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11-11-2019, 02:10 PM | #378 |
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Nanolex SiFinish for wheels?
Your thoughts on using Nanolex wheel cleaner and then applying SiFinish coat to OE 788M wheels? Would it bond and help make wheel cleaning easier? I suspect not as good as ceramic coating but worthwhile if I already have these products?
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11-12-2019, 08:19 PM | #379 |
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yes it will work but not as good as a ceramic coating. give it a go if you have if already.
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12-08-2019, 08:44 AM | #380 |
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Hello! Just picked up my LCI M2 yesterday - I'm the second owner and it's in incredible condition, however the original owner hadn't cleaned / detailed the motor before sale. it's not filthy, but I'd like to clean it up.
Is steam cleaning still a thing? What's the best and safest way to clean the engine and engine bay? Thanks.
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01-13-2020, 11:16 PM | #382 |
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I took my car to get ceramic coated/PPF'd and also left my painted reflectors to be ceramic coated. I may have been unclear with my request, but my detailer went ahead and also installed the painted reflectors. Only problem is, it looks like some adhesive was left on, and the fitment is off. Do you think I could safely heat up the exterior of the reflector area with hairdryer/heat gun and reapply the reflectors, or will the heat ruin the PPF around the reflector area permanently? Thank you!! |
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Some suggestions that work great 1. Fictech One - 1 year coating easy to use for the diy, literally spray on wipe off. 2. Fictech Car Gliss - last up to 3 months, you can use it after each wash 3. Nanolex Si Finish - silica based will last up to 6 months, easy to use mist a little buff off 4. Nanolex Si Splash, will last up to 5 washes, we use this in the shop and on our personal cars after our washes. |
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05-08-2020, 10:05 PM | #386 |
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I’ve purchased Nanolex SiSplash from your store and have had good results with the “spray and rinse” application. However I saw a video in which SiSplash was applied via MF towel (the video was filmed in German, I believe so I could not understand).
Are there any benefits to application via MF towel over the spray and rinse method? And how should the product be applied when using MF towels? Thanks! |
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The regular dry application will be more concentrate as well will save you product. Please take a look at the full article we just put up Nanolex SiSplash |
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I've been been really happy with SONAX Spray & Seal (based on your recommendation) for my non-ceramic coated cars (although it is easy to go through a bottle fast). |
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Beading - Sonax Spray and Seal Versatility - Nanolex SiSplash Ease of Use - Nanolex SiSplash you can use it wet or dry, and if it drips or runs is easier to remove Slickness - Nanolex SiSplash Price - Both are priced perfectly Durability - about the same Gloss - Nanolex SiSplash You should definitely give the Nanolex a try, I believe if you like slick to the touch and gloss you will like the Nanolex more. If you like beading etc, Sonax. |
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I just purchased an M2 LCI one month ago. I absolutely love it and it looks to be in excellent shape. The car has a ceramic coating on the paint (not sure of brand) and it's super glossy, slick and beads like crazy. The dealership told me it was coated 18 months ago with a two year coating. The car has 3500 miles on it and was garaged most of the time so I figure it has some more life left in it.
I have two questions for you: 1) knowing that it has a coating but not knowing the brand, what would be a good product to boost or maintain the paint coating? I looked at Gyeon wet coat. Is that headed the right direction or would something else be better? 2) what is the best method to clean/protect the wheels while still on the car? I attached a picture of the buildup it looks like the previous owner hadn't cleaned the barrels very often. I was thinking a cleaner like Gyeon iron to clean them and then I wasn't for sure what to protect them with. I have contemplated the Gyeon rim coating but I don't have the best setup to pull the wheels off of the car. Thanks in advance! |
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Can you recommend products for my new black sapphire m2 competition. Just picked it up at the dealer and is has the typical new car swirls. I have a porter cable 6242 and 5 inch backing plate.
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https://www.detailersdomain.com/coll...olex-si-splash #2 - I would try soaking the wheels (while cool) with some Sonax. Let the product sit a little longer than normal especially in the barrels. Use the Wheel Woolie to agitate the dirt. Hose off after. https://www.detailersdomain.com/coll...mproved-230400 https://www.detailersdomain.com/coll...-kit-red-black
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A fairly basic asked - any recommendations on a waterless detail ready-to-use spray that I can keep in the boot/toolbox? I have a full XPEL stealth (on a BSM) wrap + ceramic so no need for the spray to have wax/shine/gloss, just decent cleaning properties. Thanks! |
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Is it possible to DIY ceramic coat a satin finish wheel (like the 763M) without affecting the matte nature of the finish? Will it necessarily make it glossier?
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