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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 02:24 PM
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Quick Question Regarding Sealant

I only have time this weekend to wash/clay/polish/seal my brand new TSX. The next 2 weeks are going to be kinda hectic. My Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze is scheduled to arrive mid-next week ie. I won't have it in time.

What do you think If I wash/clay it polish it up with Megs hand polish then put on a carnauba to hold me for a while...

Two weeks from now, would I have to somehow get the carnauba off before I apply the Klasse polymer?? Or could I just simply wash the car normally then apply the sealant?

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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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You will need to strip the wax prior to HGSG; in general sealants dislike bonding to waxes, and HGSG is one of the pickier ones. The nice thing is it takes only a few minutes to stripe a wax. Here is what you do:

Wash thoroughly
Get a spray bottle and fill it with 50% rubbing alcohol (the off the counter 70% isopropylene alcohol) and 50% water.
Shake the solution then spray on to a panel; wipe clean with a soft mf cloth.
Repeat over entire car.
Your wax is gone, seal away.
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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by JackieO
You will need to strip the wax prior to HGSG; in general sealants dislike bonding to waxes, and HGSG is one of the pickier ones. The nice thing is it takes only a few minutes to stripe a wax. Here is what you do:

Wash thoroughly
Get a spray bottle and fill it with 50% rubbing alcohol (the off the counter 70% isopropylene alcohol) and 50% water.
Shake the solution then spray on to a panel; wipe clean with a soft mf cloth.
Repeat over entire car.
Your wax is gone, seal away.
Huge thanks for your response. I will definately do that . So by applying the sealant a few weeks after claying (after a good wash and rub down) won't trap any "particles" under it -- will it?
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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 06:16 PM
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No - claying too often is as bad as not claying enough; just give it a good wash then use the isa:water solution; when it's good and dry apply the sealant and enjoy the shine!
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 12:51 AM
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What color is the TSX? Sealing without actually "polishing" after claying concerns me, especially on dar colors. More often then not, micromarring occurs.
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by exceldetail
What color is the TSX? Sealing without actually "polishing" after claying concerns me, especially on dar colors. More often then not, micromarring occurs.

Black

So do I need to use the Meg's polish before I seal... so in my case it would be...
wash/clay/polish/caranuaba ---> 2weeks ---> 50:50 isprop spray --> repolish/seal?

Or when you said "polishing" did you mean I need to get a better polish or actual orbital polisher?? Any advice you give will be well appreciated. Today is my last day of freedom for a while. It's too bad that my Klasse is coming in late then I wouldn't have to go rhough this.

Thanks.

BTW I have both
Meg's Deep Crystal System Paint Cleaner
Meg's Deep Crystal System Polish
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 12:28 AM
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I'm surprised you didn't order the other half of the Klasse Twins - AIO. It's a great paint cleaner and compliments SG as well as other waxes/sealants.
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