Wax
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 1,274
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From: St Louis Suburbs
I love the Klasse. It lasts forever and it provides a great shine. Key is to put it on very thin.
I use an orbital and it makes quick work of these huge trucks.
This spring I will probably clay bar, polish with something from Chemical Guys or Wolfgang then finish it with Klasse high gloss sealant. I like using Sealants on bigger vehicles rather than a carnauba wax (as a finisher/top coat) because the sealant lasts much longer and even a good carnauba will be gone in about 2-3 months depending on how many times it gets washed.
I use an orbital and it makes quick work of these huge trucks.
This spring I will probably clay bar, polish with something from Chemical Guys or Wolfgang then finish it with Klasse high gloss sealant. I like using Sealants on bigger vehicles rather than a carnauba wax (as a finisher/top coat) because the sealant lasts much longer and even a good carnauba will be gone in about 2-3 months depending on how many times it gets washed.
Elder User
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 523
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From: Eagan, MN
I bring mine to Ziebart for their diamond gloss finish. Every year.
After the first year, it's real cheap.
And the car wash applies a hot wax every month or so in the winter.
Life is short, I spend time doing other things.
After the first year, it's real cheap.
And the car wash applies a hot wax every month or so in the winter.
Life is short, I spend time doing other things.
New User
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Northern Ontario
Haha, read some of the reviews on the high end ridiculously priced stuff, pretty comical.
I use some of thier more affordable waxes, sealants and quick detailers. I claybar prior to waxing. Used the jet seal sealant ( pretty good but doesn't last as long as they say), then top that with butter wet wax, it goes on and off easy and gives a nice shine, last pretty good too. The V07 spray sealant/wax quick detailers works great too, I use that between waxes.
Any quality wax really will do the job. I doubt their is any difference between the aluminum and steel bodies when waxing as your applying it to the paint not the metal.
I use some of thier more affordable waxes, sealants and quick detailers. I claybar prior to waxing. Used the jet seal sealant ( pretty good but doesn't last as long as they say), then top that with butter wet wax, it goes on and off easy and gives a nice shine, last pretty good too. The V07 spray sealant/wax quick detailers works great too, I use that between waxes.
Any quality wax really will do the job. I doubt their is any difference between the aluminum and steel bodies when waxing as your applying it to the paint not the metal.
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 566
Likes: 3
From: Florence SC
If you find that offensive, don't look at what Zymol sells for. I don't get it either. Funny thing is most CG products are among the cheapest available.
Freshman User
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 29
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All my family's cars get prepped with AMMONYC products yearly with a foundation coat and sealant. My cars that I want to keep shiny and deep, I use some carnuba, pretty much any type will do it. To be honest, I might just pay for a ceramic or glass coating on the truck since it's so damn big. I don't know that I want to take the time to properly do this work myself. It's incredibly time consuming. I might just have a detail shop do the clay work and return it to me naked so I can seal it.... haven't really decided, but it's gonna have to happen sooner than later.
If you have any questions about how to apply or what individual products do, Larry has a great YouTube channel with how-to videos, suggestions for supplies, etc. Just look for AMMONYC on YT.
If you have any questions about how to apply or what individual products do, Larry has a great YouTube channel with how-to videos, suggestions for supplies, etc. Just look for AMMONYC on YT.
More Turbo
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 562
Likes: 45
Being a glutten for punishment, I keep buying black vehicles. I have found that a coat of Wolfgang deep glass paint sealant 3.0 followed by a coat of Pinnacle Lquid Souveran carnauba gives excellent protection and shine. I do a full deal twice a year and just washes in between. If you have swirls, try some swirl remover and/or finishing glaze before the paint sealant. The stuff isn't cheap, but the results are worth it.
I get everything from autogeek.net. They have good prices, especially when they have sales. The website also has tons of reviews and how-to's.
I get everything from autogeek.net. They have good prices, especially when they have sales. The website also has tons of reviews and how-to's.
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Elder User
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 932
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From: Tampa
Big Fan of Topcoat. I like easy.
But .. cleaning my cars is therapy for me. It always has been. Just some classic rock in the background and leave me alone.
I'll take all day, cleaning everything I can see. That is a great day for me.
But .. cleaning my cars is therapy for me. It always has been. Just some classic rock in the background and leave me alone.
I'll take all day, cleaning everything I can see. That is a great day for me.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 144
Likes: 1
From: Not in Texas, thank God.
I use some of thier more affordable waxes, sealants and quick detailers. I claybar prior to waxing. Used the jet seal sealant ( pretty good but doesn't last as long as they say), then top that with butter wet wax, it goes on and off easy and gives a nice shine, last pretty good too. The V07 spray sealant/wax quick detailers works great too, I use that between waxes.
Yup, I used the same stuff, jet seal and then butter wax on top. Good stuff and the price isnt bad.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,394
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From: Southern KS
But I do have to add cold beer to the mix.
Heck, I even detail the wifes and kids vehicles if I have time.
Junior User
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 97
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x2 on the 845 great wax for protection, I use after a polish with a yellow pad. 845 goes on with a black pad before the winter. Let it site for a few hrs and buff it off. I use a different product for spring for a deeper shine