I've not used blue velvet but I love purple haze, so as Chris recommend why not top up with that wax I'm sure it will add some lustre too.

And as northern monkey said artdekotsos is just lovely to work with and durability is cracking. The results are also second to none. Well worth a sample pot if you fancy trying it.

 

The blue velvet? Will it not give my silver car a blue tinge?

No..Its a not so

It could be sky blue pink and it wont matter

Just marketing ...IME anyway

No..Its a not so

It could be sky blue pink and it wont matter

Just marketing ...IME anyway

 

Cool.  Well in the meantime, I've been googling artdekotsos and watched a few vids, and I've got to say I really want some  

 

ChrisRs, what's the best way to apply dodo juice? From memory, I was there forever buffing the stuff off...

http://forum.dodojuice.com/viewtopic.php?t=2011

Quite an interesting thread on colour charging here. The differences are subtle, but there are differences. I'm with Chris though, it's about providing a variety rather than for specific colour types. A few layers will give it a blue hue though.

http://forum.dodojuice.com/viewtopic.php?t=2011

Quite an interesting thread on colour charging here. The differences are subtle, but there are differences. I'm with Chris though, it's about providing a variety rather than for specific colour types. A few layers will give it a blue hue though.

 

Good to know.  To be honest, I'm only going to have time to do one coat anyway, so it'll be fine

 

So I've decided that, on Friday at least,  I'll be using SRP, 109 then DJ blue velvet

Cool.  Well in the meantime, I've been googling artdekotsos and watched a few vids, and I've got to say I really want some  

 

ChrisRs, what's the best way to apply dodo juice? From memory, I was there forever buffing the stuff off...

Very thinly...looks like you put too much on

Get a sponge applicator pad..A light swipe and spread as far and as systematically as possible

When hazed buff off..if thats what DJ tell you on the pot (Instructions)

As thin as you can apply it..The better..Then its easier to buff off

OK, so after being at it for three hours, I'm only half way through washing.  So far I've done this:

 

• Rinse
• Snow Foam (15 min wait)
• Rinse
• Wash top half (change water in both buckets)
• Wash bottom half
• Rinse
• Go over car with Tar remover (leave for 5 mins)
• Rinse

Now I'm about to clay. Do I need to do a full wash again, or perhaps just snow foam and rinse again?

 

The bad news is I've spotted a good 30+ stone chips, many of which are rusty.  There are even some on the back...

 

Cheers!

Edited 30 January, 201511 yr by planehazza

No need to wash..Just use the soapy water or snow foam if using a Clay Bar that requires water..otherwise spray on the QD and off you go

Did you use a cloth to remove the tar residue?

No need to wash..Just use the soapy water or snow foam if using a Clay Bar that requires water..otherwise spray on the QD and off you go

Did you use a cloth to remove the tar residue?

 

OK cool. It's the DJ clay with with the born slippy stuff. I used a clean 100% cotton sock to apply the tar remover.  

Silver is a double edged sword, hides a lot of swirls and imperfections but very hard to know what you're doing regarding correction.

Generally, wax gives depth and sealants would benefit the 'flake and pop' of silver. I rememebr Jeffs Werkstatt was very popular with silver as it brought out the flake.

IMHO, older sealants like JetSeal have generally been replaced by new breed of nano sealants as they give much better durability anywhere from 6 months to 2 years+. In terms of finish, it varies but some will give you glass like finish but others will have darkening effect. The problem you will have is applying these can be hard on silver and some should be applied professionally or someone who is confident as removing them means machine polishing back if it is left uneven or not buffed off. I have been impressed by Art De Shine range which has a big range of nano sealants - I'm very impressed with Sicko and the gloss sealant spray. Also check out Soft 99 Fusso wax which goes on like wax so you can see it and buff off - claimed 12 months durability, fills minor swirls and gets rave reviews. Most of these can be layered with extra costs or other products.

Like any LSP be sure to prep paint so it can bond properly that means clay, polishing, iron x, tar remover etc depending on condition.

Silver is a double edged sword, hides a lot of swirls and imperfections but very hard to know what you're doing regarding correction.

Generally, wax gives depth and sealants would benefit the 'flake and pop' of silver. I rememebr Jeffs Werkstatt was very popular with silver as it brought out the flake.

IMHO, older sealants like JetSeal have generally been replaced by new breed of nano sealants as they give much better durability anywhere from 6 months to 2 years+. In terms of finish, it varies but some will give you glass like finish but others will have darkening effect. The problem you will have is applying these can be hard on silver and some should be applied professionally or someone who is confident as removing them means machine polishing back if it is left uneven or not buffed off. I have been impressed by Art De Shine range which has a big range of nano sealants - I'm very impressed with Sicko and the gloss sealant spray. Also check out Soft 99 Fusso wax which goes on like wax so you can see it and buff off - claimed 12 months durability, fills minor swirls and gets rave reviews. Most of these can be layered with extra costs or other products.

Like any LSP be sure to prep paint so it can bond properly that means clay, polishing, iron x, tar remover etc depending on condition.

 

Thanks.  Well I've just finished a 6 hour stint, and half of that was claying.  I've had to give up now as the water was freezing as I was drying the car.  It's very clean and tar free, but unfortunately I cannot put any wax or sealant on now.  I'm working the weekend so I'll just minimise the mileage I do until I can wash it again and get some products on it.

Silver is a double edged sword, hides a lot of swirls and imperfections but very hard to know what you're doing regarding correction.

Generally, wax gives depth and sealants would benefit the 'flake and pop' of silver. I rememebr Jeffs Werkstatt was very popular with silver as it brought out the flake.

IMHO, older sealants like JetSeal have generally been replaced by new breed of nano sealants as they give much better durability anywhere from 6 months to 2 years+. In terms of finish, it varies but some will give you glass like finish but others will have darkening effect. The problem you will have is applying these can be hard on silver and some should be applied professionally or someone who is confident as removing them means machine polishing back if it is left uneven or not buffed off. I have been impressed by Art De Shine range which has a big range of nano sealants - I'm very impressed with Sicko and the gloss sealant spray. Also check out Soft 99 Fusso wax which goes on like wax so you can see it and buff off - claimed 12 months durability, fills minor swirls and gets rave reviews. Most of these can be layered with extra costs or other products.

Like any LSP be sure to prep paint so it can bond properly that means clay, polishing, iron x, tar remover etc depending on condition.

Very well written

Good effort nontheless

Good effort nontheless

Thanks. Suffering for it now. 28 but I have a 90 year old's back.

I'll wash it again next weekend and polish it.

Found out that one of the wheels has had a rattle jobby over an unprepared surface. By that I mean it hasn't even been sanded or primed. Suffice to say the karcher took most of it off...

Silver is a double edged sword, hides a lot of swirls and imperfections but very hard to know what you're doing regarding correction.

Generally, wax gives depth and sealants would benefit the 'flake and pop' of silver. I rememebr Jeffs Werkstatt was very popular with silver as it brought out the flake.

IMHO, older sealants like JetSeal have generally been replaced by new breed of nano sealants as they give much better durability anywhere from 6 months to 2 years+. In terms of finish, it varies but some will give you glass like finish but others will have darkening effect. The problem you will have is applying these can be hard on silver and some should be applied professionally or someone who is confident as removing them means machine polishing back if it is left uneven or not buffed off. I have been impressed by Art De Shine range which has a big range of nano sealants - I'm very impressed with Sicko and the gloss sealant spray. Also check out Soft 99 Fusso wax which goes on like wax so you can see it and buff off - claimed 12 months durability, fills minor swirls and gets rave reviews. Most of these can be layered with extra costs or other products.

Like any LSP be sure to prep paint so it can bond properly that means clay, polishing, iron x, tar remover etc depending on condition.

 

Thanks again for this, jsut read it again to understand it properly.  I have JS109 and I'm kind of on a budget.  As above, my wheels are worse than expected so I'm going to have to save up some cash to get all 4 refurbed in the Spring once the snow/salt has gone.  For now, I'm going to stick with the products I have.  It's the rusty stone chips I'm worried about :(