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Need help picking products
I'm a new member to this site and I'm enjoying reading all the different opinions on all the products. But please give me some sound advise. I have an 05 Infiniti G35 cpe. in Ivory pearl which in really good shape. The car is garaged every night and it only has about 5900 miles. Low milage for a car thats almost 2 years old. But its often washed, and up to now, I've been using Zaino on it. I own two Porter Cable machines that have not been used on this car because I don't feel Zaino can be applied to easily by machine. So now I'm ready to make a change in product. Keeping in mind my car has no deep scratches or bad marks on the paint. Maybe a very fine polish might work followed by a sealent and maybe a wax? I know white does not pop like other colors but any thoughts on which way I should go. I don't mind paying high prices for good products. Thanks in advance.
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Pinnacle's XMT line is specifically formulated for machine use. The products range from XMT1 up to XMT3, 3 being the most abrasive. I suggest XMT1 and an orange pad, based on your information on the car's paint condition. You will want to follow it up with a glaze, particularly XMT's glaze. After that, either a wax or sealant of your choice is the only step left.
Zaino is a pretty good wax, so perhaps sticking with that isn't necessarily a bad choice. Either way, others to consider are the Pinnacle Souveran (liquid for lighter cars is the general consensus, others will argue though), Signature Series, and a few others will round out the top.
Also, watch out for topping a sealant with a wax. Hopefully others will elaborate, for I think the the way you do-- top the sealant with a wax for extra protection. However, others claim that carnauba does not bond to the oils in a sealant. So, just keep a look out for everyone else's response reguarding that, as well.
Welcome to the forum, good luck, and let us know what you decide.
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XMT 1 works great on small swirls. medium/soft pad
DuraGloss #101 is insane shine. soft pad
DuraGloss #105 protects goooood, and makes it slick. by hand
Im not sure about the best wax on light cars, but its nothings wrong with Liquid Souveran. by hand, I love it
And welcome to AGF
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Liquid Souveran should look very nice on that color and it's easy to apply with your PC. It's comes in larger size bottle which are a lot cheaper per ounce.
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Originally Posted by Gary Sword
Liquid Souveran should look very nice on that color and it's easy to apply with your PC. It's comes in larger size bottle which are a lot cheaper per ounce.
The idiot that I am, I haven't ordered anything in the bulk sizes - instead I have ordered multiple bottles...rofl...yes, I am serious. I have still managed to spend a fortune...wish I would have spotted that bulk Pinnacle special, Gary!
Lauren
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someone seems to be borrowing off my forum id ?????????
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Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek
someone seems to be borrowing off my forum id ?????????
Imitation is the highest form of flattery.
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Originally Posted by ltoman
The idiot that I am, I haven't ordered anything in the bulk sizes - instead I have ordered multiple bottles...rofl...yes, I am serious. I have still managed to spend a fortune...wish I would have spotted that bulk Pinnacle special, Gary!
Lauren
Not to get off topic but buying in bulk is the way to go if you do a lot of detailing. I have purchased 128oz bottles of Liquid Souveran, Pinnacle Crystal Mist and Woofgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant. I would go broke buying 16oz bottles. I wish some of the other products I liked came in larger sizes at similar savings (Hint to AG).
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Originally Posted by Gary Sword
Not to get off topic but buying in bulk is the way to go if you do a lot of detailing. I have purchased 128oz bottles of Liquid Souveran, Pinnacle Crystal Mist and Woofgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant. I would go broke buying 16oz bottles. I wish some of the other products I liked came in larger sizes at similar savings (Hint to AG).
Thank you again, Gary! WHile this may be a little off topic, if I did not realize then some other newbies may not either. And I have been here since like August I think? ANd it boosts sales here as I will do that now that you have shared and AG will sell more. I will also have more to trade. WHen I have traded, I have put big dents in my containers by doing so and I wish I had the big ones as it is cool to swap stuff and try it so you can go buy it.
SOrry for being bad and being off topic, but I think this was valuable nonetheless...
Sincerely,
Lauren
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You may help yourself get the best bang for the buck by considering one of the Pinnacle kits. The three that seem close to what's been mentioned; "Forum Favorite", "Sizzling Shine"; "Souveran/Klasse".
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