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minigolf · Jan 2nd, 2005, 06:29 AM

While enjoying some time off work I decided to give Little Blue some loving by giving a her a good old detail. It took about 5 hours on day one and then about 2 on the second day (I'll get onto that soon).

Step 1: Regular wash and chamois
Products used were the usual Meguiars Gold Class shampoo, Meguiars lambswool wash mit and Ultra Microfibre Chamois.

Step 2: Clay bar
Products used were Clay Magic clay bar and Sonus Spritz (Quick detailer) to restore the paint to a glass like surface.

Step 3: Polish
Products used were Klasse All-In-One, applicator pad, 100% cotton towel for initial buffing and microfibre cloth for a final buff. I applied two coats over the whole car and an extra coat on the bonnet and rear hatch/bumper.

Step 4: Sealant
Products used were Klasse Sealant Glaze, applicator pad, 100% cotton towel for initial buffing and microfibre cloth for a final buff. It is recommended that you apply the sealant to the entire car before buffing off. The longer it stays on the better. It was recommended to me to leave the selant on overnight, which I did, and this is why it took more than a day to complete this detailing process. I applied two coats over the entire car, leaving the first coat overnight before removing/buffing. And leaving the second coat for about 3 hours.

I get most of my car detailing goodies from Greg at Eclipse Detailing and here's a pic of the Klasse/Sonus products. If you are interested in using similar products there are some good basic instructions on the Eclipse website.

I took some before and after pics which was kind of pointless in some ways as I did not take them in a light controlled atmosphere, but you can just tell the difference I think. Either way, Little Blue looks nice and shiny at the completion of all this hard work, which is what counts right! For a greater selection of sample images click here (take note of the captions at the top centre of each image).

1. Before washing

2. After washing

3. After clay bar

4. After applying Klasse All-In-One

5. After applying Klasse Sealant Glaze

Cheers Liam

minicoopal · Jan 2nd, 2005, 06:49 AM

This is after AIO and 2 coats of SG

minigolf · Jan 2nd, 2005, 06:53 AM

Nice. Klasse is good stuff isn't it. Nice and easy to use too.

minicoopal · Jan 2nd, 2005, 06:55 AM

yup...really good. took me 10 mins to apply each coat of SG

play fife · Jan 2nd, 2005, 07:13 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

Klasse is good stuff isn't it. Nice and easy to use too.

Hey Liam,

Could you if possible take a photo of all the products you actually used to do this job as im thinking of doing the same to my cooper & i dont want to go out & buy the wrong bottles.

lol

Is it possible to buy these products at such places like big w & supercheap ?

Thanks
Daniel

minigolf · Jan 2nd, 2005, 07:29 AM

As far as I know, Klasse is not available at the major auto retailers. And apart from the Meguiars Gold Class champoo and wash mit, the rest of the stuff came from Eclipse.

:

Klasse AIO : Klasse Sealant Glaze

:
Sonus Spritz : 100% cotton seamless towels

:
Applicator pad : Microfibre towels

While these exact products may not be available from a Supercheap type of store you can get similar products from the Meguiars range more readily at retail outlets. I've not used the new-ish Meguiars NXT product, but by all accounts it is very good.

brett · Jan 2nd, 2005, 11:06 AM

My Problem is living out here in the country I get my Mini looking that good and by the time I get to work- friends place it's covered in dust

I like it when we go on club Mini runs in BRisbane because even after the run the car is usually still really clean

minigolf · Jun 18th, 2005, 02:24 PM

Had a nother go at this today.

Oh, mods, sorry I posted this in the wrong forum, would you mind moving it into the Maintenance forum. Cheers!

Guran · Jun 20th, 2005, 04:33 AM

Nice job Liam. What'd you use on the black plastic wheel arches and skirts?

Wish I had the time to spend detailing my MCS. Last time I did it, I took the easy out and paid a detailer! It was worth every cent though because he did an infinitely better job than what I could manage. I'm about due to get it done again.

MiniFr34k · Jun 21st, 2005, 11:34 AM

Good write up Liam

Shame the pics werent of a DS MCS tho hehe

minigolf · Nov 13th, 2005, 11:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Guran

Nice job Liam. What'd you use on the black plastic wheel arches and skirts?

Wish I had the time to spend detailing my MCS. Last time I did it, I took the easy out and paid a detailer! It was worth every cent though because he did an infinitely better job than what I could manage. I'm about due to get it done again.

Better late than never, sorry Bryan

I use 303 Aerospace Protectant most of the time.

twig · Nov 18th, 2005, 12:30 AM

Nice job but youve gone half way.

After the sealent, put on two coats of a good carnuaba, like Pinnacle Sourveign. This is being done for many car shows now and the difference is even more amazing as the color depth deeper!

Perm · Nov 18th, 2005, 10:39 AM

Hi,
Any problems removing the Klasse Sealant Glaze ? I have heard that it can be quite a job to remove unless you have the layers very thin.

Car looks great.

Perm

twig · Nov 20th, 2005, 12:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Perm

Hi,
Any problems removing the Klasse Sealant Glaze ? I have heard that it can be quite a job to remove unless you have the layers very thin.

Use Dawn.

Perm · Nov 21st, 2005, 05:03 PM

Do not think using Dawn "washing up liquid" is a good idea. This will strip any wax off your car. Not sure but would expect it would also strip some of the Klasse Sealant Glaze off that you have just applied.

Perm

twig · Nov 21st, 2005, 08:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Perm

Do not think using Dawn "washing up liquid" is a good idea. This will strip any wax off your car. Not sure but would expect it would also strip some of the Klasse Sealant Glaze off that you have just applied.

Perm

that is EXACTLY what he asked ... How do I remove Klasse Sealant Glaze

Jan 2nd, 2005, 06:29 AM	#1
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 11:01 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Detaling with Klasse All-In-One and Sealant Glaze While enjoying some time off work I decided to give Little Blue some loving by giving a her a good old detail. It took about 5 hours on day one and then about 2 on the second day (I'll get onto that soon). Step 1: Regular wash and chamois Products used were the usual Meguiars Gold Class shampoo, Meguiars lambswool wash mit and Ultra Microfibre Chamois. Step 2: Clay bar Products used were Clay Magic clay bar and Sonus Spritz (Quick detailer) to restore the paint to a glass like surface. Step 3: Polish Products used were Klasse All-In-One, applicator pad, 100% cotton towel for initial buffing and microfibre cloth for a final buff. I applied two coats over the whole car and an extra coat on the bonnet and rear hatch/bumper. Step 4: Sealant Products used were Klasse Sealant Glaze, applicator pad, 100% cotton towel for initial buffing and microfibre cloth for a final buff. It is recommended that you apply the sealant to the entire car before buffing off. The longer it stays on the better. It was recommended to me to leave the selant on overnight, which I did, and this is why it took more than a day to complete this detailing process. I applied two coats over the entire car, leaving the first coat overnight before removing/buffing. And leaving the second coat for about 3 hours. I get most of my car detailing goodies from Greg at Eclipse Detailing and here's a pic of the Klasse/Sonus products. If you are interested in using similar products there are some good basic instructions on the Eclipse website. I took some before and after pics which was kind of pointless in some ways as I did not take them in a light controlled atmosphere, but you can just tell the difference I think. Either way, Little Blue looks nice and shiny at the completion of all this hard work, which is what counts right! For a greater selection of sample images click here (take note of the captions at the top centre of each image). 1. Before washing 2. After washing 3. After clay bar 4. After applying Klasse All-In-One 5. After applying Klasse Sealant Glaze Cheers Liam Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration. Last edited by minigolf : Jan 2nd, 2005 at 07:32 AM.

Jan 2nd, 2005, 06:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
minicoopal MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Local Time: 08:01 PM Posts: 9 Offline	Klasse AIO, SGx2 This is after AIO and 2 coats of SG Attached Thumbnails

Jan 2nd, 2005, 06:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 11:01 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Nice. Klasse is good stuff isn't it. Nice and easy to use too. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jan 2nd, 2005, 07:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
play fife The Invisible Boy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 10:01 AM Posts: 1,234 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf Klasse is good stuff isn't it. Nice and easy to use too. Hey Liam, Could you if possible take a photo of all the products you actually used to do this job as im thinking of doing the same to my cooper & i dont want to go out & buy the wrong bottles. lol Is it possible to buy these products at such places like big w & supercheap ? Thanks Daniel 2004 DS/W Cooper S 2006 NRL Premiers - Brisbane Broncos

Jan 2nd, 2005, 07:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 11:01 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	As far as I know, Klasse is not available at the major auto retailers. And apart from the Meguiars Gold Class champoo and wash mit, the rest of the stuff came from Eclipse. : Klasse AIO : Klasse Sealant Glaze : Sonus Spritz : 100% cotton seamless towels : Applicator pad : Microfibre towels While these exact products may not be available from a Supercheap type of store you can get similar products from the Meguiars range more readily at retail outlets. I've not used the new-ish Meguiars NXT product, but by all accounts it is very good. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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Jan 2nd, 2005, 06:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
minicoopal MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Local Time: 08:01 PM Posts: 9 Offline	yup...really good. took me 10 mins to apply each coat of SG

Jan 2nd, 2005, 11:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 10:01 AM Posts: 2,390 Offline	My Problem is living out here in the country I get my Mini looking that good and by the time I get to work- friends place it's covered in dust I like it when we go on club Mini runs in BRisbane because even after the run the car is usually still really clean 1968 Mk1 Morris Cooper S 1310cc Downton Lake Green - White 1974 Leyland Mini 1098c Country Cream 2008 MINI Cooper S Chilli Pepper White - Black Roof

Jun 18th, 2005, 02:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 11:01 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Had a nother go at this today. Oh, mods, sorry I posted this in the wrong forum, would you mind moving it into the Maintenance forum. Cheers! Attached Thumbnails Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jun 20th, 2005, 04:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
Guran MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wollongong Local Time: 11:01 AM Posts: 205 Offline	Nice job Liam. What'd you use on the black plastic wheel arches and skirts? Wish I had the time to spend detailing my MCS. Last time I did it, I took the easy out and paid a detailer! It was worth every cent though because he did an infinitely better job than what I could manage. I'm about due to get it done again.

Jun 21st, 2005, 11:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 10:01 AM Posts: 2,173 Offline	Good write up Liam Shame the pics werent of a DS MCS tho hehe

Nov 13th, 2005, 11:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 11:01 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Guran Nice job Liam. What'd you use on the black plastic wheel arches and skirts? Wish I had the time to spend detailing my MCS. Last time I did it, I took the easy out and paid a detailer! It was worth every cent though because he did an infinitely better job than what I could manage. I'm about due to get it done again. Better late than never, sorry Bryan I use 303 Aerospace Protectant most of the time. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Nov 18th, 2005, 12:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
twig MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Local Time: 08:01 PM Posts: 183 Offline	Nice job but youve gone half way. After the sealent, put on two coats of a good carnuaba, like Pinnacle Sourveign. This is being done for many car shows now and the difference is even more amazing as the color depth deeper!

Nov 18th, 2005, 10:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
Perm MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 12:01 AM Posts: 490 Offline	Hi, Any problems removing the Klasse Sealant Glaze ? I have heard that it can be quite a job to remove unless you have the layers very thin. Car looks great. Perm

Nov 20th, 2005, 12:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
twig MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Local Time: 08:01 PM Posts: 183 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Perm Hi, Any problems removing the Klasse Sealant Glaze ? I have heard that it can be quite a job to remove unless you have the layers very thin. Use Dawn.

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Nov 21st, 2005, 05:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
Perm MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 12:01 AM Posts: 490 Offline	Do not think using Dawn "washing up liquid" is a good idea. This will strip any wax off your car. Not sure but would expect it would also strip some of the Klasse Sealant Glaze off that you have just applied. Perm

Nov 21st, 2005, 08:35 PM	#16 (permalink)
twig MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Local Time: 08:01 PM Posts: 183 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Perm Do not think using Dawn "washing up liquid" is a good idea. This will strip any wax off your car. Not sure but would expect it would also strip some of the Klasse Sealant Glaze off that you have just applied. Perm that is EXACTLY what he asked ... How do I remove Klasse Sealant Glaze

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