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for Safet:::
I read your thread on claying and waxing etc.... your car looks awseome ..... do you care to share what products you used what synthetic /carnuba wax?) ... also what do you use as a waxing /buffing cloth ?
no matter what i try .... Swirls/finne scrathes ...
having a Red clk doesnt help either
thanks in advance
no matter what i try .... Swirls/finne scrathes ...
having a Red clk doesnt help either
thanks in advance
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Shy,
Thanks for the compliment on the car.
Now try the following things:
1) After washing your car, run your hands across the paint? Is it rough? Does it have a gritty feel? If it isn't smooth as glass, then you need clay bar/lube.
2) How old is your car? Has it sat outside in the sun? Has it been exposed to the elements (sun, acid rain, bird crap, splattered bugs, etc.?) Looking at your car from different angles, do you see swirl marks? Small scratches? If your car is more than a year old and/or you answered yes to any of these questions, or if you bought it used and you don't know how it was previously maintained, then you need a polish too.
3) You need a synthetic wax for protection.
4) You need a caranuba wax for shine. Caranuba wears away faster than synthetic wax (about 3 mths later is all gone, vs. a lot longer for synthetic....caranuba melting point is also a lot lower than synthetic.)
I don't know about other brands because this is what I used, but as for brands, this is what I used and what I recommend:
1) Pinnacle Clay Bar, Pinnacle Clay Bar Lubricant
2) Klasse All-In-One Polish
3) Klasse Sealant Glaze (Synthetic Wax)
4) Pinnacle Paste Glaz (I think this was the one, just doublecheck...one is for lighter colored cars i.e. white, silver and one is for darker colors i.e. red, black...the darker color one is more expensive though) (Caranuba Wax)
I didn't know anything about this stuff, I learned it all by reading and trial-and-error. Let me know if you need any help along the way and I'll help you as best I can. Good luck!!!
Regards,
Safet
Thanks for the compliment on the car.
Now try the following things:
1) After washing your car, run your hands across the paint? Is it rough? Does it have a gritty feel? If it isn't smooth as glass, then you need clay bar/lube.
2) How old is your car? Has it sat outside in the sun? Has it been exposed to the elements (sun, acid rain, bird crap, splattered bugs, etc.?) Looking at your car from different angles, do you see swirl marks? Small scratches? If your car is more than a year old and/or you answered yes to any of these questions, or if you bought it used and you don't know how it was previously maintained, then you need a polish too.
3) You need a synthetic wax for protection.
4) You need a caranuba wax for shine. Caranuba wears away faster than synthetic wax (about 3 mths later is all gone, vs. a lot longer for synthetic....caranuba melting point is also a lot lower than synthetic.)
I don't know about other brands because this is what I used, but as for brands, this is what I used and what I recommend:
1) Pinnacle Clay Bar, Pinnacle Clay Bar Lubricant
2) Klasse All-In-One Polish
3) Klasse Sealant Glaze (Synthetic Wax)
4) Pinnacle Paste Glaz (I think this was the one, just doublecheck...one is for lighter colored cars i.e. white, silver and one is for darker colors i.e. red, black...the darker color one is more expensive though) (Caranuba Wax)
I didn't know anything about this stuff, I learned it all by reading and trial-and-error. Let me know if you need any help along the way and I'll help you as best I can. Good luck!!!
Regards,
Safet
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good info Safenet......
thanks ..... my car is 2 yrs old . garaged at home and work . frankly people cannot beleive it isnt brand new ... Im always looking for better so i figured I see what i could learn .... franlky it probably does not need claying ... i never let any kind of dirt build up .but I'll give your stuff a try ..
BTW I heard 3 m stuff is amazing which i what I recenty got ...
My only real challenge is finding a way to prevent what I call buffing scrathces .... using multiple brand new cotton t shirts and still .scratches
BTW I heard 3 m stuff is amazing which i what I recenty got ...
My only real challenge is finding a way to prevent what I call buffing scrathces .... using multiple brand new cotton t shirts and still .scratches
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From: Virginia
2000 CLK 430
I have a Bordeaux Red CLK. I find Mother's swirl remover very handy for removing circles/swirls. Also used new soft towels or pampers not re-used washed towels.
If want to save a little money buy Trade Secret it's the same as Pinnacle Carnauba Paste.
call 1 800 533 5473
Have fun waxing
If want to save a little money buy Trade Secret it's the same as Pinnacle Carnauba Paste.
call 1 800 533 5473
Have fun waxing
