All in good fun. It cracks me up a little every time I see this. I suppose I could stand to grow up a little.
Any tips for using Colonite 476?
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No problem, do you have any other tips on using the stuff? Funny thing is I copied the way ADFD1 spelled it. Reminds me of my school days. LOL
Nope,
Sorry, I bought 2 cans of this while on vacation in Yuma, AZ for a closeout of 2.99/can. Haven't tried it yet.
Sorry, I bought 2 cans of this while on vacation in Yuma, AZ for a closeout of 2.99/can. Haven't tried it yet.
First time I used 476 last year I did the whole vehicle and let it dry too long, too thick of a coat. Was a bear to get off.
Next time I did a few panels at a time and thinner and was much easier. Now that I have a PC 7427 and Meguiars machine, I do the whole car thin and as soon as I get done applying I start with the machine where I started waxing and work my way around removing it.
Next time I did a few panels at a time and thinner and was much easier. Now that I have a PC 7427 and Meguiars machine, I do the whole car thin and as soon as I get done applying I start with the machine where I started waxing and work my way around removing it.
I thought the PC 7427 and Meguiars machines were pretty much the same thing.
Edit: whoops, I read 7424 not 7427.
Edit: whoops, I read 7424 not 7427.
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I just did my 93 Aerostar about a week or so ago, and I have to say I found a winning combo for me. I clayed it, used Color-x, and then a coat of 476s. I am actually getting compliments.
I did my E-150 using clay, paint cleaner, polish, Turtle Wax Platinum, and then finished it off about a week later with 476s. In hindsight I would use clay, Color-x ,and 476s and save hours and have the same or better results. JMO
I did my E-150 using clay, paint cleaner, polish, Turtle Wax Platinum, and then finished it off about a week later with 476s. In hindsight I would use clay, Color-x ,and 476s and save hours and have the same or better results. JMO
demarpaint,
When you apply the Color-x, do you put it on just as if you were applying a normal wax? Do you use back and forth strokes or circular application? Just wondering because I was thinking about using it, after a clay bar treatment, on a relatives car that has not had much attention to the finish.
When you apply the Color-x, do you put it on just as if you were applying a normal wax? Do you use back and forth strokes or circular application? Just wondering because I was thinking about using it, after a clay bar treatment, on a relatives car that has not had much attention to the finish.
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I tried to go back and forth, but found myself doing circular motions as well. I read years ago that the best way to hand wax a car was to go back and forth instead of circular motions. This book is probably close to 25 years old by now, and I'm no expert on the topic, so things might have changed. The book was written by a guy that judged cars at shows and was a professional detailer doing high end show cars or something like that.
Anyway honestly it really seems like it wouldn't matter with the Color-X, the product is very easy to use and very forgiving. I was impressed with the results. I have a 3 car fleet, my Jeep and E-150 are pampered, the Aerostar is used hard. I take good care of it, but it is not treated like the other two. The Color-X made it look the best it's looked in years. The Collonite on top was the icing on the cake.
Anyway honestly it really seems like it wouldn't matter with the Color-X, the product is very easy to use and very forgiving. I was impressed with the results. I have a 3 car fleet, my Jeep and E-150 are pampered, the Aerostar is used hard. I take good care of it, but it is not treated like the other two. The Color-X made it look the best it's looked in years. The Collonite on top was the icing on the cake.
Originally Posted By: Jim 5
I thought the PC 7427 and Meguiars machines were pretty much the same thing.
Edit: whoops, I read 7424 not 7427.
It was a typo on my part. PC 7424
Essentially they are, the Megs is (i think) a tad more powerful. I got a really good deal on a used (but looks brand new) Meguairs G110 so I got it as a back up
I thought the PC 7427 and Meguiars machines were pretty much the same thing.
Edit: whoops, I read 7424 not 7427.
It was a typo on my part. PC 7424
Essentially they are, the Megs is (i think) a tad more powerful. I got a really good deal on a used (but looks brand new) Meguairs G110 so I got it as a back up
Originally Posted By: 02zx9r
First time I used 476 last year I did the whole vehicle and let it dry too long, too thick of a coat. Was a bear to get off.
Next time I did a few panels at a time and thinner and was much easier. Now that I have a PC 7427 and Meguiars machine, I do the whole car thin and as soon as I get done applying I start with the machine where I started waxing and work my way around removing it.
What pad combo do you use with the PC? Applying and removing?
First time I used 476 last year I did the whole vehicle and let it dry too long, too thick of a coat. Was a bear to get off.
Next time I did a few panels at a time and thinner and was much easier. Now that I have a PC 7427 and Meguiars machine, I do the whole car thin and as soon as I get done applying I start with the machine where I started waxing and work my way around removing it.
What pad combo do you use with the PC? Applying and removing?
I had a chance to use it the 476 again going ultra thin this time. It was a lot easier, my only concern is if I got good coverage or not. Some areas I applied it to almost looked like I put little to no wax on at all. Water seems to be balling up real nice. I might give it one more shot just to be sure before old man winter really settles in.
One of my board buddies used Meg's Color-X under it. If Color-X was used over 476 would it remove it?
One of my board buddies used Meg's Color-X under it. If Color-X was used over 476 would it remove it?
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