Klasse All In One - Prep

[WyattW]

I have 2004 ES330 that I bought about a month ago from a non-Lexus dealer. Water beads on the car, but I have no idea exactly what has been applied, when, or how much. The dealer told me that they get a car in, they do a thorough cleaning, but do not do a wax job.

My order of Klasse All-In-One should be here any day and I want to be sure that I prep the car correctly before applying. I assume that water beads on the car because there is some amount of wax remaining. Can I apply Klasse directly over this wax after washing or do I need to wash the car with something that will remove the wax so Klasse will be applied to the paint?

Thanks,

Wyatt

[mburnickas]

AIO will remove wax since it has cleaners in it.

I would also clay it. Then after AIO I would add the LSP; then a nuba if you want some gloss.

[WyattW]

AIO will remove wax since it has cleaners in it.

I would also clay it. Then after AIO I would add the LSP; then a nuba if you want some gloss.

Thanks. I grok clay and nuba, but have no idea what LSP is...

[mburnickas]

AIO will remove wax since it has cleaners in it.

I would also clay it. Then after AIO I would add the LSP; then a nuba if you want some gloss.

Thanks. I grok clay and nuba, but have no idea what LSP is...

LSP = last step product......aka sealants

[Toysrme]

AIO is no prep but a good cleaning. Eventually you'll get into claybar & polishing before hand.

AIO the car in the wipe on wipe off method. From there, apply SG in the same manner. Come back the next day & apply more SG. Wash the car if it's been anywhere.

[mburnickas]

AIO is no prep but a good cleaning. Eventually you'll get into claybar & polishing before hand.

AIO the car in the wipe on wipe off method. From there, apply SG in the same manner. Come back the next day & apply more SG. Wash the car if it's been anywhere.

Correct but you can go right to LSP if you have a good finish (no marring, swirls etc) and work very well. AIO is a chemical paint cleaner to prep the surface AND it puts down a little bit of acrylic protection (synthetic wax). SG is a more heavy-duty acrylic sealant (synthetic wax) with no cleaning ability.

If not (very clean to start), I would do clay,polish or Optimum Compound, then polish, the LSP then some nub for gloss/depth/reflection.

But then again I have had GREAT success with JW twins; beats Klasse hands down. Then top with some Clearkote Quik shine, PB natty's blue or Butter Wet wax....dripping wet baby!

SG is too finicky for me and after a few rains it is dull and needs a booster (QD).

[Toysrme]

i know what aio and sg are & how they work. ;) i really like giving the SG afew hours to cure before applying more.

[mburnickas]

i know what aio and sg are & how they work. ;) i really like giving the SG afew hours to cure before applying more.

I agree. A few hours is good and a few additional is better. 24 hours would be what I would give it to fully cure. You might get hazing if not cured enough...

[WyattW]

Thanks guys. I get it now.

I'm not exactly a car geek (geek in a good way) so I'm more interested in protecting the paint than I am in getting that uber-shine.

I've supplied myself with a gentle car wash, glass cleaner, a bunch of microfiber detailing and drying towels, and some AIO - and a cool $22 hose nozzle ( I am a gadget geek).

I'll do the AIO within a week and again in Sept or Oct, before winter, and then basically every 4 months or so. The bottle states that the protection is good for 6-8 months. Will an additional application of Klasse SG provide much more protection or is it more for higher gloss?

[mburnickas]

Thanks guys. I get it now.

I'm not exactly a car geek (geek in a good way) so I'm more interested in protecting the paint than I am in getting that uber-shine.

I've supplied myself with a gentle car wash, glass cleaner, a bunch of microfiber detailing and drying towels, and some AIO - and a cool $22 hose nozzle ( I am a gadget geek).

I'll do the AIO within a week and again in Sept or Oct, before winter, and then basically every 4 months or so. The bottle states that the protection is good for 6-8 months. Will an additional application of Klasse SG provide much more protection or is it more for higher gloss?

I would do it every 3 to 5 months. I doubt very highly it will last that long. SG is good but lacks in some areas (depth etc). I would get some nuba (ex: Natty's Blue or maybe Collinite 825) on it and then maybe some QD (for some pop).QD would be like Clearkots is good, FK425, Poorboys S&G, Chemical Guys (many), ............

[SW03ES]

AIO is really a prep product, its not going to last that long.

If you're really looking for protection you should go to the SG if you're intent on sticking with Klasse.

[ISme]

Thanks guys. I get it now.

I'm not exactly a car geek (geek in a good way) so I'm more interested in protecting the paint than I am in getting that uber-shine.

I've supplied myself with a gentle car wash, glass cleaner, a bunch of microfiber detailing and drying towels, and some AIO - and a cool $22 hose nozzle ( I am a gadget geek).

I'll do the AIO within a week and again in Sept or Oct, before winter, and then basically every 4 months or so. The bottle states that the protection is good for 6-8 months. Will an additional application of Klasse SG provide much more protection or is it more for higher gloss?

I would do it every 3 to 5 months. I doubt very highly it will last that long. SG is good but lacks in some areas (depth etc). I would get some nuba (ex: Natty's Blue or maybe Collinite 825) on it and then maybe some QD (for some pop).QD would be like Clearkots is good, FK425, Poorboys S&G, Chemical Guys (many), ............

Thanks guys. I get it now.

I'm not exactly a car geek (geek in a good way) so I'm more interested in protecting the paint than I am in getting that uber-shine.

I've supplied myself with a gentle car wash, glass cleaner, a bunch of microfiber detailing and drying towels, and some AIO - and a cool $22 hose nozzle ( I am a gadget geek).

I'll do the AIO within a week and again in Sept or Oct, before winter, and then basically every 4 months or so. The bottle states that the protection is good for 6-8 months. Will an additional application of Klasse SG provide much more protection or is it more for higher gloss?

I would do it every 3 to 5 months. I doubt very highly it will last that long. SG is good but lacks in some areas (depth etc). I would get some nuba (ex: Natty's Blue or maybe Collinite 825) on it and then maybe some QD (for some pop).QD would be like Clearkots is good, FK425, Poorboys S&G, Chemical Guys (many), ............