Paint Care for Black S

[Mr. Boone]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

Will I be able to get good results from the Klasse all-in-one and then the sealant glaze by hand (using good 'ol elbow grease)? Or is the Porter Cable manditory. I'm not too sure I want to take power tools to my baby's surface!

Depends very much on how badly damaged (scratches and water spots) your existing finish is. Use as little force as possible. I've been busy for the last three days detailing my car. Pics to follow....

[Mr. Boone]

Are you folks finding carnauba goes well over the Klasse?

[Vrm Vrm]

Originally Posted by Mr. Boone

Are you folks finding carnauba goes well over the Klasse?

It's very common to apply a carnauba over a synthetic. I know a lot of people that put P21s over Klasse or Zaino.

[Perfectlap]

Carnauba over SG is not always an enhancement.
I layered SG (30 coats) on the Boxster over the course of a month last November.
adding s100 Carnauba didn't really make it better. Ditto when I only did 6 layers.
Carnauba reflects light off a black surface in a very different way vs. SG alone.
And once you add Carnauba to the mix you can't use SG anymore, you can only use Carnauba as a topper. Sonus Carnauba spritz (pinkish liquid) works well for weekly use.

SG alone, layered heavily gives black a candied look. Kinda of like if you added ten coats of clear coat. Some people think this looks too bling bling. But SG layered heavily will give your car very good protection. Carnauba over the bare paint is just more of a dressing.

Btw, apply All in One with a foam pad. Its very thick and doesn't need to be spread heavily. All though liberaly applying it doesn't hurt, jus more to remove and more little bits of dried powder to brush away.
SG should be applied using a loop end microfiber towel or pad. Sonus Acrylic SPritz is a god day after spray to remove streaking (consequence of applying too much SG)
I HIGHLY recommend staying clear of split end microfiber pads/towel on paint. You'll know by the prickly feeling when you run hand over it. Sonus makes nice waffle weave towels. Carnauba should be removed ONLY with a concourse grade buffing towel.
Actually all buffing should be done with a dedicated buffing towel. Keep it in a Zip lock bag to keep it dirt free.

[Mr. Boone]

Thanks to all for the advice. I put on the first 2 coats of SG last night. Results were awesome. I was beginning to wonder if I would ever get my paint the way I wanted it. It looks like it will be comming out just fine, and that's great as the former owner of my car put lots of small scratches in the clear. I don't see the need for the carnauba over the SG at this time. I don't think I will be going for 30 coats of SG, probably 5 or so.