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Old 05-07-15, 03:13 PM
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need a very good non abrasive polish... preferably without gloss enhancers etc... any recommendations??? thanx in advance. want to tighten up the existing coat of OGC before i add another coat of OGC...
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There is no such thing, polish has to have abrasive action or it won't do anything. Now if you mean a wax/coating there are many many such products out there.
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Sounds like you're seeking something more like a paintwork cleanser... except all paintwork cleansers tend to have gloss enhancers in them, and are likely to contain very fine abrasives.

I'm not sure I can recommend anything that I wouldn't fear would possibly effect the original coating :/
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Originally Posted by Lexus2000
There is no such thing, polish has to have abrasive action or it won't do anything. Now if you mean a wax/coating there are many many such products out there.
no, not a wax... I am at a fork in the road.

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Sounds like you're seeking something more like a paintwork cleanser... except all paintwork cleansers tend to have gloss enhancers in them, and are likely to contain very fine abrasives.

I'm not sure I can recommend anything that I wouldn't fear would possibly effect the original coating :/
yeah, everything I've researched has been paint cleaners... I have one by Sonax in the garage but it will leave some protection behind... Don't want that. Victoria paint cleaner, on the car pro site, or optimum finish... Rupes has a polish/gel with a white top... All I need is to remove some (3 coats) optimum Opti seal without damaging the coat of OGC underneath... Dawn maybe??? Or a strong dilution of CG wash and clear or Citrus wash??? P21s, or Pinnacle, Klasse AIO???

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I would do a foam with a heavy concentration of citrus wash mixed with a little apc... Then rinse... Then 2 bucket wash with citrus wash... Then rinse... Then iron x... Then rinse... Then another quick wash... Then dry... Clay if needed... Then eraser or alcohol wipe down should be squeaky clean after that.

Why the need for additional gloss coat? Just for the heck of it?
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Didn't you just put that coat on now your topping it off again?
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Originally Posted by zmcgovern4
I would do a foam with a heavy concentration of citrus wash mixed with a little apc... Then rinse... Then 2 bucket wash with citrus wash... Then rinse... Then iron x... Then rinse... Then another quick wash... Then dry... Clay if needed... Then eraser or alcohol wipe down should be squeaky clean after that.

Why the need for additional gloss coat? Just for the heck of it?
I was trying to avoid all that... Thanx Z... but yeah I guess for the heck of it. Being that you put it that way, I will now wait until the coating begins to degrade... That would make a lot more sense. Thanx Z... Was just thinking maybe there would be added protection with another coat of OGC... Now I believe it would be a waste of product... Wife has a Dodge Journey I can start on

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Didn't you just put that coat on now your topping it off again?
yeah it's about 3 weeks old... And no I will not be topping it off again... Changed my mind, will start on the wife's car.
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