Durable LSP for applying in sun?

[ls7drew]

I prefer washing the Wheels/Tires traditionally so I can get nice and clean tires that will accept Tire Dressing better.

I just use a Bucket W/Grit Guard, Microfiber Wash mitt, ONR at 1:1, Spraying down the section I'm working on with ONR at QD dilution, then washing, and using the blotting method while drying using either the Guzzler HD or a good/clean MF towel (70/30)

 

[jfelbab]

If you're having trouble finding M21 locally, why not give Meg's Ultimate Wax a try. Meguiar's claims this sealant is more durable and long lasting than M21. I've used both and find that to be true. UW is available almost everywhere and offers the benefit of application in the sun, and it doesn't stain trim (liquid version only). I also use UQW after every wash and I'm going on 8 months on my DD with it still feeling slick and looking pretty good. This DD has been through 7 states from Florida through Minnesota in the past 8 months. It survived the love bugs and pollen in the south and the snow and salt in the north, so yeah, I'd say it is pretty durable.



I can't say whether it is the UW or the UQW, but this pairing has worked really well to protect my paint for an extended interval and looked pretty decent in the process.



Now lest you think I'm a slacker leaving my DD go 8 month I should say that the only reason for that is I hurt my back and just can't do a detail. I can't tell you how bad I want to get that buffer back in my hands but that is a no-no for a while. :cry1:

 

[Weaselboy]

I hadn't really considered using ONR as my main car wash - I do have a 32oz bottle of it that I use to make QD spray and clay lube. That makes sense about water spots - given our hot temperatures and single-digit humidity, I fight water spots on a regular basis; particularly on glass. I'd just be concerned about not having enough suds/lubrication to avoid marring, given how dusty my car gets.

Don't be concerned. I recently switched to ONR on my Imperial Blue colored BMW and it works great and leaves no marring/swirl marks at all. If you are not familiar with BMW's Imperial Blue, it is a very very dark blue metallic to the point of almost appearing black in some lighting conditions. I too live in a dry climate and nine out of ten of my car washes are for heavy dust/sand only and ONR has no trouble handling this. I just wash with ONR in the garage out of the hot sun. Also, no more water spots.

 

[cjv998]

Don't be concerned. I recently switched to ONR on my Imperial Blue colored BMW and it works great and leaves no marring/swirl marks at all. If you are not familiar with BMW's Imperial Blue, it is a very very dark blue metallic to the point of almost appearing black in some lighting conditions. I too live in a dry climate and nine out of ten of my car washes are for heavy dust/sand only and ONR has no trouble handling this. I just wash with ONR in the garage out of the hot sun. Also, no more water spots.

Thanks for the reply, that's exactly what I wanted to hear! Nice choice in color too, I like Imperial Blue.



I'm actually taking a break from detailing the Miata to post this. Did a traditional wash (probably the last one for quite a while if I like how ONR works out), then decided the car needs M105 on a 5.5" orange pad, followed by FF106 on a white pad, then CMW as my LSP. (When the CMW gives up the ghost, I'll pick something to replace it with.) The marring was pretty heavy on the car, but I did skip claying, since I clayed during my last detail, and the paint still feels pretty smooth. Actually wasn't 100% sure if the FF106 was making much of a difference, but I figured why not? Doesn't add too much time. I'll have to take pics and make a thread in click&brag when I'm done.