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The set-up:
2011 BMW 335is Sapphire Black Coupe caught in a snowstorm. A snowbrush was used to comply with state law to remove all snow from surfaces before driving (probably the sanest motor vehicle law N.J. has passed in years). A hobbyist detailer with a taste for the best products that provide great results, I have not professionally detailed since the 1970’s. I have used mostly Pinnacle products exclusively for 10+ years. This car was treated to Pinnacle Souverän [FONT="]on several occasions over Liquid Glass; the results were typical Pinnacle stunning. However, the depth of the gloss had an almost muddy appearance with some of the metallic “fire” being subdued.[/FONT]
The products reviewed:
1. Detailer’s Pro Series Xtreme Foam Formula Auto Shampoo
2. Foamaster Foam Cleaning Gun
3. Optimum Compound II for some deep scrapes on the trunk lid & roof
4. Lake Country 1-Pad Kitfor the deep scrapes listed in # 3
5. Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0a freebie sample included in an order
6. Wolfgang Füzion Estate Wax 3 oz. Minia 12 days of Christmas perk
The process:
Friday evening after work I washed and clayed the car. The DP Xtreme Foam pushed through the Foamaster created a thick sheet of suds covering the body of the car. The bodywork was agitated section by section with a Bone Microfiber, rinsed, and finally dried with a Guzzler. After drying a total claying until “bag” smooth and a rewash. The car was garaged overnight for the balance of the work.
Saturday morning I tackled the polishing; I hooked the 1-Pad to the DeWalt and gave it a spin on an older car we own. While the CCS pads are identical to products used on an orbital, being used on a rotary the cut is more aggressive. I found the 1-Pad system a bit “unsteady” and top heavy at first, the DeWalt is usually fitted with 9 inch 3m wool setup, the 1-Pad system is about 7 ½ inches fully loaded. After, a short session to get the feel and balance of the system I loaded an orange pad with some Optimum compound. The Optimum Compound II does really “finish like a polish” after running over the trunk for a few the aggressiveness of the Optimum fades away and lays down a beautiful gloss. The 1-Pad/Optimum combo had no tendency to leave swirls or holograms. I finished the trunk & roof with Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polishon a CCS white pad mounted on a PC 7424 for an explosive shine. The balance of the car did not need the power of the 1-Pad/Optimum combo, so I went with a CCS orange pad loaded with Pinnacle Advanced Swirl Remover followed by the CCS white/Advanced Finishing combo for that shine we all look for.
By mid-afternoon Saturday, I covered the entire car with Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 and took a short break to allow the product to set up. The product went on and came off super easy with minimal if any effort.
Sunday morning, with fresh eyes, I checked the car for any spots I didn’t adequately remove the Deep Gloss Paint Sealant. After passing muster, we were ready for the final step, the Füzion. The Füzion applied like softened butter with a very pleasant cherry scent, if came off just as easy, buffing easily to a deep gorgeous shine.
Observations:
The DP & Foamaster products performed as advertised, easy application and lots of foam.
The Optimum Compound II is my go to choice for heavy polishing as its design allows for a larger margin of error, easy correction and so long as you pay attention to what you’re doing you won’t tear up the paint or burn a corner. I used the Optimum with an orange pad on both a DeWalt 849 with the Lake Country 1-Pad System & a PC 7424 and the results were the same, an effortless gloss. I have tossed my bottle of body shop grade “clear-coat safe” compound, as this product was a nightmare to use.
The Lake Country 1-Pad System won me over. At first I was very skeptical, it appeared flimsy, not well thought out with the thinness of the pads, too small in diameter and too lightweight for the task it performs. After a few moments with this system, I was hooked. The pads are very durable; the edge design lets you work in close and with the interchangeable pads, and you don’t have to worry about spurring. Don’t misunderstand my wool bonnets will be in storage for that next super heavy cut, whenever that may be.
The Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 followed by Wolfgang Füzion Estate Wax, what I can say about this combination? The ease and beauty of this combination is understated, on this black metallic (almost metalflake) car the shine just explodes. They say a picture is worth 1000 words, I’ve attached a few so you may see for yourselves. Füzion has eclipsed my love for Pinnacle Souverän for black paint. I will be trying this combo on our silver and white cars for effect.
Final note:
Should any of you come across a BMW 335is (or other models) the fenders and hood are composite. They DO NOT like aggressive polishes even for scratches. This car had micro fine scratches on the fenders and hood and all it took to remove them was a CCS white pad & finishing polish.
2011 BMW 335is Sapphire Black Coupe caught in a snowstorm. A snowbrush was used to comply with state law to remove all snow from surfaces before driving (probably the sanest motor vehicle law N.J. has passed in years). A hobbyist detailer with a taste for the best products that provide great results, I have not professionally detailed since the 1970’s. I have used mostly Pinnacle products exclusively for 10+ years. This car was treated to Pinnacle Souverän [FONT="]on several occasions over Liquid Glass; the results were typical Pinnacle stunning. However, the depth of the gloss had an almost muddy appearance with some of the metallic “fire” being subdued.[/FONT]
The products reviewed:
1. Detailer’s Pro Series Xtreme Foam Formula Auto Shampoo
2. Foamaster Foam Cleaning Gun
3. Optimum Compound II for some deep scrapes on the trunk lid & roof
4. Lake Country 1-Pad Kitfor the deep scrapes listed in # 3
5. Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0a freebie sample included in an order
6. Wolfgang Füzion Estate Wax 3 oz. Minia 12 days of Christmas perk
The process:
Friday evening after work I washed and clayed the car. The DP Xtreme Foam pushed through the Foamaster created a thick sheet of suds covering the body of the car. The bodywork was agitated section by section with a Bone Microfiber, rinsed, and finally dried with a Guzzler. After drying a total claying until “bag” smooth and a rewash. The car was garaged overnight for the balance of the work.
Saturday morning I tackled the polishing; I hooked the 1-Pad to the DeWalt and gave it a spin on an older car we own. While the CCS pads are identical to products used on an orbital, being used on a rotary the cut is more aggressive. I found the 1-Pad system a bit “unsteady” and top heavy at first, the DeWalt is usually fitted with 9 inch 3m wool setup, the 1-Pad system is about 7 ½ inches fully loaded. After, a short session to get the feel and balance of the system I loaded an orange pad with some Optimum compound. The Optimum Compound II does really “finish like a polish” after running over the trunk for a few the aggressiveness of the Optimum fades away and lays down a beautiful gloss. The 1-Pad/Optimum combo had no tendency to leave swirls or holograms. I finished the trunk & roof with Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polishon a CCS white pad mounted on a PC 7424 for an explosive shine. The balance of the car did not need the power of the 1-Pad/Optimum combo, so I went with a CCS orange pad loaded with Pinnacle Advanced Swirl Remover followed by the CCS white/Advanced Finishing combo for that shine we all look for.
By mid-afternoon Saturday, I covered the entire car with Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 and took a short break to allow the product to set up. The product went on and came off super easy with minimal if any effort.
Sunday morning, with fresh eyes, I checked the car for any spots I didn’t adequately remove the Deep Gloss Paint Sealant. After passing muster, we were ready for the final step, the Füzion. The Füzion applied like softened butter with a very pleasant cherry scent, if came off just as easy, buffing easily to a deep gorgeous shine.
Observations:
The DP & Foamaster products performed as advertised, easy application and lots of foam.
The Optimum Compound II is my go to choice for heavy polishing as its design allows for a larger margin of error, easy correction and so long as you pay attention to what you’re doing you won’t tear up the paint or burn a corner. I used the Optimum with an orange pad on both a DeWalt 849 with the Lake Country 1-Pad System & a PC 7424 and the results were the same, an effortless gloss. I have tossed my bottle of body shop grade “clear-coat safe” compound, as this product was a nightmare to use.
The Lake Country 1-Pad System won me over. At first I was very skeptical, it appeared flimsy, not well thought out with the thinness of the pads, too small in diameter and too lightweight for the task it performs. After a few moments with this system, I was hooked. The pads are very durable; the edge design lets you work in close and with the interchangeable pads, and you don’t have to worry about spurring. Don’t misunderstand my wool bonnets will be in storage for that next super heavy cut, whenever that may be.
The Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 followed by Wolfgang Füzion Estate Wax, what I can say about this combination? The ease and beauty of this combination is understated, on this black metallic (almost metalflake) car the shine just explodes. They say a picture is worth 1000 words, I’ve attached a few so you may see for yourselves. Füzion has eclipsed my love for Pinnacle Souverän for black paint. I will be trying this combo on our silver and white cars for effect.
Final note:
Should any of you come across a BMW 335is (or other models) the fenders and hood are composite. They DO NOT like aggressive polishes even for scratches. This car had micro fine scratches on the fenders and hood and all it took to remove them was a CCS white pad & finishing polish.
