Sonüs Acrylic Glanz Users
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:nixweissWhen my paint gets feeling rough (needs claying), and when all the dirt/bugstuff isn't coming off _completely_ after a wash, and those pesly scratches start showing up....then it is time for me to start over. Putting sealant over a dirty surface is not a good thing.
Sometimes I spot clay, or spot-buff a scratch or bird bomb etching, then reapply AIO and SG, but not very often. Here in South Texas, a 3-coat Klasse job, weekly washings, along with monthly spritzes of Sonus, lasts about six months, before it gets redone.
Sometimes I spot clay, or spot-buff a scratch or bird bomb etching, then reapply AIO and SG, but not very often. Here in South Texas, a 3-coat Klasse job, weekly washings, along with monthly spritzes of Sonus, lasts about six months, before it gets redone.
togwt
The Old Grey Whistle Test
Durability:
[: Able to exist for a long time without significant deterioration] If your goal is maximum protection, don't use water beading as an indicator; while its true that it is a visual indicator that a wax / sealant previously applied is still present it does not guarantee that its actually providing protection.
a)Water beading- although you cannot equate a products beading ability to protection and durability, if an applied product continues to `bead' water, one wash after another, then that would prove that whatever it is that is causing high surface tension is not washing off. Beading is indicative, not conclusive proof of protection.
b)Water bead definition- convex beads that have a small, tight symmetrical shape.
c)Indications that the products durability may be diminishing-when the water beads become noticeably larger in diameter with a flat, concave or an irregular shape usually indicate that the surface tension of the wax or sealant is diminishing. Or when dust, dirt or bug residue becomes more difficult to wipe off with a quick detailing spray are indications that its time to renew the protection
d) Slickness- slide a micro fibre towel across a horizontal surface to see how much resistance there is, if there has been a significant reduction from what you experienced previously the durability is probably diminishing
JonM
[: Able to exist for a long time without significant deterioration] If your goal is maximum protection, don't use water beading as an indicator; while its true that it is a visual indicator that a wax / sealant previously applied is still present it does not guarantee that its actually providing protection.
a)Water beading- although you cannot equate a products beading ability to protection and durability, if an applied product continues to `bead' water, one wash after another, then that would prove that whatever it is that is causing high surface tension is not washing off. Beading is indicative, not conclusive proof of protection.
b)Water bead definition- convex beads that have a small, tight symmetrical shape.
c)Indications that the products durability may be diminishing-when the water beads become noticeably larger in diameter with a flat, concave or an irregular shape usually indicate that the surface tension of the wax or sealant is diminishing. Or when dust, dirt or bug residue becomes more difficult to wipe off with a quick detailing spray are indications that its time to renew the protection
d) Slickness- slide a micro fibre towel across a horizontal surface to see how much resistance there is, if there has been a significant reduction from what you experienced previously the durability is probably diminishing
JonM
tom p.
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Sig, I've played around with the Acrylic Glanz a few times. I am surprised how well it works. It does require a bit of effort but it seems to be well worth it. I have significantly increased the time required between AIO/SG applications by using the Acrylic Glanz.
It appears to be an excellent product. I have never topped it. It does a stand up job on its own. It's one of the better new products I've used recently and would consider it mandatory for any AIO/SG user. I say that without reservation - - my experience has been excellent.
HTH.
It appears to be an excellent product. I have never topped it. It does a stand up job on its own. It's one of the better new products I've used recently and would consider it mandatory for any AIO/SG user. I say that without reservation - - my experience has been excellent.
HTH.
chevyguy28
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Sort of a similar problem with FMJ and Acrylic Shield, as the QD restores the slickness to basically fresh levels. But it doesn't last for as long as the sealant itself, so using Jon's criteria seems good.
Glossmaster
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That Sonus Acrylic Glaz is a great booster wax for the Klasse Twins. I recommend the Sonus Acrylic Spritz be used as a quick detailer for your Klasse & the Acrylic Glanz as a booster wax after you QD'd with the Spritz.