A little experiment, KSG + Porter Cable + D115

**Don** · 07-04-2018, 03:32 PM

It was too hot to wash the car (89* + 90% humidity) but I had "The Itch" so I broke out some D115 (watered down from 8:1 to about 20:1) and cleaned off my trunk lid and spoiler.

I`ve been reading up on KSG since I haven`t been able to order the Gyeon CanCoat & related goodies to coat my car and the NEED to do something is making me crazier.

Since most sources say to mist the applicator with water or QD, I took a Meg`s thin polishing pad and misted it with the watered down D115 (I know, not the best choice since it has a wax/sealant in it), but it`s what I have. Then I ran a THIN line around the middle of the pad.

With the PC on about `4` I applied the KSG to my trunk lid and spoiler, moving relatively quickly (compared to a polishing or compounding pass), making sure I spread it as evenly and thinly as possible.

It went on really well and was much thinner and spread out much farther with less product than I could have by hand despite the heat and humidity.

Since there seems to be some discrepancy between waiting and wiping it off immediately, I decided to give it about 30 minutes to `cure` .... really I just wanted to get in out of the heat for a few minutes. When it was time, I took a clean, dry mf cloth and it buffed off with no issues.

It looks great and it`s very smooth, the real test will be to see if the D115 negatively affects the longevity.

**TroyScherer** · 07-04-2018, 04:25 PM

My dad has and I think still uses his PCxp to apply KSG. He loves it and it works well for him.

I never had much success with it personally.

**rlmccarty2000** · 07-04-2018, 06:02 PM

I’ve got a bottle of KSG somewhere and every time I read a post about it I want to go and dig it up. Maybe one day...

**Accumulator** · 07-05-2018, 10:36 AM

Don- Huh, see how differently things can go for different people?!? I can`t do KSG by machine without using a lot more product, I never put anything else on the applicator, and I generally let it set up for ages except on trim. And FWIW, I`ve always found it simple and easy to use.

Not saying right/wrong, just noting how different approaches working differently for different people.

**Don** · 07-05-2018, 11:05 AM

Like it`s said YMMV (your mileage may vary) ....

Originally Posted by Accumulator

Don- Huh, see how differently things can go for different people?!? I can`t do KSG by machine without using a lot more product, I never put anything else on the applicator, and I generally let it set up for ages except on trim. And FWIW, I`ve always found it simple and easy to use.

Not saying right/wrong, just noting how different approaches working differently for different people.

**Accumulator** · 07-05-2018, 11:58 AM

Yes indeed! What I really find interesting is that the D115 worked OK.

**Don** · 07-05-2018, 02:05 PM

The Jury is still out on that, granted it stormed this morning and the water beaded like crazy, but as for longevity ..... although I DID really dilute the D115 down.

Originally Posted by Accumulator

Yes indeed! What I really find interesting is that the D115 worked OK.

**Accumulator** · 07-06-2018, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by Don

The Jury is still out on ..[the]..longevity ..... although I DID really dilute the D115 down.

Well, it looks fine, buffed off fine, and beaded up just fine. You could always throw another coat on there (since KSG lasts best with many IME). Heh heh, easy for me to spend *your* time and effort though