Klasse..the right way?

[spiroh]

I was wondering if you guys can tell me whats the best way to use Klasse.



Can I apply Klasse with a PC?

If I need to apply Klasse by hand, do I use cotton or foam or microfiber applicators?

Any other tips and tricks?

For the best shine whats the minimum coats of SG I should apply?



Thanks,



Spiro

 

[imported_killerjg]

Yes on both AIO and SG with a PC.

I prefer AIO with the PC, SG by hand. First time I did SG with the PC, didn't like the results.

Applicators are your preference, no right or wrong answer.

I like the MF app. for SG, trying the foam today, will get back on that one.

I would prefer to use MF app. for AIO, if I do it that way.

Tips:
QDs on apps.
damp MF towel to help remove SG
Thin Thin SG, barely able to see if at all.

3 coats of SG seems to be a number seen freq. here for a min. I found I couldn't stop putting coats on once I started!

SG, some prefer to have 12+ hours between coats. I like an hour or so myself.


Here's some data:

http://www.yostevecarcare.homestead.com/jdcindex.html

 

[99323ic]

Take a lokk at my blow by blow account of how I Klasse-fied my new Jetta.

http://www.autopia-carport.com/forum/showthread.php3?threadid=1143&highlight=sunglasses

Although using power tools can make the job go fater, I found doing it all by hand enjoyable.

 

[imported_killerjg]

That's a great thread, little before my time. Enjoyed the reading.

 

[imported_Intermezzo]

Jim, hehe yes I remember those instructions you posted a long time ago. I printed them out when I was using Klasse for the first time. They were very helpful.....Thanks!

 

[99323ic]

anything for my neighbors

 

[Don2000g]

One of the main things to remember with Klasse SG is to use very thin coats. 1 ounce should be more than enough to cover an entire car.

 

[dengelson]

I like to apply AIO with the PC using either the white foam CMA pad or a Meguiar's yellow foam pad. However I learned the hard way that it is crucial to apply SG in thin layers and I found that thin layers are much easier to achieve by hand with a MF applicator. I also like MF towels to buff off the SG.


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[imported_BretFraz]

My hats off to ya, Jim. That's a great post. Thanks for the link (and the hard work).



Makes me almost want to use Klasse

 

[vettefan67]

I agree! I somehow came across that post a couple of months ago, someone probably linked to it or something. I immediately printed it out and studied it and it was a great help when I first used Klasse.



BTW I much prefer using microfiber applicators when applying AIO. Not sure why, it just seems to clean more and protect more from any gunk that gets cleaned off of your paint if you didn't do a complete prep. The only one I have experience with is the one from YoSteve.com and I like it a lot.

 

[Don2000g]

Pretty good info indeed Jim.



EOM