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I'm using Ultima Paint Guard. This is a nano coating/sealant applied after the car is detailed instead of the final finishing wax. It does give a hi-gloss shine. It is a liquid that wipes on. I put on 3 coats as instructed. It has lasted now for 8 months. Water still beads. I decided to give this a try instead of C-quartz and Opti-Coat which I have used on other cars. What I like is that I can buff a panel that has scratches and then simply wipe on some more Ultima and not worry about blending. Re-application of C-quartz or Opti-Coat is a bit more involved.
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We don't have C-quartz or opti coat locally. I will check local stores for Ultima. I used Mequires on the old vettes--shined and beaded but didn't last long. If I read the above right I would apply a final wax after the Paint Guard. Thanks for the guidance. Charlie aka cutnout
You wont find ultima on the shelves....its great stuff......if you must do local, meguires nxt 2.0 is a pretty good "wax"
But you are really cutting yourself short if you don't use high-tech products that you get off the web… If you want my detailing documents just let me know , I have a full-blown schedule and how to do a new vet ...simple and easy and uses a product much like the Ultima above
Wax is not the answer to keep in your car meticulous. Secret is in the polish you need to polish first l, megs ultimate compound to go on the car first and then a sealant.
But you are really cutting yourself short if you don't use high-tech products that you get off the web… If you want my detailing documents just let me know , I have a full-blown schedule and how to do a new vet ...simple and easy and uses a product much like the Ultima above
Wax is not the answer to keep in your car meticulous. Secret is in the polish you need to polish first l, megs ultimate compound to go on the car first and then a sealant.
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No final wax. As Glen describes, after clay bar use something like megs ultimate compound followed by megs ultimate polish. Then just wipe on the Ultima Paint Guard sealant. If you decide to apply C-quartz or Opti-Coat, I strongly suggest you practice first on a car that you don't care about. You can get streaking with Opti-Coat if not applied correctly. Then you have to buff it all off and start over -- not easy.
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Hi Glen,
Could I get your detailing documents? Are they in a thread on this site?
Thanks in advance- Dave
none of these coatings - opti coat or cquartz, should be attempted by the novice...use the Ultima - watch the video here and use their "ultima paint prep" first - I used it for two years on an accord and the results are breathtaking....
art - when you exhaust your Ultima, try the Blackfire crystal seal - it is just like Ultima, but "spreads" a bit easier and has a shade more depth....
art - when you exhaust your Ultima, try the Blackfire crystal seal - it is just like Ultima, but "spreads" a bit easier and has a shade more depth....
you can download all of them here - there are a lot, as they answer all the questions I am asked....docs 1 and 2 are the core of the method:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/acxkaf44ctxbsgb/AACIMr-qZl7vdwVcVlC5djtQa?dl=0
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I have used Glen's process, works great. Took the car on a road trip after I had done all the steps, picked up quite a few bugs on the highway. Took it to a self serve wash and just needed to hit it with the wash as it came perfectly clean without touching it with a brush.
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Thank you very much Glen!- Dave
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3100 miles to Englewood California and about 400 miles from Englewood Fl. Charlie aka cutnout
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Glen –
Thanks for the suggestion. I will definitely try Blackfire Crystal Seal. I just started using Blackfire Wet Diamond Rinseless Wash and I’m impressed with the product so I’m more than willing to try something else from Blackfire. I just purchased a Flex 3401 Dual Action polisher and can’t wait to try it out. My C7 will be 1 year old in January and I plan to detail it over Christmas week. I will buff off any remaining Ultima and apply the Blackfire Crystal seal.
Oh, I just heard about Acry Solvent by Transtar. From the description it looks like it will clean just about anything off a car body – adhesives, tar, grease, sealants, wax, etc. I plan to give it a try, but first on a 20 year old pickup I have.
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Thanks for the suggestion. I will definitely try Blackfire Crystal Seal. I just started using Blackfire Wet Diamond Rinseless Wash and I’m impressed with the product so I’m more than willing to try something else from Blackfire. I just purchased a Flex 3401 Dual Action polisher and can’t wait to try it out. My C7 will be 1 year old in January and I plan to detail it over Christmas week. I will buff off any remaining Ultima and apply the Blackfire Crystal seal.
Oh, I just heard about Acry Solvent by Transtar. From the description it looks like it will clean just about anything off a car body – adhesives, tar, grease, sealants, wax, etc. I plan to give it a try, but first on a 20 year old pickup I have.
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Watch the 3401, it is the BEST orbital out there, IMO, but because it is forced rotation, it really polishes quickly, whatever pad you are used to, go one softer for correction. Blackfire total polish and seal with the flex and then crystal seal is a killer combo ( and what is in my docs)
I was using ultima on my boat and decided one day to try to use it on my car… I was totally flabbergasted, especially on the second coat when I started to get the glass effect, in fact It was the game changer for my detailing hobby, I love W0WA products
I was using ultima on my boat and decided one day to try to use it on my car… I was totally flabbergasted, especially on the second coat when I started to get the glass effect, in fact It was the game changer for my detailing hobby, I love W0WA products
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