New Class of Paint Protection: "Ceramic Sprays" -- not just Marketing hype! - Page 4

SSport16 · 04-10-2019, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 8minus4

That's what I was afraid of. I spent hours washing, stripping, claying and prepping. The only thing I didn't do was polish. I think I'll wait a while and do a polish and then reapply.

Yeah definitely polish! That is probably one of the most important steps. The polish is what gives that real good mirror looking finish to it. The LSP will give it more pop and gloss as well, but the polish is the basis of that shine/gloss.

Outahand · 04-10-2019, 11:15 AM

I had my ZL1 coated with Ceramic Pro. The installer recommended Reload to use occasionally after a wash. Results have been great for me. My ZL1 is a daily driver as much as possible that I do not wash often enough.

Not fully on topic but somewhat.... My question is how would Reload work on my truck windshield as a Rain X type product? Seems like a no brainer but figured this was a good place to ask....

I did try Chemical Guys Jet Seal after I saw a YouTube recommending it for windshields. Did not work well. Bugs do not come off, even seems like they stick better....

SSShark · 04-10-2019, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SSport16

Yeah definitely polish! That is probably one of the most important steps. The polish is what gives that real good mirror looking finish to it. The LSP will give it more pop and gloss as well, but the polish is the basis of that shine/gloss.

Thanks SSport16. Do you think next time around I can get away with just a polish? Or should I repeats the steps all over again? I'm probably going to do it again in November.

Glen e · 04-10-2019, 12:13 PM

Polish is a base, it must be covered with a wax, sealant or coating

SSShark · 04-10-2019, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

Polish is a base, it must be covered with a wax, sealant

Thanks Glen. I meant that if next time I should, strip, wash, decontaminate and clay all over again or could I just skip to polish, alcohol prep and then apply sealant?

bobby35ny · 04-10-2019, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 8minus4

Thanks Glen. I meant that if next time I should, strip, wash, decontaminate and clay all over again or could I just skip to polish, alcohol prep and then apply sealant?

no need to all that again. Just do your polish, Sonax perfect finish with a rupes yellow pad is the sweet spot for these cars and IPA wipe! protection of your choice.

SSShark · 04-10-2019, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bobby35ny

no need to all that again. Just do your polish, Sonax perfect finish with a rupes yellow pad is the sweet spot for these cars and IPA wipe! protection of your choice.

Awesome, thank you bobby35ny.
Btw, I grew up in Brooklyn. I see you have ny in your signature.

bobby35ny · 04-10-2019, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 8minus4

Awesome, thank you bobby35ny.
Btw, I grew up in Brooklyn. I see you have ny in your signature.

Queens!

SSShark · 04-10-2019, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bobby35ny

Queens!

I thought I had seen that before in your signature. I'm in
the Deerfield Beach area now.

Glen e · 04-10-2019, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 8minus4

I thought I had seen that before in your signature. I'm in
the Deerfield Beach area now.

Bring your car down to Pompano beach I'll teach you in 20 min how to polish your car

SSShark · 04-10-2019, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

Bring your car down to Pompano beach I'll teach you in 20 min how to polish your car

I appreciate that Glen. I just bought a Porter Cable 7424XP recently. Still a little afraid to use it. Where in Pompano?

Glen e · 04-10-2019, 03:22 PM

Mcnab and federal, bring your porter cable. Anytime, i'm retired...pm me

SSShark · 04-10-2019, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

Mcnab and federal, bring your porter cable. Anytime, i'm retired...pm me

That's very nice of you Glen. I will definitely be in touch. Shooting for next weekend.

Glen e · 04-10-2019, 03:44 PM

I am away until mon 4/15 - anytime after that.

04-10-2019, 11:15 AM	#44
Outahand Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 135	I had my ZL1 coated with Ceramic Pro. The installer recommended Reload to use occasionally after a wash. Results have been great for me. My ZL1 is a daily driver as much as possible that I do not wash often enough. Not fully on topic but somewhat.... My question is how would Reload work on my truck windshield as a Rain X type product? Seems like a no brainer but figured this was a good place to ask.... I did try Chemical Guys Jet Seal after I saw a YouTube recommending it for windshields. Did not work well. Bugs do not come off, even seems like they stick better.... __________________ Mark E. 2018 ZL1 NGM A10 87 Grand National. Modified Hot Rod for sale SOLD 87 Grand National. Stock 65 Olds Vista Cruiser wagon Grand National motor/tran 66 Bronco Rockbuggy 2006 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins 6 speed

04-10-2019, 12:13 PM	#46
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Polish is a base, it must be covered with a wax, sealant or coating __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

04-10-2019, 03:22 PM	#54
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Mcnab and federal, bring your porter cable. Anytime, i'm retired...pm me __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

04-10-2019, 03:44 PM	#56
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	I am away until mon 4/15 - anytime after that. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

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