Supercharged: 2009 E70 BMW X5

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BillNorth

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That's something I've always wondered about. Zaino reccos that you work in the sun and let the product "bake on". Why not klasse? Would the SG permanently stick to the paint if we let it dry on the paint in the sun for an hour or two?
 
Bill, when are you going to have that problem ever ;)



I would think it would be difficult to apply on paint at a high temperature, I'm sure that if you put it on in the garage let it "haze" then let it sit out in the sun, it won't do much. It might even speed up the cure time, but this is one of those we have to use information on experience by other people, questions.
 
Having not had a garage for the past 6-7 months, I have been applying Klasse in teh sun with no difficulties. I just let it cure for only 5 minutes.
 
You end up using a lot more product, as it dries fast on the paint and is difficult to get thin coats. Also, if you let it bake in the sun, it really takes some muscle to remove the residue. I never tried the water tricks on removal the time I left it in the sun, so I am not sure if that would help or not. If you apply a super thin coat leaving it out in the sun to bake will not make it THAT much harder to buff off. So in summary, Iwould never apply in the sun, but if you go thin enough, letting it bake in the sun, won't be a disaster, just a little more tire some.
 
I have been using both products in the direct sunlight. I mist the applicator of All In One with water and it goes on as easy as it comes off. The glaze is a little tough to remove but I have used it in the shade and in the sun for a fair amount of time and I don't see anything so different about each enviorment.



I am thinking they don't want those people in the Arizona desert to apply Klasse in the sun, it might get a little tough in those tempatures.
 
This is my new garage queen. I bought it last Christmas to replace my 2005 Acura RL. This is my first paint correction on it, paint was quite hard. Defect correction was done with Makita 9227C/Uber Yellow/Menzerna SIP, and finished off with Flex VRG 3401/LC green/Menzerna P203S. This new Menzerna Powerlock sealant is simply amazing!
Here is a list of products used:

Sonax Full Effect
Megs SD
Oxo brushes
CG CWC
Optimum Power Clean
P21S TAW
Riccardo Yellow Clay
Pinnacle clay lube
Makita 9227C
Flex VRG 3401
Uber Yellow Pad
LC Green Pad
Menzerna SIP
PB wool duster
Pakshak Microfibers
Gloss It leather conditioner
Gloss It TRV
1Z Gummi
1Z Cockpit premium
Ultima TTG
Optimum Opti-Seal
Menzerna Powerlock
SV Insignis
SV Pneu


Sonax Full Effect in action:

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then foamed, and rinsed after 10 minutes, washed and clayed


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Engine was cleaned with P21S TAW, using a "dry method", and then dressed with GI TRV

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taped up and inspected the paintwork:

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and 50/50:

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paint readings were taken

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Very impressive job.:thumbup: The bimmer looks great:drool5:

Don't you LOVE the Sonax Full Effect? It's the best wheel cleaner that I have ever used. I just wish it wasn't so expensive.
 
bmw5541 said:
Very impressive job.:thumbup: The bimmer looks great:drool5:

Don't you LOVE the Sonax Full Effect? It's the best wheel cleaner that I have ever used. I just wish it wasn't so expensive.
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Thank you. BTW, Sonax full effect is not that expensive when you buy it in 5 liter refills...it's much more powerfull then P21S, as safe, yet cheaper...

Street Dreams said:
Very fine work and picture documentation :clap:
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thank you, David. Hearing it from you means a lot to me...BTW, thanks for IA mixtures tip, it worked out even better then Menzerna Final Inspection...
 
I need to get some of that Sonax cleaner! Who cares if my only motivation is because it looks so coooool!

The truck looks great! I recently did one of the turbo diesel versions, with 4XX ft lbs it has some serious giddy-up!
 
Thanks. Sonax Full Effect gel is one of the very best wheel cleaners out there...Powerfull as Megs WB, yet safe as P21S...It's not cheap, but it is well worth it, it's a must for german cars...It does stink though...
 
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