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Klasse Application Instructions

Posted by eShine Car Care on December 16, 2015

eShine Canada is proud to offer Klasse Car Care products! We hope this guide to proper application will be of assistance! Klasse All-In-One and High Gloss Sealant Glaze are among the best Paint Protection products available today. With proper preparation and application Klasse will keep your vehicle looking it’s best while offering unsurpassed durability and protection.

The Klasse “Twins”

Klasse All-In-One is a true one step product. It cleans polishes and protects in one easy step! The cleaner in All-In-One removes existing wax, road films, light oxidation and visually reduces minor swirls. Klasse is Base and Clear coat safe.
Klasse Sealant Glaze provides additional sealant protection and a deeper, high gloss finish. Being a pure sealant, Klasse sealant Glaze can be layered multiple times to produce an even deeper, wetter finish! Layering will also increase the durability up to one year! Klasse is Base and Clear coat safe.

Preparation

Properly wash and dry vehicle. (See our proper washing techniques article)
Work in a shaded area out of direct sunlight.
Surface must be adequately prepared for application of any polish. Excessive swirls, scratches or paint contamination must be properly addressed prior to Klasse application.

Klasse All-In-One Application by Hand

Klasse All-In-One should be applied with an applicator such as our 4" Blue Polish Applicator. It can also be applied via terry cloth or microfiber towel.
Wet the Applicator, then wring out any excess water. The applicator should be evenly damp, but not wet. To dry the applicator you can place the applicator in a towel and squeeze; this leaves the applicator damp, but not wet.
Place a quarter sized dab of Klasse All-In-One on the applicator and apply using large overlapping strokes. It is a good idea to follow the contour of each vehicle. Move in a moderate speed applying moderate pressure. Do one section at a time (e.g., half hood, one fender etc) with each quarter sized dab of Klasse All-In-One.
If applicator starts to get dirty or dry, rinse applicator with water and wring out again.
After the product has been worked into the paint it will haze. When Klasse hazes remove with a plush microfiber towel. If the product is caked on and difficult to remove, you applied too much product. Try thinner application on the next panel.
If your vehicle is older, more neglected and possible badly oxidized, you may want to try a second application of Klasse All-In-One before moving onto the Sealant Glaze.

Klasse All-In-One Application by Machine

Using a Polishing pad such as our Lake Country 6.5” CCS Green Polishing Pad, apply 3 dabs or lines about 2 inches in length along the perimeter of the pad.
Please refer to Proper Pad Care for instructions on how to prep your pad.
If using the popular Porter Cable Dual Action Polisher, set to a speed of 4.
Apply pad to surface before turning on unit.
Work one section at a time (e.g., Hood, Door). Apply more All-In-One as needed to keep the polishing pad moist.
After Klasse All-in-One hazes remove with a plush microfiber towel. If the product is caked on and difficult to remove, you applied too much product. Try thinner application on the next panel.

Klasse Sealant Glaze Application by Hand

While the Klasse All-In-One is applied easily, Sealant Glaze can be temperamental, and the Application/removal procedure should be followed closely.
Work in a shaded area out of direct sunlight and on a cool surface. This allows for longer curing time and allows the Klasse Sealant Glaze to be worked longer before hazing.
Klasse Sealant Glaze should be applied with a Fine Foam Applicator such as our 4" Black Sealant Applicator. Using the proper applicator with Klasse Sealant Glaze is crucial to ensure a thin/even application. If Klasse Sealant Glaze is applied too thickly or unevenly, it will be very difficult to remove.
Wet the Applicator, then wring out any excess water. The applicator should be evenly damp, but not wet. To dry the applicator you can place the applicator in a towel and squeeze; this leaves the applicator damp, but not wet.
Place a quarter sized dab on the applicator and apply with large overlapping strokes. It is a good idea to follow the contour of each vehicle. Move in a moderate speed, little to no pressure is required. Do one section at a time (e.g., half hood, one fender etc) with each quarter sized dab of Klasse Sealant Glaze. Klasse Sealant Glaze should be applied so thin that the product is difficult to see when applied!

If applicator starts to get dirty or dry, rinse applicator with water and wring out again.
Klasse Sealant Glaze can be applied/removed in two ways for maximum ease,

Wipe-On, Wipe-Off. This method involves simply applying the Sealant on smaller sections at a time and removing immediately. It is a good idea to let sit for approximately 15 seconds. Many find this way reduces the chance of difficult removal and find the end result is unaffected. OR,
Apply the Sealant Glaze to the entire vehicle before you start to remove the residue. The longer you let Sealant Glaze Dry, the easier it is to remove. Many customers even let it sit overnight!

Remove with a plush microfiber towel. If the product is caked on and difficult to remove, you applied too much product. Try thinner application on the next panel.

Klasse Sealant Glaze Application by Machine

While All-On-One applies easily by machine, Sealant Glaze can be a little more temperamental. For this reason, and because it applies so easily by hand, we recommend applying by hand even if All-In-One was applied by machine. After several hand applications you will have a better idea of the sealants characteristics and may want to save time by machine applying. When you are ready for that step please follow these directions.
Work in a Shaded area out of direct sunlight and on a cool surface. This allows for longer curing time and allows the Sealant Glaze to be applied longer before hazing.
Using a Finishing pad such as our Lake Country 6.5” Blue Finishing Pad, apply 3 dabs or lines about 2 inches in length along the perimeter of the pad.
If using the popular Porter Cable Dual Action Polisher, set to a speed of 4.
Apply pad to surface before turning on unit.
Work one section at a time (e.g., Hood, Door). Apply more Klasse Sealant Glaze as needed to keep the polishing pad moist.
It will appear that you are not applying any product, but in fact you are. Keep moving the polisher over the area you’re working on until the polisher glides easily and there is no visual haze or film.
Do not buff off any residues yet. Continue adding small amounts of Sealant to the pad and complete the entire car.
Applying Sealant Glaze by machine leaves little to no residue! After applying to the entire vehicle, remove with a plush microfiber towel.

Tips and Tricks!

After your initial application of both Klasse All-In-One, and Sealant Glaze, try layering the Sealant Glaze! This will increase depth and durability. Wait a minimum of 24 hours in order for each layer to cure before applying another. There is no need to use the All-In-One again from this point unless surface becomes contaminated. Using the All-In-One again will remove your layers of Sealant Glaze starting you from scratch. High Gloss Sealant Glaze can be layered without fear of yellowing or discolouration. Some show car owners have a dozen or more layers of Sealant Glaze on their cars!
A common practice amongst show car enthusiasts is to top Klasse Sealant Glaze with their favourite Carnauba. This is not done for durability but more for that extra depth and glow only Carnaubas can offer. The brightness of the Klasse under the Carnauba will produce a breathtaking finish judges will drool over! Keep in mind; after a carnauba is applied you CAN NOT apply Klasse Sealant Glaze again until the carnauba is removed. An application of Klasse All-in-One will remove the Carnauba.

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