It's going down this weekend!

Foggins · 09-02-2021, 02:38 PM

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Supplies are in, ready for a marathon weekend of getting the car coated. I've got the house to myself all weekend. Steps I plan to follow:
1. decontaminate the paint with tar and iron remover
2. clay any rough areas (don't think there are many as car is new)
3. strip wash
4. let dry fully overnight
5. tape trim/sensitive areas
6. light polish with Sonax perfect finish to jewel it up, using dual action polisher
7. IPA wipedown
8. Adams graphene coating (never used it before so thought I would give it a try after lots of good reviews...I normally use CQ UK 3.0 ceramic)
9. Keep out of elements for at least a day
10. Enjoy a nice cold beer and just stare at the car

contented · 09-02-2021, 02:56 PM

Have fun.

21M2 · 09-02-2021, 03:00 PM

I used Graphene about 6 months ago and it seams to be holding up.

Moflow · 09-02-2021, 03:08 PM

Awesome! Enjoy the cold beer while you look at your freshly cleaned car and say "wait...are the 788's....already covered in brake dust..? But HOW?!"

Foggins · 09-02-2021, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 21M2

I used Graphene about 6 months ago and it seams to be holding up.

Great thanks...was it pretty easy to apply and buff off?

HazChem · 09-02-2021, 04:33 PM

Did you get the black light with the graphene coating? I used it on my wife’s Palisade and it was nice to see where I either missed a spot or a had too much coating. It was a very easy process to apply and buff off.

Foggins · 09-02-2021, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HazChem

Did you get the black light with the graphene coating? I used it on my wife’s Palisade and it was nice to see where I either missed a spot or a had too much coating. It was a very easy process to apply and buff off.

I did not…but maybe I should? I go slow and steady with coatings so hopefully I’ll be ok.

IcewaterPete · 09-02-2021, 08:45 PM

That’s a great way to spend some uninterrupted time.

21M2 · 09-02-2021, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foggins

Great thanks...was it pretty easy to apply and buff off?

Yes! I did find a high spot a couple days later.

Lokguru · 09-02-2021, 09:11 PM

Hey bud.. you might want to plan a low polish buff after claying. Claying mostly will put some minor lines which you take out using a polish compound light buff..

Foggins · 09-02-2021, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lokguru

Hey bud.. you might want to plan a low polish buff after claying. Claying mostly will put some minor lines which you take out using a polish compound light buff..

Thanks, yes I’m planning on doing that with sonax perfect finish. Should provide light correction and provide a nice shine.

OG Shark · 09-03-2021, 07:54 AM

What time should I drop my car off

Foggins · 09-03-2021, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by OG Shark

What time should I drop my car off

Good question...so I did the decon and wash yesterday, and light polish today (very early start)...and I feel like a just ran a double marathon. Not a spring chicken anymore, so the answer is NO

.Slug · 09-03-2021, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foggins

Good question...so I did the decon and wash yesterday, and light polish today (very early start)...and I feel like a just ran a double marathon. Not a spring chicken anymore, so the answer is NO

When I did my bumper mesh, my body was destroyed for like 3 or 4 days after. These cars will be the death of us.

Foggins · 09-03-2021, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by .Slug

When I did my bumper mesh, my body was destroyed for like 3 or 4 days after. These cars will be the death of us.

But so worth it at the same time!!

MVista · 09-03-2021, 09:42 AM

Your M2 is gonna love you, a true bonding experience, enjoy!

OG Shark · 09-03-2021, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foggins

Good question...so I did the decon and wash yesterday, and light polish today (very early start)...and I feel like a just ran a double marathon. Not a spring chicken anymore, so the answer is NO

So about 4:30 then?

Capt Canuck · 09-03-2021, 11:45 AM

Frickin Ontarioans

I was pretty happy getting out and washing the car before the sun came over the hills this morning and then I have to see this thread.

Meguiars gold plus + two small buckets + ratty hose + bunch of microfibre towels = 45-50 mins

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OG Shark - I'll leave the buckets and hose out, you'll need your own soap and towels

Tag · 09-03-2021, 11:50 AM

Big fan of Sonax here. Stuff is amazing and saves you so much time.

Foggins · 09-03-2021, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capt Canuck

Frickin Ontarioans

I was pretty happy getting out and washing the car before the sun came over the hills this morning and then I have to see this thread.

Meguiars gold plus + two small buckets + ratty hose + bunch of microfibre towels = 45-50 mins

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OG Shark - I'll leave the buckets and hose out, you'll need your own soap and towels

I'll be in BC soon enough, maybe then we can be friends lol.

Foggins · 09-04-2021, 04:28 PM

So just wrapped up the ceramic coating. All told, I put about 10 hours into the process over the past 3 days. Now it’s tucked away from the elements for the next 24 hours to allow it to fully cure. Got to really see and feel all the beautiful lines on the car, just an absolute stunner.

One BIG surprise during the process. My neighbors know by now how car crazy I am, and that I frequently have a new “toy”. But this car has drawn more neighbor attention than any other car, by far. It was a total surprise. Even more than other more expensive cars I’ve had.

BigKutta · 09-04-2021, 04:57 PM

Nice work! Somehow I take pleasure in washing the M2. So deserves it!

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