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yellowbelly:
--- Quote from: Boothy on August 22, 2011, 06:55:33 pm ---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, 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?
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Did you mean to put this??? APC as in All Purpose cleaner? it wouldnt be the best thing to use, a good Ph Balanced Shampoo is what you would be best off using. Unless you meant you use some of this when snow foaming?
Boothy:
--- Quote from: yellowbelly on August 22, 2011, 08:11:31 pm ---
--- Quote from: Boothy on August 22, 2011, 06:55:33 pm ---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, 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?
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Did you mean to put this??? APC as in All Purpose cleaner? it wouldnt be the best thing to use, a good Ph Balanced Shampoo is what you would be best off using. Unless you meant you use some of this when snow foaming?
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I don't have the ability to snow foam mate but yes I meant to put it. I only use a salt free all purpose cleaner (Stardrops), diluted of course, as it removes the vast majority of the old wax etc and helps get the paintwork ready for the glaze to be applied. Most shampoos that I have come across don't remove the old wax or not all of it anyway. It works for me :happy2:
stealthwolf:
I use something like Lime Prime which helps remove old wax as well as prep the paintwork for fresh wax.
crashdesk:
@Boothy Never even thought of asking what people use on certain colours of cars. From what I've read certain products do indeed help bring out the best in certain paints/colours. Since mine is Tornado Red it's good to know that those products work well.
Do you think you could get away with not using a clay bar as the SRP should do a good enough job?
Also, I have black side skirts and rear bumper. What's the best way to avoid getting wax on these parts as from what I have read, it tends to make it go white. Also, even if I do avoid getting wax on these areas during the final stages, will the wax, over time, through heavy rain etc get onto the trim and ruin it? Over thinking this a bit but want to keep car in best nick.
Boothy:
Just get as close as you can mate or buy a roll of masking tape and tape up the edge of the bumpers etc. If you do get some on there it will go white but it can be removed with some rubbing alcohol and a stiff toothbrush.
Once the wax is on, its on and will fade with time but wont run or anything. It will only go where you put it bud.
The Srp will not remove the bonded contaminants which is what clay is designed to do. Its well worth the extra effort to clay and it makes a big difference to the finish as far as I'm concerned. It will take the overall finish to the next level.
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