What did I do wrong? New car paint now has scratches!

[embolism]

op, check out my writeup of KSG application. The first coat is the most important to get thin. And when I say thin, I mean so thin you don't even need to wipe it off thin.

You know when you wipe windex across a window and you see the product residue evaporate as it dries? That's how thin the first coat of ksg should be. If you have kaio underneath then the ksg really bonds to it which is partly why it is so durable. Put too much on for that first coat and good luck trying to get it off. My buddy was deforming the hood of his bmw trying to wipe it off the first time he used it.

Once that first coat has cured, you can slap it on as thick as you want and it will come off no problem. I don't recommend doing that as it is a waste of product but just trying to emphasize the importance of that first coat. I've read ppl put on as many as 40 coats but I got to 3 before I had had enough.

You can also use kaio by machine. You'll be amazed at the dirt it pulls out of the paint even though you think the car is clean.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/42576-winter-prep.html

 

[jslym777]

I take it you have no experience with klasse because it does not hid swirls and have little to no filling capabilities. KAIO is a chemical paint cleaner with a smidge of acrylic sealant. The use of the word glaze in the name doesnt necessarily put it in the same category as regular filler glazes similar to zaino naming their sealants polishes.


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OP, did you at least wash the towels before you used them? Even thought they are new they should be washed as they pick up dirt and debris during shipping from the manufacturer to distributor to packers.

I took this description directly from AG website.

33 oz. Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze
This 100% acrylic based sealant will give your car that deep mirror shine that reflects beautifully with diamond-like facets for six months or longer. When used in conjunction with Klasse All In One Polish, you will see scratch marks and paint discolorations disappear. This gloss hides and removes more swirls than any other brand, and provides the ultimate protection in extreme weather. There are no cleaning or polishing agents or water in the composition of the sealant. Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze creates an elastic, non-chip, shrink-proof, heat and scratch resistant - protective seal against ultraviolet rays, salt water, acid rain and industrial pollutants for up to 12 months. Use this glaze on all paints with or without clear coats, glass, fiberglass, Plexiglass, plastics, metal surfaces, enamel, tiles, Formica and all non-porous surfaces. It is also anti-static and non-abrasive, and contains no ingredients harmful to paint, metal or plastic.

 

[Lasthope05]

I took this description directly from AG website.

33 oz. Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze
This 100% acrylic based sealant will give your car that deep mirror shine that reflects beautifully with diamond-like facets for six months or longer. When used in conjunction with Klasse All In One Polish, you will see scratch marks and paint discolorations disappear. This gloss hides and removes more swirls than any other brand, and provides the ultimate protection in extreme weather. There are no cleaning or polishing agents or water in the composition of the sealant. Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze creates an elastic, non-chip, shrink-proof, heat and scratch resistant - protective seal against ultraviolet rays, salt water, acid rain and industrial pollutants for up to 12 months. Use this glaze on all paints with or without clear coats, glass, fiberglass, Plexiglass, plastics, metal surfaces, enamel, tiles, Formica and all non-porous surfaces. It is also anti-static and non-abrasive, and contains no ingredients harmful to paint, metal or plastic.

What the manufacture claims are all there to boast the product for sales. AG does the same thing with souveran. The product description says 2-3 months durability while real world scenario is 2-3 weeks tops. My own personal experience along with many others will tell you the klasse twins have very little to no filling.

Setec Astronomy did touch the subject that excessive product could also be the case as going heavy handed with KSG can lead to excessive pressure being applied to remove residue.

To the OP, another application method for applying KSG in the future is pouring some into a sprayer bottle(diluted 1:1) and apply and remove like a spray wax/qd. 1-2 sprays per panel is more than enough. Spread and wipe off immediately and can be layered again in 30 minutes. 3 layers of KSG looks amazing.

 

[buddhadog]

Klassee sealant glaze fills swirls for me on my vehicle extreemely well. The swirls are not deep but it does fill them IME.