tommyd
08-25-2003, 01:24 PM
I`ve applied the polymer sealant 2 from prowax and don`t notice any tremendous beading action in some areas. I`ve heard that some sealants promote sheeting vs. beading.. its this true of the prowax sealant?
(i think it might have had to do with my application process... i had some carnuaba that i thought i`d stripped but think i may not have completely).
If it should be beading, then i need to reapply. In order to strip the car and start new, isopropyl alcohol was recommended (as i`m tentative to use a dish detergent which i heard won`t get rid of a sealant anyways). Thoughts?
I also have some sort of road grime that isn`t coming off very easily... going to try some 3m wax and tar remover... will this work on removing sealant as well?
I`m thinking of topping the sealant with a good caranuaba, but would also like to layer the sealant (any benefit to layering? distributor said it wasn`t necessary). To promote bonding, i`d assume no carnuaba between layers, which seems to have been my original problem (assuming it was a problem).
p21 swirl eliminator: ok to use for micrmarring left from washing? My car`s very new (just over 2 months) and i`ve been very careful, swirls are there but VERY light, and take some effort to find... (would probably not be noticable on a light colored car, mines black and it seems i`m the only one that can notice them ).
I"m worried the p-21 might be too abrasive (requires orbital). The sealant is supposed to have some swirl removing qualities which seemed to work the first time i used it. Would it be ok to use the p-21 anyways (on a fairly new car with a less than minor blemish?) I`m looking for as close to perfection as my skill level will get me right now but don`t want to be unnecessarily aggresive because she`s new.
I`ve searched and know there are some that swear on Prowax products, but i`ve also heard from local detailers (as well as online) that their products lack in longevity. Has anyone had first hand experience on comparison? The products seem very quick and easy to use which is great for professional detailers who have some vehicle volume... how about for the private consumer that wants superior protection but doesn`t want to be spending a couple of days out of each month getting it?
thx in advance for your reponses.
(i think it might have had to do with my application process... i had some carnuaba that i thought i`d stripped but think i may not have completely).
If it should be beading, then i need to reapply. In order to strip the car and start new, isopropyl alcohol was recommended (as i`m tentative to use a dish detergent which i heard won`t get rid of a sealant anyways). Thoughts?
I also have some sort of road grime that isn`t coming off very easily... going to try some 3m wax and tar remover... will this work on removing sealant as well?
I`m thinking of topping the sealant with a good caranuaba, but would also like to layer the sealant (any benefit to layering? distributor said it wasn`t necessary). To promote bonding, i`d assume no carnuaba between layers, which seems to have been my original problem (assuming it was a problem).
p21 swirl eliminator: ok to use for micrmarring left from washing? My car`s very new (just over 2 months) and i`ve been very careful, swirls are there but VERY light, and take some effort to find... (would probably not be noticable on a light colored car, mines black and it seems i`m the only one that can notice them ).
I"m worried the p-21 might be too abrasive (requires orbital). The sealant is supposed to have some swirl removing qualities which seemed to work the first time i used it. Would it be ok to use the p-21 anyways (on a fairly new car with a less than minor blemish?) I`m looking for as close to perfection as my skill level will get me right now but don`t want to be unnecessarily aggresive because she`s new.
I`ve searched and know there are some that swear on Prowax products, but i`ve also heard from local detailers (as well as online) that their products lack in longevity. Has anyone had first hand experience on comparison? The products seem very quick and easy to use which is great for professional detailers who have some vehicle volume... how about for the private consumer that wants superior protection but doesn`t want to be spending a couple of days out of each month getting it?
thx in advance for your reponses.