Some new goodies came in from Autogeek today...
04-24-12, 11:05 AM
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This is a lot more than what I was willing to spend. I think I will try an electric leaf blower first.
04-24-12, 02:09 PM
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http://www.chemicalguys.com/SearchRe...master+blaster
This is a lot more than what I was willing to spend. I think I will try an electric leaf blower first.
This is a lot more than what I was willing to spend. I think I will try an electric leaf blower first.
04-24-12, 02:21 PM
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I ordered a couple new chenille wash mits, a couple grit gaurds, the Supreme Guzzler Waffle Weave By Cobra, and a foam gun (which is awesome by the way). As for the 5 gallon buckets, I picked those up for free from the bakery at a local grocery store. They always have empty ones that they store icing in. Anyways, all this stuff arrived today and I could not wait to use them so I decided to give her a proper two bucket wash today. Everytime she is washed and cleaned really reminds me of why I ended up choosing Obsidian. Nothing beats a shiney, reflective, mirrored finish on a black car. Sealeant and carnuba wax are already ordered and will come in later this week just in time for the weekend 
Here are a couple of pics after todays wash, again from my crappy iPhone 
Here are a couple of pics after todays wash, again from my crappy iPhone 
04-24-12, 03:26 PM
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04-24-12, 06:29 PM
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I would use jetseal or any other true sealants after AIO. Just using AIO as a sealant is would still yield good results but it'll look better with a seal after the AIO.
Once i take delivery of my black obsidian later this week, i'm going to go straight home with it and wash, clay, AIO, KSG, and wax it. I did some research and found some people that have gotten great results with using KSG and a pure carnauba wax to top it off. The KSG makes the paint shine/reflective and the wax on top of it to make it look wet and deep at the same time.
I'm still deciding which wax i should use. I'm leaning towards P21, FK1 pink wax or nuttys blue wax. I'll probably get the cheapest as all these waxes are pretty top tier.
Once i take delivery of my black obsidian later this week, i'm going to go straight home with it and wash, clay, AIO, KSG, and wax it. I did some research and found some people that have gotten great results with using KSG and a pure carnauba wax to top it off. The KSG makes the paint shine/reflective and the wax on top of it to make it look wet and deep at the same time.
I'm still deciding which wax i should use. I'm leaning towards P21, FK1 pink wax or nuttys blue wax. I'll probably get the cheapest as all these waxes are pretty top tier.
04-24-12, 06:56 PM
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This is what came in the mail from Autogeek today. I ordered some Klasse AIO and some Natty's blue paste wax made especially for dark cars. I think I will skip the KSG and just wash, AIO, and wax this weekend. Will let you guys know how it comes out.
04-24-12, 07:07 PM
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Your not going to clay it first? I know its a new car but I would definitely clay it still to make sure the paint is clean from what ever the dealership put on it.
04-24-12, 07:26 PM
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what AIO would you recommend from autogeek ? I see you are saying you are going to skip the KSG but you still plan on using a AIO after your wash.
Also, what claybar would you recommend from autogeek ?
Also, what claybar would you recommend from autogeek ?
04-24-12, 08:18 PM
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Klasse AIO is the one of the most popular AIOs. And for clay bar, i have chemical guys fine grade claybar. They actually have a good deal right now. Claybar + lube for $24.65. Its light grade is good for our new cars that don't need a harsh grade claybar.
http://www.chemicalguys.com/Clay_Bar..._p/cly_109.htm
http://www.chemicalguys.com/Clay_Bar..._p/cly_109.htm
04-24-12, 08:40 PM
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Oh yeah, yes I will be clay barring the car as well before AIO and wax. I forgot to mention it because I will be using the Mcguire's clay bar kit that I had already purchased before hand. I think that one should work just fine.
04-24-12, 10:47 PM
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