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    Question Can Platium Gloss-Enhancing QD be used....

    ... over a carnauba ( Souveran and P21S) or another brand/type of sealant ( ie. Poorboy`s EX)?

    The reason I ask is because Blackfire`s QD is Blackfire specific and instructs not to use when a carnauba topper is in place.
    Love shiney swirl-free appearing black cars!

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    From the 4 Star web-site.
    " Ultimate Gloss Enhancer is 100% non-abrasive and safe to use everyday on all finishes."
    Sounds like it should be OK.

    Charles

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    Guess that about sums it up.
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    Yep, no problem at all to use over carnaubas or other brands of sealants.

    Although Platinum Ultimate Gloss Enhancer does not contain any carnauba, it can still enhance a carnauba finish.

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    Question Oxymoron?

    blkZ28Conv:
    Just read your signature.
    "Love black shine swirl-free cars"

    Isn`t that an oxymoron? It would be for me. I can`t even keep blue or red swirl free. :p

    Charles

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    Charles you are too much
    life is short ..do it while you can

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    Re: Oxymoron?

    Originally posted by CharlesW
    blkZ28Conv:
    Just read your signature.
    "Love black shine swirl-free cars"

    Isn`t that an oxymoron? It would be for me. I can`t even keep blue or red swirl free. :p

    Charles at one time I would have agreed with you . But with all the knowledge I have learned over the last 2 years about ultra detailing this state of affairs ( swirl-free black ) is a reality at all angles in "natural" light. This is only true for my black "garage queen" which has not been driven in bad weather (yet) in 3+ years. With tools like MF`s, EX, souveran, numerous grades of polishes and SMR`s paint cleansers and knowledge of proper care technique I am now either able to eliminate surface flaws are hide their presence. I surprised myself with the results.
    Then again, I could state the my Sig is my goal or I could change my Sig to "I love my shine swirl-free black Z28 which sits in the garage 24/7."

    I did read the product description but I did not want to assume that "finishes" included all types of protectants. Being the "mad scientist" I did run an experiment with my present protectant (EX, QD`d with QD+ and topped with Super Shine).
    I was pleasantly pleased. It did a great job and may have advanced to my favorite quick QD. It may have been my imagination but it did appear to have enhanced the color (black) and was a dream to use ( zero streaking and hazing) and it was perfectly compatible which my present protectant regimen.
    Love shiney swirl-free appearing black cars!

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    I`ve used it on P21S, Souveran, Adam`s butter wax, Medallion PPP, and of course UPP. Works really nice on all of them.

    However, I really wish Dwayne would sell it in bulk (gallon)!

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    Hey Boss! I can do that!

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    Originally posted by admin
    Hey Boss! I can do that!
    Ahh, that was the answer I expected to see!

    I think I need to "experiment" a little more. I`ve followed the conventional wisdom which dictates non-carnauba or polymer based QDs for sealants and non-carnauba, non-polymer or carnauba based QDs for wax finishes. The three QDs I keep are; Platinum, One Grand Showoff and my most recent addition Poorboys QD+. I`m reluctant to put QD+ in the same category as most QDs since it`s almost like a fresh coat of wax everytime you use it. About the only thing I see similar to other QDs is the speed and ease with which it applies and buffs off.

    I`m still amazed whenever I use Platinum QD over UPP at how slick the finish becomes. They really compliment each other.

    Soon I`ll to embark on a little experimenting. I`m going to do the AIO/UPP on the wife`s Taurus, wait the 24 hours for cure time then top it with Poorboys EX. I figure since I love the look of UPP and it is a pretty durable finish, adding EX with its resin and dab of carnauba may very well not only increase the reflectivity but also the depth and longevity of the finish. I gotta think that would be one well protected vehicle.

    Natty
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    Dwayne,

    When I make my next purchase, we`ll talk about the "gallon" of the Platinum QD. That`s the way I prefer to buy my favorites, when I can get them!

    Thanks!

 

 

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