New Car: Need Recommendations on Durable Wax

Ron Ketcham said:
Yakky, the paint system on a new vehicle, painted in an assembly plant is "cured" as much as it will ever be by the time one gets the vehicle.

Second, look on the door plate and in most cases the production date shows the vehicle to be no less than a few weeks to 6 months since it left the assembly plant.

Third, OEM paint systems are not the same chemistry as "body shop refinish" material.

OEM is "heat cured", vs refinish which actually cures by exposure to "air".

Just a heads up on this issue.

Grumpy
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Oh, I'm not ignorant to the chemistry involved. I'm just extra cautious.
 
Depending on the vehicle (and my mood), I will use Zaino or Klasse AIO/SG for max durability. Other alternatives that I have not tried but have stellar reputations include Finish Kare 1000P and Collinite 845/476.



Yet another option that I am investigating and researching are the semi-permanent paint coat products such as CQuartz and Opti-Coat. They are fairly new to the consumer market so there is not a lot of user reviews that can completely back the claims of multi-year protection. Initial reviews are very positive but it will take a bit to convince me to switch from the Zaino/Klasse systems considering I get at least 6 months durability with a very nice appearance.
 
So if I"m going to give the Duragloss products a try on the new car would it be #601 Bonding Agent, then #105 Polish and #951 Aquawax? Am I missing anything? Any recommended car wash products I should be using? Also, could anyone point me to what products I should use to apply the wax and to wipe the residue off? I want to be as cautious as possible to avoid scratches. Thanks.
 
rdonchez said:
So if I"m going to give the Duragloss products a try on the new car would it be #601 Bonding Agent, then #105 Polish and #951 Aquawax? Am I missing anything? Any recommended car wash products I should be using? Also, could anyone point me to what products I should use to apply the wax and to wipe the residue off? I want to be as cautious as possible to avoid scratches. Thanks.
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You should wash the car and then clay it before anything. Even though it is new there are most often airborne surface contaminates that are imbedded in the paint.

The 601 is a bonding agent to increase durability, but you don't have to use it. If you do you put on a thin coat of 601, let it dry then put on the coat of 105 WITHOUT buffing off the 601. Alternately you can mix 1 part 601 with 4 parts 105 to produce a one step process. Dr Bailey from DG has confirmed this works well. Then wait a few hours or until the next morning and put on a coat of Aquawax. DG car wash soap is excellent and well priced. Apply the wax with a foam or microfiber pad and wipe off with a microfiber towel. Spray the Aquawax on the surface, spead with a microfiber towel and buff with a second plush microfiber towel. BTW--you can get DG products direct from their website or you can order them at any NAPA store and they will have them in 24-48 hours.
 
rdonchez said:
Any recommended car wash products I should be using?
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The Duragloss shampoo is well-regarded/



Also, could anyone point me to what products I should use to apply the wax and to wipe the residue off? I want to be as cautious as possible to avoid scratches. Thanks.
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Very soft microfiber towels that pass the CD-test.
 
DatacomGuy said:
CD test? Not familiar with that one
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If you have an old CD laying around, when you get a brand new MF, rub it against the shiny,reflective side. If you spot marring on the CD, that probably means the MF will mar the car's paint and you best not use that MF on it.
 
MCA said:
Yet another option that I am investigating and researching are the semi-permanent paint coat products such as CQuartz and Opti-Coat. They are fairly new to the consumer market so there is not a lot of user reviews that can completely back the claims of multi-year protection. Initial reviews are very positive but it will take a bit to convince me to switch from the Zaino/Klasse systems considering I get at least 6 months durability with a very nice appearance.
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Check out Scottwax's 22 month update regarding Opti Coat-- http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/136552-22-month-opti-coat-update.html

Scottwax's update is cars that were washed properly after the Opti Coat was applied. There is another member here (can't remember the screen name) who has been subjecting the Opti Coat to weekly Dawn washes and monthly touchless commercial washes and after 16 months, I believe, the Opti Coat is as good as the day applied.



Here is a link to the 16 month torture test of Opti Coat http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-de...imum-opti-coating-durability-test-review.html
 
pwaug said:
Check out Scottwax's 22 month update regarding Opti Coat-- http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/136552-22-month-opti-coat-update.html

Scottwax's update is cars that were washed properly after the Opti Coat was applied. There is another member here (can't remember the screen name) who has been subjecting the Opti Coat to weekly Dawn washes and monthly touchless commercial washes and after 16 months, I believe, the Opti Coat is as good as the day applied.



Here is a link to the 16 month torture test of Opti Coat http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-de...imum-opti-coating-durability-test-review.html
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Excellent! Thanks for the links...it's definitely something i am interested in (and encouraged about).
 
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