BudgetPlan1
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Generally you dont wanna put anything ‘lesser’ on top of the coating. It won’t hurt it but the surface will take on the characteristics of what’s on top as opposed to those of the coating.
With hydrophobics/self cleaning being one of the greatest benefits of the coating, covering them up is kinda a step backwards.
Same theory w things like ONR and Wolfgang Uber Rinseless which contain polymers/gloss enhancers that will mask the inherent properties of the coating. I think McKees 37 914 is a ‘pure’ rinseless if you’re looking for one. Dunno for sure as I’m not a waterless/rinseless guy.
That’s the theory anyway and it makes sense if you want to completely optimize all the good aspects of the coating.
For our coated cars I generally use Gyeon Bathe, CarPro Reset or Kamikaze Shampoo which are 'pure' shampoos that contain no waxes, sealants, gloss enhancers or polymers.
Even with a pressure washer and foam cannon to get the surface completely clean you'll have to agitate/touch the surface.
As for air drying, its the safest, most complete way to dry the car. After pondering many air dryers in the past I went with a BigBoi unit as it was the best built and had the most trouble free hose...best detailing 'thing' I've spent money on.
End of the day though, you're installer is the best source of maintenance information...he's the one that will be keeping your warranty (if you have one) valid so his advice is the safest.
With hydrophobics/self cleaning being one of the greatest benefits of the coating, covering them up is kinda a step backwards.
Same theory w things like ONR and Wolfgang Uber Rinseless which contain polymers/gloss enhancers that will mask the inherent properties of the coating. I think McKees 37 914 is a ‘pure’ rinseless if you’re looking for one. Dunno for sure as I’m not a waterless/rinseless guy.
That’s the theory anyway and it makes sense if you want to completely optimize all the good aspects of the coating.
For our coated cars I generally use Gyeon Bathe, CarPro Reset or Kamikaze Shampoo which are 'pure' shampoos that contain no waxes, sealants, gloss enhancers or polymers.
Even with a pressure washer and foam cannon to get the surface completely clean you'll have to agitate/touch the surface.
As for air drying, its the safest, most complete way to dry the car. After pondering many air dryers in the past I went with a BigBoi unit as it was the best built and had the most trouble free hose...best detailing 'thing' I've spent money on.
End of the day though, you're installer is the best source of maintenance information...he's the one that will be keeping your warranty (if you have one) valid so his advice is the safest.