http://www.mothers.com/02_products/07240.html That is what I use ...
On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 11:28 AM, Dan Moy <[email protected]> wrote: > Cool car, I would use the Liquid Glass on the green. > > Clay bar > <https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=CD7DffU9xUprBNJC7ggfU74GYCPbNzt4DtvCe-UueiJn23gEICRAIIN7Nzx4oClCjzISeB2DJxqmLwKTYD6ABwu_A5APIAQeqBCZP0HP3oxr68LZb1Z54p60s9Ito399N34DH6J_FoLtLMb3nXbg3JsAFBaAGJoAHppC_G5AHAeAS4KuQ9cqCsNBk&sig=AOD64_0bmv9-rrXFQ0esQTJKtFy9BIBevg&ctype=5&ved=0CKABENgpMAc&adurl=http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_x_7110070-P_x_x%3Fcm_mmc%3DACQ-_-Google-_-GPLA-_-7110070%26ci_src%3D17588969%26ci_sku%3D7110070%26ci_gpa%3Dpla%26ci_kw%3D> > is > a generic name for a bunch of products out there, you might want to try it > as it is relatively painless and produces great results just make sure the > car is super wet > > > On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 2:23 PM, Bert Knupp <[email protected]>wrote: > >> Volks, >> >> Okay, I’m getting some insights. To answer some of Dan and Kirin’s >> questions: >> >> =No, I didn’t remove any old wax, though it was about 7 months old and no >> longer beading water – at least, not on the roof or front hood. I waxed >> it >> when it was freshly washed but dry. >> =I’m not familiar with Claybar. I’ll have to look around. My FLAPS >> doesn’t >> stock it, or I’ve just not noticed the brand. >> =My car is Fir Green with Traffic White fenders (German RAL police colors >> as >> of 1970). >> =The finish feels smooth and does not “pull” as I apply the wax. As I >> said, >> it has also never had an abrasive polish. Maybe its time is coming for a >> mild polish. >> =I’m listening to you guys’ advice and “pondering these things in my >> heart.” >> I might re-do the project when the weather clears up. >> >> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On >> Behalf >> Of Dan Moy >> Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 1:07 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Polishes and waxes >> >> Bert, >> >> A few questions: >> >> (1) What color is your car? >> (2) When you touch the paint with a clean hand does the surface feel very >> smooth? >> >> Here is what I do: >> >> If the paint is rough to your touch I do the following after the car has >> been thoroughly cleaned (and not dried, I leave the car wet) if not clean >> an >> wax >> >> (1) Clay Bar >> (2) If the paint is scratched machine poslish with 3M Finesse-it >> (3) Machine Polish with 3M Imperial hand glaze >> >> Clean the car again to remove all polish residue and dry >> >> For wax my recommendations: >> >> (1) For light colored cars "Liquid Glass" easy to apply and remove by hand >> and lasts a long time >> >> (2) For dark colored cars or black "Gliptone Wet Coat /w Carnauba Show >> Gloss" this is one of the few that do not leave streaks but it is >> important >> to do small areas at a time and use a clean cloth to remove. >> >> Dan-out >> >> >> >> >> On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Kirin Jacobsen <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> Hey Bert, >> I'm curious did you prep the cars surface properly by removing the old >> waxes? Personally I'm not a big "Detailing" guy although my bug in its >> latest iteration is far too clean for the likes of me. I have heard good >> things about Griots garage products. Also there is a series on youtube >> called #driveclean that is run by a passionate New Yorker who seems to >> know >> his stuff. Personally with Mothers Products I have gone through all their >> steps(And claybar too) and been happy with the finish. >> >> On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 10:21 AM, Bert Knupp <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> Volks, >> >> My bug got new paint about 5 years ago; it's in excellent shape. I keep >> the >> car in a carport, with a soft car cover much of the time. I've kept a >> good >> quality new-car wax on it -- most recently Meguire's, and before that >> Turtle >> Wax brand new-car wax (not their abrasive polish). Haven't used a polish >> yet. >> >> So this week when my bottle of Meguire's ran out, I bought some Mother's >> "California Gold" Pure Carnauba Wax. (Step 3, nonabrasive). I didn't use >> their Step 1 Cleaner or Step 2 Sealer as I didn't think I need them. I >> like >> the company because they support regional VW shows with handouts, >> advertising, and promotional stuff (very clever "do not touch" signs, >> etc.), >> so thought I'd buy their product. >> >> I'm disappointed, but don't know whether I've done something wrong, or >> whether it's the product's fault. I followed directions carefully (I've >> also done this a time or two) and buffed and rubbed everything by hand. >> The >> finish is hazy, streaky, and instantly shows every fingerprint and touch. >> The wax -- even thoroughly dried and wiped -- is soft and smudges easily. >> I've never had this problem with Turtle Wax brand or Meguire's brand >> products. >> >> What are your observations? Can you recommend any good surface protection >> for a show car that will keep rain beading and look good for a full >> season? >> I'm in a hot Southern climate that still hits single digits in the >> wintertime. >> >> Bert Knupp >> >> >> __n|_ >> °(_____)º >> (ô\_|_/ô) >> U° °U >> Polizeikäfer '70 >> >> >> >> -- >> Visit the VintagVW archives at >> http://mail-archive.com/[email protected] >> --- >> >> -- >> Visit the VintagVW archives at >> http://mail-archive.com/[email protected] >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> > > -- > Visit the VintagVW archives at > http://mail-archive.com/[email protected] > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/[email protected] --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List" group. 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