Hella JDM
08-04-2014, 04:08 PM
Hey all,
Long time lurker, first time poster. I have been into cars for almost 15 years now, having had a few track cars here and there, but always wanted to keep them looking good. Fast forward to several years, and one daughter later, I am still interested in keeping the family cars tippy top. I have a 2009 Accord and a new 2014 Civic Si. My product closet has not been updated in years, with products like OPT Poli-Seal actually going bad and separating (they are sending me a new bottle of GPS for free). I bit the bullet and spent a couple hundred bucks on some new products I wanted to try. Several Chemical Guys soaps, a few topper waxes that I plan to use in between sealant treatments, V7 of course and a few other misc stuff from them. I also picked up a Nanoskin mitt, a foam gun and a bunch of microfiber towels as mine were all getting downgraded because I drop them lol.
I just clayed the Accord, and put a couple coats of Megs Ultimate and I am happy with how the car came out, as I have kept that paint up pretty well. My questions are with regard to the new Si as it doesn't have any protectant on it at the moment. I liked Poli-Seal, but other than that I really don't have any other dedicated sealants. I like the idea of GPS being a glaze, polish and sealant in one, but I know that I will be using the product more often as it won't last as long as a dedicated sealant. I plan on using the Nanoskin mitt on the Si, Washing it with GC Mr. Pink, then applying a sealant either by hand or with my 7424xp. I would love to get some advice on what the best route is. Should I use the GPS, or get a dedicated sealant? Is it better to apply by hand or with the DA? If I go with a dedicated sealant, am I doing the paint a disservice by not getting dedicated glazes and polishes?
Long time lurker, first time poster. I have been into cars for almost 15 years now, having had a few track cars here and there, but always wanted to keep them looking good. Fast forward to several years, and one daughter later, I am still interested in keeping the family cars tippy top. I have a 2009 Accord and a new 2014 Civic Si. My product closet has not been updated in years, with products like OPT Poli-Seal actually going bad and separating (they are sending me a new bottle of GPS for free). I bit the bullet and spent a couple hundred bucks on some new products I wanted to try. Several Chemical Guys soaps, a few topper waxes that I plan to use in between sealant treatments, V7 of course and a few other misc stuff from them. I also picked up a Nanoskin mitt, a foam gun and a bunch of microfiber towels as mine were all getting downgraded because I drop them lol.
I just clayed the Accord, and put a couple coats of Megs Ultimate and I am happy with how the car came out, as I have kept that paint up pretty well. My questions are with regard to the new Si as it doesn't have any protectant on it at the moment. I liked Poli-Seal, but other than that I really don't have any other dedicated sealants. I like the idea of GPS being a glaze, polish and sealant in one, but I know that I will be using the product more often as it won't last as long as a dedicated sealant. I plan on using the Nanoskin mitt on the Si, Washing it with GC Mr. Pink, then applying a sealant either by hand or with my 7424xp. I would love to get some advice on what the best route is. Should I use the GPS, or get a dedicated sealant? Is it better to apply by hand or with the DA? If I go with a dedicated sealant, am I doing the paint a disservice by not getting dedicated glazes and polishes?