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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 08:24 AM
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What to layer on Klasse twins?

I just used the Klasse twins two days ago. I was in a rush so I didnt have time to add a layer of wax to it. My JB MINI is pretty dusty and Im thinking of giving it a quik wash and apply a coat of wax. I have Meguiars Gold Class Clear Coat Liquid wax and a bottle of Mothers Original Formula Carnauba Cleaner wax. Which should I use if any? Or would I be better off going to Autozone or Advanced auto parts and picking up some P21S Carnauba?
 
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ZenMINI3
I just used the Klasse twins two days ago. I was in a rush so I didnt have time to add a layer of wax to it. My JB MINI is pretty dusty and Im thinking of giving it a quik wash and apply a coat of wax. I have Meguiars Gold Class Clear Coat Liquid wax and a bottle of Mothers Original Formula Carnauba Cleaner wax. Which should I use if any? Or would I be better off going to Autozone or Advanced auto parts and picking up some P21S Carnauba?
See http://www.autogeek.net/sokit.html

Pinnacle Sourveign over Klasse. You can put two coats of Sourveign over the Klasse on separate days after they cure. Amazing results.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 10:50 AM
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I also use Souveran over Klasse with amazing results. If you don't have easy access to Souveran and need something today, get a Carnuba wax as opposed to something with synthetics in it.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 11:08 AM
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Like the Mothers Original Formula Carnauba Cleaner Wax? I've got that here @ home.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by ZenMINI3
Like the Mothers Original Formula Carnauba Cleaner Wax? I've got that here @ home.
Yes, that will do for now ... but in the long run, invest in a can of Sourveign. GO for the gold. You wont regret it. 8 oz is about $70 but remember, you get what you pay for.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 12:32 PM
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Save the cash and buy the P21S. It's the same quality as Soverign for half the price.

Skip the cleaner wax as it has abrasives that will degrade your Klasse layers.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 03:15 PM
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I second Mr agranger`s Motion
 
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by cabmeister
I second Mr agranger`s Motion
I third that motion!. I am getting great, long-lasting results with P21S after Klasse AIO and Sealant Glaze.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by YYC
I third that motion!. I am getting great, long-lasting results with P21S after Klasse AIO and Sealant Glaze.
P21 is also good. The real point is your layering Carnuaba over the synthetic vice being a Zaino zeolot.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 06:51 PM
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Not too familiar with the Klasse twins:

Curious.....I had thought that you use the AIO as a base, then put the SG on top and you're through...so

a) if you leave just the SG, how long does it stay slick and water beading?

b) if you top the SG with some sort of canuba, is it for added slickness, or is it for more gloss?

c) how long does the effect of the carnuba last?


d) how come you don't hear of people topping the zaino with carnuba?
 
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by umberto
b) if you top the SG with some sort of canuba, is it for added slickness, or is it for more gloss?
From http://www.eshine.ca/klasse_article.htm

"A common practice amongst Show car enthusiasts is to top Klasse with their favorite Carnauba! This is not done for durability but more for that extra depth and glow only Carnaubas can offer. The brightness of the Klasse under the Carnauba will produce a breathtaking finish judges will drool over! Keep in mind; after a carnauba is applied you CAN NOT apply Klasse Sealant Glaze again until the carnauba is removed. An application of All-in-One will remove the Carnauba."
 
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 07:31 PM
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Y'all are gonna permanently blind somebody w/ that carnauba over Klasse!
 
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by agranger
Save the cash and buy the P21S.
Save even more cash and get S100!
 
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by greg67
Save even more cash and get S100!
I believe they are the same stuff, just half of the price. Available at most Harley shops.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 05:22 AM
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Yeah, same manufacturer, similar packaging, but is it the same identical formula? It's good stuff nontheless.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 07:48 AM
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I stand by Souveran, but have a friend who does the same for P21S and another who swears by S100! You can't go wrong with any of them.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 08:13 AM
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Pinnacle Signature is on sale! Big Time! It's super easy and fast to use, is extremely glossy and smells great! It's a perfect topper wax.

 
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by YYC
From http://www.eshine.ca/klasse_article.htm

"A common practice amongst Show car enthusiasts is to top Klasse with their favorite Carnauba! This is not done for durability but more for that extra depth and glow only Carnaubas can offer. The brightness of the Klasse under the Carnauba will produce a breathtaking finish judges will drool over! Keep in mind; after a carnauba is applied you CAN NOT apply Klasse Sealant Glaze again until the carnauba is removed. An application of All-in-One will remove the Carnauba."
Also see here: http://www.autopia.org/ Look in the concours section and you will see Sourveign over Klasse post after post. What I don't see is "virtually" any mention of Zaino (a little but not much).

why is that?
 
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