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jepetto

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Guys,



I'm new here and in need of some advice. I love this site by the way!!



I have a Roayal Blue 97 F-150 Super Cab that is in pretty good shape. It could pass for a 2 year old model. I want to keep it that way!! It's low mileage and I'd like to keep it for another 5 years if possible. Of course it has the usual small war wounds, but overall in good shape.



It sits outside 24/7 and the lot at work is rather dusty at times. My plan is to use Meguire's #9 and then top with a few coats of Klasse SG. How do you think this will hold up? I usually use #9 and then #26, but it only lasts about a month or 6 weeks at best. I'm looking for something that will give 3 months or more of protection per application.



Any thoughts on what I have planned or what I could do differently?



Thanks,



John
 
You should probably use the Klasse AIO before the SG, as SG may have a problem with sticking to the glaze/fillers in #9. I suppose a Dawn wash might also work, but isn't generally preferred. After AIO, apply at least a couple coats of SG on separate days to give better protection.



If you haven't already, I recommend searching for some application techniques for Klasse, as it can be a bit picky to work with and thinner is always better. Hope that helps.
 
4DSC,



Thanks for the reply. I bought the Klasse form CMA. They though it should work fine with #9 and that it should be a good combo. I guess I'll see.



I know the Klasse can be tempermental from my research on f150online.com. A lot of the guys there swear by Zaino. But I understand it looks better on lighter colors. And that the Klasse looks better on darker colors. I just want something durable and that will last.



Thanks Again,



John
 
jbriii- Hello and welcome. You should be able to get several months worth of protection with the Klasse. Remedy any flaws as best you can BEFORE using the Klasse (you might want something stronger than the No. 9). As 4DSC said, you might want to either use AIO or a Dawn wash after the No. 9 to ensure that the SG bonds properly. Try to get as many layers of the SG on as you can, preferably with 24 hours between them. If you need to get the truck back into service ASAP, you might try just adding a layer after each of the first few washes. Multiple layers really help the durability. LOTS of tips on application if you search. The SG is NOT hard to use if you do it right, but that's not a small truck you have there ;). BTW, that color will look great with Klasse, but I bet you'd LOVE it with a wax topper (and Collinite lasts a long time).
 
So if the base is in good shape, I could just use the SG alone and forget about the #9? I've just always used the #9 and followed with #26. It had a complete detail in October. Had a 2 step process done at a local shop. They used the 3M products. I guess the Perfect It and the wax.



I guess when I do it myself I've always done the 2 step process and thought I needed to every time. But I think I'll probably just clean it real well and try a couple of coats of the SG. Then decide if i need to top with a wax at all.



John
 
#9 is an abrasive. For removing swirls. Every time you use it, you remove some of your clearcoat. So if you don't have flaws you want to fix, skip the #9. If you are using #26, you can use a glaze like 3M IHG, or #7, then #26, for Klasse, I would echo what others have said above, which is AIO to clean the paint, followed by SG.
 
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