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Old 05-13-2005, 11:11 PM   #1
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Very nice, thanks for sharing pics etc.

My neighbor has been able to avoid swirl marks altogether. On my advice, she used Klasse All in One and Sealant on the first day that she got her car. She has followed up since and upon last look, no swirls to date (after one year!). Hers is a black/grey metallic finish.

Alas, if you have an older car, the above technique is a must!

I would recommend Klasse Sealant as a follow on.
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Looks very nice Lux. Just curious how often you wash your car being a daily driver and all? I try not to wash my car real often to minimize swirling and rust. I just live with the bug guts and dust for a month or so and then give it a good bath.

P.S. I think I will try out that Nxt stuff. Are the clay bars any good at places like auto zone? I should clay the car pretty soon too.
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Mother's clay bar is fine albiet a bit small for the price you pay.
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Old 05-14-2005, 10:24 AM   #6
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Bruce,
I will bet dollars to donuts that your friends car has swirls if you use my "acid test". My car looked immaculate outdoors but the flash from the camera reveals all.

Klasse is an excellent product. I just don't like the plastic, gel candy look that it gives. It's great for light colored cars but I prefer a deep, dark black that traditional carnuba gives. Too bad carnuba melts on a black car sitting in the sun. So using a synthetic sealant is a must. And although NXT is a polymer sealant, it also gives that deep black shine similiar to carnuba. It also has some fillers that will hide minor swirls. I'm a firm believer in NXT. The only downside is that it doesn't protect as long as a traditional sealant (although much longer than carnuba). About 2 months and you need to throw on another layer.

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I try to wash my car weekly. Letting contaminants sit on your paint and fabric top is not good (e.g. bugs, tree droppings, bird droppings, fuel from trucks' exhausts, etc). I dry the car with a leaf blower. During the week, if I get some crap on the hood or something, I'll use a quick detailer spray and wipe it off with a microfiber towel.

Now wouldn't you know it...rain is forcasted for next week.


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Old 05-14-2005, 10:32 AM   #7
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I will have to check her car out with the flash.

Re: the Klasse, I actually like the impact on Black when you use BOTH the All in one and the Sealant.

Multiple coats of sealant deepen the finish on Black very nicely I think.
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Lux, good call on the professional grade products.

Its amazing how much better you can clean your car with the professional grade stuff the pros use.

FYI: Just got a 20 pack of Microfiber Auto detailing cloths from Costco for 9 bucks!!!

I get my product from an auto detailing shop in Costa mesa.

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Perfectlap...if you don't use the Mr. Miagi special...how do you wax your car? Do you go in straight lines up and down?
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