Curing time for AJ?

**clnfrk** · 12-25-2006, 02:57 PM

Anyone know if I need to wait a certain amount of time for AJ to bond before applying another coat? It doesn`t specify on the bottle, thanks.

**clnfrk** · 12-25-2006, 04:11 PM

anyone????

**atticdog** · 12-25-2006, 04:22 PM

by the time you apply to the car and buff it off you can apply the next layer

wait 12-24 hours before topping with a wax

**dogma** · 12-25-2006, 04:24 PM

JW recomends 24 hours

**atticdog** · 12-25-2006, 04:24 PM

here is some AJ info

http://autopia.org/forum/detailing-p...=conversations

**clnfrk** · 12-25-2006, 05:01 PM

Thanks for the help guys!

atticdog,

I checked out the link you provided and found exactly what I was looking for. :2thumbs:

**clnfrk** · 12-25-2006, 06:36 PM

One more question for you guys...

I have already applied 2 coats of AJ and was thinking of doing 3 then maybe picking up some S100 wax from the Harley dealership to top it off. Do you guys think 3 coats is unnecessary?

I also went over the whole car (`99 Silver M3) with Blackfire SRC finishing polish on a white 4` LC pad before applying AP and AJ. There was virtually no marring prior to the polish (used a 1000 watt halogen), but I just wanted to give the paint that extra "pop". Blackfire is awesome!

I`ll try and post pics in the click and brag section.

**imported_mburnickas** · 12-25-2006, 06:38 PM

I think 3 coats is a lot; but you can never go to far! LOL

I am topping AJT with CG 5050 wax; I love it.

**clnfrk** · 12-25-2006, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by mburnickas

I think 3 coats is a lot; but you can never go to far! LOL

I am topping AJT with CG 5050 wax; I love it.

This CG 5050 wax is new to me. This is only the second time that I can recall seeing it mentioned. What does the CG stand for and where can this be purchased? Thanks.

**imported_mburnickas** · 12-25-2006, 06:54 PM

CG is Chemical Guys. It can be bought from

Car Wax, Car Polish, Auto Detail Supplies : CHEMICAL GUYS WHOLESALE AUTO DETAILING SUPPLIES CAR WASH PRODUCTS PROFESSIONAL CAR DETAIL SUPPLY FACTORY DIRECT

OR

www.danase.com

Here was my treads:

http://autopia.org/forum/detailing-p...just-pixs.html

I need to get back to 24 hours of Christmas story. LOL.

**clnfrk** · 12-25-2006, 06:56 PM

HOLY QUICK REPLY!!!

Thanks for the info! :2thumbs:

**imported_mburnickas** · 12-25-2006, 06:57 PM

No problem. To much stuff going on. Making another snow gun, christmas story on TV and wax on the brain.

**imported_mburnickas** · 12-25-2006, 06:58 PM

oh, there is a 15% off coupons from danase.com too!

Be back on the next commerical! "You will shot your eye out"!

**Scottwax** · 12-25-2006, 10:01 PM

Personally, I think two coats for full coverage is more than adequate, one single application is going strong at the 8 month point on my brother`s Odyssey that is tunnel washed 2-3 times a month. I really have never noticed an improvement in appearance layering AJ and I prefer to leave it untopped...well, on my own black car, I used a carnauba over it since my paint is more bright black than deep, dark black.

**clnfrk** · 12-26-2006, 01:28 AM

I kinda figured 3 coats was overkill, but I went ahead and did it anyways. I also plan on using the AG spray after each wash also. I still have quite a bit of FK425 too so I may just alternate the two from time to time. Would it be okay to do this?

Scottwax,

What would be your reasoning for not topping with a carnauba? I know that the carnauba is supposed to bring out the depth of darker colors, but you don`t think that there would be any benefit to a silver car whatsoever? If not for an appearance standpoint, how about in terms of added protection in addition to that of the sealant?