Hello, my name is Isaac and while I'm not new to detailing I have been out of the loop for over 15+ Years as my cars have been used for work with so many added miles and driving that it got cumbersome to detail my car. I just purchased a new 2019 Acura RDX and would prefer to keep the car looking clean and beautiful so I did my homework on Coatings and decided on CarPro UK 3.0. I would like to post my game/tackle plan and see what any pros or veterans in the detailing world have to say. Thank you
Hello from Sunny Florida
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Game/Tackle Plan - Please note that the car is White, brand new and has Wax which was put on by the Dealership.
I also have a Clear Bra by XPEL on front bumper, headlights and side mirrors.
1. Rinse Car Thoroughly
2. Eraser to Remove old wax (Not sure if I even need to do this step or will the proceeding steps strip the wax that is on the car?)
3.Wash Tires (Tire Bucket/Brush)
4.Wash car with Gyeon Bathe(Top to Bottom/2 Bucket Method)
5.Rinse Car
Do I have to Dry the car before proceeding to step 6?
6.Iron & Tar X Let Stand 3 Mins but no longer than 5 mins ea.
7.Rinse Car
8.Clay Car with Meguiar's Fine Clay
9.Wash Car Again Microfiber Washmit
10.Dry Car
11.Look for Swirl/Micro Marring using LED
12.DA Polish using CarPro 6.5" Gloss Pad and CarPro Essence (Do I need to use a Compound Prior to Polishing?)
13.Let CarPro Essence Cure for 12 Hours (Is 12 hours to short or to long?)
14.Apply 1 Coat CarPro UK 3.0 on all Painted Surfaces, Trim, Rims and Headlights in 2 to 4 ft sections wiping off immediately (Florida Temp is between 89 and 92 Degrees Fahrenheit)
15. Second Coat of CarPro UK 3.0 beginning where I started the First Coat making sure that at least 1 hour has passed before aplly 2nd coat.
16. 1 Coat of Gyeon Skin top coat. (How long should I wait to Apply the Gyeon Skin Top Coat after the CarPro UK3.0 2nd Coat?
Also when applying CarPro UK 3.0 over the XPEL Product that has fully cured for 2 weeks do I tie-in the XPEL with the other non-XPEL covered areas?
Can CarPro UK 3.0 be used on all exterior Car Glass? If not what is best to use that will last long?
I have Gtechniq EXO V.4 that I could either return or use on the glass if I can't use CarPro UK3.0.
Thank you,
Isaac
I also have a Clear Bra by XPEL on front bumper, headlights and side mirrors.
1. Rinse Car Thoroughly
2. Eraser to Remove old wax (Not sure if I even need to do this step or will the proceeding steps strip the wax that is on the car?)
3.Wash Tires (Tire Bucket/Brush)
4.Wash car with Gyeon Bathe(Top to Bottom/2 Bucket Method)
5.Rinse Car
Do I have to Dry the car before proceeding to step 6?
6.Iron & Tar X Let Stand 3 Mins but no longer than 5 mins ea.
7.Rinse Car
8.Clay Car with Meguiar's Fine Clay
9.Wash Car Again Microfiber Washmit
10.Dry Car
11.Look for Swirl/Micro Marring using LED
12.DA Polish using CarPro 6.5" Gloss Pad and CarPro Essence (Do I need to use a Compound Prior to Polishing?)
13.Let CarPro Essence Cure for 12 Hours (Is 12 hours to short or to long?)
14.Apply 1 Coat CarPro UK 3.0 on all Painted Surfaces, Trim, Rims and Headlights in 2 to 4 ft sections wiping off immediately (Florida Temp is between 89 and 92 Degrees Fahrenheit)
15. Second Coat of CarPro UK 3.0 beginning where I started the First Coat making sure that at least 1 hour has passed before aplly 2nd coat.
16. 1 Coat of Gyeon Skin top coat. (How long should I wait to Apply the Gyeon Skin Top Coat after the CarPro UK3.0 2nd Coat?
Also when applying CarPro UK 3.0 over the XPEL Product that has fully cured for 2 weeks do I tie-in the XPEL with the other non-XPEL covered areas?
Can CarPro UK 3.0 be used on all exterior Car Glass? If not what is best to use that will last long?
I have Gtechniq EXO V.4 that I could either return or use on the glass if I can't use CarPro UK3.0.
Thank you,
Isaac
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Welcome to the forum.
Thank you Glad to be here.
Game/Tackle Plan - Please note that the car is White, brand new and has Wax which was put on by the Dealership.
I also have a Clear Bra by XPEL Ultimate on front bumper, headlights and side mirrors.
1. Rinse Car Thoroughly
2. Eraser to Remove old wax (Not sure if I even need to do this step or will the proceeding steps strip the wax that is on the car?)
3.Wash Tires (Tire Bucket/Brush)
4.Wash car (Top to Bottom/2 Bucket Method)
5.Rinse Car
Do I have to Dry the car before proceeding to step 6?
6.Iron & Tar X Let Stand 3 Mins but no longer than 5 mins ea.
7.Rinse Car
8.Clay Car with Meguiar's Fine Clay
9.Wash Car Again Microfiber Washmit
10.Dry Car
11.Look for Swirl/Micro Marring using LED
12.DA Polish using CarPro 6.5" Gloss Pad and CarPro Essence (Dont think I need to use a Compound Prior to Polishing)
13.Let CarPro Essence Cure for 12 Hours (Is 12 hours to short or to long?)
14.Apply 1 Coat CarPro UK 3.0 on all Painted Surfaces, Trim, Rims and Headlights in 2 to 4 ft sections wiping off immediately (Florida Temp is between 89 and 92 Degrees Fahrenheit)
15. Second Coat of CarPro UK 3.0 beginning where I started the First Coat making sure that at least 1 hour has passed before aplly 2nd coat.
16. 1 Coat of top coat. (How long should I wait to Apply the Top Coat after the CarPro UK3.0 2nd Coat?
17.Dlux Trim and Rims
18.Use Flyby Forte Kit per instructions on all exterior Glass and Side Mirrors
Also when applying CarPro UK 3.0 over the XPEL Product that has fully cured for 2 weeks do I tie-in the XPEL with the other non-XPEL covered areas?
Thank you
Isaac
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:welcome:
Lots of GREAT folks here.
It's a very nice community.
:CarproRules:
Lots of great info here.
Search is your friend.
Where are you located in Sunny Florida?