I did this car just about 1 year ago, as planned the customer brought it back to get it dialed in for driving season. First cleaned the wheels and tires, wheel cleaned with Diablo from CG, I like it because it can sit for a long time while I prepare buckets etc. and it also smells very nice however for very dirty wheels you will need something stronger. Owner keeps the car well maintained with sealant, all of which must be removed before polishing. Sprayed the car down with a citrus APC and agitated all vents and trim with it as well. Washed with CG citrus wash (orange one) and the DD sponge. Clayed using ricardo and dried with the DD waffle weave Correction consisted of a 1 step to remove some light wash swirls accumulated over the past year. After which I opted for a last jeweling step, kept it right around 1200rpm with the metabo to bring up the last bit of gloss and clarity. Nothing impressive on that end to show, no crazy 50/50s Interior needed a bit more work .... Pollen everywhere After Interior finished Wheels protected with Rejex and then jetseal, lips polished by hand Applying powerlock by machine, first of 3 coats. Fabric top protected with 303 fabric guard/repellant Doorjambs treated with AJT Finished
Nicely done as always...Stunning motor car as well :thumb: What are your impressions of PL thus far Dave if you don't mind me asking?
Awesome job as always. Hey Dave, what are you thoughts on the clarity (or lack of) of Powerlock? To me it seems to lack clarity, especially for a sealant and seems to leave a hazy finish.
I think PL has excellent clarity, similar to BF WD just with slightly easier application. Overall its just a solid product I really dont know what to say. When something works well for me I will use it. I hate it when people say it has a slight edge in clarity over X product on X paint because that is all so subjective, not to mention lighting conditions which play a huge factor. If there was a huge difference between this and every other sealant I have tried I would say it but in minor categories like slickness its right there with BF WD and looks I'd say about the same. .... finished this S5 yesterday with LSP in question, you tell me in terms of clarity what ya think
I agree with this. The most important factors for sealants for me are durability, ease, and slickness. I can't comment on the durability of Power Lock, but to date it is the easiest thing I have ever applied to a car. Extremely slick too.
Great results. What pad and polish combos did you use for that quick 1 step correction and with which polisher? Thanks,
First 2 done in 1 day about 6hrs apart. Second done early the next morning. Before applying another coat I wiped the car down with distilled water just to make sure nothing caked up and clean finish was left for another coat to go over.
Nice work, Dave! Power Lock rocks! Super easy application, I left it on for 2 hours, and it was a breeze to remove! My favorite sealant!
