Who Said Klasse SG Was Hard?

[Dave N]

Since NXT "killed my FMJ" (see previous thread ), I had originally intended to redo my truck this weekend with AIO and FMJ. But when I started the detail I realized that most of my detailing supplies were at my new house (I'm kind of in the middle of a move). I had a little 2 oz. bottle of AIO, but for the topper my choice was between an old formulation of UPP and Klasse Sealant Glaze.



Just a little over 3 years ago I bought my first "real" detailing supplies -- a Klasse Concours Kit from CMA. I used the SG once or twice, found it difficult to wipe off, and then moved on to other sealants. I have never used it since. But today I decided to give it another try, having more experience in applying and removing sealants, and also armed with the Bill North WOO method.



I gave the truck a QEW, then AIO with a white CMA pad. For the SG, I couldn't remember exactly how to do the WOO method so I guess I just made my own variant. I applied the SG to half a panel with a dry microfiber applicator, then immediately wiped the excess off with a dry MF towel. After letting it cure for about an hour, I buffed it off with a dry MF towel, then did a final wipedown with Sonus QD.



Wow, what could be easier? Being a liquid, SG went on easier than any other sealant I've used (Zaino, UPP, FMJ, Blackfire). With other sealants, I find that I have to use more pressure than I like to get them to spread thinly on the paint. The SG almost went on by itself, and I was able to get a really thin layer with hardly any effort. Wiping the excess off immediately made the final removal very easy. I didn't have to rub and rub like the last time I used SG (non-WOO method). Most of the SG came off with a dry MF, and the stubborn places buffed right out with the Sonus QD.



As far as looks go, I have to say that I like the SG look better than FMJ. It seems to be a little more reflective on my dark metallic grey, whereas FMJ and UPP have a warmer look. After I got everything finished I went to get some dinner, and the SG really looked nice in the full sun. SG gave my red Toyota paint a "candy apple" look that I didn't really care for, but on this grey it really looks good.



I posted a couple of pics in the Click & Brag forum.

 

[BillNorth]

The truck looks great.



You pretty much hit WOO on the head. I use a damp terry app to apply SG. The dampness makes the product easier to spread evenly.



I also don't go back after and re-buff. I usually get all excess off during the first wipe. Maybe the damp app makes this easier.



I've found the same thing about SG as compared to FMJ, WG, NXT. It has a candy shine, while the other have a darkening effect. All good qualities, depending on the colour.

 

[Dave N]

Bill, I knew either the applicator or the MF towel was supposed to be wet -- I just couldn't remember which one. I went back and read your method after I was through and saw that what I had done was basically the same. The SG went on so easily with a dry applicator that I don't think I will change next time though. You also answered one of my questions when you said you don't go back and re-buff.



I'm anxious to see if the SG looks any different tomorrow after it has cured. I was going to put on Zaino for the winter, but the SG looks so good that I may just keep layering it.

 

[Bill D]

I really love applying SG with a damp Pakshak white mf pad :up