MK5 Golf GTI
General => Detailing => Topic started by: matsu on December 30, 2010, 04:13:55 pm
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i bought this to do my new calipers with 3-4 coats prior to fitting and the shinew even after one coat is amazing.
is this a good wax as any other to use all over the car-esp as im running low on my lusso???
how does it compare -re shine and durability... if it aint i got a big pot of expensive(to my beginner-ness) which is going to last me forever lol
matsu
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I had to look up "BWM 1000" - it looks like Finish Kare 1000P clicky (http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/sealants/finishkare-1000p-hi-temp-sealant/prod_589.html)?
If so, that's the same sealant I've used on my car. I applied it during the autumn period and it looked okay but 48 hours later, after curing, it had this massive shine - like the car had been wrapped with clear plastic or something. If you apply two layers, 48 hours apart, it's very durable.
In fact, for winter protection, I applied two layers of sealant and two of wax. It's a bit overkill but for me, it's fine.
FK1000P is very cheap. Bare in mind you can get waxes which cost over £10,000, £20 is nothing.
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thats the stuff dude lol.
questions...1.-so will i need to strip my car with LSP or similer and clay etc before applying?
2.- if i apply one coat then leave it on car to cure for how long?
3.- then just leave the car and 48hrs re do all over again?
have i got that bit right?
thanks stealth. big up!!
matsu
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1.-so will i need to strip my car with LSP or similer and clay etc before applying?
:confused: You don't use LSP to strip the car but yes you need to get to a clean base, otherwise the sealant won't stick well. Clay the paintwork, cleanse it, apply the sealant.
2.- if i apply one coat then leave it on car to cure for how long?
As above, 48 hours minimum. I leave one week between applications because of a lack of off-road space.
3.- then just leave the car and 48hrs re do all over again?
Apply it with a foam applicator, leave, buff off with a microfibre cloth. The next time you apply, I'd recommend still washing the car and drying it before applying a second coat.
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so just wash and clay befor initial use?
sorry numpty alert!
if i do 1st one on sunday then weds i can redo.
big fanx
matsu
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Yes. Wash the car, clay it, wash again, dry. Apply wax, leave to cure eg 10-15 mins, buff. Wait minimum 48 hours. Wash the car, dry it, apply second layer, leave to cure, buff off.