Unbelievable! I washed and rejexed my car!!!
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Originally Posted by alohalc' date='Feb 16 2005, 01:04 AM
[quote name='JDN' date='Feb 14 2005, 05:25 AM'][quote name='alohalc' date='Feb 13 2005, 10:51 PM']jdn, so rejex does remove water spots then
?? both the body and windows?
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[/quote]so i think the water spots are covered by rejex now. do you think the regular car wash liquid/gel will remove the water spots so that i can re-apply another layer of rejex and try to remove the water spots? will windex remove the rejex on windows/windsheild? thank you again
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[/quote]Here what exceldetail wrote on how to remove water spot.. I found from other thread...
"Actually AIO is abrasive free......The chemical reaction probably removed the majority of spotting, but your going to need an abrasive cleaner and clay combo to remove the minerals that are built up on the clear coat. Hopefully it hasnt etched into the clear! Do not attempt to cleam with a cleaner/wax, as those usually contain chemical cleaners in them anyway, go straight to a polish. Look for some Megs #80, its mild, and a diminishing abrasive. Dont use circles when applying. You can also try usingstraight vinegar. It contains an acid which will dissolve the lime and other trace minerals in your water. Get a spray bottle, and paper towel. Lightly mist the area of concern, and apply an appropriate size of paper towel, enough to cover the spot and vinegar. Lightly mist again, let sit for 20 min. Keep the area wet with vinegar for that time. Wipe with Microfiber towel, then reapply AIO, and Sg. Sorry, the vinegar will remove your protection....
Originally Posted by alohalc' date='Feb 16 2005, 12:04 AM
so i think the water spots are covered by rejex now.? do you think the regular car wash liquid/gel will remove the water spots so that i can re-apply another layer of rejex and try to remove the water spots?? will windex remove the rejex on windows/windsheild?? thank you again
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Originally Posted by uukahn' date='Feb 25 2005, 05:39 PM
Here what exceldetail wrote on how to remove water spot.. I found from other thread...
"Actually AIO is abrasive free......The chemical reaction probably removed the majority of spotting, but your going to need an abrasive cleaner and clay combo to remove the minerals that are built up on the clear coat. Hopefully it hasnt etched into the clear! Do not attempt to cleam with a cleaner/wax, as those usually contain chemical cleaners in them anyway, go straight to a polish. Look for some Megs #80, its mild, and a diminishing abrasive. Dont use circles when applying. You can also try usingstraight vinegar. It contains an acid which will dissolve the lime and other trace minerals in your water. Get a spray bottle, and paper towel. Lightly mist the area of concern, and apply an appropriate size of paper towel, enough to cover the spot and vinegar. Lightly mist again, let sit for 20 min. Keep the area wet with vinegar for that time. Wipe with Microfiber towel, then reapply AIO, and Sg. Sorry, the vinegar will remove your protection....
"Actually AIO is abrasive free......The chemical reaction probably removed the majority of spotting, but your going to need an abrasive cleaner and clay combo to remove the minerals that are built up on the clear coat. Hopefully it hasnt etched into the clear! Do not attempt to cleam with a cleaner/wax, as those usually contain chemical cleaners in them anyway, go straight to a polish. Look for some Megs #80, its mild, and a diminishing abrasive. Dont use circles when applying. You can also try usingstraight vinegar. It contains an acid which will dissolve the lime and other trace minerals in your water. Get a spray bottle, and paper towel. Lightly mist the area of concern, and apply an appropriate size of paper towel, enough to cover the spot and vinegar. Lightly mist again, let sit for 20 min. Keep the area wet with vinegar for that time. Wipe with Microfiber towel, then reapply AIO, and Sg. Sorry, the vinegar will remove your protection....
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Originally Posted by JDN' date='Feb 26 2005, 12:04 AM
alohalc, I just found your question. Bottom line is, I don't know. I haven't had enough experience with the RejeX on glass to say how durable it is. I use Glass Plus instead of Windex on the auto. I usually don't use anything on the outside except water and a good wipe plus a nylong mesh sponge for stubborn bugs.
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Gentlemen,
I've been using Rejex for about two years. It's a great product. You need to treat it like clear-coat, i.e. the better the surface condition prior to applying Rejex, the better the results.
I typically Wash my vehicle and dry it immediately so I don't have any water spots. Then I go over and polish out all the painted surfaces with a clay bar and speed shine. I always use a micro-fiber towel to buff this step out. By the time I'm done with the clay bar, I'm ready for the Rejex which is the easiest part of the process. I apply it over all the exterior surfaces including the glass. Once it is applied and dryed, it buffs out completely clear. The whole process probably takes 4 hours.
By the way, one of the best places to apply Rejex is on your wheels. I have two sets of wheels that I change out with the seasons and I clean them and treat them once a year. The brake dust rinses-off with mild soap and water.
The thing that attracted me to Rejex was for use on my motorhome. Driving down the highway the front would be layered with bugs that only my power washer could dislodge. With the Rejex applied, it comes off much easier. By the way, Rejex is sold in gallon containers which should be able to do a large boat or RV.
Hope this helps!
I've been using Rejex for about two years. It's a great product. You need to treat it like clear-coat, i.e. the better the surface condition prior to applying Rejex, the better the results.
I typically Wash my vehicle and dry it immediately so I don't have any water spots. Then I go over and polish out all the painted surfaces with a clay bar and speed shine. I always use a micro-fiber towel to buff this step out. By the time I'm done with the clay bar, I'm ready for the Rejex which is the easiest part of the process. I apply it over all the exterior surfaces including the glass. Once it is applied and dryed, it buffs out completely clear. The whole process probably takes 4 hours.
By the way, one of the best places to apply Rejex is on your wheels. I have two sets of wheels that I change out with the seasons and I clean them and treat them once a year. The brake dust rinses-off with mild soap and water.
The thing that attracted me to Rejex was for use on my motorhome. Driving down the highway the front would be layered with bugs that only my power washer could dislodge. With the Rejex applied, it comes off much easier. By the way, Rejex is sold in gallon containers which should be able to do a large boat or RV.
Hope this helps!
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I've also been using Rejex for a few years. It's great for minimizing bug splats on the windshield, brake dust build up on the wheels, and yellowing of the exhaust tips. It's terrific on high heat applications like wheels and exhaust tips, since it was developed for military aircraft applications and doesn't break down easily from the heat like wax does.
I also tried it on my front bumper (thinking it would minimize bug splats there as well), but found the application/removal process to be significantly more difficult than One Grand Blitz wax, so I only use Rejex on the windshield, wheels and exhaust tips. Blitz lasts plenty long for me, so even if Rejex lasts a bit longer (and who knows if it really would), the additional effort isn't worth it for me--plus I prefer the depth of color and shine you get from carnauba wax, vs. the plasticy shine from synthetics like Rejex or Zaino.
I also tried it on my front bumper (thinking it would minimize bug splats there as well), but found the application/removal process to be significantly more difficult than One Grand Blitz wax, so I only use Rejex on the windshield, wheels and exhaust tips. Blitz lasts plenty long for me, so even if Rejex lasts a bit longer (and who knows if it really would), the additional effort isn't worth it for me--plus I prefer the depth of color and shine you get from carnauba wax, vs. the plasticy shine from synthetics like Rejex or Zaino.
believe it or not, guys. i washed my car again this past monday
! but only wash this time, no rejex. still took me almost two hours :'(. i even asked my gf to keep hosing down the car to avoid water spots and helped me wipe off the water. i also used the glass wizard to clean all the windows' interior.
! but only wash this time, no rejex. still took me almost two hours :'(. i even asked my gf to keep hosing down the car to avoid water spots and helped me wipe off the water. i also used the glass wizard to clean all the windows' interior.
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Originally Posted by alohalc' date='Mar 26 2005, 10:18 PM
i didn't believe my gf actually helped me wash the car
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