DIY Paint Protection Kit

[ZAS]

. The joys of owning a black MPS. Makes you obsessive.

[CharlieBrown]

. The joys of owning a black MPS. Makes you obsessive.

You speak from experience

[ZAS]

How do you think I got into this business? What better way to supply my own addiction!

[shakespeare]

Thanks Dan and Joel, great info I'm now keen to do this myself so will order some goodies off you when I get home, I'm also quite excited by this

[mech81]

Great stuff ZAS and Dan .

just a quick question, Do I have to use dishwashing concentrate or is what ZAS is selling - meg's car wash; or turtle wax car wash adequate? Have tried dishwashing liquid when i washed my dad's car ( a long long time ago) and the car's paint sure didnt look it was worth sealing . Is the Mystique similar to a wax like OCW?

I own a 2008 Gen1 MPS metro grey example and looks like i need to start looking after it after driving up and down highways because of those darn bugs and crap

[ZAS]

You don't "have" to use the dishwashing liquid, but it is a good way of stripping some of the crap back due to the detergents involved. It's definately not something you do regularly though. Just before initial application.

If the paint is in poor condition though then I recommend you use a clay bar. Especially if it has been etched from the bug guts. Once you get it clean, then the Amigo is what will prep the paint ready to seal.

[mech81]

Thanks ZAS. Thanks for answering all these questions. The Prima Amigo, Epic and Hydro.. they are ok to contact with non painted plastic and rubber?

[CharlieBrown]

The Prima Amigo, Epic and Hydro.. they are ok to contact with non painted plastic and rubber?

Try not to get the Amigo or Epic on rubbers/plastics.

Hydro isn't as harsh, so doesn't really matter as much.

I tried to avoid plastics/rubbers as much as possible.

You will be impressed at the shine, and the continued "smoothness" of the paint!

[CharlieBrown]

The application of Epic is the most important stage of this process. It is very important not too apply it too thick, as this can cause issues getting it off - don't dispair however, as Hyrdo will loosen it all up anyhow. The pictures below show how thin this application is.

Remember, it is possible to apply layer after layer on top of each other (ensures 100% coverage).

[ZAS]

Awesome pics Dan

Like Dan said, avoid your trim with the Amigo and Epic. If you get a tiny bit on there it will just wipe off without staining, but if you coat the trim then no doubt it will stain.