how to apply the LSP?

[wakame]

over the weekend, I finally detailed my car. One of the product that I used was WGDG 3.0, this product requires that to be cured between 12-24 hours. However, I have to go to work today, so the car will be parked outside. I am still needing to apply the Collonite 845. How do you normally apply the last step? Do I have to wash the car again? wipe off only?

[Mike Phillips]

There's a difference between wipe-off and curing.

You wipe the product off approximately 45 minutes after application.

The product cures, crosslinks, sets-up, etc. over a window of time between 12 and 24 hours like many products.


If you want to apply something over it, read this first,


Topping - Definition - How to Top also called Topping (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/40089-topping-definition-how-top-also-called-topping.html)


:)

[wakame]

my car had been wiped off as the direction from the product. It is in the curing process. Right now it is sitting in the parking lot at my work. My question is, since the car had been sitting in the parking lot all day, do I need to do something before applying the 845.

[Mike Phillips]

My question is, since the car had been sitting in the parking lot all day, do I need to do something before applying the 845.


Yes. You need to wash or wipe the surface clean. Sitting outside it's exposed to what ever is in the air that lands on primarily the horizontal surfaces but sticky things like tree sap mist or overspray paint can stick to vertical panels.

So consider gently wiping the finish clean using a spray detailer and plenty of microfiber towels.

See this article, I wrote it for the anal retentive person so you can us a many or a few microfiber towels as you like.


Spray Detailers

Tips & Techniques for using a Spray Detailer to Remove Light Dust, Fingerprints and Smudges (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/23128-tips-techniques-using-spray-detailer-remove-light-dust-fingerprints-smudges.html)

Below are before and after pictures of examples of how I would slice-up a 1966 Mustang with notes for each of the pictures that explain how and why I sliced up the panels the way I did. How you do this on your car will be in part personal preference, feel free to slice up your car any way you want.

Because the panel itself can have a strong influence on how you work on it, the I always follow this practice,

"Let the panel be your guide"


Picture 1 - Hood
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/719/SlicingUpCar4SprayDetailer01.jpg


I would slice the hood up by dividing it into 4 equal quadrants. The tops of the fenders are their own section and the panel before the windshield with the grill is it's own section.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/719/SlicingUpCar4SprayDetailer01F.jpg




Good question!


:)

[BobbyG]

my car had been wiped off as the direction from the product. It is in the curing process. Right now it is sitting in the parking lot at my work. My question is, since the car had been sitting in the parking lot all day, do I need to do something before applying the 845.

If the sealant has had about 12 hours or so in a dry environment, no water, morning dew etc, then it's ready for the Collinite 845.

Washing and drying the next day will have no affect on the sealant as it's very durable.

Wash, dry, and apply Collinite 845 with a blue or rad foam pad with your dual action polisher. The key to easy removal is applying it thin.

[hoyt66]

There's a difference between wipe-off and curing.

You wipe the product off approximately 45 minutes after application.

The product cures, crosslinks, sets-up, etc. over a window of time between 12 and 24 hours like many products.


If you want to apply something over it, read this first,


Topping - Definition - How to Top also called Topping (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/40089-topping-definition-how-top-also-called-topping.html)


:)

Mike,

Are you saying that the curing doesn't start until the sealant is wiped off?