Thinking of getting some PoorBoys
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That's the combo (the klasse twins) that I decided to go with on my car that is outside 24/7. They look great, I am going on two months and the water still beads great and the bugs come off the bumper so easy when you wash it.
Then on my wifes car (which is in the garage) I used Pro Polish and EX, The EX seems nice, but I wasn't impressed with the PP, I think that I should have went with SSR1. I heard that is easier to use.
So anywho, I think the twins are the correct choice for a car that is outside 24/7, but next on the wifes car is VM.
Then on my wifes car (which is in the garage) I used Pro Polish and EX, The EX seems nice, but I wasn't impressed with the PP, I think that I should have went with SSR1. I heard that is easier to use.
So anywho, I think the twins are the correct choice for a car that is outside 24/7, but next on the wifes car is VM.
GoodnClean
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Yeah I agree, that if you're really concerned about the durability in the winter months Klasse is a definately safety. I've never tried it, but I trust what I read here.
I have had great durability with EX, but it hasn't been winter here yet. In truth, I'm considering some SG for the coming winter at least on the Explorer if not on the Lexus, because the winter this year is supposed to be really bad here. If its really bad I wouldnt wind up driving the Lexus much anyway.
I have had great durability with EX, but it hasn't been winter here yet. In truth, I'm considering some SG for the coming winter at least on the Explorer if not on the Lexus, because the winter this year is supposed to be really bad here. If its really bad I wouldnt wind up driving the Lexus much anyway.
I tried EX for the first time this weekend. Impressions:
I layered 3 coats about over 72 hours. I will be topping with S100 tonight or tomorrow to finish. I haven't gotten out in the sun yet because I've been working on it in the garage, but I can tell it's going to sparkle.
I was a little disappointed after the first coat because it seemed to dull the GEPC a tad bit. But with the 2nd coat, the shine came back. I didn't see too much improvement with the 3rd coat, so next time I'll probably stick with 2 coats. I imagine the S100 is going to kick it up even more.
EX doesn't go on as easy as a paste wax, but it does go on pretty easy (best with foam pad). I found it hard to apply a thin coat because it hazes pretty quickly. So because it was a bit thicker, it was a little tougher to buff out. But not a big deal by any means.
One thing I did notice right off the bat was dust repellent. My old routine of Blitz Wax used to lure in dust. The EX seemed to help tremendously there in my dusty garage.
Anyway, overall, I'm happy with the product. I can't attest to durability because it's my first time using. I'm a chronic detailer, so durability isn't as big of a concern for me as is look. That's why I also switched from Blitz to S100. My plan is to top with S100 every few weeks and QD with 1G Show Off after every wash. In a few months, I'll strip everything off and start over.
I layered 3 coats about over 72 hours. I will be topping with S100 tonight or tomorrow to finish. I haven't gotten out in the sun yet because I've been working on it in the garage, but I can tell it's going to sparkle.
I was a little disappointed after the first coat because it seemed to dull the GEPC a tad bit. But with the 2nd coat, the shine came back. I didn't see too much improvement with the 3rd coat, so next time I'll probably stick with 2 coats. I imagine the S100 is going to kick it up even more.
EX doesn't go on as easy as a paste wax, but it does go on pretty easy (best with foam pad). I found it hard to apply a thin coat because it hazes pretty quickly. So because it was a bit thicker, it was a little tougher to buff out. But not a big deal by any means.
One thing I did notice right off the bat was dust repellent. My old routine of Blitz Wax used to lure in dust. The EX seemed to help tremendously there in my dusty garage.
Anyway, overall, I'm happy with the product. I can't attest to durability because it's my first time using. I'm a chronic detailer, so durability isn't as big of a concern for me as is look. That's why I also switched from Blitz to S100. My plan is to top with S100 every few weeks and QD with 1G Show Off after every wash. In a few months, I'll strip everything off and start over.
RottenDog said:
Keep in mind that the "other site" is sponsored by Poorboys, so take the raves with the appropriate skepticism.
It probably wouldn't hurt to try some yourself and see what you think. Personally, I'm going to try something that's available locally for the winter; Meg's #20, (I'm not going to waste $ trying to get Poorboy's across the border, and Zaino's just too much $$ and effort for me)
GoodnClean
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weegee said:
Yep, I also was dissapointed in the first coat, but found the second added the greatest difference. I'd go ahead and do a third though, just that much more protection.
GoodnClean
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I'm at three on the Lexus and still that one lone layer on the Explorer. I got the Explorer washed yesterday and just now I think the EX is starting to give out, its been since May on one coat, and automatic washed every two weeks (a cloth tunnel) so it hung in there just fine. It still beads but I dont have as much of that slickness to the paint, time for another coat.
I'm happy with how the Lexus looks now, so I probably will touch it up from time to time with another coat of the EX just to keep it good and smooth. Its so easy to put on and buff off that it kinda works with the wash cycle. I wash the car and dry it well, put a coat of EX on and let it set up while I do the windows, dress the tires and the wheel wells, polish the wood on the inside and such, then just buff it off and it finishes out the wash routine. I washed it yesterday and would have done this (would have been the 4th coat) but I had damage to the rear bumper I was removing instead.
I'm happy with how the Lexus looks now, so I probably will touch it up from time to time with another coat of the EX just to keep it good and smooth. Its so easy to put on and buff off that it kinda works with the wash cycle. I wash the car and dry it well, put a coat of EX on and let it set up while I do the windows, dress the tires and the wheel wells, polish the wood on the inside and such, then just buff it off and it finishes out the wash routine. I washed it yesterday and would have done this (would have been the 4th coat) but I had damage to the rear bumper I was removing instead.