ShaunD
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Steve, you are a good ways from me but my dad lives just outside Baton Rouge. And some buddies of mine usually do a trip to Houston when I'm in town. So maybe our paths will cross sometime. I do miss the South.
Sounds like you have a good idea of the knowledge you need before jump on any paint with the PC. Mike's videos and articles will help you a ton. Even though your vehicle is new you'll be surprised what an AIO like Klasse will do to clean it up and really bring out a shine. Really check the horizontal panel and around the fenders with the baggie test. Even if it doesn't feel like it needs coating I would do a test spot with the Klasse AIO and even do a 50/50 with KAIO next to just Klasse sealant. You might be very pleased with the results of the aio topped with Klasse sealant; especially since they are meant to be used together. If not just do Klasse sealant and enjoy the shine. I usually apply Klasse by hand since it requires you wipe it off right away; or at least that is what works best for me. I fold a piece cotton T-shirt into a pad and mist it with some QD. I only use this technique for paint that is in good condition. Otherwise KAIO on a white polishing pad on the PC works well for paint that needs more elbow grease than I am will to give by hand. You can spread Klasse sealant with the PC but need to work small areas at a time. And misting the pad with QD to start(known as priming the pad) helps it spread and not dry as quick. If you have trouble removing either Klasse product just use a damp microfiber or quickly hit the spot again with the damp applicator/pad and wipe off immediately.
Regardless of what you are doing in detailing, always work in small/manageable sections, not trying to tackle the whole vehicle at once. You seem like the type of guy to have this common sense and with the homework you do this will only become more evident/obvious.
As far as buying more microfiber towels, check AG's BOGO page for microfibers. They aren't always on there but best to check before making a purchase. I recommended the rolled edge microfibers. They come in blue and green so you can get six of each and designate blue for polish removal and green for wax/sealant removal. It's a good idea to keep a bucket of warm water and MF detergent ready so you can toss the used microfibers in to soak, especially the wax/sealant removal towels. Bit you may not want to mix the towels during soaking or washing.
As far as claying goes, you have several option available. Traditional clay and several clay alternatives/substitutes. I would pickup some Pinnacle Ultra poly clay and the Optimum clay eraser, fine grade. Pinnacle ultra clay is the softest clay you can get yet is very effective, especially on newer paint. I recommend getting some Black Fire clay cleaner/extender. It will extend the amount of uses you get from any traditional clay, vice just folding all the contamination back into the clay.
The Optimum eraser just seems very promising and cost much less than it's competition. I haven't used it but the reviews look promising.
Well my hands are cramping from all this typing. So I will let you read and get to your homework.
Post any questions that come up and will help the best we can.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using AG Online
Sounds like you have a good idea of the knowledge you need before jump on any paint with the PC. Mike's videos and articles will help you a ton. Even though your vehicle is new you'll be surprised what an AIO like Klasse will do to clean it up and really bring out a shine. Really check the horizontal panel and around the fenders with the baggie test. Even if it doesn't feel like it needs coating I would do a test spot with the Klasse AIO and even do a 50/50 with KAIO next to just Klasse sealant. You might be very pleased with the results of the aio topped with Klasse sealant; especially since they are meant to be used together. If not just do Klasse sealant and enjoy the shine. I usually apply Klasse by hand since it requires you wipe it off right away; or at least that is what works best for me. I fold a piece cotton T-shirt into a pad and mist it with some QD. I only use this technique for paint that is in good condition. Otherwise KAIO on a white polishing pad on the PC works well for paint that needs more elbow grease than I am will to give by hand. You can spread Klasse sealant with the PC but need to work small areas at a time. And misting the pad with QD to start(known as priming the pad) helps it spread and not dry as quick. If you have trouble removing either Klasse product just use a damp microfiber or quickly hit the spot again with the damp applicator/pad and wipe off immediately.
Regardless of what you are doing in detailing, always work in small/manageable sections, not trying to tackle the whole vehicle at once. You seem like the type of guy to have this common sense and with the homework you do this will only become more evident/obvious.
As far as buying more microfiber towels, check AG's BOGO page for microfibers. They aren't always on there but best to check before making a purchase. I recommended the rolled edge microfibers. They come in blue and green so you can get six of each and designate blue for polish removal and green for wax/sealant removal. It's a good idea to keep a bucket of warm water and MF detergent ready so you can toss the used microfibers in to soak, especially the wax/sealant removal towels. Bit you may not want to mix the towels during soaking or washing.
As far as claying goes, you have several option available. Traditional clay and several clay alternatives/substitutes. I would pickup some Pinnacle Ultra poly clay and the Optimum clay eraser, fine grade. Pinnacle ultra clay is the softest clay you can get yet is very effective, especially on newer paint. I recommend getting some Black Fire clay cleaner/extender. It will extend the amount of uses you get from any traditional clay, vice just folding all the contamination back into the clay.
The Optimum eraser just seems very promising and cost much less than it's competition. I haven't used it but the reviews look promising.
Well my hands are cramping from all this typing. So I will let you read and get to your homework.
Post any questions that come up and will help the best we can.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using AG Online
