Detailing Products - What do you use??
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I like using the Meguiars #26 Yellow Carnuba and also the Collinite 845. I have not ventured much into other waxes because I have a shit ton of #26. In fact if either of you guys want to try some just buy an empty bottle and I will pour you some. I like the Collinite because its extremely durable. For polishes I have Poor Boy's, Meguiar's, Klasse AIO, and Pinnacle.
How do you like the Zymol, do you use their whole line?
Here I will give my process:
Step 1: Good wash with Dawn. I spray the wheel wells with Simple Green and also the engine. I wipe the engine down with a light rinse and dry it with an old rag. To protect the rubber, I use Vinylex
Step 2: Claybar. They are all pretty much the same. I prefer Zaino's kit.
Step 3: Menerza IP with a Lake County orange pad on my Porter Cable. This will remove most swirls and light scratches. I have a black car so I do this once a year. Skip to step 4 if your finish has light swirls or is a lighter color.
http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-intensive-polish.html
Step 4: Menerze FP II with a Lake County white pad. This will add depth to the paint and increase optical clarity.
http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-final-polish.html
Step 5: LSP (Last Step Product). I like NXT 2.0 or Zaino Z-2 pro. I've been using Z-2 Pro on my car and it lasts up a really long time. I apply this by hand and do two thin coats. You don't need a lot of product here.
Always remove your product with a good quality microfiber!
After these steps above crack open a beer and stare at your reflection. It should take 4-6 hours depending on how meticulous you are.
Step 1: Good wash with Dawn. I spray the wheel wells with Simple Green and also the engine. I wipe the engine down with a light rinse and dry it with an old rag. To protect the rubber, I use Vinylex
Step 2: Claybar. They are all pretty much the same. I prefer Zaino's kit.
Step 3: Menerza IP with a Lake County orange pad on my Porter Cable. This will remove most swirls and light scratches. I have a black car so I do this once a year. Skip to step 4 if your finish has light swirls or is a lighter color.
http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-intensive-polish.html
Step 4: Menerze FP II with a Lake County white pad. This will add depth to the paint and increase optical clarity.
http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-final-polish.html
Step 5: LSP (Last Step Product). I like NXT 2.0 or Zaino Z-2 pro. I've been using Z-2 Pro on my car and it lasts up a really long time. I apply this by hand and do two thin coats. You don't need a lot of product here.
Always remove your product with a good quality microfiber!
After these steps above crack open a beer and stare at your reflection. It should take 4-6 hours depending on how meticulous you are.
Agreed. Collinite is great for the winter months. I put on one coat in November and another coat on in late December / early January and I am set for the winter. It's a little bit of a bear to take off sometimes, but it gives good results.
Otherwise, for polishes I use: Meguiar's #82 and #83 DACP, Klasse AIO and Meguiar's NXT (for door jambs and such).
For sealants and waxes I use: Klasse SG, 4 Star UPP, Ultima, Pinnacle Souveran and Paste Glaze, Collinite #845 and Menzerna FMJ.
IMO, there are a lot of other better products than Zymol.
I applied 845 to my truck about 5 weeks ago and I notice that after a wash, when i rince there's really no sheeting action.... the side/vertical panels bead but the roof and hood "puddle" wtf ? paint still beads well when it rains, even if its dirty.
my lineup
meg's blue clay / clat magic blue clay
polishes - Menzerna SIP, IP and FPII
glaze - clearkote's vanilla moose
wax - clearkote's carnauba moose wax and collinite 845 ( i have used meg's # 26 tech wax, liquid )
sealant - wolfgang concours paint sealant ( this is what i use for the camaro....awesome slickness and good sheeting action )
other items, Optimum car wax, optimum no rinse wash, klasse AIO...
i have used PB's SSR2.5 and wasn't impressed....I also bought and then sold klasse sealant glaze.....it was too hard to work with, at least for me.
i have been reading about megs M105 and 205.
i have yellow, orange white, blue black and red LC pads in 6, 6.5 and 4"
my lineup
meg's blue clay / clat magic blue clay
polishes - Menzerna SIP, IP and FPII
glaze - clearkote's vanilla moose
wax - clearkote's carnauba moose wax and collinite 845 ( i have used meg's # 26 tech wax, liquid )
sealant - wolfgang concours paint sealant ( this is what i use for the camaro....awesome slickness and good sheeting action )
other items, Optimum car wax, optimum no rinse wash, klasse AIO...
i have used PB's SSR2.5 and wasn't impressed....I also bought and then sold klasse sealant glaze.....it was too hard to work with, at least for me.
i have been reading about megs M105 and 205.
i have yellow, orange white, blue black and red LC pads in 6, 6.5 and 4"
how do you like the p21s ?
and have you ever tried the s100 ( local @ harley dealers ) ?
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