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Hi I'm Tim From Ohio.

I'm 59 years young, In the brain at least. Body falling apart, LOL. First post here. Been lurking here for some time now. I'm a Duragloss fan. I drive a 2008 Ford Focus SE Delux. Just ordered #601 and #105 here. Been using a 3 step process that worked out great. But as I get older it gets harder to do.

My normal routine is using Meguiar's #7, DuraGloss 111, Then a top coat of Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845. Going to try the #105 instead of the #111.

My car using this 3 step process in 04-SEP-2014

Meguiar's #7, DuraGloss 111, Then a top coat of Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845 photo - Tim Smith photos at pbase.com

I'm a Firm believer in Meguiar's #7 as the first coat. Really deepens the color on my car.

Tim
 
Welcome! What's the entire process you use? Washing, decontamination, etc.?

Paint looks great in thr picture.
 
When I bought the car used there was a lot of paint overspray on the front end. Clay bar wouldn't remove. I wet sanded the hood and fenders with 3000 grit. Buffed with, XPC3, Turtle wax scratch and swirl remover. All by HAND, I have no buffer. went over the car 2 times with Meguiar's #7, Then 1 coat of Duragloss 111, Final Coat of Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845. As for washing I just use the blue Dawn dish soap and hot water to strip everything before I start. Been 2 years since I did the 3 step. Will be doing it again this spring.

This when I first bought the car. No waxes yet.

02-OCT-2013
My New Used Car, 2008 Ford Focus photo - Tim Smith photos at pbase.com


This time I tried something different. Mixed Duragloss 111 and Collinite #845 50/50.

31-MAY-2016
Just waxed. Now I need to fix the plastic trim. photo - Tim Smith photos at pbase.com

This spring I'll do a Dawn wash then Meguiar's #7 and Duragloss #601 and #605 and see how that works.

Oh I have found when doing by hand, Foam applicators work the best. Getting harder to find tho, So I buy the cheap microfiber ones and cut the open to get the foam.

I need to start taking the pictures with the same camera and lens. Noticed they all look different.

Tim
 
W8TLS said:
When I bought the car used there was a lot of paint overspray on the front end. Clay bar wouldn't remove. I wet sanded the hood and fenders with 3000 grit. Buffed with, XPC3, Turtle wax scratch and swirl remover. All by HAND, I have no buffer. went over the car 2 times with Meguiar's #7, Then 1 coat of Duragloss 111, Final Coat of Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845. As for washing I just use the blue Dawn dish soap and hot water to strip everything before I start. Been 2 years since I did the 3 step. Will be doing it again this spring.

This when I first bought the car. No waxes yet.

02-OCT-2013
My New Used Car, 2008 Ford Focus photo - Tim Smith photos at pbase.com


This time I tried something different. Mixed Duragloss 111 and Collinite #845 50/50.

31-MAY-2016
Just waxed. Now I need to fix the plastic trim. photo - Tim Smith photos at pbase.com

This spring I'll do a Dawn wash then Meguiar's #7 and Duragloss #601 and #605 and see how that works.

Oh I have found when doing by hand, Foam applicators work the best. Getting harder to find tho, So I buy the cheap microfiber ones and cut the open to get the foam.

I need to start taking the pictures with the same camera and lens. Noticed they all look different.

Tim
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Pinnacle Foam Wax Applicators in BULK
 
You'll like the 105. Not as much "pop" or gloss as 111. In my experience, 105 has a deeper/richer look, especially on Metallic or darker colors. They're both great.
 
I was a lurker for months, once you join AGO you'll start to pick up even more info. I think it has something to do with interacting with all the other OCD car people. I have learned more on AGO/Autopia than 10 years of detailing cars in 90's-2000's pre forum days.

Welcome to AGO!
 
W8TLS said:
When I bought the car used there was a lot of paint overspray on the front end. Clay bar wouldn't remove. I wet sanded the hood and fenders with 3000 grit. Buffed with, XPC3, Turtle wax scratch and swirl remover. All by HAND, I have no buffer. went over the car 2 times with Meguiar's #7, Then 1 coat of Duragloss 111, Final Coat of Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845. As for washing I just use the blue Dawn dish soap and hot water to strip everything before I start. Been 2 years since I did the 3 step. Will be doing it again this spring.

This when I first bought the car. No waxes yet.

02-OCT-2013
My New Used Car, 2008 Ford Focus photo - Tim Smith photos at pbase.com


This time I tried something different. Mixed Duragloss 111 and Collinite #845 50/50.

31-MAY-2016
Just waxed. Now I need to fix the plastic trim. photo - Tim Smith photos at pbase.com

This spring I'll do a Dawn wash then Meguiar's #7 and Duragloss #601 and #605 and see how that works.

Oh I have found when doing by hand, Foam applicators work the best. Getting harder to find tho, So I buy the cheap microfiber ones and cut the open to get the foam.

I need to start taking the pictures with the same camera and lens. Noticed they all look different.

Tim
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I know what you mean about the applicators. Used to see them everywhere, now can't find any local. Are you going to continue by hand or considering a DA?
 
DaveT435 said:
I know what you mean about the applicators. Used to see them everywhere, now can't find any local. Are you going to continue by hand or considering a DA?
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DA is on my wish list. Never used on either. Been looking at a Chicago Electric 6 in. 5.7 Amp Heavy Duty Dual Action Variable Speed Polisher at my local store. Only work part time and that is $$ I don't have to spend on one. Guess I'll have to stay with lots of elbow grease. :o

I can remember in the old days in the 70's we didn't even use any pads. Put the wax on by our hands. Messy Messy Messy.

Tim
 
W8TLS said:
Hi I'm Tim From Ohio.

I'm 59 years young, In the brain at least. Body falling apart, LOL. First post here. Been lurking here for some time now. I'm a Duragloss fan. I drive a 2008 Ford Focus SE Delux. Just ordered #601 and #105 here. Been using a 3 step process that worked out great. But as I get older it gets harder to do.

My normal routine is using Meguiar's #7, DuraGloss 111, Then a top coat of Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845. Going to try the #105 instead of the #111.

My car using this 3 step process in 04-SEP-2014

Meguiar's #7, DuraGloss 111, Then a top coat of Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845 photo - Tim Smith photos at pbase.com

I'm a Firm believer in Meguiar's #7 as the first coat. Really deepens the color on my car.

Tim
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Hi Tim and welcome ...I sent you a PM on some items that might help you...

KB
 
Welcome Tim! Those are great pics considering you did that work by hand.
 
I stopped using #7 on clearcoated cars a long time ago. I would suggest trying your Duragloss regimen on one panel and see if that darkens your paint to your satisfaction without the #7.


DaveT435 said:
I know what you mean about the applicators. Used to see them everywhere, now can't find any local. Are you going to continue by hand or considering a DA?
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Yeah, and they got really expensive! Like the Meg's applicators that used to be ubiquitous now list for $5.49 for a 2-pack. Didn't that used to be $1.99?
 
Welcome Tim. What area of Ohio do you live in?
 
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