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  1. garfy

    Carnauba wax over sealant

    I've been using Wolfgang Deep Gloss Sealant 3.0 for years but wonder if there's any advantage in applying carnauba wax over it after the sealant has cured? Would the sealant last longer if the wax is applied over it? Thanks!
  2. garfy

    When to replace brushes on Porter Cable 7424XP

    I've had my 7424XP for years now and haven't had an issue with it thus far. I'm wondering how will I know when to replace the brushes on it without it getting so worn that it would damage the commutator on the armature? I have spare brushes I bought some time ago but are there any signs that...
  3. garfy

    WG DGLS on windshield?

    Wolfgang Deep Gloss Liquid Seal description says it's great on glass, but is it referring only to non-windshield glass or can it be used on the windshield without causing chatter or streaking? In the past, I've tried some different things which has some residue where you can clearly see...
  4. garfy

    Speed Master Paint Thickness Gauge

    I saw the details on the Speed Master paint thickness meter and it implies that it can measure how much clearcoat is left, that is how thick the clearcoat alone is, not including the base coat or primer, etc. Most meters I've seen measure from the top of the painted surface to the base metal, so...
  5. garfy

    How many here are still using the Porter Cable DA?

    The 7424XP was my first machine I ever bought years ago and I've never gone back to "hand waxing". It cut my time easily in half and now using Wolfgang's DGS 3.0 it takes less than 2 hours to complete my job as I apply the sealant to the entire car and by the time I'm finished applying, I can...
  6. garfy

    Review: Wolfgang Si02 Paint Sealant

    Hello Mike, Quick question. Is this SiO2 sealant "better" than the Deep Gloss Sealant 3.0? That is, does it provide the same or better UV protection and "nicer" gloss and slickness compared to the DGS 3.0? I imagine if I switch I'll have to remove any remnant of the 3.0 in order for the SiO2...
  7. garfy

    WG SiO2 Sealant

    I've been using WG DGPS 3.0 for quite a while and am curious about the SiO2 Paint Sealant. Does the SiO2 sealant have the same UV protection as the Deep Gloss Liquid Seal 3.0? It sounds like the SiO2 has a slicker feeling and slightly better gloss than the 3.0 so am curious about it's UV...
  8. garfy

    Applying sealant to ceramic coating

    Thanks so very much for your reply. As for the coating, it doesn't have a rubbery feel to it, but I didn't like the fact that it didn't feel very slick to me at all. In fact, my 2012 Fit with just WGDGS 3.0 feels so much better. I guess she trusts the dealership "did something" because she...
  9. garfy

    Applying sealant to ceramic coating

    My sister-in-law bought a new car which the dealer applied some kind of ceramic coating on with a 5 year warranty. When I ran my fingers over the paint, it didn't feel very slick at all (about 2 months after it was done). I'm wondering if applying a sealant like Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint...
  10. garfy

    UV protection/blockers

    I've been using Wolfgang Deep Gloss Sealant 3.0 for about a year now and it seems to work well in that after applying it, I've had rain on it and soon afterwards bright sun (which is known to wreak havoc on typical waxes as the droplets act like magnifiers on the paint surface). After this...
  11. garfy

    Ultimate Wax & UV Protection?

    Hello Mike, Sorry it's taken so long for me to come back with a reply (I forgot where I posted this and actually had to get a new password as I forgot that as well). Anyway, for an update, you're correct in that the "plastic" panels are the ones that are turning pink but there is one front...
  12. garfy

    Ultimate Wax & UV Protection?

    Hello Mike, I have a question regarding which of these products to use first (or just use one?) I have Meguiar's Ultimate Wax which I love because it has an incredible shine, feels super slick and repels water very well. It says that it's a blend of polymers (rather than "wax" although they...
  13. garfy

    hazy hood

    Here's a photo but it's not a good one (I couldn't get the hood as it wasn't enough light and when I put it outside, the darned clouds were reflected in it). Yes, the hood and everything is very shiny and slick, but you can see a dullness to the color. This photo is of the left fender and you...
  14. garfy

    hazy hood

    I have a 2007 red Honda Fit that I bought used and obviously the previous owner did nothing to care for the paint. The sides are fine after using a cleaner wax, but the top surfaces (especially the hood) has a dull appearance deep down. That is, the surface seems shiny and smooth after using a...
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