What is the proper procedure?

[mxkx250]

Hi, I have about all the products but don't know the proper steps in applying them. Say I started with a stripped car, then clayed it. Do I use the paint correction polish, fine machine polish, MSS, brilliant glaze, then  Americana? This is on a clear coated car. 

Also, I have a 1967 Camaro with the black base coat paint. Is there anything special that I should be doing?

[Beemer]

Your order is fine. Take your time and have fun!

 

On the '67 you might have some color transfer on the polishing pads but it's not a problem.

[flyboy9994]

Is this a daily driver? If so you may want to consider the liquid paint sealer after your last polish.

[Beemer]

I think he has the old Machine Super Sealant (MSS).

 

You'll need to wait 12 hours after applying MSS before layering anything on top.

[mxkx250]

_{I have the liquid sealer also, I just thought that was in case I wasn't using the DA.}

[mxkx250]

I wasn't aware of the wait time. Kind of like years ago when I was using Zaino. Had to wait between coats if you weren't using the hardner.

[Beemer]

Nope.  The Liquid Paint Sealant is great with a polishing machine. Use it just like the old MSS except you don't have to wait 12 hours to layer.

 

Nice Z, by the way.

[Beemer]

I wasn't aware of the wait time. Kind of like years ago when I was using Zaino. Had to wait between coats if you weren't using the hardner.

 

Might have been the main reason why it was replaced with Liq Paint Sealant..

[mxkx250]

Thanks, nice to have people to ask for advice.

[Chris@Adams]

I always lay down BG before the PS, that way the BG will last longer. This method doesn't seem to effect the longevity of the PS. BTW nice rides!

[James__]

I also did this and the shine and filling of the Brilliant Glaze under Liquid Paint Sealant is phenomenal.

[flyboy9994]

I also did this and the shine and filling of the Brilliant Glaze under Liquid Paint Sealant is phenomenal.

 

Brilliant Glaze UNDER Liquid Paint Sealant? Awesome idea. Going to try that for sure!

[James__]

Brilliant Glaze UNDER Liquid Paint Sealant? Awesome idea. Going to try that for sure!

Yes, Chris does this too. Seems to give it a longer than expected lifetime. Also, because the brilliant glaze has filling properties, it allows the Liquid Paint Sealant to provide an even better shine. Definitely give it a shot!

[Chris@Adams]

I also apply BG over PF or PC polish residue and wipe both off at the same time, the residue wipes off way easier that way.

[Ricky Bobby]

Over or under the sealant the BG lifespan is the same. Apply it whenever you would like in your last step process.

 

Applying sealant over Patriot Wax will not make it last for 6 months as an example. You'll be left with a ton of shine from the sealant after, same with BG under.

 

A positive about applying BG under the sealant is that there is a light solvent cleaning agent in there so it is cleaning up the paint a bit before application of sealant, in case you had any remaining polish or clay residue on the surface.

 

Edit: Chris beat me to it explaining that it cleans any residues off the surface prior to sealant application. Brilliant Glaze is also great for cleaning and shining glass.

Edited March 20, 2016 by Ricky Bobby

[mxkx250]

Thanks for the compliments on my cars, and thanks for all the ideas.

[flyboy9994]

I also apply BG over PF or PC polish residue and wipe both off at the same time, the residue wipes off way easier that way.

Over the polish residue? Sweet. That's going to save a ton of work for sure. So after clay, I'm going to use Revive hand polish. So leave the residue and apply Brilliant Glaze over that then wipe everything off. Liquid Paint Sealant to follow all that.

 

Sorry for the hijack... Really good info here.

[Chris@Adams]

Over the polish residue? Sweet. That's going to save a ton of work for sure. So after clay, I'm going to use Revive hand polish. So leave the residue and apply Brilliant Glaze over that then wipe everything off. Liquid Paint Sealant to follow all that.

 

Sorry for the hijack... Really good info here.

That is correct, let me know how it goes.

[flyboy9994]

That is correct, let me know how it goes.

For sure. Finally going to get a full correction done this coming weekend. I'll post a write up with the techniques described above. Thanks again.