rodH

Ok. Here is what it looks like will be my process

Wash chemical guys (pressure wash/foamer and microfiber mitt)
Dry with blower and waffle weave towel
Car pro ironX
Rinse off with 1/2 distilled water and rubbing alcohol
Dry again
Clay bar with groits detailer spray
Wash again
Dry again
paint correct with maguiars d300 and micro pad harbor freight DA polisher
Maguiars D302 Polish
CQuarts sealant
Car pro reload

Follow up with reload every 6 months or so

Also purchased several microfiber towels, waffle weave towels, etc...

07CarreraS

Trying to find something that can cover up as best as possible the scratches on the leather paneling throughout the car

ervin881

New member.

I expected many posts here to mention Rejex. It's a wax substitute that the aerospace industry uses to protect paint and metal from engine exhaust. I haven't washed my car since using it. The dirt simply doesn't stick. Especially useful for wheels.

voiceprint1

With the Rejex, it looks like a paint sealant, did you polish before applying this?

91469972

I use a product called Mitch. It's amazing pulls up to your house and 3 hours later it's done without any effort. Technique Detail. He now after the detail uses a new product call Hydro2 Silica Sealant.

rodH

looks promising, but the info says it should be reapplied every 4-6 months. I'd like longer than that.

ervin881

I applied the Rejex over a polished and washed base. In fact, there were probably three consecutive coats of wax under the Rejex. In other words, I can't say the Rejex improved appearance ( which was outstanding to begin with) but it lets me "wash" the car by simply rinsing it off. No soap, no brush no mitt. A robust water stream and a blow dry from the compressor. Then follow that with a wipe from a soft cloth ( which comes out clean).

My first Rejex application is now three months old and still working like the first day I applied it.

wc11

Sounds crazy but weekly wash and monthly wax and by waxing rugularily, I have never ever had to clay bar a vehicle. Ever!
Just a quick go over with the California duster after each drive.
Even on my 18 year old 4Runner who's paint was still shiny & smooth as glass when I sold it this summer.

DC911S

What kind of cordless orbital buffer/polisher have you guys bought? I see some nice ones out there, but not sure which one to get. My Balsalt Black needs swirls buffed out, and I don't think I can do it by hand.

vern1

They make cordless ones?? Do they have the power to get the job done? How long do the batteries last.

I have a Flex 3401 with a cord and that thing could buff out a tank!! Never found the cord to be much of an issue

DC911S

Yes they make cordless ones, no outlets in my condo garage. So I need cordless, I think having two battery packs charged up should do a 997 911.

vern1

Cool. Well if Flex makes a cordless one you should consider it as the corded one I have is a quality product

DC911S

I'll see if they do

rickster997

Just tried something today and it worked great. For those of us with black cars, you don't want to touch it with anything. So i have been drying with a leaf blower. But that leaves "micro" water spots they you can see in the sun. I was watching a commercial for spotless rinse that is used for dish washers. I figured why not use it on the car....

I used it to pre-rinse the car using my foam gun after washing but before final rinse. When I used the leaf blower the water flew off. No spots! It's safe to eat so I assume it's safe on paint...