Less than impressed v. DG105

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CleanGSR

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Well I have to say that I"m somewhat dissapointed. I've read all the hype on DG105 so decided to give it a go. I polished w/ OP first then applied 601 and then 105 over that. THen 12 hours later I threw on another 105.



So, it looks really good......but I'm not used to the car looking really good, it usually looks stunning. It has nice reflections and shows the pearl nicely, but just doesn't have the wow factor...no real pop. I'm used to running Megs 21 topped w/ 26 or 7 topped w/ 26 and the Duragloss look doesn't compare in my opinion. I also highly disagree that it gives a similar look to Zaino. I think I'll reserve DG105 for family member's cars and my winter use because of the reported good durability.



Oh and I'll be topping the 105 w/ 26 next wash to try and get my dripping wet look back.



Anyway, just thought that I'd share my opinions on it.
 
Well, if you're used to the oily wet look, DG won't give that, it isn't loaded with oils like the Meg's stuff. But, as a former Zaino zombie, I do think it looks very close to Zaino...



I use it for durability/protection mostly anyway, looks are second for me personally...



Different strokes I guess...
 
GSR, what did you use as an lsp? I may be wrong, but I didnt think 105 was an LSP. I would top it with aquawax. Also, I notice DG products tend to have a cure time of 24 hours.
 
105 is definitely an LSP. It is one of DG's most durable sealants to date... Not sure where you heard that...don't think I have ever seen it mentioned where 105 was not a LSP...
 
The durability is the main reason I used it....but here's a question. If I top it with 26, will I get the durability of DG105 or of 26? It seems like 26 starts diminishing pretty fast after about a month, so when that happens, will the dg layer underneath still be good?



If so, this would be helpful when I can't always re-apply the 26 as soon as it starts dropping off.
 
I think you would probably get the durability of 26 mostly, with maybe some benefit of the 105. I would be a little worried that 26 would remove some (or all) of the 105 and interfere with its beading characteristics, not because of abrasives or cleaners in the 26, but just the overall solvent base. It surely wouldn't hurt anything to try that combo, you might want to give it a shot. Also, if you have some on hand, you might try AW or Z8 on top of 105 and see if that look gets you closer (or better) than the 26 look. May save you some time and effort...and you'd retain better durability.
 
I might give the Aquawax a shot. I really need better durability. With a new baby at home I just don't have the time to put into the car. I liked the idea of DG105 because of durability and the super slick finish would be easier to keep clean. Plus sealants don't attract dust like waxes. I don't know.....I'll probably give aw a shot, but unfortunately I have to order it. The one place that carries DG around here can't get AW or DG105 for some odd reason.
 
CleanGSR said:
I really need better durability. ...I just don't have the time to put into the car.
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Believe me, I understand that very well! :)



Sux that you would have to order AW. I feel like I'm cheating sometimes in that I can drive across town and pick some up, lol. Anyhow, I think maybe AW would give you the extra "pop and wetness" you like, plus it's super easy.



About dust, I have noticed that DG tends to resist dust and grime pretty well, so I think you'll like that too!





Regards,



Mike
 
#26 is one of the most underrated LSP's in the looks dept. Its a hard act to top, especially in the wetness dept. I agree with it not lasting long enough though. I'd consider it a beauty wax, much more so that what I've heard with 105.
 
Yup....26 has kind of ruined me. I'll probably reserve the DG for winter months....then for the summer months, I'll do 26 on the side (vertical) panels and DG105 on the horizontal. THis way from most angles it will looks like 26 but on the top panels where the sun hits the worst, I'll have the protection/durability of the DG.



Just a thought I had. I am definately looking forward to the durability this winter though.
 
You might want to try the Duragloss 101 AIO type product then go to 601 and 105 on top this provides a wetter less sealanty type of look . This would resemble Meg's oils for the most part.



I know when M21 was used by me durability was 4 months gloss was down after a month or so but Optimum spray wax worked well with it.



mongo
 
CleanGSR, if you're using the paste form of #26, you'll be safe, as the weak solvents won't disturb the cured 105 and #26 doesn't contain cleaners. I haven't used the liquid, so I can't comment on that.



Try it with a sharpie pen. If a wax doesn't contain cleaners, it won't remove the sharpie, and if it does, the ink will slowly come off. For example NXT has cleaners and it removes the sharpie.
 
I recommend doing 101 and as soon as you wipe it off, use AW. This combo is provided me with the "deepest" look along with being the slickest although I'm not too sure about its durability as its on my mom's car and she lives about 3 hours from me. I have used 101/105/601/AW using various sorts of combinations and nothing has beat the look of 101+AW for some reason.
 
I tried 601 and really cant find its fit in the line up. I dont really think it does much of anything. I know its pushed as a bonding agent , but you have no way of telling that. It didn't seem to do anything.
 
CleanGSR said:
I might give the Aquawax a shot. I really need better durability. With a new baby at home I just don't have the time to put into the car. I liked the idea of DG105 because of durability and the super slick finish would be easier to keep clean. Plus sealants don't attract dust like waxes. I don't know.....I'll probably give aw a shot, but unfortunately I have to order it. The one place that carries DG around here can't get AW or DG105 for some odd reason.
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I have the whole DG line. What I have found that AW not so much the 105 mutes the metalic in my paint , especially the more coats you add. It also darkens the paint which again mutes the metalic. Overall the DG line is decent with nice durability. I don't care for the look of AW on metalics though. For a OTC it's right up there with Meguiars.
 
See, 26 mutes the pearl almost completely, but it's worth it to for that dripping wet look. Maybe topping with aquawax will give me a nice compromise of both......wetter look with still noticable pearl.
 
I used #101,#601,#105 top with AW,I notice with #601,#105 gives a sharper reflection.I like using #601 as it has some cleaning ability as i don't use #101 often.Overall,I find DG value for money,easy to use and it is durable.
 
I found on teal that 26 turned it to forest green- very noticable darkening. Great on black not so great on some other colors.
 
I too wasnt particularly impressed with the looks of 105, it may be durable but I end up topping any LSP within a month or two anyway. I much prefer Z2 or Z5 for $5 more.
 
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