My Guide to Exterior Detailing - Page 2

Peleg · 04-12-2006, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by blk04sti

My add in : I spray down the tires with the tire shine before I wash the car after I wash the wheels (so STEP 2) this way you dont get tire shine on the paint

What brand of tire shine do you use? I started using Stoner Tire Shine and never switch back.

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/stn-91044.html

Safe on the paint. You can easily do it after the car is dry.

***BoostJunkie*** · 04-12-2006, 10:03 AM

I just ordered some of the new Pinnacle tire gel. They claim that if you let it dry for an hour before driving, it won't sling onto the paint at all and it doesn't look too shiny/greasy. It's kind of expensive though...just like all Pinnacle products.

blk04sti · 04-12-2006, 02:30 PM

<---Meguiars "insane shine"

docd187 · 04-12-2006, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MKIVSupra

They don't give a reason not to. Just saying don't use one and then to recommend thier higher priced mircofiber applicator makes me wonder. I don't care though, use what you want. I have been applying it for a few years now with no problems.

I have used the foam applicator before and not noticed a difference. I'm just trying to understand why they say not to use a foam applicator. Like you said it has no cleaning ability so it wouldn't make a difference.

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I just ordered some of the new Pinnacle tire gel. They claim that if you let it dry for an hour before driving, it won't sling onto the paint at all and it doesn't look too shiny/greasy. It's kind of expensive though...just like all Pinnacle products.

I have the Meguiars Gold Class High Endurance Tire Gel and I can put that on and drive off right away and it doesn't sling off onto the paint. I've never had a problem with it coming off onto the paint with any tire gel I've ever used, spray on products is a different story.

Peleg · 04-12-2006, 03:49 PM

Stoner is $5.79/bottle and won't sling off the paint either.

***Insane06STi*** · 04-12-2006, 04:20 PM

Great write up

***BoostJunkie*** · 04-12-2006, 04:47 PM

Thanks man, maybe I'll host a detailing day at my house before the photoshoot meet

***MKIVSupra*** · 04-13-2006, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by docd187

I have used the foam applicator before and not noticed a difference. I'm just trying to understand why they say not to use a foam applicator. Like you said it has no cleaning ability so it wouldn't make a difference.

You actually had me wondering about that also. I checked on properautocare.com where I buy stuff from and I did not see any mention of not using a foam applicator with Klasse. I did find where they sell a new type of foam applicator that they said they like to use with Klasse, so I don't know. I might even try one of them because it is larger then the round yellow ones I have now. With AIO I use a terrycloth pad but with SG I like the foam applicators.

docd187 · 04-15-2006, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MKIVSupra

You actually had me wondering about that also. I checked on properautocare.com where I buy stuff from and I did not see any mention of not using a foam applicator with Klasse. I did find where they sell a new type of foam applicator that they said they like to use with Klasse, so I don't know. I might even try one of them because it is larger then the round yellow ones I have now. With AIO I use a terrycloth pad but with SG I like the foam applicators.

Yes, I checked multiple sites and they did not mention not using a foam applicator. But http://autopia-carcare.com/inf-klasse.html is the only one to mention it.

sizzflair · 04-15-2006, 02:20 PM

Any pics to share with us? I really want to see the affects of Sealent + C wax.

***BoostJunkie*** · 04-15-2006, 02:31 PM

I just did a fresh layer of carnauba on my dad's 911, I'll get some pictures up tomorrow.

wundej · 04-15-2006, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by docd187

Yes, I checked multiple sites and they did not mention not using a foam applicator. But http://autopia-carcare.com/inf-klasse.html is the only one to mention it.

I use a foam applicator w/ aio, works just as well as the other types.

So some of you guys are using foam for SG as well? I may have to try that. I've just been using the basic terry applicators for SG.

DoctorSTi · 04-15-2006, 06:17 PM

Yeah I use a terry cloth applicator for AIO and a microfiber applicator for SG but I just picked up some NXT polish/wax and inside was a foam applicator. I have never used one but just feeling it I was paranoid that it would scratch... I assume it doesn't but I have never used a foam applicator before always terry cloth. Anyone use anything besides the foam applictor for the NXT wax?

wundej · 04-15-2006, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DoctorSTi

Yeah I use a terry cloth applicator for AIO and a microfiber applicator for SG but I just picked up some NXT polish/wax and inside was a foam applicator. I have never used one but just feeling it I was paranoid that it would scratch... I assume it doesn't but I have never used a foam applicator before always terry cloth. Anyone use anything besides the foam applictor for the NXT wax?

You shouldn't have issues w/ scratching from the applicator. As long as your paint is prepped and you don't have any dirt/debris on it you will be fine. If you want to use terry/mf there shouldn't be any issues either, NXT isn't much different than any other liquid wax. I've used the foam applicator w/ NXT and didn't have any issues. Once I tried the Klasse twins, I never went back to NXT...I have a whole bottle sitting in my basement. It just doesn't last as long.

docd187 · 04-18-2006, 05:40 PM

I just got replies to my emails to properautocare.com and autopia.org . They say to use a microfiber or terry cloth applicator becuase the foam ones apply to much product.

Quote:

Hi,
I have found that spreading Klasse Sealant Glaze with a foam applicator
applies too much product with makes the glaze harder to buff off.
Klasse
recommends and I prefer to use a Microfiber applicator pad. Wipe on in
broad
overlapping strokes. It should almost look like you are not putting any
product on the finish. The thinner the coat you apply, the easier it
will be
to buff off.
Terry Freiberg
Classic Motoring Acc
Www.properautocare.com

and

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Hi Andre,
We recommend the microfiber as you need to apply the Klasse SG in a super thin film and the foam doesn't work as well.

Yours in Better Car Care,

Lynn Phillips
The Perfect Shine Team

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04-12-2006, 10:03 AM	#17
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,546 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	I just ordered some of the new Pinnacle tire gel. They claim that if you let it dry for an hour before driving, it won't sling onto the paint at all and it doesn't look too shiny/greasy. It's kind of expensive though...just like all Pinnacle products.

04-12-2006, 02:30 PM	#18
blk04sti The Next Petter Solberg Car: 2004 STI Fav Mod: All of them Location: Southern NH Posts: 881 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	<---Meguiars "insane shine"

04-12-2006, 03:49 PM	#20
Peleg STI Guru Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Whooshing sounds Location: Death Valley Posts: 5,903 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	Stoner is $5.79/bottle and won't sling off the paint either.

04-12-2006, 04:20 PM	#21
*Insane06STi* Nanned ® Location: Where the left lane is th Posts: 17,349 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	Great write up

04-12-2006, 04:47 PM	#22
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,546 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	Thanks man, maybe I'll host a detailing day at my house before the photoshoot meet

04-15-2006, 02:20 PM	#25
sizzflair Professional STI Racer Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi (B Fav Mod: Exhaust/Turbo Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michiga Posts: 642 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Any pics to share with us? I really want to see the affects of Sealent + C wax.

04-15-2006, 02:31 PM	#26
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,546 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	I just did a fresh layer of carnauba on my dad's 911, I'll get some pictures up tomorrow.

04-15-2006, 06:17 PM	#28
DoctorSTi The Next Petter Solberg Car: 05 CGM STI on 57F br Fav Mod: stage 2 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 869 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Yeah I use a terry cloth applicator for AIO and a microfiber applicator for SG but I just picked up some NXT polish/wax and inside was a foam applicator. I have never used one but just feeling it I was paranoid that it would scratch... I assume it doesn't but I have never used a foam applicator before always terry cloth. Anyone use anything besides the foam applictor for the NXT wax?