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Thanks guys. Decided to do 1/2 the car at a time so I could put on the 2 layers within the 1 hour time frame. Thanks for your comments.

Thanks. So what I am really asking is if I don’t get the sic applied for 2 hours after the uk it’s ok? ie it’s not a 1 hour limit.

Preparing to do a UK 3.0 application followed by SIC. Should I apply SIC right after the UK application even if it is 90-120 minutes? Or wait 24 hours? My issue is the suggested time window if doing 2 UK applications is 45-60 minutes after the first (or wait 24 hours if longer than 60...

Polytrol was mentioned in a previous thread and I had never heard of it. I’m doing a complete detail of a 2010 Acura MDX…it has a large black textured rear bumper and front air dam in addition to side running boards. I prepped the areas with rigorous cleaning using apc, megs 39, and a wipe...

The carpro pads held some better but the same issue happened.

Have you had issues with the Griots g15 not holding the pad firmly? I am using LC white pads. Real frustrated that the backing plate doesn’t hold the pad firmly….so the pads either get off center while using or the backing plate tears the back of the pad Velcro and the pad itself and it starts...

Thanks Mike. I prepped the car completely, so I am guessing there was dust or other contaminants that hit the surface before the second application. I did the 2nd application the morning after the 1st and I did not wipe it down prior to, so even though it was garaged, there must have been some...

I have been using the Flex “The Beast” 3401 for many years. The Lake Country Hybrid pads have been my go to pads and I have been satisfied with their performance and match for the Beast. I just bought the Griots G15 and need advice about pad recommendations that match this polisher that is a...

Could be. I recall I did a quick dusting, but did not use my usual process of an Uber WW wipedown of each panel before LSP application.

As a huge Wolfgang WGDPS user and fan, I used the new Si02 sealant this weekend. it was easy to apply and wipe off just like WGDPS…no real differences noted. It did seem slightly more watery but such had no impact. Applied by machine with an LC red pad. I put on 2 coats of the Si02 — just...

Well, much to my surprise….you were right!!!! The backing plate that came with my new G15 somehow is defective! I had forgotten until this morning that I had purchased a “back up” backing plate….it had the correct amount of grip! The pads stuck tightly to this backup plate…I really couldn’t...

I am going to try to attach some of my other LC pads (flat, CCS) and see if the attachment is any firmer. The hybrids were easy to peel off the backing plate…little attachment strength. I’ll let you know tomorrow.

I took my Griots G15 polisher for its first drive today. I was most surprised that the griots backing plate did not provide the firm grab with my LC Hybrid pads and hold them firmly in place. As a result, the pad would shift to off-center and require me to stop and recenter the pad on the...

Hey thanks guys for the prompt feedback and insight. Your help is appreciated! I am going to wash with purple power and wipe down with eraser or poor boys to get the paint ready and then apply the spray coating. I’ll get ready with the toppers (based on the list above) and recharge it in...

Thanks much for this info. Good options to get through winter. How does the WG SI02 silica spray differ from the coating? Is it like reload that has a lower amount of Si02 but helps energize the base layer?

DMiglio — Thanks. Your comments make sense. I usually do the WDGPS routine as you outline. I will likely try the ceramic this winter and see how it does.

I am a big fan of WGDPS and am ready to apply it before winter. I’ll wash to strip and then apply 2 coats of WDGPS via machine...not a full detail at this time as paint still looks good from the spring. Am thinking about applying the Wolfgang spray ceramic coating over the WDGPS to engage de...

Has anyone used a ceramic spray coating on external trim? I’m cleaning up textured trim on an MDX and have thought about using a spray coating like Wolfgang or Last coat or the Turtle Wax. I’d likely spray it on an mf applicator and wipe. Anyone done this? How did it work? Any favorite...

I saw those...thanks...the regular mf or the suede mf?

I am seeing new coating applicators become available — small foam applicators using microfiber or suede (fine) microfiber for application of coatings. They are about the same size of the small foam covered blocks provided with CQUK and other coatings, and claim the advantage of not having to...