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Thread: Plan A or B?

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    Plan A or B?

    Hey guys and gals,
    I plan to detail my mother's Pathfinder this weekend.

    The current plan is to:
    Wash
    Clay
    Compund Hood and Problem Areas
    Sonax Nano Paint Cleaner
    Megs #26 Liquid

    I have all of the above items.

    Or should I:
    Wash
    Clay
    Compound Hood and Problem Areas
    Duragloss #105

    My current thoughts is the Duragloss would cut down a little bit of time, but not much. And with nothing on top of the #105, which combo do you think would last longer?

    Or should I just work with what I have?

    I also have an oddball question, but when you fold your microfibers, how do you know which sides you have and haven't used?

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    Re: Plan A or B?

    Option two will give you much longer protection. And I just try to remember what side ive used in my head... doesn't always work though.

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    Re: Plan A or B?

    Quote Originally Posted by tw33k2514 View Post
    Option two will give you much longer protection. And I just try to remember what side ive used in my head... doesn't always work though.
    I was thinking it would provide longer protection, and this is a truck that never gets washed.

    Plus it would give me a reason to buy some 105

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    Re: Plan A or B?

    what are you using to compound?

    if it finishes up nicely then you can go to the DG105 after wipedown

    Not sure how much cut the nano cleaner has but I've read on soft paint it works really nice. It will also prep the surface perfectly for whatever sealant you choose
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    Quote Originally Posted by embolism View Post
    what are you using to compound?

    if it finishes up nicely then you can go to the DG105 after wipedown

    Not sure how much cut the nano cleaner has but I've read on soft paint it works really nice. It will also prep the surface perfectly for whatever sealant you choose
    I am planning on using Ultimate Compound at the moment. Only the hood and a few other spots are getting that treatment. Being white, I am sure the UC will not need to be followed up. I purchasded the Sonax for my wife's vehicle with soft black paint (still haven't used it).

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    Re: Plan A or B?

    agreed

    if you're going with DG105, make sure to pick up some 601 too
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    Re: Plan A or B?

    Why not use DG105 and top with Meg 26?
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    Quote Originally Posted by NoleFan View Post
    I was thinking it would provide longer protection, and this is a truck that never gets washed.

    Plus it would give me a reason to buy some 105
    Buy DG501& DG601 instead of DG105. Better cleaning and IMO better durability
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    Re: Plan A or B?

    You want ultimate protection on the white paint?

    Dg501/601 mixed 4:1
    then
    Dg105/601 mixed 4:1
    then top it off with wax of your choice,I prefer coli845

    A great look and super protection!
    Tim
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    Now I can do anything with nothing"

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    Re: Plan A or B?

    Quote Originally Posted by dad07 View Post
    You want ultimate protection on the white paint?

    Dg501/601 mixed 4:1
    then
    Dg105/601 mixed 4:1
    then top it off with wax of your choice,I prefer coli845

    A great look and super protection!
    the results on white will blow you away with that combo

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