a90_tay
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Will do mate, i'll take photosInterested to see how it will work with the OEM paint finish. Let me know how it looks once it's done! If it keeps the same looks as OEM I'd be more likely to consider it.
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Will do mate, i'll take photosInterested to see how it will work with the OEM paint finish. Let me know how it looks once it's done! If it keeps the same looks as OEM I'd be more likely to consider it.
I used maguiresâno waxâwash. After a wash it looks fantastic, but the CG stuffâ-ughhhh. We have a huge love bug problem here for 2 weeks twice a yearâ-gotta have something on the nose of they will destroy your paint. While windex and a microfiber work great for removing them, it also removes the âwater phobicâ propertiesâ-I was hoping the CG stuff would take care of thatâ-but the streaking is terrible!! Iâm gonna wash it and wash it until the CG stuff is gone!What car shampoo did you use. Many car shampoos contain gloss enhancers which may cause your streaking issues. Make sure to use a car shampoo made for matte finish. I used the Chemical Guy's Meticulous Matte Shampoo with the Chemical Guy's Matte Jet Seal and the Chemical Guy's Meticulous Matte Detailer on my phantom Gray Supra. I have not experienced any streaking issues. My main gripe against the Matte Jet Seal is how long it lasts before you have to reapply. After three washes, it looks like I need to apply another coat.
Iâm using the maguires gold series shampooâ-no waxâ-they specifically recommended THIS product because it contains no waxâwas I misinformed?Your car shampoo is the issue. From Meguiars description: "Meguiar'sÂź Ultimate Waterless Wash and Wax safely lifts away dirt and grime while leaving behind a protective layer of hydrophobic wax. It has a highly effective formula that is made up of natural carnauba wax along with other lubricating agents (e.g. silicon) to give your car a protective shine once you have finished."
From Dr Beasley's website:
Wax and matte paint are mortal enemies for one reason: wax gradually begins to reverse the âflatâ effect. Waxes are most commonly known as protection products that yield a shine, mostly because theyâre made of carnauba and filling ingredients. In basic speak, traditional waxes fill imperfections to create an even surface. Problem is, matte paint is full of imperfections. In fact, itâs those very imperfections and microscopic dimples that diffuse light rays and make the surface appear non-reflective to the human eye. [Why You Canât Wax Matte Paint Finishes]
YeahâIâve used them before, but not on a Matte finishâ-I applied the âthin coatâ in a straight linesâinside my closed garage on a 75degree dayâ-let it sit for 20 minutes (then much less time after I saw the initial streaks) and buffed with the MF clothâ-there was no change in âstreaksâ between 20 minute wait and almost instant removalâ-I was really hoping this stuff would work and look great, but it didnât, so I need to find a different productâIâm open to suggestionsâ-Sealants will streak bad if you're letting them dry on the surface or applying too much or applying them in the sun. You might think 70 and sunny is a great day to wash your car (it is!) but when you put a sealant on a car in that weather it'll immediately dry and streak. And yeah, spraying it with QD in that case is the best way to get that streaking out, so that's what my guess is - just an application problem.
Do you have experience with sealants prior to using this one? They're quite a bit different than if you've only used an old-fashioned carnauba.
Yeah, that sounds like it should work, but who knows, it might flash at like 71 degrees or something . Too bad about your experience, most of the CG stuff I've used has been fine to good, if a bit overpriced.YeahâIâve used them before, but not on a Matte finishâ-I applied the âthin coatâ in a straight linesâinside my closed garage on a 75degree dayâ-let it sit for 20 minutes (then much less time after I saw the initial streaks) and buffed with the MF clothâ-there was no change in âstreaksâ between 20 minute wait and almost instant removalâ-I was really hoping this stuff would work and look great, but it didnât, so I need to find a different productâIâm open to suggestionsâ-
I use the CG matte wash and detailed. The issue I had with streaks I have traced back to contaminated microfibers. If they were used for something else, streaks. If they get too dirty, the oils from the contaminates causes streaks.I used maguiresâno waxâwash. After a wash it looks fantastic, but the CG stuffâ-ughhhh. We have a huge love bug problem here for 2 weeks twice a yearâ-gotta have something on the nose of they will destroy your paint. While windex and a microfiber work great for removing them, it also removes the âwater phobicâ propertiesâ-I was hoping the CG stuff would take care of thatâ-but the streaking is terrible!! Iâm gonna wash it and wash it until the CG stuff is gone!
I washed using these steps:I use the CG matte wash and detailed. The issue I had with streaks I have traced back to contaminated microfibers. If they were used for something else, streaks. If they get too dirty, the oils from the contaminates causes streaks.
Use clean and dedicated microfibers. Be prepared to use several. I use one for the first pass wipe and one in the other hand to dry. If they get dirty or saturated, grab new ones.