About to make first big purchase

[slowsilvy]

Before I get started here is the list:



Perfect shine towels

Ultimate MF towels

Sonus DW dry towels

Sonus buffing towels

Foam applicator

Sonus MF applicator

Autoglym engine cleaner

OXO car wash brush

P21S wax

Sonus glass and chrome polish

303 carpet upholstery cleaner

303 high tech fabric guard

Sonus trim and motor kote

Sonus acrylic spritz

Sonus acrylic spay selant

Sonus SFX-1

Sonus SFX-2

Sonus SFX-3

Sonus paintwork cleaner

Sonus gloss shampoo

Klasse AIO

Klasse synthetic sealant

DAS pad bundle and bonnet



Since I have so many questions, I'm just going to make a list of that too.



1. I already plan on getting the Sonus acrylic spritz, so do I really need the spray selant?



2. When I apply the AIO with the MF applicator, do I have to buff it a little, or is it apply then wipe right off?



3. And with the AIO, would it be a waste to get the Klasse synthetic sealant as well?



4. And because the AIO is also a paint cleaner, do I still need the Sonus paintwork cleaner?



5. I already have adams revive polish, so would I be able to use this polish in place of the SFX-3 (and just get the SFX-1 and 2) to save some money? I'm not sure if they have the same abrasiveness or not, but the revive polish is very mild, I just figured it would be on the same level as the SFX-3.



6. As of right now, the Sonus SFX-2 is out of stock, does anyone know when it will be back in stock? They have great sales going on for this month, I'd hate to have to wait untill next month just to get the SFX-2.



7. Since the P21S wax is a paste, what should I use to apply it with?



8. Also I've read that the S100 wax is the same as the P21S wax but cheaper, is this true?



9. The UDM I just bought already came with 4 orange cutting pads and 1 white pad, so does the DAS pad bundle come with the rest of the pads I will need or is there still some other pads I need?



10. And finally, anything you guys think that I should or shouldn't get.



Sorry for all the questions, I just figured it would be better to condense all of my questions into one thread instead of making a bunch of them. Thanks in advance!

 

[Way2SSlow]

1. I already plan on getting the Sonus acrylic spritz, so do I really need the spray selant?

I see you're planning on Klasse SG. IMO, a spray sealant isnt necessary over KSG. I've experienced great durability with KSG here in the metro Atlanta area

2. When I apply the AIO with the MF applicator, do I have to buff it a little, or is it apply then wipe right off?

I work it into the paint a little bit to take advantage of it's cleaning ability.

3. And with the AIO, would it be a waste to get the Klasse synthetic sealant as well?

AIO leaves minimal protection behind. It's really made to be the set up man for KSG.

4. And because the AIO is also a paint cleaner, do I still need the Sonus paintwork cleaner?

I dont think so. AIO cleans the paint well, and it's played nicely with everything I've ever put on top of it.

5. I already have adams revive polish, so would I be able to use this polish in place of the SFX-3 (and just get the SFX-1 and 2) to save some money? I'm not sure if they have the same abrasiveness or not, but the revive polish is very mild, I just figured it would be on the same level as the SFX-3.

I haven't used SFX 3 but Revive is a chemical cleaner. It will remove slight swirling when mixed with Adam's Scratch and Swirl remover, but not on it's own. It's a pretty decent product. IMO, you could stick with that until it's gone before you make the jump to Klasse AIO if you're looking to spare some dough. I would definitely stick with the Klasse AIO plan if you plan to use SG though.

6. As of right now, the Sonus SFX-2 is out of stock, does anyone know when it will be back in stock? They have great sales going on for this month, I'd hate to have to wait untill next month just to get the SFX-2.

Give them a call or send David B a PM or an email. I'm sure he will be helpful.

7. Since the P21S wax is a paste, what should I use to apply it with?

You can use a finishing pad on a PC/UDM/Flex at lower speeds or just a regular old foam pad.

8. Also I've read that the S100 wax is the same as the P21S wax but cheaper, is this true?

I dont know the answer to that. Some say yes, and some say no. I guess you'd have to try them both and make your own decision.

9. The UDM I just bought already came with 4 orange cutting pads and 1 white pad, so does the DAS pad bundle come with the rest of the pads I will need or is there still some other pads I need?

Note that I usually use the rotary for my cutting work, but my most used pad on my PC are my polishing pads (which made by LC are white)

10. And finally, anything you guys think that I should or shouldn't get.

First of all, I'd evaluate your current stock of product. I'd plan to use that all up before getting more. Why? Because I now have racks of stuff that I no longer use and is of no interest to anyone else. I'd been buying otc stuff for years. Eventually, I'll revisit some and toss some too.



KSG can be a PITA to apply. Do a search and read as much as you can about it before you jump in. THIN THIN THIN THIN THIN THIN!!! I cant stress that enough. I have no probs with KSG because I read a ton, and when I came to apply it, I had to concentrate on applying it thin. I thought I had been applying other stuff thin, but compared to Klasse, I hadnt. It's a great product though.



If it were me, I'd probably drop the spray sealant, the paint work cleaner, but I'd add a nice wash mitt or pad. I see you have a the carwash brush listed. I'm not sure if you're using that just for wheels or for the body. There are people on here that get great results with Boars hair brushes, but their wash methods are a bit fanatical (*cough* Accumulator *cough* )....not that there's anything wrong with that, but most people wont spend the kind of time it takes to get those results. I'm beginning to think I like wash pads better than mitts myself. You can pick up a decent Eurow wash mitt at wal mart, or I'm sure David can hook you up with a nice one. Just make sure you hand pick one at Wally world to get the softest plushest one.



HTH

 

[slowsilvy]

Thanks for all the info, I plan to use the car wash brush for the wheels, tires, and engine. As for the body I'm thinking about getting a nice GS, and my dad said he will use everything I don't use anymore on his truck, so nothing will go to waste.