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clidefr0g

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Hello. I'm not too sure where to post this and I did search but couldnt really find what I was loking for.

I have a white Jaguar F-type R, it has some xpel film as well.

Products I own: (all 10 years old)

M105
M205
Menzerna powerlock
Pinnacle sovereign paste wax (more for red or black paint)
Wolfgang clay lube



I know this stuff is pretty dated technologically as well as in life. I am looking to update my lineup as well as add to it. Looking for a full list of high quality products to go from a to z of detailing.


Thanks a lot for any help anyone could provide!

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I am a massive fan of these 3 company's from top to bottom....

Menzerna
Sonax
CarPro
 
What you have, as long as it hasn’t gone bad, will work. But like you said, there are newer, easier products available. In part, I think what I would use will depend on what Last Stage Protection (LSP) I’m going to use on the car. Do you want a coating? If so then you might look at the products from that line (Gyeon, CarPro, Gtechniq, etc) to start with.* If you are going with a sealant and/or a carnuba wax then I’d be more open to mixing and matching. White is fairly forgiving so that’s a bonus too.

*using all the products from a coating company’s line isn’t required but makes things easier to start with and takes away areas of error.

Great car btw. Had a white XJS a few years ago and loved it.

bLob (bottom line on bottom): What protectant do you want to use on the paint?
 
clidefr0g said:
Looking for a full list of high quality products to go from a to z of detailing.
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That's a huge request. I think you'll get more help if you narrow down your request for help to a specific topic.

For example,

What is a good car wash when using a water hose and bucket approach?


Or

What is a good car wash when using a foam gun or foam cannon?


See the difference? The topic is narrowed down to washing the car and now it's just a matter of the TYPE of car wash you are able to or prefer to do.



:)
 
Mike Phillips said:
That's a huge request. I think you'll get more help if you narrow down your request for help to a specific topic.

For example,

What is a good car wash when using a water hose and bucket approach?


Or

What is a good car wash when using a foam gun or foam cannon?


See the difference? The topic is narrowed down to washing the car and now it's just a matter of the TYPE of car wash you are able to or prefer to do.



:)
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Hi mike. Thanks for taking the time to respond. I agree completely however I come into the predicament in that I dont know what I want in order to ask specifically for it.

I guess a better question would be what are your go to products for washing with a hose or pressure washer with cannon and then maintaining that finish between washes with a bias to products designed for higher end white soft painted vehicle.

I hope this narrows it down a tad. ♡
 
Texchappy said:
What you have, as long as it hasn’t gone bad, will work. But like you said, there are newer, easier products available. In part, I think what I would use will depend on what Last Stage Protection (LSP) I’m going to use on the car. Do you want a coating? If so then you might look at the products from that line (Gyeon, CarPro, Gtechniq, etc) to start with.* If you are going with a sealant and/or a carnuba wax then I’d be more open to mixing and matching. White is fairly forgiving so that’s a bonus too.

*using all the products from a coating company’s line isn’t required but makes things easier to start with and takes away areas of error.

Great car btw. Had a white XJS a few years ago and loved it.

bLob (bottom line on bottom): What protectant do you want to use on the paint?
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Thanks for taking the time to get back to me. I'm not looking to ceramic it just yet as it has the film. I'd be going for either a sealant or wax or both? Also thanks on the car :)
 
How and why did you use M105/205? Do you machine to cut and polish?

Once you nail down proper wash and decon (i.e. wash, iron decon, clay) are you machine buffing paint?

We can talk you through each step. Or suggest other products to try.

I will say that you're current inventory, while dated, are still solid products. If you liked them before they might still work well. Shake them up well and see if they're still workable.
 
clidefr0g said:
Thanks for taking the time to get back to me. I'm not looking to ceramic it just yet as it has the film. I'd be going for either a sealant or wax or both? Also thanks on the car :)
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I like the Mezerna products, maybe just SF3500 since it’s a new car with soft paint. Also look at Optimum hyper polish. What machine are you using? Heard good things about the new Rupes DA pads and products.

As far as sealant/wax, there are so many good ones. Used Griots 3in1 ceramic (which is a spray sealant with carnauba new SIO2) and so far so good. How do you like to apply - spray? Liquid? Paste?
 
Also, I’ll let others (Mike since this is his section) reply to wash products, I have gone to almost exclusively rinseless and waterless products.
 
I've got a Porter cable da, it's not the best but it worked on my last car. I dont really have a preference on applying sealant or waxes. Seems like a spray bottle would probably be easiest now a days but I'm in for better products mostly. I'll take a look at those products you mentioned as well, thank you!
 
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