You sure you can use DG #501 on automotive finishes?

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Wished Duragloss would say that anywhere in their advertisement







(yes I know it says for any painted surfaces)
 
I believe it is like 105 except with more abrasives. I love it on my chrome rims. Dont see why it wouldnt be paiint safe, especially on a harder clearcoat.
 
I guess it wouldn't make sense for them to include "auto"s in their #501 description since they offer an automotive line and the product is marketed towards Marine/RV consumers :confused:
 
I've done many vehicles with #501 including both of ours. Think of it as Klasse AIO at a reduced price. It has more chemical cleaning agents (not abrasive) but leaves sealant behind. #105 has less cleaning agents but more sealant. Both clean the surface but #501 simply has more cleaning power. Use it with confidence, it's a great product.
 
Wonder why DG doesn't have a more aggressive polish in their automotive line???
 
So this product does have abrasives in it? Its really an AIO like XMT 360? So many products!)(@!(#)*(*!@(*#(*!#@
 
RTexasF said:
I've done many vehicles with #501 including both of ours. Think of it as Klasse AIO at a reduced price. It has more chemical cleaning agents (not abrasive) but leaves sealant behind. #105 has less cleaning agents but more sealant. Both clean the surface but #501 simply has more cleaning power. Use it with confidence, it's a great product.
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I have talked to Duragloss support and they say it diminishing abrasives. I have used it on my white Audi with DG601. It comes out great.
 
And when I spoke with them I was told no abrasives! They make great products but their lineup and poor choice of wording (they are all labeled polish and seems that they are all AIO's of one type or another) still confuses. Not to mention different stories about the contents depending on who you speak with. Perhaps someone at Autogeek can contact them and get definitive answers on this line of "polishes" that really aren't?

Whatever they choose to call them I have never been disappointed in any of their products. #501, #105, and Aquawax are mainstays for me.
 
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RTexasF said:
And when I spoke with them I was told no abrasives! They make great products but their lineup and poor choice of wording (they are all labeled polish and seems that they are all AIO's of one type or another) still confuses. Not to mention different stories about the contents depending on who you speak with. Perhaps someone at Autogeek can contact them and get definitive answers on this line of "polishes" that really aren't?

Whatever they choose to call them I have never been disappointed in any of their products. #501, #105, and Aquawax are mainstays for me.
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Call and speak with Jerry. I had a conversation with him about this specific product and his words exactly "You can polish your car with it everyday and not worry about removing paint". If you want to flash the sealant properties in it, use #601 first or mixed at 1:4. :)
 
RTexasF said:
And when I spoke with them I was told no abrasives! They make great products but their lineup and poor choice of wording (they are all labeled polish and seems that they are all AIO's of one type or another) still confuses. Not to mention different stories about the contents depending on who you speak with. Perhaps someone at Autogeek can contact them and get definitive answers on this line of "polishes" that really aren't?

Whatever they choose to call them I have never been disappointed in any of their products. #501, #105, and Aquawax are mainstays for me.
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Great products, but really annoying not to be able get straight answer from manufacturer.
 
dougaross said:
Great products, but really annoying not to be able get straight answer from manufacturer.
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Yeah, never read to many negative reviews of any DG products.

I've read they are very easy to use too.
 
Call and speak with Jerry. I had a conversation with him about this specific product and his words exactly "You can polish your car with it everyday and not worry about removing paint". If you want to flash the sealant properties in it, use #601 first or mixed at 1:4.
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That statement alone says "no abrasives" to me.

Either way #501 is indeed fine for painted surfaces such as cars. I also use it on my painted (white) urethane bumper cover to remove bug guts that I didn't get to soon enough with Poorboy's Bug Squash. It works every time.
 
rwright said:
Call and speak with Jerry. I had a conversation with him about this specific product and his words exactly "You can polish your car with it everyday and not worry about removing paint". If you want to flash the sealant properties in it, use #601 first or mixed at 1:4. :)
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I just want to add one thing, the mixture was actually created by Richy and confirmed by Jerry @ Duragloss.
 
Another DG question for another car I maintain.

Do all DG polishes, #501, 105, 111, 101 ... require cure times?

I'm considering a combo on a car that has minimal correction requirements something like: clay + 101 + glaze + carnuba

Would I have to wait for the #105 or #101 to cure before applying a glaze (CG's EZ-Creme)?
 
PBoy said:
Another DG question for another car I maintain.

Do all DG polishes, #501, 105, 111, 101 ... require cure times?

I'm considering a combo on a car that has minimal correction requirements something like: clay + 101 + glaze + carnuba

Would I have to wait for the #105 or #101 to cure before applying a glaze (CG's EZ-Creme)?
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In all honesty you may want to call Duragloss and tell them you have a technical question. Tell them your plan and don't be afraid to ask questions. But, I do know that you can lay down a thin coat of #601 Polish Bonding Agent and flash cure the above polishes and they will be ready for your next product. :xyxthumbs:
 
rwright said:
In all honesty you may want to call Duragloss and tell them you have a technical question. Tell them your plan and don't be afraid to ask questions. But, I do know that you can lay down a thin coat of #601 Polish Bonding Agent and flash cure the above polishes and they will be ready for your next product. :xyxthumbs:
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I believe that there is a 2hr cure time when using 601. Otherwise I think the cure time is 12hrs
 
dougaross said:
I believe that there is a 2hr cure time when using 601. Otherwise I think the cure time is 12hrs
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This is why I recommend people to call the manufacturer of products. I'm not going to agree or disagree with you. :laughing:
 
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I believe that there is a 2hr cure time when using 601. Otherwise I think the cure time is 12hrs
rwright said:
This is why I recommend people to call the manufacturer of products. I'm not going to agree or disagree with you. :laughing:
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I did not use definitive answers because I have had factory reps say one thing to me and something different to somebody else. At any rate allowing a little extra cure time can't hurt. Better safe than sorry.
 
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