I have been really keen to try the Duragloss range, having read loads about it on Autopia and other forums, and not seeing it used that much here, so when a little bag of samples popped through my door this morning and i noticed the rain had decided not to fall, I couldnt resist....
The car wasnt too dirty to start with, so no befores, but the wash process used was:
This removed most of the winter wax and sealant layers, as evidenced by the pooling water and total inability to blow dry the car anymore... Then the DG detail started... (I was advised by the DG supplier to use these products in the following order, but in hindsight I think I should have done it quite differently)
In summary, I was surprised during the detail. TBH, at first I was really quite disappointed. The DG101 cleaned well, but didnt add much if anthing to the finish. I actually prefer the Jeffs Prime Acrylic to the 101, as it does the same thing and gives the same look, but is even easier to use. I then added DG111 sealant, and was again underwhelmed, as the finish didnt really seem to change at all
It added a good gloss, but lacked the wet look I was expecting and hoping for. I was rewarded though when i got the DG105 TPP on though, as the look really came up a notch, with added wetness and gloss. It also seemed easier to use, but even by hand I saw evidence of cleaning, so it must have removed some of the previous layers It still wasnt quite what i had hoped so about 2 hours later I went over with AW, and was very surprised by how much that added to the finish 
I read elsewhere that AW over 105 is a great combo, and also that AW looks best the day after, so am really looking forward to seeing what its like tomorrow...
A bit later i took a drive to the chip shop for some tea, and when i saw the car in the street i was blown away. The finish really was quite amazing and when away from my driveway i really noticed just how wet and glossy it came up :2thumbs: After using several WOWA sealants (OptiSeal and Ultima PGP) recently, these kind of wipe on, buff it all off products really seem like hard work, and took a long time, but all in all, I would use DG105 & AW again but would skip the rest TBH. AW really is easy to use and adds a surprising amount to the finish
The car wasnt too dirty to start with, so no befores, but the wash process used was:
- BH Surfex pre-soak
- double strength BH Auto Foam
- 2nd normal strength foam
- 2BM wash with extra strong DG 901 shampoo
- wheels cleaned with AS Smart Wheels and AS Tardis
- wheels sealed with Jetseal 109 x2
- tyres treated with Swissvax Pneu
- glass sealed with Carlack Glass Sealant
This removed most of the winter wax and sealant layers, as evidenced by the pooling water and total inability to blow dry the car anymore... Then the DG detail started... (I was advised by the DG supplier to use these products in the following order, but in hindsight I think I should have done it quite differently)
- DG 101 applied by UDM on a 4" finishing pad
- DG 111 by hand
- DG 105 by hand
- DG Aqua Wax a couple of hours later
In summary, I was surprised during the detail. TBH, at first I was really quite disappointed. The DG101 cleaned well, but didnt add much if anthing to the finish. I actually prefer the Jeffs Prime Acrylic to the 101, as it does the same thing and gives the same look, but is even easier to use. I then added DG111 sealant, and was again underwhelmed, as the finish didnt really seem to change at all
It added a good gloss, but lacked the wet look I was expecting and hoping for. I was rewarded though when i got the DG105 TPP on though, as the look really came up a notch, with added wetness and gloss. It also seemed easier to use, but even by hand I saw evidence of cleaning, so it must have removed some of the previous layers It still wasnt quite what i had hoped so about 2 hours later I went over with AW, and was very surprised by how much that added to the finish I read elsewhere that AW over 105 is a great combo, and also that AW looks best the day after, so am really looking forward to seeing what its like tomorrow... A bit later i took a drive to the chip shop for some tea, and when i saw the car in the street i was blown away. The finish really was quite amazing and when away from my driveway i really noticed just how wet and glossy it came up :2thumbs: After using several WOWA sealants (OptiSeal and Ultima PGP) recently, these kind of wipe on, buff it all off products really seem like hard work, and took a long time, but all in all, I would use DG105 & AW again but would skip the rest TBH. AW really is easy to use and adds a surprising amount to the finish
