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: New E Polishing Question


Rico684
10-16-2005, 03:55 PM
I just picked up my MM-E and have Klasse AIO and Sealant Glaze, which I want to use before the winter here in Upstate, NY.

I plan on washing the E, claying it, but don't know if I need to use the Klasse AIO before the Sealant, since it is new. Any comments or direction would be appreciated as I have never used Klasse products.

Thanks! :grin: :grin:

spdrcr5
10-16-2005, 06:40 PM
From the Premium Auto Care (http://www.premiumautocare.com/klasse.html) website:

The first step when using the Klasse system is Klasse All In One. This is an acrylic one step cleaner and protective product. It cleans, polishes and protects in one easy step. Klasse All In One removes old wax, road films, light oxidation and reduces swirls. The acrylic protectant in All In One creates an extremely tough, mirror-like barrier that lasts for months.

For ultimate durability, follow up by applying Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze after using Klasse All In One. Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze will provide exceptional long lasting protection and a shine that lasts. For a truely amazing shine you can layer coats of Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze to increase shine, depth and durability.

pt91
10-16-2005, 10:05 PM
Here (http://www.autogeek.net/klasse-usa.html) is a good application guide.

KSG should be applied VERY thin. Very good and durable stuff.
I like to apply AIO by machine, but hand application works fine as well.

Rico684
10-16-2005, 10:12 PM
Thanks for the info. So skip the AIO just use the SG, right?

pt91
10-16-2005, 10:31 PM
I would wash, clay, polish/clean with AIO, then apply a couple of micro-thin layers of KSG. AIO makes a good base for the sealant.

Rico684
10-17-2005, 02:58 PM
I washed, clayed, applied AIO, then finished it with SG. It looks Fantastic...like Glass!

I'm going to apply 1 more coat of SG later tonite.

Thanks to everyone for your expert advice, it is appreciated!

Rico

GalapagosEBoy
10-22-2005, 12:34 PM
Just used the Sonus Perfect Paint kit which contains Clay, clay Lube and Pre Wax cleaner($39 for kit). These Sonus products are absolutely fanatstic! I was new to claying, but the Sonus system is really easy to use and smells terrific too!

They are available at www.autopia-carcare.com.

Also alot of How to info available there too. Sonus Is a realatively newer company on the scene(I think) but all products are money back guaranteed.

I finished up with Meguiars NXT which is also easy to use and has a terrific shine. This is my first time using non carnuba waxes so I'll wait to see how it holsd up this winter...

Larry

pt91
10-22-2005, 12:48 PM
I have ordered from autopia car care before and rcvd great service.
If you apply the code autopia in coupon/discount box on check out you rcv a 12% disount. :)
NXT fills minor swirls fairly well (temporarily) but is not a very durable sealant IMO.