QD spray acts as a lubricant and helps the tiny amount of SG to spread.



Try it...it will amaze you...



Paul

[DETAILKING]

when I put on a thicker coat of SG and let it dry on the car for 40 minutes before removal. I believe SHOWROOMLINCOLN had better results when using SG in that manner as well. Note the car I used it on had good condition 10 yr old clearcoat. It was harder to buff off, but the end results were much better.

[imported_Intermezzo]

DK,



Using your "thicker application" method, how many ounces should be used for a medium sized car? 2? 3?



Thanks

[TonyTahoe]

Did we ever get Snake to reveal his method? I still think he has gotten better results than anyone I have seen...



Eitherway, it sounds like "a little more than we recommended about 6 months ago" is better than less.

[BradE]

DK is correct, sometimes I use thicker coats of Klasse SG than most do. I have found that it helps with the water beading (especially with older cars), and it gives it a little more gloss (not much, just a little). I never really measured how much I use when I put it on thick. I can see it going on to the paint though, if that helps. I let the thicker coats dry for at least 1 hour before removing, but DK did well with 40 minutes. I think with thicker coats, the longer you can leave it sit the better.



When I use thick coats, I use the damp towel trick for removal. Otherwise it is a major PITA to buff off. The damp towel takes it off with no buffing at all.

[rstype]

I find using multiple thin coats better then one thick coat. I guess if differs with different paints, etc.



Isn`t it great to experiment?

[BradE]

BW,



I do the first coat and maybe the second coat of SG using thin coats. Then I use thick ones. I rotate between thick and thin, but I always do a thick coat as the "top" coat.



Yes, it is fun to experiment:) :up

[DETAILKING]

I didn`t glob it on, but picture going as thin as possible and then just renew fresh SG on the applicator twice as often. You can definately see it haze when I was finished. Use SL`s trick with the damp towel for removal, as I didn`t and it was hard to remove.



Acuraracer, some of us asked snake for his methods and more info on Klasse when he talked to BOB so it would hopefully put an end to guessing and experimentaion with application, and cure times. It seems like a lot of people have different methods, but I guess as long as you are satisfied with the results it does not matter. Some of us were still curious though. His response to my email was that he was only sharing that info with his friends and customers, so if you are neither of those, guess you won`t find anything out from him either.

[imported_Haylo75]

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Well, that`s a bummer. Knowledge is power, I guess. I just applied AIO/SG to a new finish also using the tips in the "Klasse Application Guide" from CMA. Misting the MF applicator definitely made application easy and buff off was relatively easy as well. I did use more product than the guide called for. I believe the guide suggested one nickel sized dollop would cover an entire hood. I felt I wasn`t getting any coverage trying to spread it that thin (esp w/ the SG). This was my first go round with AIO/SG and I`m impressed with the initial results. The real test will be the winter elements coming soon. :)

[imported_Kevin Brown]

When I took the SG off my car with a damp MF towel from Tacscar, it was just like wiping off a counter top with a normal towel. The SG came off very very easy without any effort. Why do I need the FI(QD) now? :)

[FastHappy]

i`m more than happy to share my tips with anyone interested, just not on this forum. i sell a product that cma sells and this is their sponsored forum and i feel it inappropriate and unprofessional to push our common products on this site. it has nothing to do with power.

e-mail me at tacscar1@home.com (``) and i`ll give you any info that i have on klasse.

[YoSteve]

I wrote a very comprehensive newbie Klasse applicaton page.

http://www.yosteveshop.homestead.com/klasseapp.html (`http://www.yosteveshop.homestead.com/klasseapp.html`)

[BradE]

99ESMAX



I glad you liked the damp MF towel trick. I kind of stumbled onto this method by accident, but it is the best way for removal of SG that I have found.

[imported_Kevin Brown]

I read that tip on this forum and tried it and it definitely worked great. :) I`m not sure who originated this method of removal for SG but it sure works. Still, removal of SG from the roff of the car is a pain no matter what. Even standing on a mini ladder, it is very hard. Guess we have to use the Mission Impossible route of hanging down from a tree or the garage. :D

[Mass. Wine Guy]

Does it matter which type of QD you use to help apply Klasse SG? If. as some warn, IHG (an oil-based product) inhibits Klasse from adhering, wouldn`t a carnuba-based QD cause the same problem?



What QDs have folks used to apply Klasse SG successfully?