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I'll be getting my car Xpel'd and coated with CQuartz (wheels as well). I'm starting to put together detailing products, and I want to ensure I don't purchase anything that can harm the coating. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated. -CarPro Shampoo..maybe Hydrofoam? Or can I just use a PH neutral shampoo like Adam's? -Adams wheel/tire cleaner - will this affect the ceramic wheel coating? -Sonax Wheel Cleaner - same question -Adam's APC - planning for engine bay and maybe door jambs Also, what products would you recommend during the drying process? CarPro Reload sounds a bit intense. I like the idea of something like Ammo Hydrate, but again not sure how it will react with the coating. Lastly, how would you recommend cleaning tar and bird bombs on the ceramic coating. Thanks in advance!! |
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02-12-2017, 02:47 AM | #156 | |
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02-12-2017, 10:43 AM | #158 | |
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Here are some of our go to washes, all great on coatings and foam well. Adam's Car Wash Lusso Auto Bathe Nanolex Pure Shampoo Our go to wheel cleaner in the shop these days would be Nanolex Wheel Cleaner and Iron Remover - great on to decon your paint as well as wheels - works well with coated wheels Adam's APC is great for your engine bay - touch up and dress it up after with Adam's In and Out Spray A great products for after the wash and rinse but before the drying would be Nanolex Wash Coat - this product will prolong the life of the coating and boost the beading as well. Hydrate works well but most products will change up the beading behavior of the coating. That being said a great product that works well with both clear films and coatings would be Kenotek Showroom Shine probably one of the best detail sprays I have ever used. |
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02-12-2017, 10:48 AM | #159 | |
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A great easy sealant to use would be Nanolex Spray Sealant Jescar Power Lock A very nice DIY coating would be Nanolex SIShield Here is a car we did with the Nanolex SI3D. I don't think it looks "synthetic or plastic" M2 in Nanolex Si3D S4 in Nanolex Si Shield |
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not all edges I have a mineral white m3 and eventually dirt and dust can collect on the edges but you should be able to keep an eye on that and spend a little more time cleaning it during your routine washes.
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spot surfaces or full car it's all good does all of that well.
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02-13-2017, 02:13 PM | #167 |
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I've got XPel on the front of the car. Waxing caused thin white lines along all the seams. Took a long time brushing carefully with a toothbrush along the seams to clear the wax. Other than being more careful, is there any product or procedure to avoid this wax buildup along the seams? Thanks
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I have a M3 MG on order. I am wanting to do a full Xpel body wrap. I am looking for the Frozen or Satin look. I have seen two cars with that look on the forums. one has an Xpel Stealth wrap and the other (I think) has a Xpel satin clear bra wrap.
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you may need to trim it back if it's too far gone or you can possibly use a detail spray and a clean towel to wipe going away from the clear film to clean it up. |
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02-16-2017, 11:31 AM | #173 | |
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I would probably go for the Stealth Wrap it looks good we have done a couple in the shop. No M's but a couple of Porsches. It looks good and it holds up. |
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02-16-2017, 11:33 AM | #174 | |
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Use something like the Rupes Nano Ibrid Short Neck or Rupes Nano Ibrid Long Neck |
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I managed to clear all the lines using the toothbrush so the wax did not penetrate very far. In the future I will wax up to but not over the lines and buff away from the film. Will try some detail spray to see how that works. Thanks!
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02-17-2017, 09:12 AM | #176 | |
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As well a spray wax or sealant so you won't have any wax residue anymore. Kenotek Showroom Shine Nanolex Spray Sealant |
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