2015 Subaru with 118 k miles.

[TMQ]

This is an example of doing simple detail with off chart results.

Every spring, I’ll do a wash and clay the the car. Then go straight to applying the sealant.

Paint is perfect with a super buttery feel.

Simple, easy and super fast with perfect results.

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[PaulMys]

That is BAD ass, Tommy!

Looks very similar to the paint on my Ram. (Color-wise).:dblthumb2:

[TMQ]

Thanks....!

Tom

[2black1s]

Looks good on that silver(y) metallic. I could never get away with that on my black vehicles.

[Sizzle Chest]

Nicely done, quickly, and easy peasy!

[hoyt66]

simple sweet! Looks great!!

[TTQ B4U]

Looks like 18k miles! Is that your personal vehicle or a customer?

[TMQ]

Looks like 18k miles! Is that your personal vehicle or a customer?

That's my wife's car.
Took care of it from day one, claying and sealant once a year! And of course I'll hit it once in fall with a spray sealant to get through winter.

My car is next on block---2014 Lexus GS350!

Tom

[Wknd Dtlr]

Exceptional job of maintaining your wife's car! I love the streamlined regimen.

Very similar to my neighbor's car I'll be giving a freebie to soon. Couple quick questions if you don't mind:

- I was under the impression Subaru paint is soft. What clay do you use and do you get any marring?

- Is your McKee's paint sealant have any correcting ability or simply a sealant? I'm assuming I could substitute any sealant like WGDGPS, Maguiars Hybrid Ceramic Wax, or 303 Graphene spray coating I have in my arsenal?

Thanks in advance. I think you just saved me a few hours for the freebie I'll be doing soon if I can approach it the way you did!

[TMQ]

Exceptional job of maintaining your wife's car! I love the streamlined regimen.

Very similar to my neighbor's car I'll be giving a freebie to soon. Couple quick questions if you don't mind:

- I was under the impression Subaru paint is soft. What clay do you use and do you get any marring?

- Is your McKee's paint sealant have any correcting ability or simply a sealant? I'm assuming I could substitute any sealant like WGDGPS, Maguiars Hybrid Ceramic Wax, or 303 Graphene spray coating I have in my arsenal?

Thanks in advance. I think you just saved me a few hours for the freebie I'll be doing soon if I can approach it the way you did!

Sure, let see how I can help.

The big issue is clay marring. In my case, zero clay marring on the Subaru.
Tried everything under the sun to find marring---none!

Instead of correcting, I just went straight to sealant. Done....

Been doing it this way for 6 years. Paint just seems to get better and better each year! (Note: probably my imagination)!

Believe the paint is on the harder side. It appears that the lighter the color, harder the paint. Plus paint on the lighter side with flakes helps hides swirls more.

The McKee's High Def sealant is a straight sealant. By using the yellow Rupes pads, it cuts and polishes the paint using the High Def sealant as a lubricant. I've done 2 cars this way.

Did a lime green Hellcat and wife's Subaru this way! Later tonight--I'll see if I can find the Hellcat 50/50 just using yellow pad and McKee's sealant.

I think you'll be good with what you have on hand except the spray coating. Believe you'll going to need some abrasive step in order to clean and smooth out paint with the yellow or even a white pad.

I used the fine clay mitt from Griots: (The yellow one).

Just before winter hits, just wash and then that's when you can try the spray on stuff....

Hope that helps..

Tom

[Wknd Dtlr]

Sure, let see how I can help.

The big issue is clay marring. In my case, zero clay marring on the Subaru.
Tried everything under the sun to find marring---none!

Instead of correcting, I just went straight to sealant. Done....

Been doing it this way for 6 years. Paint just seems to get better and better each year! (Note: probably my imagination)!

Believe the paint is on the harder side. It appears that the lighter the color, harder the paint. Plus paint on the lighter side with flakes helps hides swirls more.

The McKee's High Def sealant is a straight sealant. By using the yellow Rupes pads, it cuts and polishes the paint using the High Def sealant as a lubricant. I've done 2 cars this way.

Did a lime green Hellcat and wife's Subaru this way! Later tonight--I'll see if I can find the Hellcat 50/50 just using yellow pad and McKee's sealant.

I think you'll be good with what you have on hand except the spray coating. Believe you'll going to need some abrasive step in order to clean and smooth out paint with the yellow or even a white pad.

I used the fine clay mitt from Griots: (The yellow one).

Just before winter hits, just wash and then that's when you can try the spray on stuff....

Hope that helps..

Tom

Thanks for provding the detail. I get it now how you're using the pad to generate the cut/polish part of the equation. Great combo.

I think my takeaway from this is that I need a CBEAST! :drool:

[hoyt66]

So sealant for "lubricant" and let the pad do some light correction. That's interesting and is now on my "techniques to try" list. Thanks