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Old Jan 28, 2004 | 09:02 AM
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You couild use either one but the difference between the two is price. Souveran costs $69.99, P21S costs $25.00. However, you can get S100 which is essentially P21S for $14.95. Also, you can get the S100 at any local Harley Store.

For CMA, click on www.properautocare.com or take a look at the links sticky.
Old Jan 28, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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Thanks PrinzII for the info, I'll try your instructions. Thats a nice shine!!!
Old Jan 28, 2004 | 08:40 PM
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Update- it drizzled today. When I got home, my car still looked perfectly clean, other than the usual dirt buildup on the rear bumper.

When I got home, I put on another coat of sealant. I really hate applying that stuff. It is a PITA to remove and REALLY difficult to see residue on a white car.

Picking up the S100 tomorrow and doing 2 coats this weekend.

Oh, also, the tire glaze is friggin amazing. ZERO spin-off, and I really gobbed it on too. Yes, it's expensive, but the bottle is gigantic (2x the size of the cheap stuff) and it goes a long way.

Finally, the acrylic spray Sonus stuff- a little goes a LONG way. I can polish my entire wheel with a half spritz.
Old Jan 28, 2004 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by asu174
So Prinz.....what's my next step? The Pinnacle wax or P21S? I will probably put one more coat of sealant glaze on this weekend.
Some people just keep hitting it with SG - forever!

General consensus is that once you get above say 5 or 6 coats, you're not going to see much difference or improvement in looks. You could do what the Zainoholics do and just go nuts, but I also noticed that there is a limit to what SG coats do.

Just apply it until you are satisfied and then top it off if you want, but then your layering days are over (well, kinda...).

Very nice looking BTW, although I find myself almost more impressed by the neatness of your garage and your tool chest.
Old Jan 29, 2004 | 12:12 PM
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I picked up the S100 carnuba wax on the way home from Prescott today. I am going to do one more coat of sealant and then two coats of S100.
Old Jan 30, 2004 | 06:47 AM
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Got any interior pics?
Old Jan 30, 2004 | 01:44 PM
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Got any interior pics?
Of my car? I don't really get too nutty on the interior of my car. I just keep it "tidy".


Old Jan 30, 2004 | 01:59 PM
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I should pay you to do my car Andy.
Old Jan 30, 2004 | 02:18 PM
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What did you use on your tires Andy?
Old Jan 30, 2004 | 05:13 PM
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He used Sonus to treat the tires.
Old Jan 30, 2004 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by PrinzII
He used Sonus to treat the tires.
Nope, actually I used this stuff....
http://www.properautocare.com/blacsaptirge.html

Sonus was for the wheels.
Old Jan 30, 2004 | 06:13 PM
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My fault.
Old Jan 31, 2004 | 05:04 PM
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Pics with 2 more coats of S100. That S100 has got to be the easiest wax to work with.......ever.


Old Jan 31, 2004 | 05:41 PM
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Looks just as good in person too.
Old Feb 2, 2004 | 04:39 PM
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Actually, Pinnacle Souveran is better for dark colors - especially red and black. For white I'd really recommend Pinnacle Paste Glaze. It offers a brighter shine that's ideal for lighter colors. My max after Clay magic, Klasse AIO and Paste Glaze:





Old Feb 2, 2004 | 07:11 PM
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Not necessarily. There are Autopians who used Souveran on white cars and it looked good.
Old Feb 2, 2004 | 10:05 PM
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I didn't used Souveran. I used S100.
Old Feb 3, 2004 | 12:48 AM
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I like your garage floor. Id be so paranoid of having one of those rakes falling down onto the car though
Old Feb 3, 2004 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by asu174
I didn't used Souveran. I used S100.
I was responding to housecor's statement.

But I figured you'd like S100 because of its ease of use and the gloss.
Old Feb 3, 2004 | 10:50 AM
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S100.... Great shine and a breeze to apply and remove. I love the way it looks over Klasse AIO and SG.

I gotta try the Souveran sometime, though. I wish it wasn't so expensive.
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 06:42 AM
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I added another coat of S100 last night. Man, this is addicting!
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 07:20 AM
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Trust me, it does get quite addicting.
Old Feb 5, 2004 | 05:17 PM
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Yup, what Prinz said....
Old Feb 5, 2004 | 05:48 PM
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Now my neighbors think I am psychotic because EVERY day when I get home I clean it now. Not necessarily a full wash, but close. Anyhow, I can't go to bed at night if it is dirty.
Old Feb 5, 2004 | 08:04 PM
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it is addicting Andy. When I read your thread I had to detail mine.
Old Feb 6, 2004 | 08:53 AM
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....but you do get some aerobic benefit from doing it.
Old Feb 20, 2004 | 04:10 PM
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Looks real nice. How much was all of that. BTW I enjoy using the California Water Blade instead of Microfiber towels. I have the microfiber towels but the water blade is a lot easier to use.
Old Feb 20, 2004 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k3TitaniumSe
Looks real nice. How much was all of that. BTW I enjoy using the California Water Blade instead of Microfiber towels. I have the microfiber towels but the water blade is a lot easier to use.
About $100 for everything.
Old Feb 20, 2004 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by asu174
About $100 for everything.
Very good job Andy. The $100 paid off pretty well.
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