bmartz1991

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Gonna be using this next year for sure.

chris88z24

I just ordered a bottle of Optimum No Rinse to try this winter. If it works as well as everyone says then I'll never wash with a hose again, other than for the initial rinse, lol.

riceburner

iTrader: (66)

that no rinse stuff bugs me but i gotta research it more

ECaulk

iTrader: (6)

I think it would be good for a show car that has some dust on it, but anything more than that would cause some serious scratches or at least I couldnt see how it wouldnt

colodude18

iTrader: (4)

^^this. There's really no shortcuts or magic potions when it comes to keeping your paint pristine.

You gotta spend the money and put in the elbow grease

chris88z24

We'll see.

kdub1492

iTrader: (8)

If you are looking to do a full cut and polish I would def start with a stripping solution (DAWN works well). I then go onto clay baring, to get any little **** off. The go panel by panel. I have the luxury of having another car so my Cobalt sits. Usually do about a 2 week clean after every spring, summer, fall.

riceburner

iTrader: (66)

yup thats the way to do it! and of course, sealant then wax after polishing any panel

chris88z24

Wax before sealant works better

kdub1492

iTrader: (8)

Yes, I have always laid down a wax and then a sealant. Just what my dad taught me and it has always worked well

05RLS2

iTrader: (1)

If you like it having no durability, then I guess so

Sealant goes down first, then wax. The synthetic polymers in most sealants will provide better adhesion bonding compared to carnuba waxes that have a lower flash point.

chris88z24

If you say so.

riceburner

iTrader: (66)

thats the way i see it too. sealants are designed to last a lot longer than waxes (far as ive noticed anyway). a really good sealant sometimes calls for a long waiting period after applying to buff off. i find wax to be a seasonal thing; to protect the sealant. which protects your paint.

but i digress. its a loaded subject; all in all its better to have either or, rather than nothing.

chris88z24

I can't find where I read that now and it's pissing me off lol.

I just use one step sealant because my car doesn't have the factory paint. Lol

riceburner

iTrader: (66)

cant find where you read what?

pic of car plz

chris88z24

It was on autopia or one of those forums where they said wax first then sealant.

It's victory red just was in 2 accidents. Both not my fault of course. NY drivers are awful

chris88z24

tazmanian devil

great write up rice!

riceburner

iTrader: (66)

looks very reflecty!

chris88z24

Griots 1 step sealant ftw. That's at a rest stop in the Adirondacks I think I sealed the paint before I left on that trip lol

colodude18

iTrader: (4)

From the people that know:

The order of things?? - Waxing, Glazing, and Sealing - Adams Forums

ECaulk

iTrader: (6)

This

riceburner

iTrader: (66)

that

ECaulk

iTrader: (6)

have you broken down yet and tried their car shampoo?

riceburner

iTrader: (66)

I will eventually haha. And their microfiber cutting pads