That’s a great question (I like questions that don’t have easy answers)! In a nut shell, manufactures will often give dilution recommendations for concentrated formulas that will produce the best results for the majority of the tasks that product will be used for. Let’s take All-Purpose-Cleaners (APCs) for example – our Tsunami Specialty Cleaner in […]
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Top Hacks to Get Longer Life Out of Pads
When it comes to compounding and polishing, pads do a sizable portion of the heavy lifting. Many detailers view those workhorse items as disposable and the pain of just buying more is just a necessary expense. However, if you take care of your pads they can last much longer than expected! Keep Your Pads Clean […]
Do you have to wait the full 24 hrs for 404 to cure before topping with 357 or Poly?
The cure time for the LVR 404 Helios applies more for detergent washes. You don’t want to have any type of detergents come into contact with the acrylics before they’ve had a chance to set. If an acrylic gets hit with a detergent before its had a chance to fully cure, it’ll basically fall apart […]
How long before removing LVR 357 Magnum wax? I did not notice a flash.
Flash times for most waxes are usually very temperature dependent. If the temperature is colder out, it will take longer for a wax to flash. If the weather is warmer out, it will flash much faster. In regard to LVR 357 Magnum Wax in particular, Magnum Wax is extremely rich with solids. Therefore, in colder […]
Your LVR 403 says it’s for dark color paint. My car is a wine red color. Is 403 the best product for it?
Hey Jose! LVR 403 Foam Pad Polish is going to make your Red Wine colored car POP like you’ve never seen! It will work incredibly well on your vehicle! thanks for the question and Happy Detailing!
Good morning , I purchased 403/404 glaze. What do u recommend for a sealant or another durable topper?
To answer your question about a recommended topper for our polishing glazes, I think you’ll be extremely happy with either of the two listed below. PolySeal PolySeal is truly amazing and is revolutionizing the detailing industry! PolySeal is a hybrid sealant. It is a synthetic wax infused with SiO2. The SiO2 is bonded with the […]
Can Poly-Seal be applied in direct sun?
The best rule of thumb is that you should never do ANY detailing in direct sunlight. The temperature on the vehicle surface will always be hotter than what you are currently feeling. Products that have a liquid components to them, will evaporate quicker than intended and can streak, dry up, scratch the paint (if you […]
Should X-Cellerator be applied full strength or diluted? If diluted what’s the ratio?
To answer your question in a word: ABSOLUTELY! X-Cellerator (formerly known as Gamma Dry during beta testing). X-Cellerator should be diluted between 6:1 (6 parts water to 1 part X-Cellerator) and 8:1 (8 parts water to 1 part X-Cellerator). If you are noticing any streaking, just add a little more water. NOTE: X-Cellerator should be applied conservatively, […]
What can I do about overspray all over my vehicle?
We recommend that you use a detailing clay bar, clay sponge or a clay towel. Detailing clay is safe to use on all finishes as long as the surface is well lubricated. Straight water typically does not provide enough lubrication and we strongly recommend you use a lubrication designed to work with detailing clay such […]
