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Originally Posted by Ubetit,Oct 18 2007, 01:40 PM
Let me clarify a few points.
Carnauba is a fantastic protectant when used regularly, but that's the rub. For the summer it's no problem; carnauba wax your car every 2-4 weeks. For a car that sits outside all the time in the cold rain and snow i'd be looking at something that I wouldn't have to redo every few weeks. Unless you are going to religiously apply carnauba you might as well just stick to a good sealant.
Carnauba is a fantastic protectant when used regularly, but that's the rub. For the summer it's no problem; carnauba wax your car every 2-4 weeks. For a car that sits outside all the time in the cold rain and snow i'd be looking at something that I wouldn't have to redo every few weeks. Unless you are going to religiously apply carnauba you might as well just stick to a good sealant.
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Originally Posted by Euclid,Oct 18 2007, 03:04 PM
I'm a big fan of Wolfgang.
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Ok, so skip the glaze? I was thinking the glaze (the 3M stuff for dark cars) would fill in the last of the swirls that my low skill level won't allow me to remove with a compound and polish?
So assuming I wanted to still use a glaze it would go like this..
compound
polish
glaze
Sealant (I have Klasse AIO)
P21S
is that right?
Or if I skip the glaze, same process but without the glaze?
So assuming I wanted to still use a glaze it would go like this..
compound
polish
glaze
Sealant (I have Klasse AIO)
P21S
is that right?
Or if I skip the glaze, same process but without the glaze?
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Originally Posted by dmw16,Oct 18 2007, 02:39 PM
Ok, so skip the glaze? I was thinking the glaze (the 3M stuff for dark cars) would fill in the last of the swirls that my low skill level won't allow me to remove with a compound and polish?
So assuming I wanted to still use a glaze it would go like this..
compound
polish
glaze
Sealant (I have Klasse AIO)
P21S
is that right?
Or if I skip the glaze, same process but without the glaze?
So assuming I wanted to still use a glaze it would go like this..
compound
polish
glaze
Sealant (I have Klasse AIO)
P21S
is that right?
Or if I skip the glaze, same process but without the glaze?
Also, Klasse AIO is not a sealant. It's more like a cleaner wax (that has sealant instead of wax). So you won't get much protection from it. What you want is Klasse Sealant & Glaze. That's the sealant.
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Originally Posted by dmw16,Oct 18 2007, 02:54 PM
Gotcha. So there are sealants with glazes in them...
Also, is the Menzerna FMJ worth the cost difference compared to the Klasse Sealant?
Also, is the Menzerna FMJ worth the cost difference compared to the Klasse Sealant?
Also, I would say it's really a matter of opinion which is better Klasse or FMJ. I would say Klasse lasts longer. So, in your situation that's pretty important.
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with klasse you only have 2 steps: AIO and SG
with menzerna you have : polish, glaze, and FMJ = more time invested
having used both, i can say the menzerna gave me a bit more depth in appearance. as far as protection i would say they are pretty similar.
with menzerna you have : polish, glaze, and FMJ = more time invested
having used both, i can say the menzerna gave me a bit more depth in appearance. as far as protection i would say they are pretty similar.
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Originally Posted by dmw16,Oct 18 2007, 12:54 PM
Gotcha. So there are sealants with glazes in them...
Also, is the Menzerna FMJ worth the cost difference compared to the Klasse Sealant?
Also, is the Menzerna FMJ worth the cost difference compared to the Klasse Sealant?
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I use Poorboy's EXP sealant on my car and my client's cars. It's easy to use, smells good, and lasts for a few months and can be layered with other synthetics. Good stuff.