Applying RejeX?
10-06-2005, 05:58 PM
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Applying RejeX?
I'm having my car detailed this weekend and need a bit of guidance on the steps involved in doing a thorough exterior job.
I think this is what I'll have done - in this order. Please let me know if I'm missing a step or have anything out of order. Thanks.
1. Wash car with Dawn, towel dry.
2. Clay bar
3. Swirl remover.
4. Wash car with Dawn, towel dry.
5. Apply RejeX and buff out.
6. After overnight 'cure' apply second coat of RejeX and buff out.
I think this is what I'll have done - in this order. Please let me know if I'm missing a step or have anything out of order. Thanks.
1. Wash car with Dawn, towel dry.
2. Clay bar
3. Swirl remover.
4. Wash car with Dawn, towel dry.
5. Apply RejeX and buff out.
6. After overnight 'cure' apply second coat of RejeX and buff out.
10-06-2005, 06:04 PM
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Randy-
If you're going to have it done rather that you doing it yourself, make sure the monkey's don't burn through the paint with their buffers. Other that that, I'd say your order looks pretty good. I just did the same thing recently and I cannot believe how smooth the car feels. It's very very nice!
If you're going to have it done rather that you doing it yourself, make sure the monkey's don't burn through the paint with their buffers. Other that that, I'd say your order looks pretty good. I just did the same thing recently and I cannot believe how smooth the car feels. It's very very nice!
10-06-2005, 06:24 PM
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Randy V.... Wash car with Dawn (?!?!). I believe dish
detergent is too harsh. I use a car shampoo/soap
(something like) Meguiar's Deep Crystal. I've thus
avoided streaks (Simple Green, eg, is especially hard
on paint; ok for engines & underbody, if careful).
G'luck.
detergent is too harsh. I use a car shampoo/soap
(something like) Meguiar's Deep Crystal. I've thus
avoided streaks (Simple Green, eg, is especially hard
on paint; ok for engines & underbody, if careful).
G'luck.
10-06-2005, 07:47 PM
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Randy, one thing worth noting is that if the Rejex exceeds 85°F before it has fully cured(Usually overnight) it will not cure properly and you will probably get cloudiness and streaks. Also it MUST be bone dry during cure; even the negligible moisture that might collect on the car if parked outdoors overnight in San Diego is too much! The ideal place to do this is inside a garage with the car(especially the hood) nice and cool. Apply the Rejex in the afternoon/early evening and leave the car in the garage until the next morning, minimum. Also, better to attempt two thin coats than one thick one, applying the second coat under the same conditions on the following day.
10-06-2005, 07:56 PM
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OK, guys - thanks. Definitely plan on cautioning about not burning thru the clear coat.
Car will be done (and stored) in the garage, Dave - thanks.
Car will be done (and stored) in the garage, Dave - thanks.
10-07-2005, 11:58 AM
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Sounds like a good plan....the claybar makes such a huge improvement! As long as the Rejex doesn't go over the 85' you should be fine. Remember the 12 hour cure time too! Its a bit of a hassle, but worth it!
Sounds like a good plan....the claybar makes such a huge improvement! As long as the Rejex doesn't go over the 85' you should be fine. Remember the 12 hour cure time too! Its a bit of a hassle, but worth it!
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10-07-2005, 12:30 PM
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Randy,
If you use a buffing machine with polishing compunds you should run masking tape along your edges to protect it from the buffing wheel. Foam is easier to use than wool. Run the tape over the gaps (door/fender...) and also on the edges of the tail lights or anything you dont want burned. When you are done buffing remove the tape and run the buffer over the gaps lightly. In addition you won't get all the compound inside the door jambs or under the hood.
Don't use the dish soap in the sun and don't leave it on the car too long. A light buff will remove all the old waxes anyway.
What is RejeX? You can use aircraft or boat teflon coatings too.
If you use a buffing machine with polishing compunds you should run masking tape along your edges to protect it from the buffing wheel. Foam is easier to use than wool. Run the tape over the gaps (door/fender...) and also on the edges of the tail lights or anything you dont want burned. When you are done buffing remove the tape and run the buffer over the gaps lightly. In addition you won't get all the compound inside the door jambs or under the hood.
Don't use the dish soap in the sun and don't leave it on the car too long. A light buff will remove all the old waxes anyway.
What is RejeX? You can use aircraft or boat teflon coatings too.
10-07-2005, 12:59 PM
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Citrus-based P21S Total Auto Wash will also get rid of old wax. And you won't have to deal with the religious issues associated with using dish detergent.
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Originally Posted by cpires
What is RejeX? You can use aircraft or boat teflon coatings too.
I have used the marine teflon before - NOT EVEN CLOSE to the ReJex results!
All you gotta do for a month or so after ReJex is hose off the car - nothing sticks! (even those pesky LoveBugs we have along the Gulf Coast!). Use it on your wheels, too - hose off brake dust! Also - on the windshield - better (and MUCH EASIER to apply) then RainX!
Can you tell I kinda like this stuff?!?!?! (No affiliation! Just a very satisfied consumer)
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The past couple of times I've Rejexed my car, I've done it straight after a wash. I didn't clay bar it, or wait overnight and apply it again or anything like that- I just use it like regular wax and the result is pretty much the same.
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10-07-2005, 05:30 PM
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Heres a link to the Rejex site:
http://www.corrosionx.com/rejex.html
Stuff simply works great and is easy to use (besides the cure time and temp stuff) goes on & comes off very easy.
Many concours competitors use it with excellent results....works as good as "show" waxes that cost much more!
Heres a link to the Rejex site:
http://www.corrosionx.com/rejex.html
Stuff simply works great and is easy to use (besides the cure time and temp stuff) goes on & comes off very easy.
Many concours competitors use it with excellent results....works as good as "show" waxes that cost much more!
