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      07-20-2011, 09:46 AM   #45
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looks fantastic!! no compare to the chrome trim!

do you mind asking how much did it run you?

I know its $2k for just the glossy trim parts!
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looks fantastic!! no compare to the chrome trim!

do you mind asking how much did it run you?

I know its $2k for just the glossy trim parts!
Thanks man, I paid $200 for the whole job, this guy is a pro, he was going to wrap one M3 completely in matte black to make it look like the frozen black edition, I wonder how it would look!
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      07-21-2011, 11:32 AM   #47
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This wax works great, just wash the car and it keeps shining like the first day you waxed it
Are you using SV Car bath as well? after every wash it just gets better... use quick finish for even more gloss while you are drying the car.

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I spent more time getting the cleaner fluid out than getting the wax out, it felt to me like the cleaner fluid kind of sealed the paint for the wax to be applied but it got out and left the surface very smooth
I only used microfiber towels for the whole process
I saw the pictures you posted and your car looks fine to me
You will notice the difference the next time you wash your car, it will shine like if you have just waxed it
Cleaner fluid should take more time than the wax. With Swissvax, the Cleaner fluid is what makes the biggest difference, hence why it is so important to apply it before the wax. You really have to work cleaner fluid in well to remove oxidation and micro-marring. Make sure you are using a Swissvax puck pad and it comes out super slick

Swissvax always looks better after it's first wash.

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Did all of u guys just use ur hands to apply the wax an wipe it off or did u guys use an orbital?

And the cleaner fluid came off easily with no greasy film?

How often are u supposed to clay?
How often do u reapply wax?
How long does the wax last?
How do u know if the wax is still there?
Wax should always be applied by hand. Either in the palms of your hands or with a SV wax applicator.

use an orbital with Cleaner fluid if you would like to speed it up a bit. Remember to get the areas not touched with the orbital by hand.

Clay - every 4-6 months
Cleaner Fluid - whenever you clay
Wax - Every 2-3 months

You know if the wax is still there because water will still bead up on the surface like when it was new. once the beading starts deteriorating that's a sign of the wax wearing down. In this case you might want to give the wax a boost like Quick Finish or Nano Express.

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