Process Question

[BTLew81]

Long story short, dealer washed my car, even though I asked them not to. So, correction is in order. I am probably using #80, DACP in a few isolated spots. My question is, would it be worth it to then apply color-x using my PC and a finishing pad to burnish the finish before I apply the LSP of my choice? Just thought I would ask!

[Murr1525]

Re: Process Question

#80 should be the last thing needed before a wax in most cases. But sometimes people will use a pure polish like #7, or a milder cleaner/polish could be needed.

Just inspect the finish after the #80 to be sure you are happy before waxing.

[jfelbab]

Re: Process Question

I'd use #80 over the whole finish and maybe leave ColorX for those areas that are hard to reach like door sills, trunk and hood internals, etc. #80 finishes up LSP ready.

[BTLew81]

Re: Process Question

Thanks...I like 80. Actually removes some significant defects and finishes NICE.

If I had some 205, I'd use that over 80....maybe I'll have it in time for my spring detail.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Process Question

Long story short, dealer washed my car, even though I asked them not to. So, correction is in order.

Sorry to hear this, sad to say this is the norm, not the exception.

[BTLew81]

Re: Process Question

Got to it yesterday, with the old standbys of 83 and 80. The car was a mess on certain panels, which really made me mad. I am calling the dealer on monday. I could have seen some washing/drying swirls, but there were some nice deeper marks on some panels. ARG!

Anyway...I got the car about 90%, which is fine since it is a black daily driver. After the 80, I went over it with some Color-X, which I really like more and more each time I use it.

When the weather warms for good, I'm going to get some 105 and 205. I think 205 will be nice to remove the wash induced marring I get from time to time.

Thanks!