Cyclone Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 For those of us that still live in the past (ironic to say that since I am young) and do not use a PC to polish with whats the process? Where does Americana get placed into the lineup with BSG? I would assume Wash Clay SHR Revive Buttery BSG Americana Or does the BSG go on top of the Americana? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Loud Pedal Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 BSG should be the last step in the process Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Adam Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Different clears and paints will respond differently, and this question is more specific to a particular finish. I'd LOVE to hear what works best for you, and on my Ford, I use the Americana last, and then just use Detail Spray between applications. Do a small area with the other products on your vehicle, and let's start to get an understanding of what looks best on which colors, makes, etc! Thanks:thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chewy Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I did just the Americana on my F150 and it looks great IMO. It's not a show truck and sits more than anything so BSG is just a waste IMO for it. Now my black G8... Yeah it likes it a lot. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Huckleberry Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I did my truck last weekend and its Sonic Blue its has alot of pearls in it and it turned out really nice. But you all would not know because i did not take any pics. I should be back in town Friday I'll take some on Saturday and post them. I will say this though I've used alot of paste wax over the years. The Americana brand is by far the best I've ever used. It goes on easy and comes off easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 (edited) Keep in mind that BSG isn't a "MUST" in the process... since getting Americana I've stopped using BSG as my last step as the paste seems to have enough of its own "WOW" without adding more on top. Never use BSG under anything else. It doesn't hold up very long so anything you put over the top of it is going to have greatly reduced life span. You'd be throwing your Americana away by topping it over BSG. Thats not to say I'm not using it on other things... still is perfect for glass, chrome, etc. In the event your finish starts to look less than perfect after a few washings and you don't want to apply another layer of Americana, then I'd say bust out the BSG. Edited May 19, 2009 by Dylan06SS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Superdutytd Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Keep in mind that BSG isn't a "MUST" in the process... since getting Americana I've stopped using BSG as my last step as the paste seems to have enough of its own "WOW" without adding more on top. Never use BSG under anything else. It doesn't hold up very long so anything you put over the top of it is going to have greatly reduced life span. You'd be throwing your Americana away by topping it over BSG. Thats not to say I'm not using it on other things... still is perfect for glass, chrome, etc. In the event your finish starts to look less than perfect after a few washings and you don't want to apply another layer of Americana, then I'd say bust out the BSG. Aren't you addicted to BSG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Aren't you addicted to BSG? Oh, don't get me wrong... I still love the stuff, but I don't use it just for the sake of using it. My basic recommendation would be to use BSG as your LSP (how many acronyms can we have on this site ) if you use MSW or Buttery. If your just looking for a 'pick me up' for your shine between major details BSG is prefect too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Cyclone Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Thanks Guys! My order will be here Friday and I cannot wait to try it. Just wanted to make sure I had the right process down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I still can't believe no one said "It goes on the paint" :jester: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MustangBrother Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I still can't believe no one said "It goes on the paint" :jester: Missed a step there Bill, it goes on the applicator first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Good point :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 bobfred44 Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Like I said before, you get the best advice from Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I try :rockon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Loud Pedal Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Not hard enough....now try harder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Not hard enough....now try harder :lolsmack::lolsmack: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ss-truck Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Keep in mind that BSG isn't a "MUST" in the process... since getting Americana I've stopped using BSG as my last step as the paste seems to have enough of its own "WOW" without adding more on top. Never use BSG under anything else. It doesn't hold up very long so anything you put over the top of it is going to have greatly reduced life span. You'd be throwing your Americana away by topping it over BSG. Thats not to say I'm not using it on other things... still is perfect for glass, chrome, etc. In the event your finish starts to look less than perfect after a few washings and you don't want to apply another layer of Americana, then I'd say bust out the BSG. Dylan , are you saying that you use the BSG on your glass and chrome ? On my black show car the chrome bumpers are huge and need some protection to give the extra POP that I think chrome demands . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Dylan , are you saying that you use the BSG on your glass and chrome ? On my black show car the chrome bumpers are huge and need some protection to give the extra POP that I think chrome demands . It is great on Chrome :banana::banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ss-truck Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Bill , that really looks great! But I saw one speck of dust though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Bill , that really looks great! But I saw one speck of dust though. I saw that too so I put it back in the garage cause I was ashamed to be seen in it :jester: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ss-truck Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I don't blame you I would have put it back in the garage too, before something happened to it. I am sure when I get my Black, ext. cab , long bed, dually finished I will take plenty of hits from you on dust , swirls and whatever else goes wrong on it . :banana: But I will be anxious for the advice on how to get it perfect as my Black show car will be next after the truck . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I don't blame you I would have put it back in the garage too, before something happened to it. I am sure when I get my Black, ext. cab , long bed, dually finished I will take plenty of hits from you on dust , swirls and whatever else goes wrong on it . :banana: But I will be anxious for the advice on how to get it perfect as my Black show car will be next after the truck . Well I'm guessing you have a grill so getting the Junkman to come down and help shouldn't be a problem :pc::pc: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ss-truck Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Yep , I have a grill and a smoker and a beer cooler, and am working on putting an A/C in my shop too . Think he can be bribed with that , I know he has a specific beer he drinks . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I think that should do it :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ss-truck Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Bill , do you realize Junkman has not commented on this yet ? In August I will be in Louisville for a car show and have talked to AJ about hooking up with him while there. Sounds like we will have A beer and A steak . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Brent44 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Just got in my Americana today. I really want to see how it looks, but I don't want to repeat the whole process again considering I just did a full detail (wash, claybar, swirl and haze remover, polish, machine wax) last Friday and I kept it in the garage until Wednesday. You guys think I'll still get the same results just washing and applying the americanna? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cyclone
For those of us that still live in the past (ironic to say that since I am young) and do not use a PC to polish with whats the process?
Where does Americana get placed into the lineup with BSG?
I would assume
Wash
Clay
SHR
Revive
Buttery
BSG
Americana
Or does the BSG go on top of the Americana?
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