I need a new wax asap - Page 3

Egg-STI · 04-06-2005, 09:39 PM

Also, I've heard great things about zaino wash. It's not bad to mix and match per say, but some shampoos might strip layers more than others.

P.S. If anyone reading this is new to detailing, please clay your car. Prep is what makes the final product really pop.

matadorCE · 04-07-2005, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MKIVSupra

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.

I'm probably using too much. I do let the whole car dry before I start wiping. Last time I used SG, I got a lot of haze/cloudiness so I had to wipe that off with AIO. I think the car not being in the shade (it wasn't hot out though) made things worse as well.

AndyM · 04-07-2005, 08:10 AM

Does anyone use a rotary buffer like the porter cable to wax there car? I'm thinking about buying one for the summer. I know to be careful too. I've had some practice at my work on junk hoods and trunks.

Egg-STI · 04-07-2005, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by matadorCE

I'm probably using too much. I do let the whole car dry before I start wiping. Last time I used SG, I got a lot of haze/cloudiness so I had to wipe that off with AIO. I think the car not being in the shade (it wasn't hot out though) made things worse as well.

Try the Wipe On Wipe Off method with sealant glaze, search autopia for detailed instructions.

Egg-STI · 04-07-2005, 04:53 PM

Kinda hard to find so I found it for you.

http://www.autopia.org/forums/showth...threadid=30989

***MKIVSupra*** · 04-07-2005, 10:05 PM

Hmmm, interesting about those recommendations on Klasse SG. I find it works best by letting it completely dry before wiping off. Now with the AIO stuff I don't always let it dry completely and do a section at a time but not with SG. I pretty much follow these steps...
http://www.properautocare.com/apklasbyhan.html

***MKIVSupra*** · 04-07-2005, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyM

Does anyone use a rotary buffer like the porter cable to wax there car? I'm thinking about buying one for the summer. I know to be careful too. I've had some practice at my work on junk hoods and trunks.

I use a porter cable buffer but only when I am cleaning the paint with a paint cleaner or polishing it with a polish. For wax I find it works best to do it by hand, plus it is easier to get in all the nooks and crannies and you use less of the product.

SUBINAM1110 · 04-07-2005, 10:31 PM

CHECK This stuff out. i swear its a generic zaino : it smells and performs like it at 15 buks and yes ive tried all the expensive stuff: you will find this is a great find ! ive been using it for 36 mos. cant be happier ! there are still some good bargains out there ! www.carnu-b.com 800-628-4788

sweet !
" pedro offers you his protection"

whitson01 · 04-08-2005, 03:35 AM

ive been thinking about getting a palm applicator "buffer".. id say that would cut down some "elbow grease" time.. and shouldnt hurt the paint any, i guess.

Whitford · 04-08-2005, 04:36 PM

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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.

Your sig. is innacurate, unless you have gold 20" wheels. 'Dubs' = 20"

whitson01 · 04-09-2005, 01:31 AM

so let me see if i got this right.. a good way of appling all this stuff would be:
1 wash and dry car thoroughly
2 use clay bar and crystal mist
3 apply and take off klasse aio
4 apply and take off paste wax
5 apply and take off klasse sealant
sound good??

Slowride · 04-09-2005, 05:14 AM

No, you want to use the sealant over the AIO, and the wax last. E.g., 1-2-3-5-4. But note that doing wax over the sealant has been problematic for some--I'd give it a couple days or even a week to cure completely.

SlvSTI05 · 04-09-2005, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Whitford

Your sig. is innacurate, unless you have gold 20" wheels. 'Dubs' = 20"

Can't get anything past you. People also have "viper killer" in their signature. I guess you better go pull them over too forum police.

***Neanderthal Racing*** · 04-14-2005, 06:18 PM

it took 2 people at least 10 hours to do a strip with dawn, detar'ing a good clay bar'ing and a total zaino - 6 coats worth. i'm about to do it again. what's wrong with me? (rhetorical question only)

***Neanderthal Racing*** · 04-14-2005, 06:25 PM

...because...there's something wrong with me?

04-06-2005, 09:39 PM	#31
Egg-STI Amateur STI Driver Posts: 18 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Also, I've heard great things about zaino wash. It's not bad to mix and match per say, but some shampoos might strip layers more than others. P.S. If anyone reading this is new to detailing, please clay your car. Prep is what makes the final product really pop. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-14-2005, 06:25 PM	#45
*Neanderthal Racing* GT R US Car: CUTN EDG project Fav Mod: $20. mudflaps from auto zone Location: my cave Posts: 5,847 Join Date: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	...because...there's something wrong with me? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by Neanderthal Racing : 04-14-2005 at 06:34 PM.

04-07-2005, 08:10 AM	#33
AndyM Junior STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Location: Arlington Heights, IL Posts: 196 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Does anyone use a rotary buffer like the porter cable to wax there car? I'm thinking about buying one for the summer. I know to be careful too. I've had some practice at my work on junk hoods and trunks.

04-07-2005, 04:53 PM	#35
Egg-STI Amateur STI Driver Posts: 18 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Kinda hard to find so I found it for you. http://www.autopia.org/forums/showth...threadid=30989

04-07-2005, 10:05 PM	#36
*MKIVSupra* Moderator Elite Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi, W Fav Mod: KartBoy SS & Bushings Location: Illinois Posts: 8,745 Join Date: Jan 2001 Trader Rating: (0)	Hmmm, interesting about those recommendations on Klasse SG. I find it works best by letting it completely dry before wiping off. Now with the AIO stuff I don't always let it dry completely and do a section at a time but not with SG. I pretty much follow these steps... http://www.properautocare.com/apklasbyhan.html

04-07-2005, 10:31 PM	#38
SUBINAM1110 Silver Member Fav Mod: love that fp green ! Posts: 535 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	CHECK This stuff out. i swear its a generic zaino : it smells and performs like it at 15 buks and yes ive tried all the expensive stuff: you will find this is a great find ! ive been using it for 36 mos. cant be happier ! there are still some good bargains out there ! www.carnu-b.com 800-628-4788 sweet ! " pedro offers you his protection"

04-08-2005, 03:35 AM	#39
whitson01 Spec C Club Car: 06 acura tsx Fav Mod: soon to come Location: east TN Posts: 1,417 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	ive been thinking about getting a palm applicator "buffer".. id say that would cut down some "elbow grease" time.. and shouldnt hurt the paint any, i guess.

04-09-2005, 01:31 AM	#41
whitson01 Spec C Club Car: 06 acura tsx Fav Mod: soon to come Location: east TN Posts: 1,417 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	so let me see if i got this right.. a good way of appling all this stuff would be: 1 wash and dry car thoroughly 2 use clay bar and crystal mist 3 apply and take off klasse aio 4 apply and take off paste wax 5 apply and take off klasse sealant sound good??

04-09-2005, 05:14 AM	#42
Slowride Spec C Club Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,025 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	No, you want to use the sealant over the AIO, and the wax last. E.g., 1-2-3-5-4. But note that doing wax over the sealant has been problematic for some--I'd give it a couple days or even a week to cure completely.

04-14-2005, 06:18 PM	#44
*Neanderthal Racing* GT R US Car: CUTN EDG project Fav Mod: $20. mudflaps from auto zone Location: my cave Posts: 5,847 Join Date: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	it took 2 people at least 10 hours to do a strip with dawn, detar'ing a good clay bar'ing and a total zaino - 6 coats worth. i'm about to do it again. what's wrong with me? (rhetorical question only)