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Detailing virgin selection of products
Boothy:
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--- Quote from: crashdesk on August 21, 2011, 09:25:53 pm --- Was thinking of Sonus Sheepskin Wash Mitt for washing duties.
I thought the FinishKare was the last step in the process, so
Wash (wheels then body)
Super Resin Polish
FinishKare
Do I need to put a wax over the sealant?
Any other recommendations for sponges, mitts, brushes etc?
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wash, polish, glaze, sealant, wax.
i use collinite wax and poorboys glaze for light cars. i think i need some advice on using either the glaze or wax as it wasn't as deep as i thought it might be.
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golf nutter:
i know all the processes are important, but is it the glaze part of the process that really gives the deep shine? i dont use a machine polisher, all by hand...is there any different way of doing it if not using a machine?
Boothy:
One of the Pro's or Stealth will likely know more than me but if I'm applying it by hand then I usually wash with APC (EDIT: Diluted APC), wipe down with IPA and then apply the glaze in vertical strokes followed by horizontal and then diagonal. That way the fillers get right into the swirls etc and keep working it until its nearly vanished or has begun to haze over. Then lightly remove with a good microfibre cloth and buff it up. Seal the goodness in with a couple of coats of wax/sealant.
A good glaze should help with that deep, glossy finish but only if the paint is prepared right but for that real depth I think you need a machine.
Have you clayed the car?
golf nutter:
never clayed it but will be doing next weekend all being well. thanks for the advice.
stealthwolf:
As above, wash and then clay the car to remove bonded contaminants. SRP is a bit of an all-in-one product. It's good by hand because it has lots of filling ability, so rather than abrading away the mark, it fills it.
I'd be careful with what I'd apply on top as you risk pulling out the fillers. Lots of glazes have cleansers which would undo your hard work. If you really want a glaze, clearkote yellow cream wax is good - despite the name, it's still a glaze. Otherwise I'd skip it and move straight to sealant. A wax on top is up to you. Some consider it overkill, others just enjoy applyig a wax for the sake of it. I wouldn't bother unless in winter, when you might not wash and top up as frequently, so wax adds that extra sacrificial layer.
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