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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 05:12 PM
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Default Paint protection??

I would like to know if Anyone has any recommendations on protection for my new Audi TT's paint. Wax? Silicone? Resins? I even found a site selling a $100 protection kit with a patent...
http://www.5starshine.com/
I have Turtle Wax 2001 and McQuires #1 Yellow wax with resins and silicones in it. Wnyone an expert here? THANKS!
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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Default check out the auto detailing forum here in AudiWorld first.

paint is paint...whether its on an A8 or TT.
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 06:32 PM
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Default people prefer different products

personally, i like Klasse All-in-One sealant together with P21S wax.
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 06:37 PM
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Default I'm sold on Zaino

It's a little on the pricy side, but the finish is amazingly durable and shiny.<ul><li><a href="http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc">Zaino</a></li></ul>
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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Default Re: people prefer different products

why the all in one if you use a clay bar first? Woyldn't it be better to clean with clay, put on Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze then the P21s wax?
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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Default take a look at Troy H's writeup on detailing in the detailing forum

basically, you clay the car to remove contaminants, etc.. but you still want to use polishes to bring out the car's finish. after that, you generally want to apply a sealant that will protect the polished finish, then finish that off with a good wax. Klasse AIO is a sealant/very mild polish that can be followed by the sealant glaze and/or waxes such as P21S.
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 06:59 PM
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Default You can also download a good detailing guide from this link

They used to charge 19.95 for it, but now you can download and register it for free.<ul><li><a href="http://www.guidetodetailing.com/articlenoheader.php?articleId=58">Autopia detailing guide</a></li></ul>
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 08:07 PM
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Default Yep, wash, clay, wash, (op. swirl remover), klasse aio, klasse glaze x2, p21S wax.

You can also insert a swirl remover in there after the wash if you have bad swirls. Sadly my paint is so far gone from the previous owner that absolutely nothing will help but a new paint job. Also, you can pick up the p21s wax relabeled as s100 carnuba wax at your local Harley Davidson dealer for a good price.
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Default clay, Menzerna IP, Menzerna FP, P21S GEPC, Blitz wax and about 16hrs of work

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...and it really makes our 'fastest' color gleem...:-)
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