Before anyone jumps me for my unnecessary "technique", I'm only here to share my experience.
14 months ago, on my 2010 Honda Accord I performed the following:
1.) I cleaned the paint surface with a nanoskin sponge
2.) I polished the paint with a cheap 6" random orbital buffer and Maguire's Ultimate Polish
3.) I then applied 3 coats of FK1000P by using the following schedule: I would apply a thin coat of wax in the evening, I would think park the car in my garage over night, and remove the wax the next day with a MF towel. I would immediately add another coat of wax, let it sure over night, and remove the next day. I did this three time.
14 months later, the car still has a durable protective layer of "wax" on it. No doubt. The water beads like CRAZY. But after 40k miles of driving and many trips through the drive-thru car wash, it was time to start-over. I stripped the car with a strong mix of Dawn Dish Soap and Simply Green and gave her a really sudsy wash and then I started my routine. Water no longer beaded, it only sheeeted off the car after washing it with this "stripping" soap mix.
So over the last few days, this is what I've been doing, stripped, "clayed", polished, and now applying 3 lays of FK1000P. I'm very particular about my Honda Accord. And I just wanted to share that I'm REALLY excited that I can install a layer of protection that lasts for over a year. I've never honestly been able to experience protection like this, until now.
14 months ago, on my 2010 Honda Accord I performed the following:
1.) I cleaned the paint surface with a nanoskin sponge
2.) I polished the paint with a cheap 6" random orbital buffer and Maguire's Ultimate Polish
3.) I then applied 3 coats of FK1000P by using the following schedule: I would apply a thin coat of wax in the evening, I would think park the car in my garage over night, and remove the wax the next day with a MF towel. I would immediately add another coat of wax, let it sure over night, and remove the next day. I did this three time.
14 months later, the car still has a durable protective layer of "wax" on it. No doubt. The water beads like CRAZY. But after 40k miles of driving and many trips through the drive-thru car wash, it was time to start-over. I stripped the car with a strong mix of Dawn Dish Soap and Simply Green and gave her a really sudsy wash and then I started my routine. Water no longer beaded, it only sheeeted off the car after washing it with this "stripping" soap mix.
So over the last few days, this is what I've been doing, stripped, "clayed", polished, and now applying 3 lays of FK1000P. I'm very particular about my Honda Accord. And I just wanted to share that I'm REALLY excited that I can install a layer of protection that lasts for over a year. I've never honestly been able to experience protection like this, until now.
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