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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 08:34 AM
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Hey Guru's, I recently picked up a used vivid black HD Tour pack assembly.
It needed some paint correction so i took it to a local detailer and they polished it out, looks great.

My question is how to keep it that way.
Do i use Ultra Plus paint guard or HD Polysealant?

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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 01:09 PM
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do you know if they put a wax, sealant, or coating on it after they corrected it?

how did they polish it out? do you know what they did and which products and tools they used?
 
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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 01:22 PM
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May call the guys back that did the job and ask them.
 
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Hey Gents, thanks for reaching out.
I did just call them and they only polished it, no other coatings.
They Used Minzerna and Meguiars 210 ?

FWIW, i use wax on my bike because it helps to hide the imperfections.

Just looking for advice on what to put over the polish on the tour pack.
I have the 2 items i listed above.

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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 03:43 PM
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use a good prep to get it nice and clean and then use your choice of an LSP

i'm not an expert, just a hobby for me, but i would not go through the trouble of correcting a clear coat without either sealing/coating in ceramic
 
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So should I use the poly sealant or the Ultra paint guard plus?
 
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UPGP hands down is better. The best way to keep black looking good is to read up on proper washing and drying techniques.. Oh, a wax will not hide imperfections. Something with a filler will hide imperfections. And only to a point that will happen
 
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