combining Duragloss 601 with 105 or 501

Technically, their descriptions are pretty spot on. Here's a definition for you..
pol·ish
ˈpäliSH/
verb
1.
make the surface of (something) smooth and shiny by rubbing it.
"she unloaded the dishwasher and polished the glasses"
synonyms: shine, wax, buff, rub up/down; More
improve, refine, or add the finishing touches to.
"he's got to polish up his French for his job"
synonyms: perfect, refine, improve, hone, enhance; More
noun
noun: polish
1.
a substance used to give something a smooth and shiny surface when rubbed in.
"furniture polish"
synonyms: wax, glaze, varnish;

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601 doesn't have a shelf life so to speak, the whole mixture does. It accelerates cross-linking or bonding, which you want this to happen on the paint and not in the bottle.

The term polish is thrown around so much. If you think about shoe polish for example, you're not trying to abrade them with the polish right? No, you simply want to enhance the appearance. So even if you take a non-abrasive polish and apply it to paint you are enhancing the overall look, no? Nail polish isn't abrasive, but it does enhance the appearance of nails. :)
 
Thanks for clearing that up for me Richy, no shelf life seperately but when they get together they only last so long, kinda like a lot of marriages!

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Klasse Act said:
Thanks for clearing that up for me Richy, no shelf life seperately but when they get together they only last so long, kinda like a lot of marriages!

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Yes, like all successful marriages, each needs some alone time, lol.


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rwright said:
601 doesn't have a shelf life so to speak, the whole mixture does. It accelerates cross-linking or bonding, which you want this to happen on the paint and not in the bottle.

The term polish is thrown around so much. If you think about shoe polish for example, you're not trying to abrade them with the polish right? No, you simply want to enhance the appearance. So even if you take a non-abrasive polish and apply it to paint you are enhancing the overall look, no? Nail polish isn't abrasive, but it does enhance the appearance of nails. :)
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I agree. In the detailing world the world polish automatically gets associated with something with abrasives.
 
KillaCam said:
I agree. In the detailing world the world polish automatically gets associated with something with abrasives.
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But as we all know you've gotta POLISH the paint to get it to look its best and when you've got dull, swirled paint it takes abrasives to get it look good, #111 is a sealant and has no abrasives and/or cleaners, just sayin'.

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I've placed and received my DG order and am looking forward to using it, but here is what I'm seeing in terms of different means of application.

- Some user's apply the DG601 to the entire vehicle, then proceed to apply the DG105/DG111

- Some mix the product on the pad, I find this to be a bit too tedious. I think I'd also find myself getting a bit annoyed at managing two bottles + managing correction ratios of 4:1 at that as well.

- Others, myself included go the 'pre-mix in the bottle route.'
This kind of reminds me of Zaino's ZFX, except that was about $30-$35, heh.

My question is, does anyone find one way to be better than the other? I find think premixing in a 2oz/4oz bottle would be the fastest, most efficent way.

Also, switching from Zaino to Duragloss, I was able to get 3-5 coats per 0.5oz of polish/sealant...is this the same case?
 
Premix is the way to go. If time is not a factor I have also applied 601 then 105 or 501. I have applied Zaino using less than 1/2 ounce doing 2 coats by hand. Haven't really tried with DG since the cost factor is considerably less. For the first time if mixing I would use 2oz as a base but this will depend on application method, machine or hand. I tend to use more using a machine.

Dave
 
I learned a valuable tip from Richy on the 1:4 mix. Don't sweat precision measuring, just use a ruler. 1/4 inch of 601 to 1 inch of 501 or 105 in a typical 4 oz. squeeze bottle will likely be enough for anything shy of a Suburban or van.
BTW, I do believe the DG claims that 601 adds to the durability. I've had occasions where I only had time for one pass and I've been amazed at the longevity of 501/601. It may not give pretty beading after a week or so, but it sheds dirt, dust and waterspots with the best of 'em.
I've learned a lot of valuable things in my time here at AGO, but Richy, rwright and Dad07's Duragloss testimonials are always worthwhile reading.

Bill
 
Mohammad J said:
Do we need to buff off 601:105 and 601:501?
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Definitely. I like to work anything with cleaners, including 105 and 501, a bit longer until there isn't much left on the surface, but there's still a haze to remove.

Bill
 
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