The Mother-in-law problem

[bofh]

My Mother-in-law will be making her annual visit in a couple weeks and I'm sure that, as usual, I will be upset by the condition of the paint on her car. While she is here I will take the time again to give it a decon and polish (because, how better to enjoy her visit than by being outside) but I'm wondering what I should do to protect the paint.

What would you do to protect the paint on a freshly polished late-model black Ford SUV that you KNEW would only see tunnel washes and no other maintenance for a full year? Shellac isn't an option, I suppose :), and I'm not sure I want to bite off a full ceramic coating as I don't have a good place to do a multi-day dust-resistant job.

My usual go-to solution is Collinite 476 which is maybe good for 6 months, but I'm curious what everyone suggests.

[Mike Phillips]

SONAX Polymer Net Shield


:)

[bofh]

Ahhhh hadn't thought of that!

[Belo]

this makes me laugh. Basically my whole family is this way and my nose starts to twitch when they visit, but I think of the time commitment to "help" and just can't bring myself to it haha.

[ScottH]

My Mother-in-law will be making her annual visit in a couple weeks and I'm sure that, as usual, I will be upset by the condition of the paint on her car. While she is here I will take the time again to give it a decon and polish (because, how better to enjoy her visit than by being outside) but I'm wondering what I should do to protect the paint.

What would you do to protect the paint on a freshly polished late-model black Ford SUV that you KNEW would only see tunnel washes and no other maintenance for a full year? Shellac isn't an option, I suppose :), and I'm not sure I want to bite off a full ceramic coating as I don't have a good place to do a multi-day dust-resistant job.

My usual go-to solution is Collinite 476 which is maybe good for 6 months, but I'm curious what everyone suggests.



My friend refers to his Mother in Law as "Monster in Law" (LOL). I liked your comment "...how better to enjoy her visit than by being outside". As far as protection, you're in the right mindset with 476/915/845, PNS (as Mike said). If you are looking for something quick perhaps Mother's CMX, Meg's Hybrid Ceramic Wax, Megs UFF or Hydro Blue (granted they won't last as long - but maybe you can use that as the reason for her to visit more often?) If coating is something you want to do, perhaps do the cleaning and correction on day 1, and then a rinseless and IPA the next day with the coating?

ScottH

[FUNX650]

IMO:
-Applying a temporary cosmetic, such as
an LSP, to a vehicle that’s only going to
be subjected to nothing more than tunnel
washes for the next calendar year—and
expecting it to actually provide protection
for the duration—is a prime example of an
exercise in futility: Yep...Sort of like putting
lipstick on a pig.

-As such: There’s no (sane) reason to change
up from using your usual go-to solution of
Collinite #476 at this time.



Bob

[Belo]

IMO:
-Applying a temporary cosmetic, such as
an LSP, to a vehicle that’s only going to
be subjected to nothing more than tunnel
washes for the next calendar year—and
expecting it to actually provide protection
for the duration—is a prime example of an
exercise in futility: Yep...Sort of like putting
lipstick on a pig.

-As such: There’s no (sane) reason to change
up from using your usual go-to solution of
Collinite #476 at this time.



Bob

this is a great point but has me thinking. while the auto washes will introduces some swirls, they're not otherwise doing a ton of harm. But the benefits of a polish will help remove scratches and contaminants. If left unchecked, those contaminants will cause harm. So i think a good clay and polish do help in their own way, even if it appears that it's a waste in the end.

[Alexa4avant]

Is it going to be worth it in the end just detail your own car

Sent from my FIG-LX1 using Tapatalk

[expdetailing]

Maybe, try an acrylic glaze followed by a strong sealant.
A glaze should be much faster, producing similar results, albeit more temporary, than a one-step.

[Calendyr]

My personnal view on this is: If the person who owns the vehicle doesn't care for it, why would I waste my time making it better? The only reason I would work on her car if I were you is to avoid being inside :) But if she goes through tunnel washes, no matter what you put on it will get ripped to shreads on the first 2 washes. So don't over think it ;)

[parshisa]

Apply to layers of sandpaper and get her back on the road


Sent from my iPhone using AGOnline

[PaulMys]

Agreed on the waste of time for a woman that will only be using the Meat Grinder (aka automatic wash).

However, if he truly despises his Mother in law, what better way to stay OUT of the house, and mainly IN her "good" graces than to do something you love to do on her car.

It's really a win-win, and will also give you those future "Points" with the wife. ;)

[bofh]

Look... she's old. I kid about wanting to be outside but she's actually a good person and did well raising her kids. I like working on cars and hers won't get her attention because she has bigger life challenges now. It's not a waste of time to me-- let me worry about that-- I'm just curious about product ideas.

[Eldorado2k]

This thread has me thinking of Rodney Dangerfields mother in law from “Easy Money”[emoji23]

But instead of being a plumber, this time he’s a detailer. Lol.

[Smitty4x4]

I will also recommend SONAX polymer net shield. I feel it should get more love than it does. It's the only sealant I can get close to a year out of and seems perfect for this application. I polish with Meg's UP then apply the SONAX in a wipe on, wipe off manner like a QD.

Sent from my SM-G930V using Autogeekonline mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=87407)