[ph19]

Can I use Klasse SG without using AIO?

[bimmernotbeamer]

Yes. Just do an IPA wipe down on your paint before applying the SG.

[ph19]

What is IPA?

[picus]

Originally Posted by ph19

What is IPA?

IPA = 50/50 mix of rubbing alcohol and water (isopropyl alcohol, the stuff you get at super markets). Spray on each panel and wipe off; it's to make the paint perfectly clean before applying your sealant.

[tdekany]

Originally Posted by picus

IPA = 50/50 mix of rubbing alcohol and water (isopropyl alcohol, the stuff you get at super markets). Spray on each panel and wipe off; it's to make the paint perfectly clean before applying your sealant.

just clay first.

[teknochild]

Originally Posted by tdekany

just clay first.

or rather make sure to clay before doing that, that 50/50 alcohol thing seems a little extreme...






ill probably do it when i get my car

this is going to be the first car i use klasse on, i have to order it soon or the car will be here first O_o


i keep reading people saying to use AIO and then a sealant too

[picus]

ISA rubdown extreme? It takes literally 10 minutes. Claying is way more extreme when you think about it; your abrading anything above the clear layer off the paint. Of course clay is a necessary part of car care, but why clay if you don't need to?

[rmorin49]

I'm planning to take a few oz. of Klasse SG or PS21 carnauba wax with me and apply it to my E93 immediately after pickup. I see no need to use anything else on new paint. Just trying to apply something to protect the paint during transit to the US.

[tdekany]

Originally Posted by rmorin49

I'm planning to take a few oz. of Klasse SG or PS21 carnauba wax with me and apply it to my E93 immediately after pickup. I see no need to use anything else on new paint. Just trying to apply something to protect the paint during transit to the US.

do see if it needs claying. (Clay hood & behind wheels to see it there is any contemination on the paint.) You would be surprised how ""some"" new cars are.

Good luck!

[teknochild]

Originally Posted by tdekany

do see if it needs claying. (Clay hood & behind wheels to see it there is any contemination on the paint.) You would be surprised how ""some"" new cars are.

Good luck!

AFAIK all new cars need to be clayed to remove the rail dust

anyway is AIO a polisher with SG, or is it something different, i keep reading to use SG after AIO, but if it doesnt need to be polished (which a new car shouldnt) cant you just use SG

bugs me that everywhere says use SG after AIO

[dawgdog]

If it doesn't need claying it will still probably benefit from AIO. You could do a quick AIO to clean the paint, and then apply either SG or the P21S. Or just the AIO as that will give short term protection.

[tdekany]

Originally Posted by teknochild

AFAIK all new cars need to be clayed to remove the rail dust

anyway is AIO a polisher with SG, or is it something different, i keep reading to use SG after AIO, but if it doesnt need to be polished (which a new car shouldnt) cant you just use SG

bugs me that everywhere says use SG after AIO

Not all new cars need claying.

AIO is a paint cleaner with protection. SG is Pure synthetic sealant that is very durable. Made by the same company so that is why you see it mentioned with aio.

On a brand new car "I" always use a gentle polish - Polishing WILL improve the way the paint looks even on a brand new car. Plus it will clean the paint and the cleaner the paint the better your protection will adhere to the paint (last longer)

[bimmernotbeamer]

Originally Posted by picus

ISA rubdown extreme? It takes literally 10 minutes. Claying is way more extreme when you think about it; your abrading anything above the clear layer off the paint. Of course clay is a necessary part of car care, but why clay if you don't need to?

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