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I used Griot's compound on a DA Shurhold buffer, followed by a wax I've never used before.
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I use a polymer polish on my cars and I top off the blue 996 with a combo polymer/carnauba wax for added depth.
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I had G-Tecnik applied to my car but as a continuation I use Topcoat F11.
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They are permanently bonded and integrated to the paint, and they do eventually mark, swirl and degrade over a period of 2-4 years (much much slower than non-coated cars), and it is then that there is a BIG problem, because correcting them is a major task, requiring special tools/products and probably a professional.
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As for ceramic coats, yes they are effective, yes they make washing easier, and yes they allow easy maintenance of a shiny clean look.
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Good morning, thought I would share results from a new wax i tried. My 2002 has 76K miles on it, and while not cosmetically perfect, i was really happy with the results.
I used Griot's compound on a DA Shurhold buffer, followed by a wax I've never used before. It's Meguiar's NXT 2.0 wax, and i was really impressed with the depth, gloss and shine. If you are looking for a new wax, I'd give this a shot.
I recently tried Rejex for the first time and I was very satisfied with the results. I have tried out many different sealants and Rejex delivered the best shine I've seen. Now I just have to see how long it lasts.
Meguiar's NXT is one of my favorite "all around" wax/polish. NXT 1.0 looked amazing but wasn't very durable. I think NXT 2.0 has better durability and now they have "Ultimate" (not sure if Ultimate replaces NXT 2.0 or is sold alongside it).
Rejex I think is very durable. I've used it for years on wheels because it repels brake dust very well.
What I consider a miracle product is "Opti-Seal", which you can use on top of your existing wax. I've heard about this stuff for a long time, but only recently tried it and it's great -- adds a ton of shine and seems to keep the car cleaner because of the slick surface. You literally wipe it on and it last 4-6 months and adds extra shine and protection.
The video below seems to be almost "informercial-grade" in terms of claims, but it's legit great stuff (in my experience and if you google it a bit):
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I had G-Tecnik applied to my car but as a continuation I use Topcoat F11. Seems similar to Opti-Seal. Can be applied to all parts of the car. Paint, glass and all interior types. Works for me. I am not affiliated with them, I am just a client. Found them through the Corvette site. Some love it, some are skeptical.
Optimum makes two products -- "Opti-Coat" and "Opti-Seal". Opti-Coat is a ceramic that is permanent and is usually applied by a professional. I'm not familiar with G-Technik, but I suspect it's like "Opti-Coat".
Opti-Seal is a bit different in that it is not permanent (but lasts many months) and it can literally be applied by anyone in a few minutes. I don't really like "permanent" coatings on my enthusiast cars, so "Opti-Seal" is kind of ideal (for me at least) because it gives a layer of protection like ceramic, but it's idiot-proof in application and it's not permanent if something better comes along later.
I did put "Opti-Coat" (the permanent version) on my Q5 when it had 5 miles on it from new, and it looked amazing and has been very good at protecting bird droppings from etching the paint (it's frequently parked outside). That said, after a while, the shine wasn't as great even though it's a "permanent" layer (though, to it's credit, it does still seem to be providing protection). So I would put myself somewhere in the middle of loving it and being skeptical about permanent coatings. Opti-Seal you apply as needed and it's easy and looks great, so honestly it's hard to be skeptical with that stuff. I will be putting a layer of Opti-Seal over my "no longer that shiny" Opti-Coated Q5 and I'm sure it will restore the original shine (just haven't had time to do that - the DD usually goes through the automated car wash
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I'm with you. I had my Chevy SS done with CeramicPro, similar to G-Tecnik and Opti-Coat. I think the money is the correction they do and the method of application. Versus our applying Opti-Seal or F11. I agree that since all the cars are driven all year round, maybe the F11 is enough and save a few $. These are "show" cars only for my eyes
Nice pix, OP and Beemer dude.
I use a polymer polish on my cars and I top off the blue 996 with a combo polymer/carnauba wax for added depth. I have to re-do the wax every 2.5 months but the polymers hold up for at least 8-9 months. Rejex is nice but I don't like the crazy long cure time between applications.
Polishing is my way to achieve a bit of Zen while making the cars pretty.
And herein lies part of the reason I have stayed away from so-called "permanent coatings" - more about those below.
Part of the Joy of Ownership, for me and many, but not all, of course, is the time spent massaging the beautiful curves on these cars - it's good for the soul, the blood pressure, the mental health etc etc. It's one of the reasons why many of us have classic cars - I can never understand those who get others to do the detailing (apart from rare occasions when they need something the amateur shies away from).
As for ceramic coats, yes they are effective, yes they make washing easier, and yes they allow easy maintenance of a shiny clean look.
BUT they have one major problem, which the appliers will never tell you. They are permanently bonded and integrated to the paint, and they do eventually mark, swirl and degrade over a period of 2-4 years (much much slower than non-coated cars), and it is then that there is a BIG problem, because correcting them is a major task, requiring special tools/products and probably a professional.
So for a new car you are going to sell in under 3-4 years they're a great solution for YOU. Not so much the next owner.
And on a classic car - NEVER!!
Update: It's been two months+ since I waxed my car with Rejex. The water still beads up nicely over the entire car. The car has been through multiple massive rain downpours. Here's what it looks like today. Please note in the pics below the car is in fact dirty and has not been washed in over 7 days.
I've been a great advocate of NXT 2.0 for many years until I found this -
CarGuys Liquid Wax and Polymer Sealant -
CarGuys Liquid Wax and Polymer Sealant -
it's 4X the shine and durability of NXT.
I agree, Meguiar�s NXT waxes look good. I don�t think it lasted too long for me, though I lived in an area that saw lots of rain and snow.
Im a big fan of Collinite products, 845 and 915 (surprisingly held up quite well over a winter). And I like to use a spray wax after washes. I love Aquawax.
