A12 vs DC1

[misl302]

A12 cleaner wax vs DC1 cleaner & DC3 wax...are the DC's worth the extra effort?

[ajb39oh]

Re: A12 vs DC1

Yes they are. I personally use DC1, #7, and NXT 2.0 or Gold Class.

IMO, the Cleaner /Wax doesn't clean as thoroughly as going through the steps. I like #7 better for bringing out color than DC2, but DC2 is easier to use. I guess it depends on how thorough you want to be- how good you want it to look.

A lot of members here say to use A12 or Colorx followed by NXT 2.0- haven't tried that yet.

[TXShine]

Re: A12 vs DC1

Single step products are the better way to go, if you have the time. Don't forget the DC polish, that will give you the nice shine your after before your LSP (wax).

Remember, the cleaner (DC1) and the polish (DC2) don't need to dry before you remove it, but obviously the wax does as does the A12 cleaner wax.

This is not to say A12 won't give you a great looking finish, just doing each step will give you better results.

A few of questions:
Are you working by hand?
What are you working on?
What condition is the finish in now?

[ajb39oh]

Re: A12 vs DC1

P.S. I had a 1992 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 hatchback- my first new car. Fun car but terrible in snow. Mine was bright red. What's yours?

[misl302]

Re: A12 vs DC1

Nice Stang ajb.

TX,
My question was a general one. I am just starting to get more familiar with all the product options. In the past I have used A12 by hand. I'm about to order up a G110 so I am considering single step products. The vehicles in my signature all have different paint conditions, from light swirls and oxidation to new.

[misl302]

Re: A12 vs DC1

My Notchback is also bright red. It doesn't know what snow is! I had an '86 GT that I drove year round for a couple years. Horrible in snow / ice!

[TXShine]

Re: A12 vs DC1

Nice Stang ajb.

TX,
My question was a general one. I am just starting to get more familiar with all the product options. In the past I have used A12 by hand. I'm about to order up a G110 so I am considering single step products. The vehicles in my signature all have different paint conditions, from light swirls and oxidation to new.

Sounds like your on the right track, your definitely in the right place.

[misl302]

Re: A12 vs DC1

How about #80 vs. DC1 and DC2?

[Murr1525]

Re: A12 vs DC1

Kind of comparing different techniques, since #80 would tend to be used by machine, which changes a lot of variables.

#80 by G110 would be much better, esp at cleaning, but by hand probably not as much of a difference.

[mb911]

Re: A12 vs DC1

Kind of comparing different techniques, since #80 would tend to be used by machine, which changes a lot of variables.

#80 by G110 would be much better, esp at cleaning, but by hand probably not as much of a difference.

The polishing of #80 is also better than DC2 and/or #7, or only the cleaning ability over DC1?

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: A12 vs DC1

#80 would be my choice also. Remember to purchase extra pads when you order the G110. Never have enough. Good luck.