Maintenance of Paint Sealant/HGG finish?

[BoCRon]

So the new MINI has had her first treatments done. I clayed, then did a coat of paint sealant followed the next day by a coat of HGG. 

Going forward on a quick wash type of day, what is the best way to continue on.

Do I wash, dry and then do a detail spray? Or should I keep layering HGG? I have no problem continuing with the HGG as it was a very easy application and the results are well worth it, just not sure if it is needed or advised on a regular basis.

I also have the Buttery wax but not sure I want to go there in the Georgia summer!

My weekend plan is to do the wheels and trim with the Quick Sealant so will probably be doing a bath as well while I'm at it  .

 

Annette

 

 

[Norton]

I recommend wash, dry, and detail spray most of the time (e.g., weekly); along with wash and layering HGG periodically (e.g., monthly).

 

With that regimen, there's little need for Buttery Wax, but you can apply it if/when you WANT to.

[cev103]

^ what he said

[BoCRon]

Got it. I've never used the Adams detail spray so am looking forward to trying it.

Annette

[SSJ455]

I use the Liquid Paint Sealant with a layer of Buttery Wax.  It may be overkill but waxing is therapeutic.

[Feets31]

I use the Detail Spray as a dryer agent to keep the water from spotting.  I do not apply a coat after the car is dry.  If I apply HGG I use it instead of the detail spray. 

[BoCRon]

I use the Detail Spray as a dryer agent to keep the water from spotting.  I do not apply a coat after the car is dry.  If I apply HGG I use it instead of the detail spray.

 

Wow, that's good to hear. Up until recently I used a Prima product called Hydro. You spray a light mist over the freshly washed, but still wet car and wipe dry. I'm glad to hear it sounds like I can use the detail spray in the same manner.

[GXPaycheck]

Rinsless wash is all you need. Layering HGG isn't necessary.

Using detail spray as a drying agent is a good tip and it works great.

[ledger64]

HGG should last about couple months but i usually reapply like every 3 -4 weeks to my DD. 

 

Like Brian said a rinseless wash every week or 2wks depending on your needs and then finished with DS works great. 

 

You can substitute HGG for DS every other rinsless wash if you like.

[Ricky Bobby]

Nothing to add here, Brian, Norton, and ledger all have great tips.

 

With your regimen, not much use for Buttery to be honest.  Paint sealant every 6-8 months and a layer of HGG weekly.  Use DS or diluted rinseless when drying on a traditional wash to add lubrication while you are drying the paint.