Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Is the list still on ? What's going on ?

[Hans E. Hansen (FList]

Yeah, I use an orbital for the big jobs.  But for liquid wax, I can
apply it about as fast as it takes to bust out the orbital, select and
prime pads, plug it in, etc.  Plus, on the GMC Acadia, I can't really
reach the roof well enough even on a ladder to properly use it.

Hans.

On 4/25/21, Peter Rychel <dino308gt4 [at] hotmail.com> wrote:
> Great tips and will look into those different waxes.
>
> It was fun in the beginning doing the Karate Kid “wax on, wax off” thing,
> but much like you, I ended up spending hours (okay, all day) cleaning the
> car and ending up with sore arms.
>
> I bought the orbital polisher from Meguiars and oh my, it was a game
> changer. An hour, tops for the GT4 and that’s a miracle considering it’s a
> black car.
>
> The machine definitely requires a liquid wax and it helps to use a detailing
> spray to prime the surface and machine foam pad.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Peter
>
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> From: Hans E. Hansen<mailto:FList [at] hanshansen.org>
> Sent: April 25, 2021 11:03 AM
> To: Peter Rychel<mailto:dino308gt4 [at] hotmail.com>
> Cc: The FerrariList<mailto:ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
> Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Is the list still on ? What's going on ?
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> The supplier of FK1000 has changed the name/number to BWM100 (I
> think....) for some reason.  It's labeled as "High Temperature Paste
> Wax" and is used for coating molds for low temp metal casting.
> Developed in Germany, I believe.  Someone wondered "What would happen
> if I smeared some on my car?"  Anyway, it has a small cult following.
> It's a bit of a PITA to use - well, not more so than most paste waxes
> I guess.  But I use it on my 2 daily drivers because it lasts at least
> 6 months on outdoor stored cars and I detest waxing them on a regular
> basis.  I have a sticky fine tree sap mist that falls in the area of
> my driveway and makes unprotected paint feel like sandpaper.  But
> nothing sticks to this wax.  I don't even get anal about removing bird
> droppings or bug splats right away.
>
> Also, I've been washing with Wolfgang SiO2 Coating Wash.  It's crazy
> expensive, but the SiO2 content beads water like nothing I've ever
> seen.  Highly self-washing, meaning that a good rainstorm will clean
> the car by itself for months after an initial Wolfgang wash.  Even
> works well on the windshield, sort of like RainX except much longer
> lasting.
>
> The common thread here is that I'm lazy and want the best results with
> the absolute least effort.  So one day each in the spring and fall
> waxing, and then just a couple of washes in between is all I'm willing
> to do.  I only do this to protect the paint from sap, birds,
> waterspots, etc.  I'm not really into it for the "show and shine"
> aspect.
>
> Hans.
>
> On 4/24/21, Peter Rychel <dino308gt4 [at] hotmail.com> wrote:
>> Interesting choice for wax. Makes sense considering the job it has to
>> perform, so why wouldn’t it work as a general purpose protectant for
>> outdoor, driving use.
>>
>> I used old fashioned Turtle Wax on my old daily driver years ago. Easy to
>> apply and it kept the car looking good for years of daily driving.
>>
>> Peter
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>> From: Hans E. Hansen<mailto:FList [at] hanshansen.org>
>> Sent: April 24, 2021 6:02 PM
>> To: PeterGT4<mailto:dino308gt4 [at] hotmail.com>
>> Cc: The FerrariList<mailto:ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Is the list still on ? What's going on ?
>>
>> For the seats, it's been pretty much consensus to use Leatherique. Paint
>> finish technology moves fast, so that's a moving target. I use FK1000
>> mold
>> release wax on some cars, as it's extremely long lasting. But way too
>> many
>> coats of Zaino on my Maserati, for reasons that I can't explain.
>>
>> Hans.
>>
>> On Sat, Apr 24, 2021, 5:51 PM Anthony Bauco
>> <tbauco [at] gmail.com<mailto:tbauco [at] gmail.com>> wrote:
>> I guess all of the pilot stories have been told.
>>
>> I am working on a non-functional side mirror at the moment.
>>
>> When all the electrical stuff is sorted I will move on to detailing.  Any
>> suggestions?
>>
>> Washing tips?  I have never had a car with single stage paint before.
>> And
>> it is getting thin in places.
>> Suggested ceramic coating?
>> Suggested wax?
>> Leather cleaner and conditioner?
>> Wheel cleaner?
>> Polish for exhaust tips?
>>
>> On Sat, Apr 24, 2021, 8:41 PM Michel Savard
>> <mysavard [at] videotron.ca<mailto:mysavard [at] videotron.ca>> wrote:
>>
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