Layering Duragloss?

[NCGuy68]

Gents....Two questions really:

1. I use Duragloss #101 on my car. Can I layer it for added protection?

2. I use Duragloss #111 on my truck. Can it be layered for added protection?

Thanks in advance for knowledgeable replys.

 

[gwdriver]

Don't use the 101. Their best polish is the 105 Total Performance Polish. Use it with their 601 bonding agent. Call Duragloss in Burlington,N.C. The number is 1-800-638-7245. Ask for Bill in the tech dept. He's a friend of mine. Tell him Bill L from Wrightsville Beach told you to call. This is their best combo and will give you a years worth of protection. Don't waste your money layering any polish or wax.

 

[grampi]

gwdriver

I'm curious to know why you just flat out said not to use 101. I use it on my black motorcycle and it looks like glass when I'm done. As you probably know, black is the most difficult color to wax as it literally shows everything. The 101 has a fine polish that removes spider web scratches. 101 looks good and is durable, though I don't know how it compares to the 105 as I've never used it.

 

[gwdriver]

Grampi-I'm not implying that 101 isn't good. Just that 105 is better. The paint on your bike is black. Just like people with black cars or trucks you probably have a tendency to over polish it as black is tedious to keep clean. Over polishing is not good. Each time you polish or wax you are removing clearcoat or paint. Too much of this will damage the finish. I have a bike. A 10 yr old BMW R-1200 that is pearl white. I use the 601 bonding agent and the 105 total performance polish. These 2 products used together act like a 2 part epoxy. You apply the 601 but do not wipe it off. You apply the 105 over the top of it and let it dry. Then wipe. The shine and durability are unlike anything you have ever seen.

 

[The Critic]

Ask Duragloss.

Duragloss #105 seems to be a good product for the money, but it only lasts about two months. Of course, I only wash the car if I'm going to seal the paint so my lack of washes may have a negative effect on the durability.

 

[Spector]

Unless the product has cleaner in it one should not be removing any clearcoat. Cleaner polishes do, non cleaner polishes should not remove paint or clearcoat.

 

[kkreit01]

To the OP, 111 can be layered -- as it's more of a pure sealant. It would be a waste to layer 101 or 105 -- as they have cleaners in them. 101 is fine by itself, or add 111 on top of it. I wouldn't go out any buy 105 if you already have 101. I have both. I don't think 105 looks any better, and it attracted a lot of dust for me. I get way more than 2 months out of both. Add IW 845 on top of 101 or 105 for a (killer) durable combo.

 

[gizzsdad]

I recently emailed DG inquiring about the differences between products. I was specifically asking about #111, #105 and #501. Their response was that the products should be identical as to appearance and durability, but that the #111 had the least amount of cleaner, followed by #105 and then by #501.

I've used #105 for a number of years and like it. This time I ordered 601, 111 and 501. I will use 601 and 501 in the spring following our horrible winters, and 111 in the late summer/fall when the finish is not as damaged. Both will be supplemented with Aquawax of course!

I was not specifically inquiring about #101, so sorry that I can't help you there.

 

[kkreit01]

101 = the "auto" (somewhat weaker) version of 501 (marine). I have so much 101, that I haven't been able to try 501. Actually, I have too many AIOs in general. I have to restrain myself from buying more.