Is this a stupid idea?

Jngrbrdman

Jngrbrdman

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After all the Klasse layers are done then what would you suggest to use as the final coat of wax? I have heard Zanio and Blitz. I don't know if either is the right choice for white. I know that Pinnacle has some sort of stuff for lighter cars but I want perfection. Any ideas?
 
Well if you are using Klasse you won't want to use Zaino (Zaino is another polish/sealant like Klasse).



A lot of people like One Grand Blitz Wax and some others like Pinnacle wax (although pricey).
 
so try it out! RIC has some pics of white cars zainoed...maybe he will post them again, or do a search on zaino on white.....
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by DETAILKING [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>so try it out! RIC has some pics of white cars zainoed...maybe he will post them again, or do a search on zaino on white..... [/b]</blockquote>Too late !!! I saw in another post that Jngrbrdman already has 6 layers of Klasse SG on his white car :D
 
Pinnacle Paste Glaz is recommended for light colored cars. I just got a can and I can not wait to try it (ok, ok, I'm kinda lazy, had to Klasse AIO the ML320, darn that thing is tiring) I'll probably give Pinnacle a test drive tonight.



Also the Pinnacle PG is not that durable as i heard, but the ease of application is so fast that its decent. Oh well, i'll see for myself later.



Jason
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by Footy [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>Too late !!! I saw in another post that Jngrbrdman already has 6 layers of Klasse SG on his white car :D [/b]</blockquote>
Heh heh heh! Yeah, I keep applying extra coats because with each coat it looks better and better. I got a good picture of it the other day. Since I live in the dark ages I don't have a digital camera so I will have to wait to post it. I am just looking for that final top coat to just sort of add the icing on the cake, ya know?

I checked out that pinnacle stuff. It is sort of pricey but I have a couple regulars that have light colored cars and perhaps I should of invest in some.
 
Like most Pinnalce stuff. Its noit bad. $35 for a can of wax that

I can probably get 40 applications on a niced sized sedan. Thats less than a dollar a coat. I say it may be a little more up front, but the results and price per application is not bad (just keep saying it to myself to justify the price.)



Jason
 
Actually, not EVERYONE claims that Zaino looks better than Klasse on light colored cars. There was a thread back on this a few months back. Jason, so how did you like the Pinnacle Paste Glaze? I'd like to hear some more feedback from you. Laters.
 
For someone wishing to go the carnauba route, Pinnacle's Paste Glaz sure does look nice on those silvers and whites!:bounce
 
I still gotta use it to write something about it. I'll try my best at waking up early tomorrow and washing the car/Paste Glaz it. If worse comes to worse, I'll wash the car during the late afternoon and wax it.



Expect the review in the review section soon Don,

Jason
 
I just tried, and failed to covince my father-law to buy a black car over a pearl white !!! Posts some pics!!! Thanks!!!
 
For kicks and giggles, because I have been using my truck as a test bed, I decided to try something I have not seen before.

Technically, this is already available in the form of bonnets, but I tried something new to my knowledge.

This was the original panel, the light is a flashlight, picture taken with no flash. Not ideal, but you can see what I mean in the latter images.
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Here is what it looked like following correction.
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The point of this thread was how I applied and removed my LSP, not to show the correction. [Although for the first time doing it, I liked the results]
Not sure of PAC has this product, but this is what I used

5" in diameter applicator that I primed with Collinite 845IW. That way no dry fibers would make contact with the paint. I put it on my 4" backing plate, on speeds 2-3, and worked in the product. After it started to dry, I removed it the same way for the sake of seeing if it worked.

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Does this stand out as something to NOT do? It was kinda fun for me as it was a consistent form of applying the wax without paying $5 for an finishing/LSP pad. These are under $1 a piece and I could dedicate one for every LSP I have.

Feel free to tell me I'm an idiot, its cheaper to use bonnets, or just by hand :)
 
Leadfootluke said:
For kicks and giggles, because I have been using my truck as a test bed, I decided to try something I have not seen before.

Technically, this is already available in the form of bonnets, but I tried something new to my knowledge.

This was the original panel, the light is a flashlight, picture taken with no flash. Not ideal, but you can see what I mean in the latter images.
IMG_0959.jpg


Here is what it looked like following correction.
IMG_0955.jpg


The point of this thread was how I applied and removed my LSP, not to show the correction. [Although for the first time doing it, I liked the results]
Not sure of PAC has this product, but this is what I used

5" in diameter applicator that I primed with Collinite 845IW. That way no dry fibers would make contact with the paint. I put it on my 4" backing plate, on speeds 2-3, and worked in the product. After it started to dry, I removed it the same way for the sake of seeing if it worked.

IMG_0947.jpg


Does this stand out as something to NOT do? It was kinda fun for me as it was a consistent form of applying the wax without paying $5 for an finishing/LSP pad. These are under $1 a piece and I could dedicate one for every LSP I have.

Feel free to tell me I'm an idiot, its cheaper to use bonnets, or just by hand :)
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Good idea, but that 1 dollar applicator pad will probably tear and buckle as it has no backing. That's why they make waxing/sealant pads.
 
Legacy99 said:
Good idea, but that 1 dollar applicator pad will probably tear and buckle as it has no backing. That's why they make waxing/sealant pads.
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Yup, I figure time will tell. I barely use any pressure for removal, so maybe in the least they will work for that?

If not, it didn't hurt to try that section today.
 
Are you saying you got that kind of correction using NO polish and just using WAX?

(I'm assuming that 845IW is a wax-only product as it's marketing material suggests.)
 
It looks dangerous because the pad your using is for applying the product by hand and the PC might be too much for it and maybe cause some type of damaged to the finish. It looks great but like in Top Gun, it's not your text book maneuver to use, good try!
 
Flash Gordon said:
I love expierments, especially when they have +results.

I have never seen anyone use this method. Therefor I title this...."The Leadfootluke Method" :thumbup:
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I would dream of having something named after me... :biggrin:

And the results were positive so far. I researched what I could about using MF, the high speed usage. Using them on speed 1-3 is not very fast, and I properly primed the pad to ensure all I was doing was applying and working in the wax in a manor that I would do with my hands. The 845 spreads so thin and easily I think this method may work fine without overworking the pad.

Luster said:
Are you saying you got that kind of correction using NO polish and just using WAX?

(I'm assuming that 845IW is a wax-only product as it's marketing material suggests.)
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Sorry, I started to detail the steps in my correction and I closed the tab and lost everything. I said forget it and left out the details. It was Meg's 105/205 on LC HT Cyan and LC HT Tangerine with the KBM and thats about it besides the clay/ipa/ and other ancillary steps.

zoomzoom mazda5 said:
It looks dangerous because the pad your using is for applying the product by hand and the PC might be too much for it and maybe cause some type of damaged to the finish. It looks great but like in Top Gun, it's not your text book maneuver to use, good try!
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That is why I have a guinea pig of a truck. I will try anything as long as I don't see imminent danger. It would have helped to do more to see if it simply takes 5 more minutes for that pad to become useless, but I will have to see what happens the next time I try. I am all for finding new ways :)
 
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