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Old 11-15-2008, 03:43 PM
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what do you guyz do to winterize ur rides paint ? here in ohio they use salt and it eats the s**t out of ur paint.
 
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Old 11-16-2008, 04:19 AM
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only thing i can imagine would be a nice wash then a nice wax have the salt settle on the wax....go for another wash..so on so forth
 
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Old 11-16-2008, 08:56 AM
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After proper preparation ( wash, GEPC ) I apply Klasse All-in -One and 2 coats of sealer which leaves a high gloss protective layer of acrylic. I then apply 3 coats of P21S premium wax 8-12 hours apart. I wash 1x a week as long as temperature above freezing and periodically use Sonus quick detailer. I try to get another coat of P21S on at least bi-monthly. I repeat whole process 2x a year. 2007 A6 black looks fabulous and is well protected against the elements.
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Old 11-16-2008, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by HAUDIE
After proper preparation ( wash, GEPC ) I apply Klasse All-in -One and 2 coats of sealer which leaves a high gloss protective layer of acrylic. I then apply 3 coats of P21S premium wax 8-12 hours apart. I wash 1x a week as long as temperature above freezing and periodically use Sonus quick detailer. I try to get another coat of P21S on at least bi-monthly. I repeat whole process 2x a year. 2007 A6 black looks fabulous and is well protected against the elements.
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do u do carwashes because i usually donttake my car through the carwash and i donthave a heated garage or ne where to wash my car
 
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Old 11-16-2008, 11:28 AM
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I also use the Klasse, but I use the Sealant. I will tray and get at least 3 coats of sealant.

Wash
Clay
Wash again
polish
Sealant
 
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Old 11-16-2008, 11:34 PM
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Zaino (zainostore.com) the Z-2 has really good durability.

Also, Collite 845 is pretty good stuff to.

Just make sure to use a clay bar first (Wal-mart sells the Meguiar's clay kit for like $15)
 
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Old 11-17-2008, 03:06 PM
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do u do carwashes because i usually donttake my car through the carwash and i donthave a heated garage or ne where to wash my car
I haven't found a car wash I trust with my black car. I see the signs that they are hand wash but notice that they are using terry ( not microfiber) towels in a circular motion to dry the cars. I only wash the cars myself and the temperature has to be above freezing. One day I thought it was and the water on the car didn't freeze but the driveway did. I had to hold onto the car to keep from sliding in the driveway.
 
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Old 11-17-2008, 03:10 PM
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I also use the Klasse, but I use the Sealant. I will tray and get at least 3 coats of sealant.

Wash
Clay
Wash again
polish
Sealant
What polish do you use before Klasse sealant? I recommend using P21S after the sealant. I put on 3 coats with 8- 12 hours time for it to set in between.
 
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Old 11-18-2008, 01:56 PM
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do any of u guys use dp's waterless wash? is it any good?
 
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Old 11-18-2008, 06:26 PM
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What polish do you use before Klasse sealant? I recommend using P21S after the sealant. I put on 3 coats with 8- 12 hours time for it to set in between.
I've been using Poorboys for about a year and a half.
 
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