Washing and Waxing the Boss?

[batman48195]

Jeff,
It looks great!! I plan on putting on the Klasse AIO and SG this weekend. Thanks for posting.

Also, how long did it take you? It sounds like a pretty reasonable effort.

Thanks,
Brian

 

[askjeffro]

Hi Brian,

With detailing its all about the prep work frankly. The application of Klasse and removal is quite easy and if you only count the time to put it on and take it off its likely less than an hour for each step, so 3 hours to be safe.

That said, if you include the effort to wash and claybar, plus time to let the coat's of SG sit a bit, you can do the whole thing in about 8 hours, but that includes at least 2 hours of down time between SG coats to allow it to fully adhere. Some people leave it on overnight, but I've never noticed much (if any) improvement from doing so, I've done many comparative tests over the years.

 

[ace72ace]

Easy now, I wasn't questioning your integrity, just prodding for some pictures, thanks for the hood shot. Looks great!

 

[batman48195]

Thanks Jeff. I bought the clay bar but didn't know if it was a necessary step on a new car. What difference do you see when you use the clay bar?

As for the photo you took. I see the same thing when I look at the car. Parts look more yellow and some more orange depending on how the light hits it. Its not a tri-coat color like GHIG, but it does have depth to it.

I am looking forward to getting a good wax on the car. I really want to get it done so bugs and other road grime will wash off easily.

Thanks again,
Brian

 

[Justin]

Thanks Jeff. I bought the clay bar but didn't know if it was a necessary step on a new car. What difference do you see when you use the clay bar?

As for the photo you took. I see the same thing when I look at the car. Parts look more yellow and some more orange depending on how the light hits it. Its not a tri-coat color like GHIG, but it does have depth to it.

I am looking forward to getting a good wax on the car. I really want to get it done so bugs and other road grime will wash off easily.

Thanks again,
Brian

clay bar your new car? Yes.

 

[askjeffro]

Easy now, I wasn't questioning your integrity, just prodding for some pictures, thanks for the hood shot. Looks great!

I know, sorry. Poorly worded by me.

 

[askjeffro]

Thanks Jeff. I bought the clay bar but didn't know if it was a necessary step on a new car. What difference do you see when you use the clay bar?

As for the photo you took. I see the same thing when I look at the car. Parts look more yellow and some more orange depending on how the light hits it. Its not a tri-coat color like GHIG, but it does have depth to it.

I am looking forward to getting a good wax on the car. I really want to get it done so bugs and other road grime will wash off easily.

Thanks again,
Brian

Brian, generally yes. In my case, my car sat outside for over a month and definitely needed it. You can use a plastic bag between your finger and the paint after the car is washed to feel for impurities clay barring will get and to decide if you think its necessary.

 

[BossFred]

The Klasse twins is a good choise to use. I have them in my arsenal of products.
I would definately clay a new car too.

 

[ace72ace]

OT for this thread, but my "DRL" thread got no love... When your car ('13 Boss) is running and the headlamp switch is off, are the outboard LED lights on, in passive mode that can't be turned off?

 

[batman48195]

OT for this thread, but my "DRL" thread got no love... When your car ('13 Boss) is running and the headlamp switch is off, are the outboard LED lights on, in passive mode that can't be turned off?

They are on all the time. No way to turn them off as far as I know, unless they are on a separate fuse circuit. They look sweet on. No reason to turn them off. See video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8SaMsUCv4A

Thanks,
Brian

 

[ace72ace]

Thanks. I think they look good too.

 

[killerwill13]

Its great seeing that the stripes handle well with the sealants and waxes.This really takes way my concern. But now another question emerges for us recieving our cars in the immediate future. Is claying part of the first wash?

 

[ace72ace]

Absolutely, especially cars shipped by rail, loads of contaminants on them. Do the 'baggie test' and see for yourself.

 

[killerwill13]

Absolutely, especially cars shipped by rail, loads of contaminants on them. Do the 'baggie test' and see for yourself.

Well thats going on my first wash checklist. Luckily all my car care products are coming in today.

 

[askjeffro]

The first wash &wax/sealant is arguably the most important. Give yourself time to do it well and it will be much easier to maintain over the years.

 

[Justin]

The first wash &wax/sealant is arguably the most important. Give yourself time to do it well and it will be much easier to maintain over the years.

+1
Think of it like building a house if your foundation is $hit the house will be $hit

 

[ace72ace]

So for the very first from the factory application, how many layers of (insert Zaino product here) would you apply after the first dawn, clay, Z7? I don't care if I use a whole bottle of Z2 or Z5, the first 2 days home will be devoted to sealing up the finish.

 

[Justin]

So for the very first from the factory application, how many layers of (insert Zaino product here) would you apply after the first dawn, clay, Z7? I don't care if I use a whole bottle of Z2 or Z5, the first 2 days home will be devoted to sealing up the finish.

for me after the second wash.....
AIO
z-6
Z-5(ZFX aadditive)
Z-6
Z-5 (w/ZFX)
Z-6
Z-2 (with additive)
Z-6
Z-CS
24 hours
Z-8
I like to just keep doing the Z-5x2 Z-2 CS over and over every weekend that I can just see how much better it can get....but then I made the mistake of putting Adams Americana wax over the top the Zaino....I know will be just adding a new layer of that every weekend till it needs clay bar'd again

 

[ace72ace]

Why all the Z6 in between?

 

[Justin]

Why all the Z6 in between?

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