Applying Slick before Epic... will it work?

[BostonJohn]

After i've washed and dryed my R56 sometimes there are some annoying water spots. Applying Epic over the water spots only seals them in. However, putting on a coat of Slick first seems to eliminate the spots. Is it possible to apply Slick before Epic, or will the Epic not adhere to the paint as well?

I guess i'm looking for a step between drying and applying Epic that will ensure all water spots are gone... because I can never seem to dry fast enough to eliminate them all

[MiniMaybee]

Sometimes when its cold it is hard to remove polish. A little Slick on a microfiber helps a lot. So yes you can use Slick before Epic but it sounds like you need to do some clay to get rid of your water spots. Especially if you are planning to Epic. Skip the polish if you must (or can live with swirls) but try clay and you'll be hooked.

[lotsie]

If you have any water spots on the paint, it is not a good idea to seal them in with a wax like Epic. A QD like Slick will help remove them, but not completely.

If you are only going to wash, then wax, do this. Wash, rinse the roof, then dry it,do the same to the bonnet, then one side at a time, then the boot. This way the rinse water will not sit on the paint and dry, leaving spots.

But as has been said already, start using clay before you wax, the results will be way better, both in how the end result looks, but also feels.

Mark

[BostonJohn]

Thanks Lotsie I'll have to try drying as I go next time.

I've clayed a few times already, this was just a quick wash/wax today.

[kenchan]

sounds like you're having issues with the rinse water drying in spots. in that case, use a leaf blower (or compressed air if you have a compressor) and blow as much water out of the crevis before you move onto the next step.

on my hobby cars i use my shopvac in reverse blower mode after washing and before blot drying.