Used KSG for the first time tonight

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Needed to put some protection on my Enclave before the snow starts to fly. Didn't need much for correction so I started with XMT 360 AIO and topped it with the Klass high gloss sealant. I applied the KSG with a small 2oz spray bottle and the blue microfiber applicator that comes with Klasse Kit. The bottle says that it takes an average of 2oz per vehicle but after applying a thin layer to the entire vehicle (all painted surfaces and lower plastic body panels) I had only used approx. 3/4oz. The layer I applied is just barely visible and wiped away with ease after resting 45 minutes? Is this normal or do you guys actually use 2oz on a vehicle? I plan to add another layer or two but it seemed odd that 3/4oz was all that it took to coat a vehicle of this size
 
Ipsdrew said:
Needed to put some protection on my Enclave before the snow starts to fly. Didn't need much for correction so I started with XMT 360 AIO and topped it with the Klass high gloss sealant. I applied the KSG with a small 2oz spray bottle and the blue microfiber applicator that comes with Klasse Kit. The bottle says that it takes an average of 2oz per vehicle but after applying a thin layer to the entire vehicle (all painted surfaces and lower plastic body panels) I had only used approx. 3/4oz. The layer I applied is just barely visible and wiped away with ease after resting 45 minutes? Is this normal or do you guys actually use 2oz on a vehicle? I plan to add another layer or two but it seemed odd that 3/4oz was all that it took to coat a vehicle of this size
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That's exactly perfect. With KSG, if you can almost see it disappearing into the paint as you work it in, you've got it right.

I use to use 1 ounce of KSG on a Lexus LS400, but that was without a spray bottle, so sounds like you're doing great.

One thing I used to do with Klasse that might help you, once I'd done the whole vehicle, I'd start doing just wo or three panels at a time, making sure to get them as perfect as I could. Sometimes even just one. With a waterless wash, you can clean a panel, KSG it, and it doesn't take long at all. Hood, roof, trunk deck, then start around the sides. Eventually, had more than 3 coats.

KSG really pops after about the 3rd coat - not sure why, but foudn that to be consistently true, and others reported it as well. The accepted process with AIO and KSG was AIO x2 (for complete coverage and cleaning), and then KSG x3.
 
The consensus seems to be 3 coats is the magic number. Hopefully I can get another coat on in the next couple days to get me through the winter. This spring I plan to do a full correction, KIO, KSG x3, then a nuba topper.
 
Ipsdrew said:
The consensus seems to be 3 coats is the magic number. Hopefully I can get another coat on in the next couple days to get me through the winter. This spring I plan to do a full correction, KIO, KSG x3, then a nuba topper.
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if your paint needs correction KAIO isnt going to do it...wont touch swirls/imperfections. will just do a great job cleaning the paint...

you might need to find something a little more aggressive if you have "correcting" to do.
 
primo spaghetti said:
if your paint needs correction KAIO isnt going to do it...wont touch swirls/imperfections. will just do a great job cleaning the paint...

you might need to find something a little more aggressive if you have "correcting" to do.
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The correction will be with the M105/205 combo, then the Klasse twins
 
Ipsdrew said:
The consensus seems to be 3 coats is the magic number. Hopefully I can get another coat on in the next couple days to get me through the winter. This spring I plan to do a full correction, KIO, KSG x3, then a nuba topper.
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That's a 6 stepper +, why not just Opti coat it and be done.:props:
 
Rsurfer said:
That's a 6 stepper +, why not just Opti coat it and be done.:props:
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I've thought about it but I like spending time with the vehicles and playing with different waxes and toppers. Gives me an excuse to rock out in the garage for a while and the wife never complains about getting to drive the "shiny" truck so I never get complaints when another AG box shows up. It's a win win :xyxthumbs: I would like to try Opti coat on some co-workers vehicles though, most of them sit outside 24/7 and only get a bath about once a year when I beg to get my hands on them.
 
Ipsdrew said:
I've thought about it but I like spending time with the vehicles and playing with different waxes and toppers. Gives me an excuse to rock out in the garage for a while and the wife never complains about getting to drive the "shiny" truck so I never get complaints when another AG box shows up. It's a win win :xyxthumbs: I would like to try Opti coat on some co-workers vehicles though, most of them sit outside 24/7 and only get a bath about once a year when I beg to get my hands on them.
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I feel you my friend..a true enthusiast:dblthumb2:
 
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