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Egg-STI · 04-04-2005, 07:27 AM

Klasse AIO followed by SG x2.

autopia.org has more info on detailing.

daalis · 04-04-2005, 08:15 PM

Thanks for the link Egg-STI. Great info on that site.

whitson01 · 04-05-2005, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

I buy all my products at www.autogeek.net. They have a huge selection and always get my stuff to me very quickly.

i just ordered the "forum favorite kit" and some clay bars..
cant wait to see how that will look!!!

***staticx313*** · 04-05-2005, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlvSTI05

Iv tried lots of stuff out there, in my experience zaino is by far the best from what I have seen. As great as it worked and as long as it lasted I just cant stand to go through the PITA process everytime. Since I got my STi iv been using the NXT Meguiars stuff. It works great cant complain, its just the smoothness and protections lasts about 2 washes. Im looking for something out there that is as good as zaino without the 45 step process.

I used to swear by zaino, however the last wax i did ended up in a disaster. Didn't do anything different than before, but the wax went on and turned into a rough glue almost... to where instead of being like dust and coming off... it had it be washed off. Needless to say it left some nice swirls EVERYWHERE and now I have no idea what to try for a wax/polish. Whiplash had the same thing happen. I have no clue what happened (it was new zaino so it wasn't old or anything). So maybe they had a formula mess up or something *shrug*.

Robert~

matadorCE · 04-05-2005, 10:20 AM

Another recommendation for Klasse All-In-One, the stuff is amazing. I used it my 14 year-old MR2 for the first time and the difference was astounding. It can take a little while to apply since it's best to go in small areas but after that it comes off easily, and it's polishes up very nice.

I've found the Sealant Glaze very hard to use though. If you allow it to dry or if the paint is warm, you will get a lot of haze and swirl marks. I think I'm going to try a wax on top of just Klasse A-I-O. I've tried NXT and I wasn't impressed, although it's very easy to put/take off and it's smells like lemmons LOL

***MKIVSupra*** · 04-05-2005, 01:37 PM

You are suppose to use real thin coats of Sealant Glaze, they say about 2oz per car. I let the stuff dry completely before I wipe it off, sometimes applying it to the whole car before starting to wipe it off. Maybe you are using too much or not giving it enough time to dry so when you wipe it off it just smears around and when it does dry, looks hazy or swirled.

***BoostJunkie*** · 04-05-2005, 04:54 PM

yeah, the sealant glaze works best if you do the whole car and let it dry. it's the same concept as zaino, if you try to wipe it off before it dries it will streak. also you are supposed to use very thin coats.

***bah14*** · 04-05-2005, 05:36 PM

it was suggested to me that REJEX was the way to go. And that if i felt the need to "polish", that a non-silicone based polish from 3M innovations was the way to go. After hearing essentially the same thing from about 20 porsche club of america fanatics ....i made the switch. I dont plan on ever using a "wax" again.

Brett

Slowride · 04-05-2005, 07:03 PM

I tried RejeX and was initally impressed, but the durability isn't nearly what I expected.

I think I'm going to try this Klasse/Pinnacle kit next:

http://store.yahoo.com/classic-motoring/klaskit.html

whitson01 · 04-06-2005, 04:04 AM

thats similar to the kit i got from autogeek.. check it out on their site. its called the "forum favorite"..
where in e TN are you?? im in jc..

***bah14*** · 04-06-2005, 06:38 AM

some of these kits are pretty pricey. $100!?

whitson01 · 04-06-2005, 10:12 AM

actually i just spent $140 including the clay bars.. i guess you get what you pay for??

soileauj · 04-06-2005, 10:35 AM

I recently used a super glaze by the wax shop. The thing I liked the most is that it is a clear wax and leaves absolutely no residue. It comes off very clean and leaves an extremely smooth finish. The color seemed to have more depth.

http://www.thewaxshop.com/

SlvSTI05 · 04-06-2005, 10:21 PM

Is the Klasse sealent really necessary. Some of these kits just have the all in one, then say to follow with the pinnacle carnuba. I think im going with the souveran/glasse kit from autogeek.net. I cant wait.

What are you guys using for a wash, i really like the zaino car wash. Do you think its bad to mix and match...should i get the souveran car wash?

Egg-STI · 04-06-2005, 10:37 PM

For washing I use Einszett Perls Shampoo.

http://pakshak.com/1z-perls-shampoo-500ml.html

Sealant Glaze IMO is needed after AIO. You can use a carnauba on top of AIO, but carnauba based waxes don't last as long as a synthetic like Klasse SG. SG really pops after the second coat. Then if you feel really anal you can throw a carnauba on top of that if you like. I've used Souveran over SG on my Black STI with great results. It smells great too.

http://autogeek.net/pinsouvwax.html

Also, use quality MicroFiber and wash mitts. I buy my MF towels from PakShak.

If you want to try out Klasse that forum special at autogeek is a great starting point IMO.

04-04-2005, 07:27 AM	#16
Egg-STI Amateur STI Driver Posts: 18 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Klasse AIO followed by SG x2. autopia.org has more info on detailing. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-06-2005, 10:37 PM	#30
Egg-STI Amateur STI Driver Posts: 18 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	For washing I use Einszett Perls Shampoo. http://pakshak.com/1z-perls-shampoo-500ml.html Sealant Glaze IMO is needed after AIO. You can use a carnauba on top of AIO, but carnauba based waxes don't last as long as a synthetic like Klasse SG. SG really pops after the second coat. Then if you feel really anal you can throw a carnauba on top of that if you like. I've used Souveran over SG on my Black STI with great results. It smells great too. http://autogeek.net/pinsouvwax.html Also, use quality MicroFiber and wash mitts. I buy my MF towels from PakShak. If you want to try out Klasse that forum special at autogeek is a great starting point IMO. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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04-04-2005, 08:15 PM	#17
daalis STI Driver Car: Lightning Red 08 WRX Fav Mod: High Power Geek Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 238 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks for the link Egg-STI. Great info on that site.

04-05-2005, 10:20 AM	#20
matadorCE Grassroots STI Racer Location: TX Posts: 512 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Another recommendation for Klasse All-In-One, the stuff is amazing. I used it my 14 year-old MR2 for the first time and the difference was astounding. It can take a little while to apply since it's best to go in small areas but after that it comes off easily, and it's polishes up very nice. I've found the Sealant Glaze very hard to use though. If you allow it to dry or if the paint is warm, you will get a lot of haze and swirl marks. I think I'm going to try a wax on top of just Klasse A-I-O. I've tried NXT and I wasn't impressed, although it's very easy to put/take off and it's smells like lemmons LOL

04-05-2005, 01:37 PM	#21
*MKIVSupra* Moderator Elite Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi, W Fav Mod: KartBoy SS & Bushings Location: Illinois Posts: 8,746 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2001 Trader Rating: (0)	You are suppose to use real thin coats of Sealant Glaze, they say about 2oz per car. I let the stuff dry completely before I wipe it off, sometimes applying it to the whole car before starting to wipe it off. Maybe you are using too much or not giving it enough time to dry so when you wipe it off it just smears around and when it does dry, looks hazy or swirled.

04-05-2005, 04:54 PM	#22
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,762 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	yeah, the sealant glaze works best if you do the whole car and let it dry. it's the same concept as zaino, if you try to wipe it off before it dries it will streak. also you are supposed to use very thin coats.

04-05-2005, 05:36 PM	#23
*bah14* Platinum Member Car: 2008 Forester Sports Fav Mod: "Proper" Break-in Location: LERSOC.com Posts: 3,951 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	it was suggested to me that REJEX was the way to go. And that if i felt the need to "polish", that a non-silicone based polish from 3M innovations was the way to go. After hearing essentially the same thing from about 20 porsche club of america fanatics ....i made the switch. I dont plan on ever using a "wax" again. Brett

04-05-2005, 07:03 PM	#24
Slowride Spec C Club Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,025 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	I tried RejeX and was initally impressed, but the durability isn't nearly what I expected. I think I'm going to try this Klasse/Pinnacle kit next: http://store.yahoo.com/classic-motoring/klaskit.html

04-06-2005, 04:04 AM	#25
whitson01 Spec C Club Car: 06 acura tsx Fav Mod: soon to come Location: east TN Posts: 1,417 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	thats similar to the kit i got from autogeek.. check it out on their site. its called the "forum favorite".. where in e TN are you?? im in jc..

04-06-2005, 06:38 AM	#26
*bah14* Platinum Member Car: 2008 Forester Sports Fav Mod: "Proper" Break-in Location: LERSOC.com Posts: 3,951 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	some of these kits are pretty pricey. $100!?

04-06-2005, 10:12 AM	#27
whitson01 Spec C Club Car: 06 acura tsx Fav Mod: soon to come Location: east TN Posts: 1,417 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	actually i just spent $140 including the clay bars.. i guess you get what you pay for??

04-06-2005, 10:35 AM	#28
soileauj Junior STI Driver Location: Elmsford , NY Posts: 125 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I recently used a super glaze by the wax shop. The thing I liked the most is that it is a clear wax and leaves absolutely no residue. It comes off very clean and leaves an extremely smooth finish. The color seemed to have more depth. http://www.thewaxshop.com/

04-06-2005, 10:21 PM	#29
SlvSTI05 Spec C Club Car: 2006 Steel Grey STi Fav Mod: Invidia TBE Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,071 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (7)	Is the Klasse sealent really necessary. Some of these kits just have the all in one, then say to follow with the pinnacle carnuba. I think im going with the souveran/glasse kit from autogeek.net. I cant wait. What are you guys using for a wash, i really like the zaino car wash. Do you think its bad to mix and match...should i get the souveran car wash?