How soft/hard is the paint on the evo x?
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How soft/hard is the paint on the evo x?
From a car washing/detailing/polishing stand point, how is the paint that mitsubishi is using on these cars? I had a 05 g35 and the ridiculously soft paint would get swirl marks just by looking at it. In comparison, a 02 325ci had harder paint than the infiniti but it still swirled fairly easily.
PS yes, I know about the 2 bucket method, ONR, etc., so please no lessons on how to properly wash a car.
PS yes, I know about the 2 bucket method, ONR, etc., so please no lessons on how to properly wash a car.
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Guys, if you'd like to learn how to wash and dry your cars without damaging the paint, stop by the detailing forum. Too, all the major online (quality) detailing supply stores have tutorials that can show you how to take care of and protect the paint without fear of swirls and/or scratches. You'd be amazed just how easy it can be.
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I wash my car (including wheel wells) every other weekend, two bucket method, and still no swirls. I haven't even waxed the car yet since I bought it 4 months ago. (dealership waxed it before I bought it). Water still beads. But I will be performing a full detail over the x-mas holidays, from clay bar, to probably 4 coats of Adam's Buttery Wax. I know, over-kill, but whatever.
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But I will be performing a full detail over the x-mas holidays, from clay bar, to probably 4 coats of Adam's Buttery Wax. I know, over-kill, but whatever.
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I've used pretty well every type of wax, glaze, sealant, etc. and the Klasse acrylic sealant is the best product I've ever used period. Use whatever wax you prefer and finish it with one or two coats of the Klasse sealant and I garentee your paint will repel water and keep its shine for six months to a year.
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I've used pretty well every type of wax, glaze, sealant, etc. and the Klasse acrylic sealant is the best product I've ever used period. Use whatever wax you prefer and finish it with one or two coats of the Klasse sealant and I garentee your paint will repel water and keep its shine for six months to a year.
2. KSG (ie. Klasse) is certainly very good. It must applied in a very thin layer, otherwise it's a bear to remove. When layered after a 24 hour cure, its durability improves as does its gloss. This said, I almost never use it. There are many other products that are MUCH easier to work with, offer similar or better durability, and that don't look as sterile and antiseptic on very reflective paint like black. FWIW, JW AJT is a product that's very similar to KSG without its drawbacks.
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From a car washing/detailing/polishing stand point, how is the paint that mitsubishi is using on these cars? I had a 05 g35 and the ridiculously soft paint would get swirl marks just by looking at it. In comparison, a 02 325ci had harder paint than the infiniti but it still swirled fairly easily.
PS yes, I know about the 2 bucket method, ONR, etc., so please no lessons on how to properly wash a car.
PS yes, I know about the 2 bucket method, ONR, etc., so please no lessons on how to properly wash a car.
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2. KSG (ie. Klasse) is certainly very good. It must applied in a very thin layer, otherwise it's a bear to remove. When layered after a 24 hour cure, its durability improves as does its gloss. This said, I almost never use it. There are many other products that are MUCH easier to work with, offer similar or better durability, and that don't look as sterile and antiseptic on very reflective paint like black. FWIW, JW AJT is a product that's very similar to KSG without its drawbacks.