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So recently I purchased a 2014 Cosmic Blue Evo X. After taking it home from the dealership I immediately wanted to get it cleaned and detailed to my liking. So I went to work. I spent all day and part of the next day finishing up. I washed it, clay bar'd it, compounded it, and polished it using Meguiar's Ultimate Compound, and Ultimate Polish. After all that was said and done I was not able to get sealant or wax on the car yet and now a coat of dust was on the car. So before I get to the sealant and wax combination what measures should I take to clean this up? Is simply wiping it off with a micro fiber cloth ok? Should I use some sort of quick detailer (might leave oils or other stuff on the top before the sealant wax), or Wash it again? I am just not sure if this is a big deal or if U am over thinking the dust on the car and I am still good to get this final step done. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Mike.
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Wash it again. Very carefully. I hope you have the proper mitt & drying towel... Good luck. -
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If the layer of dust is thick, it might be better to do a car wash rather than risk putting in swirls/scratches that you painstakingly removed.
If the layer of dust is light, I would lightly dust it first, the quick detail it. A Quick detailer's job is to remove light dust and of course, add shine. No worries about it, quick detailers don't offer protection (little at best, like Ultimate Quik Detailer and M135).Comment
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What would he dust it with? And no offense, but wouldn't it be a bad idea for him to try out quik detailing for the 1st time?
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If it's light dust, quick detailer and a plush microfiber such as a supreme shine microfiber would be ok. M34 would be a nice choice as it leaves nothing behind. If it's a coat if heavy dust either 2 bucket wash it or rinseless wash it with D114.Comment
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So it looks like a was is in line then. I wont need to repeat any of the claying, compounding, and polishing will I? Or is that going to be done as well? I planned to use a sealant then wax on top.Comment
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How much time passed between all the work you did on the car and now? How much dust has settled? If you're talking a day or two of driving in dry conditions, plus sitting outside during that time, a good once over with a quick detail spray should be more than sufficient. Anything beyond that and you should wash it. But that should be a pretty quick and gentle wash to remove just dust, even if it is a bit heavy.Michael Stoops
Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.
Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.
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It has been sitting in my garage for about a week or 2. So will just washing then going to the sealant /wax be ok? Or should I polish/glaze it again?Comment
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You shouldn't have to polish/glaze again. What sealant and wax are you planning on using?Michael Stoops
Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.
Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.
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Um, most likely either klasse high gloss sealant glaze and ps21 or zaino z2 and z5 pro. Not sure yet.Originally posted by Michael Stoops View PostComment
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Sounds like you are getting ready for winter. I have used klasse and I would recommend going with 2-3 coats and then be done with it. In general the klasse twins are a really nice combo.
I would also recommend you pick up some sonus acrylic spritz and acrylic glanz for maintenance. I achieved 7 months easily alternating between both products and 2 coats of klasse.Comment
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Well, the car is garage kept and does not see rain or snow, so getting it sealed for the winter is not 100% true. But yea, im trying to protect it and get a nice shine. That being said i have heard great things about klasse, followed up with ps21 wax. So I am going to try that, but I may go with zaino z2 and z5 pro instead. Torn between both options.Originally posted by The Guz View PostComment
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How do these compare to UQD and UQW?Originally posted by The Guz View PostOriginally posted by BluelineComment
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They are acrylic based meant to be used with klasse which is an acrylic sealant. From what I remember the glanz is made of the same or close to klasse sealant. The detailer is intended to be used with any acrylic based sealant. When I used both of these with klasse I got to the 7 month mark and I could have gone longer without an issue. They are very durable when used together. The only draw back I had with klasse sealant is that it's finicky in it's application. It has to be applied so thin. If not it can be a pain to remove.
In the end I like the look UW or M21 gives versus the plastic type look klasse gives.Comment
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