Hybrid V7 Over Power Lock

[fizzleation]

I detailed by car last week with the following (probably way way overkill) regimen:



Citrus Wash & Gloss two bucket wash at 5 oz/5 gal
Iron X & Rinse
Clay Bar
CG Blacklight
Jescar Power Lock Plus
(The next day) CG Hybrid V7


Interestingly, the Hybrid v7 seemed to dull the shine that Power Lock had left behind. All I was able to find from searching this (wonderful) forum and the web was a single Amazon review saying that they didn't play well together, but no real explanation as to why.
really slick and leaves a really nice shine despite little hype online).

Thanks for your insight!

[Rsurfer]

Did you let the Power Lock cure for 12 hours with no moisture?

[fizzleation]

I did. I actually gave it a bit longer, closer to 20-24 hours.

[kanewtz]

I detailed by car last week with the following (probably way way overkill) regimen:



Citrus Wash & Gloss two bucket wash at 5 oz/5 gal
Iron X & Rinse
Clay Bar
CG Blacklight
Jescar Power Lock Plus
(The next day) CG Hybrid V7


Interestingly, the Hybrid v7 seemed to dull the shine that Power Lock had left behind. All I was able to find from searching this (wonderful) forum and the web was a single Amazon review saying that they didn't play well together, but no real explanation as to why.
really slick and leaves a really nice shine despite little hype online).

Thanks for your insight!

Benefit to Power Lock Plus over Jet Seal??
I see you're using CG Blacklight and Hybrid V7....just curious why you went with Power Lock Plus versus Jet Seal? Was it the price?

[custmsprty]

Personally I never top any LSP with any detailing spray after initial application of the LSP. I have 2 gallons of V-7, it's nothing more that a quick wipe detailing spray, calling it a sealant is definitely a stretch.

Now on the other hand, Blackfire Carnauba Spray Wax, which by the way is on sale right now, that's some serious stuff!

Promotion Details (http://www.autogeek.net/promo-details.html)

Recent Show and Shine and note page 2 update with beading pics:


http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/100821-blackfire-midnight-sun-carnauba-spray-wax.html

[ronkh57]

Benefit to Power Lock Plus over Jet Seal??
I see you're using CG Blacklight and Hybrid V7....just curious why you went with Power Lock Plus versus Jet Seal? Was it the price?

Jet seal looks great for the 3 days it lasts...... Power lock lasts. (just my .02)

[fizzleation]

Benefit to Power Lock Plus over Jet Seal??
I see you're using CG Blacklight and Hybrid V7....just curious why you went with Power Lock Plus versus Jet Seal? Was it the price?

Actually, when I first received the car, I sealed it with two layers of JetSeal and it was great. The price difference is pretty negligible, but I'd heard such amazing things about Power Lock on this forum (and lukewarm things about JetSeal), I figured it was worth the shot. And I have to say, the initial shine from Power Lock (before Hybrid V7) was great--much superior to JetSeal. It also rained today and the water beading is pretty solid, so maybe the Power Lock protection is intact, just the shine has left.

[fizzleation]

Jet seal looks great for the 3 days it lasts...... Power lock lasts. (just my .02)

Maybe it was because I doubled up on the layers, but it lasted for 5 months.

[custmsprty]

Jet seal looks great for the 3 days it lasts...... Power lock lasts. (just my .02)

Yeah man, my Jet Seal is somewhere in the land fill these days!

[fizzleation]

Personally I never top any LSP with any detailing spray after initial application of the LSP. I have 2 gallons of V-7, it's nothing more that a quick wipe detailing spray, calling it a sealant is definitely a stretch.

Now on the other hand, Blackfire Carnauba Spray Wax, which by the way is on sale right now, that's some serious stuff!

Promotion Details (http://www.autogeek.net/promo-details.html)

Recent Show and Shine and note page 2 update with beading pics:


http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/100821-blackfire-midnight-sun-carnauba-spray-wax.html

Great tip, may pick some up right now. Can the BF Carnuba Spray Wax be applied to a wet surface? Always a fan of products that can--seems to help drying and add lubrication.
(p.s. I've read many of your posts and they're always helpful, thanks for guiding me through this)

[ronkh57]

Yeah man, my Jet Seal is somewhere in the land fill these days!

Mine too !! :D

[custmsprty]

Great tip, may pick some up right now. Can the BF Carnuba Spray Wax be applied to a wet surface? Always a fan of products that can--seems to help drying and add lubrication.
(p.s. I've read many of your posts and they're always helpful, thanks for guiding me through this)

No, you'll want to apply it like you do a detail spray on a clean dry cool surface. Keep in mind it is an excellent spray wax so you'll want to assure even coverage and then wipe off with a different clean mf towel and flip it often.

This stuff is truly amazing. IMHO it's one of if not the best new product AG has come out with in the past year.

You can use one of those rectangular foam covered mf pads, they work really well then wipe of with mf towel.

[shagnat]

No, you'll want to apply it like you do a detail spray on a clean dry cool surface. Keep in mind it is an excellent spray wax so you'll want to assure even coverage and then wipe off with a different clean mf towel and flip it often.

This stuff is truly amazing. IMHO it's one of if not the best new product AG has come out with in the past year.

You can use one of those rectangular foam covered mf pads, they work really well then wipe of with mf towel.

I'm confused. Please tell me why a detailing spray can't be used as a drying aide. I've used Meguiar's Ultimate detailer that way with decent results. Should I not be? I want the best bang for my time spent cleaning my car..... please help.

[njain2686]

I'm confused. Please tell me why a detailing spray can't be used as a drying aide. I've used Meguiar's Ultimate detailer that way with decent results. Should I not be? I want the best bang for my time spent cleaning my car..... please help.

Don't confuse it with detailing sprays, Blackfire spray wax is a dedicated LSP just like any paste or liquid wax.