deutschemak
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- Oct 10, 2014
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Hi Folks,
I am new to the community and this is my first post (sorry about the length).
My brain is on information overload from all of the good information presented by everyone here. After doing a lot of research, I think I've narrowed myself to getting the FLEX/Wolfgang combo. It seems like it is something I can do without killing my paint.
Speaking of paint, here is what I have...
- 2014 F150/2-tone gray/silver metallic/no scratches or DISO/chrome wheels - this is my daily driver that is in the sun 24/7/365.
- 2014 Expedition/metallic silver/no scratches or DISO/chrome wheels - this stays in the garage until the wife takes the kiddos shopping, or to karate, etc.
And now, my questions:
1. After doing the baggie test, both of them have the same very, very, very fine sandpaper feel to them (no big bumps or hills and valleys). Neither of them bead water, so I don't believe the dealership put any products on them. The question is ... do I need to iron-x, then clay both of them?
2. The question is ... If I do need to clay, and since I do not have any swirls or scratches, should I use the WG total swirl remover. If no swirl remover, do I use the WG finishing glaze, then the WG polish enhancer, then the WGpaint sealant, then the Fuzion?
3. Both of them have water spots on the paint, chrome wheels, (due to a neighbor's sprinklers which have since been fixed, but nonetheless, left the stains). The spots do not come out with just a wash, and I haven't used any other product to remove them. I believe the clay will take the spots off of both vehicles, but I am really concerned about claying the wheels. The question is ... will claying hurt the wheels, and if so, would a cleaner like CarPro Spotless or something else get them out ( I thought about using blue Wenol, but would like your advice)?
4. I saw Mike use the blue, tangerine, and red LC Hydro pads in a video using the FLEX and WG products. The question is ... Can I use those same pads using the WG polish enhancer and FUZION? If not, which pads should I get?
5. And finally, after I've done all of this to both vehicles, I want to keep them looking nice for a little while. The question is ... what should I be using to keep them looking nice for a little while ? I was looking at the Black Diamond Waterless wash and All-purpose cleaner to keep them clean, and then the using the WG Instant detail spritz and then the spritz sealant. Another question ... is this overkill? I don't want to strip the wax off, so I'm a little lost on the maintenance side of this.
Thanks so much for the help and direction! :xyxthumbs:
-MAK
I am new to the community and this is my first post (sorry about the length).
My brain is on information overload from all of the good information presented by everyone here. After doing a lot of research, I think I've narrowed myself to getting the FLEX/Wolfgang combo. It seems like it is something I can do without killing my paint.
Speaking of paint, here is what I have...
- 2014 F150/2-tone gray/silver metallic/no scratches or DISO/chrome wheels - this is my daily driver that is in the sun 24/7/365.
- 2014 Expedition/metallic silver/no scratches or DISO/chrome wheels - this stays in the garage until the wife takes the kiddos shopping, or to karate, etc.
And now, my questions:
1. After doing the baggie test, both of them have the same very, very, very fine sandpaper feel to them (no big bumps or hills and valleys). Neither of them bead water, so I don't believe the dealership put any products on them. The question is ... do I need to iron-x, then clay both of them?
2. The question is ... If I do need to clay, and since I do not have any swirls or scratches, should I use the WG total swirl remover. If no swirl remover, do I use the WG finishing glaze, then the WG polish enhancer, then the WGpaint sealant, then the Fuzion?
3. Both of them have water spots on the paint, chrome wheels, (due to a neighbor's sprinklers which have since been fixed, but nonetheless, left the stains). The spots do not come out with just a wash, and I haven't used any other product to remove them. I believe the clay will take the spots off of both vehicles, but I am really concerned about claying the wheels. The question is ... will claying hurt the wheels, and if so, would a cleaner like CarPro Spotless or something else get them out ( I thought about using blue Wenol, but would like your advice)?
4. I saw Mike use the blue, tangerine, and red LC Hydro pads in a video using the FLEX and WG products. The question is ... Can I use those same pads using the WG polish enhancer and FUZION? If not, which pads should I get?
5. And finally, after I've done all of this to both vehicles, I want to keep them looking nice for a little while. The question is ... what should I be using to keep them looking nice for a little while ? I was looking at the Black Diamond Waterless wash and All-purpose cleaner to keep them clean, and then the using the WG Instant detail spritz and then the spritz sealant. Another question ... is this overkill? I don't want to strip the wax off, so I'm a little lost on the maintenance side of this.
Thanks so much for the help and direction! :xyxthumbs:
-MAK