Rubbin' it and Rubbin' it Until it's Really Red

[RichinRidgewood]

I was taking about my truck...

First rub out with Klasse after a Xymol bath and a chamois wipe down.

 

[RichinRidgewood]

Its been about a year and I have wheeled out (DA'd) the 4Runner with Klasse all-in-one maybe 3 times and it is finally smooth and slick after doing it again this weekend. I dont know what crap paint they use on these but it must be lumpy and porus on a microscopic level. The Klasse is new. The bugs stuck to the 4Runner like they were full of Superglue on my trips to Florida. Finally they come off with a little flick of a finger nail.
I haven't had to do this much work to get a nice smooth finish on any car I've owned. Even a 2003 Honda Civic my wife had that I used Nu-Finish only on was nice and slick after every application.

 

[ahtoxa11]

I'm a legit OCD-man when it comes to some car stuff like noises, but I am thankful paint isn't a worry. I'd be concerned taking it out anywhere -- sap, birds, parked near lawn sprinkler? What about parking in full grocery lots? Wearing rings?

Forget about wheeling. My first scratch hurt and then I got over it.

That said, this isn't to discount your efforts, OP. That does look good.

 

[Rapid_Amble]

Lookin' good!

I still like Klasse AIO, it's pretty durable. Are you also using SG (Sealant Glaze)? Highly recommend it on top of AIO.

 

[RichinRidgewood]

Lookin' good!

I still like Klasse AIO, it's pretty durable. Are you also using SG (Sealant Glaze)? Highly recommend it on top of AIO.

I have some and I used it on other vehicles. Maybe I’ll apply it next wash/polish

 

[Pedro367]

I just did the first detail on mine since I got it in October. Meguiar's Mirror Glaze Synthetic Sealant topped with Car Guys Liquid Wax. Read a review that the Car Guys rated best for silver cars and can last up to 6 months. Very happy with the results. Extremely slick surface. Shame it was covered in pollen in a day! Wish I took more pics of it out in the sun.

 

[sandcrawler]

Its been about a year and I have wheeled out (DA'd) the 4Runner with Klasse all-in-one maybe 3 times and it is finally smooth and slick after doing it again this weekend. I dont know what crap paint they use on these but it must be lumpy and porus on a microscopic level. The Klasse is new. The bugs stuck to the 4Runner like they were full of Superglue on my trips to Florida. Finally they come off with a little flick of a finger nail.
I haven't had to do this much work to get a nice smooth finish on any car I've owned. Even a 2003 Honda Civic my wife had that I used Nu-Finish only on was nice and slick after every application.

FYI: if you're truly trying to correct your paint, Klasse AIO is a super weak polishing product... it's really meant to just be a prep step before applying Klasse SG.

 

[RichinRidgewood]

FYI: if you're truly trying to correct your paint, Klasse AIO is a super weak polishing product... it's really meant to just be a prep step before applying Klasse SG.

Yes I would agree that it has very little if any "polishing compound" it in it. I think they recommend applying it by hand. I typically wheel it on because it takes less time and its easier to do. I have to stand on a ladder to do the roof too.

Im just surprised it took 3-4 applications to get this paint to look and feel what other cars paints have taken 1 application to get to.

The "Glaze" is a "newer" product from Klasse. For years "All-in-One" is all they had.

 

[Rapid_Amble]

Yes I would agree that it has very little if any "polishing compound" it in it. I think they recommend applying it by hand. I typically wheel it on because it takes less time and its easier to do. I have to stand on a ladder to do the roof too.

Im just surprised it took 3-4 applications to get this paint to look and feel what other cars paints have taken 1 application to get to.

The "Glaze" is a "newer" product from Klasse. For years "All-in-One" is all they had.

I didn’t know SG was newer, just always thought of them as the twins lol.

I also don’t use aggressive polish or pads. most of the time only P21s paintwork cleanser followed by the Klasse twins. Sometimes I’ll clay then use a Menzerna final polish, followed by P21 and Klasse. The p21 is probably not needed since AIO also cleans, but I still have it so might as well use it.

If you start early and don’t take it to a car wash, swirls don’t build up so much.

 

[RichinRidgewood]

I didn’t know SG was newer, just always thought of them as the twins lol.

I also don’t use aggressive polish or pads. most of the time only P21s paintwork cleanser followed by the Klasse twins. Sometimes I’ll clay then use a Menzerna final polish, followed by P21 and Klasse. The p21 is probably not needed since AIO also cleans, but I still have it so might as well use it.

If you start early and don’t take it to a car wash, swirls don’t build up so much.

I'd really like to find some thing to make the tires look better. I was on the "Detailing" page and there are like 1000 tire dressings people swear by .... I'd never be able to make a decision.

 

[Rapid_Amble]

I'd really like to find some thing to make the tires look better. I was on the "Detailing" page and there are like 1000 tire dressings people swear by .... I'd never be able to make a decision.

I use Optimum tire gel but yeah, trillions of options. I use it on all the exterior black plastic and rubber. Lasts a good while, not forever, but seems to hold up better than stuff at the local auto parts stores.

 

[Mr_Bingley]

i was very impressed by how much the turtle wax ceramic smoothed out the paint

 

[RichinRidgewood]

Huge bird poop from yesterday evening on the hood has dried up and flaked off. Klasse is doing its job.