GriffFX4

Longevity has a lot to do with how you prep the surface for the 845. Did you decontaminate the paint well before application?

azmidget91

Nope, wanted to test it out in the worst case and just washed then waxed. I was thinking about clay baring this weekend and give it another try.

On a side note I also used it on my girlfriends black 2013 Mustang and the hood looked horrible. This was after a full detail, clay, Megs 105 where needed then 205, finished with 7 then topped off with Collinite. Was almost like we never got it all off, took several attempts with quick detailer to get it looking right. Looks fine now, but I think the heat from the tightly compacted engine bay and Arizona sun really had an impact on the Collinite.

yanki01

I used 845 for the first time since buying it on my fiancé's 09' Camry SE which needed some love. I haven't given it a complete detail since she bought it in 2008 (clay, compound, polish and wax). I did that this past Saturday and finished with 845. wow....good stuff! her paint needs a little more love than Meguiars ultimate compound but it certainly looks a lot better than before. all done by hand w/ CCS euro pads. gives a nice mirror finish to it. Of course with my luck, it rained yesterday! yay!

cosway

exactly what are the steps to be used before the 845?

GriffFX4

Wash, decon (clay or Autoscrub), some choose to use Iron-X as well but optional, polish with a prewax cleanser, glaze if you like (glaze if you want)

This assumes the clear coat is in good condition

yanki01

btw, autoscrub towel is AWESOME! cuts time in half or more.

GriffFX4

Yes it is! I may never use clay again.

one2nine

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Any experience with the autoscrub wash mitt? What grade are you guys using? Does it cause any marring? I've recently been using ultima elastrofoam. Works amazing and doesn't marr nearly as much as traditional clay.

Thinking an autoscrub towel and mitt will be on my next AG order.