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On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 2:36 PM, Kirin Jacobsen <[email protected]>wrote: > 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. > 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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