rejex prep?
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rejex prep?
So, I'm thinking of getting in on the rejex bandwagon for the first time with the 996. I'm curious, other than a wash, do I need to do anything like use a paint clay or something the first time I put it on? I'm afraid I might do more harm than good with a clay. The paint of my car is in good condition, I do have a few light swirl marks.
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Wax will not hide paint problems. If you have swirl marks, waxing over them will only get you waxed swirl marks. A good finish is about the surface prep, not the brand of wax you use.
Getting the surface to where it needs to be may involve a wax strip with Dawn, clay, polishing with a rotary and or Dual Action buffer, several different pads and polishes, a final glaze, etc. It all depends on the condition of the paintwork.
-Charles
Getting the surface to where it needs to be may involve a wax strip with Dawn, clay, polishing with a rotary and or Dual Action buffer, several different pads and polishes, a final glaze, etc. It all depends on the condition of the paintwork.
-Charles
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What I want to know is what you do AFTER you put on the Rejex. What are you supposed to do to maintain the Rejex protection while cleaning the car? I got a bottle and Rejexed my car. Recently I was trying out the Mr. Clean AutoDry, did I just wash all the Rejex off my car?
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thanks for the tips everyone. I will clay and polish before I apply. Also didn't know about the dawn trick. As far as maintaining rejex, I read that you can keep applying it and it builds on itself. The griot's catalog has a sealant that sounds very similar to the rejex and it says it lasts up to 1 year and can go through car washes. I figure if you use it quaterly you should be ok.
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Whatever you do using the Rejex, do NOT use wax products PRIOR to applying Rejex. Just get the paint into perfect shape, use Dawn to wash off all the wax, and go with Rejex. It's not hard, it's very forgiving, and you can apply every week if you desire.
And yes, it builds on itself. Give it the 12 hours of darkness for curing each time.
I do the Porsche every few months, and it still looks wet every day.
And yes, it builds on itself. Give it the 12 hours of darkness for curing each time.
I do the Porsche every few months, and it still looks wet every day.
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Originally Posted by Eric - Plug Guy
Whatever you do using the Rejex, do NOT use wax products PRIOR to applying Rejex. Just get the paint into perfect shape, use Dawn to wash off all the wax, and go with Rejex. It's not hard, it's very forgiving, and you can apply every week if you desire.
And yes, it builds on itself. Give it the 12 hours of darkness for curing each time.
I do the Porsche every few months, and it still looks wet every day.
And yes, it builds on itself. Give it the 12 hours of darkness for curing each time.
I do the Porsche every few months, and it still looks wet every day.
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