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Nov 4, 2011 | 10:46 AM

boostinsc

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Basic Wnter Prep thread

Well i just want to know the basics to winter prepping the paint for the harsh winter can i wash the car using dishliquid to strip the wax off then wash should i wax it first and then put a sealant this is a lot of work and i don't have a lot of these product so can somebody in queens ny do this for me and how much

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Nov 4, 2011 | 01:19 PM

Yan

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I would recommend to use one of paint sealants as they give better protection and provide higher durability than wax. There are many of them available on the market. I'm using Japanese nano coating Pika Pika Rain for my LX570. I've also used it for my previous 06 GX470. Absolutely satisfied. Nano coatings are a little bit pricey, but the do what they claim for. I don't wanna use cheap products on my 65k car. I think, these coatings are the future of auto care industry.
I wonder, if anybody else is using similar products?

Nov 5, 2011 | 06:38 AM

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at our shop we will be doing.

full wash, wheels, glass, tires (the normal stuff) iron cut and clay, followed by a sealant like

Aquartz Reload, Menzerna Power Lock, or 1Z einszett Glanz

some customers have been requesting to go further with full paint correction and a coating.

Nov 5, 2011 | 06:43 AM

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Using the 1Z Einszett Glanz...loving it so far!

Nov 17, 2011 | 03:49 PM

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Anyone prepping for winter (and who does their own washing and maintenance throughout the colder months) should grab a bottle of Optimum No Rinse (ONR) for easy garage cleaning.

Check out the detailers domain customer reviews if you have any questions. I live in AZ and use it year-round for all three of my vehicles because I get such good results from it.

Nov 18, 2011 | 10:28 AM

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You would have to let the sealant cure first before topping with a wax. If you wanted wax only, I've read great things about using Collinite for winter protection. I'm waiting for 845 and 476s to come in.

https://detailersdomain.com/Collinite_c_143.html

Nov 22, 2011 | 02:12 PM

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Here are some great articles from professional detailers explaining how they care for their vehicles before and during winter.

Winter Prep by DJ Mayo
AND
Winter Washing by Marc Harris and Jacob Bunyan
Winter Washing with ONR by Ivan Rajic

Let me know if you have any questions.

Greg @ DI