PwS Cure Time?
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audiboy
Hail the power of Quattro
Even though it's combined with a polish, I still think the sealant would need a specific cure time to allow it to bond with the paint.
budman3
Detail time!
If you want durability from the sealant portion of PwS to last, then it would be a good idea to let it cure before topping ... probably at least 12 hours, 24 to be safe, and 48 hours out of water.
Actually, I'm trying to eliminate one step in my normal process.
Where I have used a swirl remover, then Klasse AIO and followed immediately with my LSP, I thought maybe the PwS could replace both the swirl remover and the KAIO.
It can, but it might be more advantageous to me to do the extra step rather than have to wait 12 to 24 hours for the PwS cure time before using an LSP. A little more work, but it would tie the vehicle up for a day less.
Our vehicles are garage kept, but they are daily drivers and driven every day.
You professionals must not use a LSP after any of the newer AIO products since time would be a factor.
Do you feel you are getting enough durability out of the AIO's that they don't need another LSP?
Charles
Troy@Protekt
a.k.a. Troy@DetailCity
I wouldn't worry about cure time for your AIO if your gonna follow up with an LSP.
As a mobile detailer, any product you use before the LSP cannot require any cure time. You just wouldn't be able to wait for it to cure in most cases.
The only time I would use an AIO without an LSP is if I knew the car was getting monthly details and was garaged.
Thanks everyone.
Troy, your last sentence fits my vehicles to a tee.
I think I will still be using a LSP after the polishing step.
Charles
awd330
"Beep Beep"
I did my winter prep process on my personal vehicles this past weekend. I used EX-P as a LSP after PwS. I only waited a couple hours between the two steps. I've followed this same process before with no apparent durability problems. Please note that my vehicles are garage kept, and I apply EX-P by hand (waiting about a hour or more before removing the residue).
If I wanted to use a carnauba LSP, I would probably err on the side of caution and wait a few days before topping. That's just my personal rule of thumb when using any sealant followed by any carnauba. I learned my lesson the hard way when I topped Klasse SG with S100 too soon and wound up having to re-do the entire process all over again.
If I wanted to use a carnauba LSP, I would probably err on the side of caution and wait a few days before topping. That's just my personal rule of thumb when using any sealant followed by any carnauba. I learned my lesson the hard way when I topped Klasse SG with S100 too soon and wound up having to re-do the entire process all over again.
Poorboy
Founder Poorboy's World
Hey, from the boss's mouth.yes, you can do that Charles unless you are using it as a one step
It would seem that I can pretty much use it as I please.
Polish/prep followed immediately by the LSP or
Polish/prep and use it as the LSP.
Obviously, I could even follow it with my LSP anytime after a day or two of curing and have the best of both worlds.:bigups
Charles
Poorboy
Founder Poorboy's World
Hey, from the boss's mouth.
It would seem that I can pretty much use it as I please.
Polish/prep followed immediately by the LSP or
Polish/prep and use it as the LSP.
Obviously, I could even follow it with my LSP anytime after a day or two of curing and have the best of both worlds.:bigups
Charles
yes to all of above :bigups