Light colored paint...

jkochis

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Tried a little experiment this week, wanted to see how some Klasse Sealant Glaze (SG) would work as a Quick Detailer (QD).



I put some SG into a spray bottle, then added tap water, at about a 10:1 ratio of water:SG. This ratio is very unscientific, I just wanted to see how it worked. Distilled water would probably be better, but I didnt have any available. Suprisingly to me it mixed well, and even 2 days later didnt seem to settle at all. I shook the bottle well before both uses nonetheless.



Test 1: Used it on my dusty truck that hasnt been washed or QD'd at all in 2 weeks, it's parked outside 24/7. It got rid of the grime, but wasnt very lubricating, I wouldnt try this on a new ride or one with no swirls.



Test 2: Used it on my freshly cleaned truck, washed with EF Power Wash (wow, sudsy!!!). Went on and off easily. No worries about lubricating.



Final Results of both: WOW! Not only was the shine improved in both cases, but the slipperyness (is that even a word?) was awesome. I will definitely add this regiment after washing, but not in between washes. I definitely know that it layered down a small layer of SG as the results proved it to me. I didnt even let it dry, just sprayed and wiped with a Charima towel.



Give it a try, I think you'll be impressed.
 
I have tried this with SG. Spray it on. Wipe it off. Great shine. I find I get a better shine if I spray it on, spread it quickly with a clean towel, let it dry to a light haze and wipe off. Amazing shine and a breeze to remove. No hard rubbing. Takes less than ten minutes.
 
Blake,

The advantage to using SG versus AIO is that the SG does not contain any cleaners. If your car is already clean (which I recommend) then by using SG detailer you will be layering a very thin layer of acrylic, and not remove any previous layers (AIO might).
 
I'm referring to finish only!! Lets say you're using a Flex 3401. You use M105 with a orange pad on one car. You use M205 with a white pad on its twin. You work the products the same way. Will there be any clearly distinguishable difference in gloss/finish between the two cars? Would it matter if one is solid and the other is metallic? Remember, this would be with light colored paint. :)
 
I'm sure there would be a pretty significant difference. The 105/orange pad finish will not be as glossy. It's hard for me to even get M205/black to finish off perfectly with a Flex, unless its on hard paint. There's a lot of variables as you've noticed. If you have the products available, do some test spots. I like to use a tape line to best show one polish vs another. Are you trying to decide what products to buy?
 
In most cases M205 with a white is going to produce a better finish and gloss. Because it is a light colored car the difference may or may not be visible (depending on who is looking at the car of course).

A lot of people might be happy with the finish M105/Orange leaves behind and call it a day. But at least from a scientific stand point the finish left behind by M205 should be finer, as far as the visual difference, who knows.
 
In most cases M205 with a white is going to produce a better finish and gloss. Because it is a light colored car the difference may or may not be visible (depending on who is looking at the car of course).

I'm speaking for the average person who doesn't know the difference between a wax and polish. Side by side, same exact car, I would assume they wouldn't notice a much of a difference in gloss between m105/orange, and m205 white on light colored solid or metallic paint.
 
I'm speaking for the average person who doesn't know the difference between a wax and polish. Side by side, same exact car, I would assume they wouldn't notice a much of a difference in gloss between m105/orange, and m205 white on light colored solid or metallic paint.

I think it depends on the average person. To be it seems pretty status quo for most people to not really care about their car. I would think that 99% of the population would walk by a swirled out black car and a perfect one and not notice much of a difference other then the perfect one looks 'shinier' maybe...

Is there is a difference? Sure. Can people tell the 'average' person tell? I have no idea.
 
I think it depends on the average person. To be it seems pretty status quo for most people to not really care about their car. I would think that 99% of the population would walk by a swirled out black car and a perfect one and not notice much of a difference other then the perfect one looks 'shinier' maybe...

Is there is a difference? Sure. Can people tell the 'average' person tell? I have no idea.
I completely understand where you're coming from.
 
Well, FWIW I prefer the classic open-pore style pads. I get great results with hydro-tech also, but they're harder to clean and dry, which has lead to some failures for me. I prefer orange/105 followed by green/205. YMMV.
 
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