Applying DiamondBrite stage 1&2 - any tips?

[Mike Austin]

I take delivery of a new metallic blue Fabia tomorrow and will be applying DiamonBrite from, er, scratch. Any tips here? It mentions application of Stage 1 with cloth or spray. What is best? Are there areas to avoid - black trim etc? Should I treat the alloys?

[Jon TDI]

The car needs to be spotless first. I washed, rinsed & dried & then applied a paint work cleaner (some people use clay bars with good results) before applying Diamondbrite. If you're going to apply straight away then there is no need to do this.

I actually applied Stage 1 with a square edged sponge to avoid catching the plastic trim. Leave it to haze for about 15 mins. Then apply Stage 2 with a micro fibre cloth. Leave this to dry for a further 30 mins & buff up with another micro fibre cloth.

If you have the conserver, use this once a month after washing to protect the Diamondbrite. Just add a small amount to a bucket of water & wash then rinse off as normal.

I also add a layer of wax (Meguiars Quick Wax) on top for extra protection!

This pic was taken after Diamondbrite & Meguiars Quick Wax was applied.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v446/JONTDI/Skoda%20Fabia%20vRS/ShinyRr_Close_up.jpg

Really brings up the metallic flakes in the Black Magic paint!

[Mike Austin]

I actually applied Stage 1 with a square edged sponge to avoid catching the plastic trim.

What effect does it have on the plastic trim?

[Jon TDI]

What effect does it have on the plastic trim?

Dunno. But I bet it's a bugger to get off!!

[Mike Austin]

Dunno. But I bet it's a bugger to get off!!

Hmm. I don't fancy paying that sort of price :eek:

[Jon TDI]

As long as you're carefull & take your time the results will be fantastic.

[brin23uk]

Jon TDI   

 

having seen your post  on dimondbrite  do you have to buff off the first stage of the polish?

 

[Ootohere]

@brin23ukWelcome to the forum.

 

Looking forward to hearing how the Fabia looks 18 years on.