AJ application?

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clnfrk

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Hello everyone! Its been awhile since I've posted on this board. I am currently in the process of applying Acrylic Jett to my titanium silver car. I'm pretty sure I am using enough product. I am using a white round terry applicator dampened with water. My question is.... is it normal to apply the AJ and almost not even see it on the surface, or do I just need to use more?



I do prime the applicator with several large drops on initial application if that matters any. Also, to make buffing off easier I lightly spritz the area with some distilled water, which makes removal alot easier. Is this okay to do? Thanks for your help.
 
Thanks for the reply, but that still doesn't answer my initial question though. I know that only a small amount of this stuff is needed per panel, but not being able to hardly see it makes me wonder if I am using enough? Anyone else care to chime in?
 
clnfrk said:
Thanks for the reply, but that still doesn't answer my initial question though. I know that only a small amount of this stuff is needed per panel, but not being able to hardly see it makes me wonder if I am using enough? Anyone else care to chime in?
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With lsp's like AJ, SG, etc, visual indicators aren't really as neccessary as they might be with something like a wax.. If you feel resistance when you try to remove it, it's there. Generally, the feel of the pad against the paint when its going on is the indicator I use for whether I'm using enough product. As long as the pad is primed and you're using relatively even pressure, I wouldn't worry about it.
 
Don't spritz the pad with water, it isn't necessary. If you apply very thin layers and go back over the panel (without adding any more AJ to the pad) and knock down any high spots, removal is very easy. Once the pad it primed with product, like firegate said, you only need 3-4 drops per panel. If you can barely see it, you are using the right amount. :)
 
Alright, thanks alot guys. As far as not spritzing the pad with water, I actually spritz the surface of the car very lightly before buffing off, not the pad. However, I do like to rinse off the pad every so often with a water hose just in case I picked up any contaminants along the way as I am extremely anal about inducing microscopic paint marring. After rinsing, I squeeze all of the water I possibly can by hand and continue application.
 
If you're worried about the applicator picking up contaminants that might scratch, you might be better off changing to a new pad. This way, you don't have to rinse out the applicator and introducing more water when applying AJ.



I've also read (don't do it myself) that others do 2 light coats to ensure total coverage.



I feel your frustration of not knowing if AJ is there or not. I have a white van that makes it hard to see if it's there or not. As a matter of fact, I had posted a question if anyone made something that went on a darker color and faded after time for people with lighter cars. No luck there.
 
not seeing much product going on is traumatic to an autopian...but if you think about it, the actual layer needed is molecules thick...so anything extra is just wasted product.



test out a section of a hood or trunk and see the results. put on a super tiny amount on half...then normal on the other half. buff off and then spray water on it to see if there is any difference.



i also think if you miss spots or have it too thin, the process of buffing it off spreads it around more...and a second coat assures total coverage.



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My worry is not getting a thick layer of protection on the paint. It's the fear that I did not use enough product to actually cover an area thoroughly.



I have AJ Trigger, and the popular consensus is "a little goes a long way," so I spray a light amount onto the hood and start spreading it. It hazes up momentarily and then starts disappearing. I continue to "spread" the product over areas of the hood that the drops of AJT did not actually fall on. It's not hazing up but I assume that the applicator has picked up the AJT. So how do I know that the stuff that's now on the Applicator actually has protection on it? I'm afraid all the actual sealant is on the car already and the only thing on the applicator is just water or whatever is used as the delivery agent.
 
I have this same problem; I'm having trouble figuring out the thing approach. Last thing I tried was my NB wax, and I ended up applying it far, far too thickly. I had a pretty bad time taking it all off (and I also used a QD to help, mind you). If I go over an area and don't see the haze of the wax, then I assume I didn't get any on there, but if I do make sure, then it certainly ends up not being anywhere near "whisper thin."



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You have to go by "feel" during the application. When applying SG, I start with a tiny drop on a wet MF app, and when the app starts to "drag" I put another TINY (I mean TINY) drop on it and continue. You just have to trust it's there. If you dont think you got a spot very well, then hit it again VERY THINLY. It takes a little getting used to, but once you have it down....it's a piece of cake.
 
I use a small oval sponge to apply AJ ( Prime Acrylic too ). I use it damp , I also use enough product so I can see it. I never have a problem getting it all off no matter how much I use ( wiping isn't always easy but its managable). I sometimes use 2 coats to ensure coverage ,but most of the time just 1 a little thicker. You could always try AJT. Most people like to use the bare minimum for easier buffing and not to waste product .I like to put it on a little thicker as I do with Zaino.
 
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