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Someone might correct me on this but you shouldn't seal after they've been refurbished. The new coating needs time to gas off.
Wasn't aware this was an issue with powder coating as the wheels are oven cured after painting? Either way, I'm happy to wait a couple of weeks if it's for the best. Can't imagine them getting too dirty in that time!
Caporegime
Im not sure it’d add much tbh.
Soldato
Overkill. SRP+EGP is a good combo as is and lasts well enough for 3-4 months.
Powder coating is a different process, shouldn't need time to gas-off if the company is efficient and have optimized their process. Powder coating isn't really paint, typically charged plastics iirc...
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Soldato
Overkill, however I would use BSD hen drying as it helps to prevent any streaks etc.
Ok. Thanks for the feedback. All tucked up in the garage now but I'll take that approach next time.
Soldato
I just do 2-3 sprays on to a damp microfibre drying towel before each wipe, I don’t spray it on to the car directly.
Wouldn't bother, most issues arise from lack of cleaning, or using pads that throw out far too much dust.
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Dlux or C5 are what I've used with good results.
Polished the exhausts today. Probably a bit extreme!
Polished the exhausts today. Probably a bit extreme!
Soldato
I've had c5 on my alloys on the z4 and it did make cleaning much quicker, felt like dirt was off the wheels for longer too.
Hi there
I've being washing cars for a long time now have used a huge amount of different products, Meguiars, Autoglym, Autobrite, Autofinesse, Chemical boys, Swissvax and a few other brands I simply cannot remember, even some pretty expensive waxes and sealants which cost in region of £100 a pot.
A few weeks ago I was shopping in wholesalers JTF which is a warehouse that generally sells overstocks and bankrupt stock and I was mooching in the isle and came across Carplan no.1 Super Gloss and it caught my eye as it made some bold claims on the bottle such as super easy on and off, do a whole car in less than ten minutes and upto one year protection with patented technology for repelling dust/dirt. As it was a mere £6 I simply had to grab a bottle and give it a try. You can apply it to a wet or dry car and also use it as a drying aid. I applied it to a dry a car and here are my thoughts:
- Super easy to apply and remove like claims, mist onto a panel, wipe, turn cloth and wipe off (I use two microfibres, one to apply, one to remove). As such I can now do a car in less than 5 minutes with this product.
- It does not give the absolute best shine or extract pearl effect something like Autobrite Super Sonic sealant does, but it does give very much a wet look to the car. As such on a gloss factor I rate it highly, but its not the best.
- Water beading, or whats that posh word, hydrophobic effect is totally insane with this stuff, never seen anything quite like it for repelling water, it is right up there with the very best.
- You can apply it to everything, glass, door shuts, rubbers, paint, roofs, wheels and on the glass its like rainX you no longer need to use your wipers and when you do they are completely smear free.
- The car stays impressively clean even with wet salty roads, again like it says the patented technology helps prevent dust/dirt sticking.
- Now a snowfoam on the vehicle actually completely cleans the vehicle, all dirt, dust lifts and comes off from just the snow foam stage, so those who prefer easy maintenance or need a quick solution for washing this works wonders.
- I now use as a drying tool, a very light mist on panel and mist on the cloth results in water being removed super easy without adding any swirls to the paint whilst at the same time topping up the protection level.
Here are some pictures of it applied to a layer of Swissvax and then pictures of beading after rain showers:
Its like £12.50 in Halfords but I got it for £6 from JTF and sometimes Eurocarparts sell it for as little as £5 a bottle, I'd strongly recommend for anyone's collection of car washing stuff.
It is one of my new favourites for how easy it is to apply and top up, plus its ability to keep a car clean that is driven daily.
I've being washing cars for a long time now have used a huge amount of different products, Meguiars, Autoglym, Autobrite, Autofinesse, Chemical boys, Swissvax and a few other brands I simply cannot remember, even some pretty expensive waxes and sealants which cost in region of £100 a pot.
A few weeks ago I was shopping in wholesalers JTF which is a warehouse that generally sells overstocks and bankrupt stock and I was mooching in the isle and came across Carplan no.1 Super Gloss and it caught my eye as it made some bold claims on the bottle such as super easy on and off, do a whole car in less than ten minutes and upto one year protection with patented technology for repelling dust/dirt. As it was a mere £6 I simply had to grab a bottle and give it a try. You can apply it to a wet or dry car and also use it as a drying aid. I applied it to a dry a car and here are my thoughts:
- Super easy to apply and remove like claims, mist onto a panel, wipe, turn cloth and wipe off (I use two microfibres, one to apply, one to remove). As such I can now do a car in less than 5 minutes with this product.
- It does not give the absolute best shine or extract pearl effect something like Autobrite Super Sonic sealant does, but it does give very much a wet look to the car. As such on a gloss factor I rate it highly, but its not the best.
- Water beading, or whats that posh word, hydrophobic effect is totally insane with this stuff, never seen anything quite like it for repelling water, it is right up there with the very best.
- You can apply it to everything, glass, door shuts, rubbers, paint, roofs, wheels and on the glass its like rainX you no longer need to use your wipers and when you do they are completely smear free.
- The car stays impressively clean even with wet salty roads, again like it says the patented technology helps prevent dust/dirt sticking.
- Now a snowfoam on the vehicle actually completely cleans the vehicle, all dirt, dust lifts and comes off from just the snow foam stage, so those who prefer easy maintenance or need a quick solution for washing this works wonders.
- I now use as a drying tool, a very light mist on panel and mist on the cloth results in water being removed super easy without adding any swirls to the paint whilst at the same time topping up the protection level.
Here are some pictures of it applied to a layer of Swissvax and then pictures of beading after rain showers:
Its like £12.50 in Halfords but I got it for £6 from JTF and sometimes Eurocarparts sell it for as little as £5 a bottle, I'd strongly recommend for anyone's collection of car washing stuff.
It is one of my new favourites for how easy it is to apply and top up, plus its ability to keep a car clean that is driven daily.
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Argh the paint on that m3. It's lovely! I think I've had a crisis.
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Looks like a similar product to various options out there (Hydro2lite, Wetcoat, Bead juice etc).
I personally prefer using those designed to be used with a pressure washer (products above), spray on, rinse off for protection like your pictures.
It then makes it really easy to pat the car dry. I'm particularly fussy with minimising contact, so I will never rub a car dry with the towel, therefore a spray on / wash off solution is perfect for general maintenance.
I personally prefer using those designed to be used with a pressure washer (products above), spray on, rinse off for protection like your pictures.
It then makes it really easy to pat the car dry. I'm particularly fussy with minimising contact, so I will never rub a car dry with the towel, therefore a spray on / wash off solution is perfect for general maintenance.
Soldato
I bought that car plan stuff and highly rate it. It's a brilliant product .
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