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Thunder22 07-15-2009 10:49 AM

The X is done "curing"..... rejex removed and looking sharp
 
Got up early to beat the sun coming around and shining on my driveway and put a nice coat of Rejex on the X.

Now it sits in the garage for 12 hours to let the Rejex cure.

I guess I'll just have to suck it up and drive the C6 today lol.

Pics when it's done.

Michelle 07-15-2009 07:13 PM

:tapping:

motordavid 07-15-2009 07:24 PM

Must be extraordinary stuff...my Zaino goes on and buffs off
in about an hour, if I'm slacking. "Curing"? Damn...I gotta see
this; maybe Gresch will pull out one of his cams and post a pic.

Weasel 07-15-2009 08:09 PM

The Rejex must be a great product with a great result... but at what cost? He now has to drive the C6? Poor guy will know he's not in his X5... :D

Thunder22 07-15-2009 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motordavid (Post 641029)
Must be extraordinary stuff...my Zaino goes on and buffs off
in about an hour, if I'm slacking. "Curing"? Damn...I gotta see
this; maybe Gresch will pull out one of his cams and post a pic.

LOL! I use Meguiars NXT 2.0 wax and Mequiars polishes on the vette, but the X sits outside 24x7x365 so I would have to wax it twice a month.

Rejex needs to cure on the car for 12 hours, you can buff it sooner but it won't last as long, it's a polymer orginally developed for use on airplanes, and lasts about 4-6 months depending on weather conditions etc. I usually apply a coat in the spring and fall and sometimes a 3rd time if need be.

Normally I would apply a coat of Rejex in the late afternoon and buff it off the the next morning (takes about 15 minutes to remove) but I had plans this afternoon etc etc so I put it on this morning. So tomorrow morning I'll buff it off and be good for the next 3-6 months.

By the way, Rejex can be applied to the wheels, headlights, tail lights and glass, it's great stuff.

No wax i've ever used, zaino/meguiars/etc, has ever lasted as long as or looked as good as Rejex (over time).

Here's a link for you chuckleheads:

RejeX®: So Slick, Bugs Can't Stick!

Thunder22 07-15-2009 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weasel (Post 641046)
The Rejex must be a great product with a great result... but at what cost? He now has to drive the C6? Poor guy will know he's not in his X5... :D

I've been driving the Vette a lot this summer, drove up to Cape Cod and back last week, had a blast.

Thunder22 07-15-2009 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michelle (Post 641025)
:tapping:

Easy cranky, took a ride to PA for dinner.

Thunder22 07-15-2009 11:38 PM

Here it is, waiting for the rub down in the morning:)

http://www.pcorca.com/pics/IMG_1046w.jpg

Bozz 07-16-2009 07:36 AM

Wow that looks like a very small garage how the hell do you get in and out of the car?

Thunder22 07-16-2009 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bozz (Post 641222)
Wow that looks like a very small garage how the hell do you get in and out of the car?

It's just the camera angle and the photochop. A full size GMC Yukon fits in there with no problem.

J.Belknap 07-16-2009 08:42 AM

Awesome stuff.

Was originally used by the military to keep soot from weighing down helicopter rotor blades.

Thunder22 07-16-2009 11:26 AM

The after pics
 
1 other thing to mention about Rejex, it doesn't create a ton of white residue/dust like wax does. It took me about 15 minutes to remove it after it was applied about a half hour to buff it out in the morning.


Cloudy day so they don't "pop" as much as I would like but here they are:

http://www.pcorca.com/pics/IMG_1065w.jpg
http://www.pcorca.com/pics/IMG_1067w.jpg

Michelle 07-16-2009 01:16 PM

Woo hoo! Looks great! :2thumbs:

Thunder22 07-16-2009 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michelle (Post 641348)
Woo hoo! Looks great! :2thumbs:

Thanks :) The finish is like butter. I threw a rag on the hood and it slid right off :)

Mister2 07-16-2009 05:14 PM

I was thinking this is just like any other polymer sealants and it is. From their website:

"RejeX is wiped on, allowed to dry to a haze for approximately 20 minutes, wiped off, then allowed to cure for 12 hours.

Curing is required to allow the monomers (polymer building blocks) that make up RejeX to attach to the surface being treated and to polymerize (crosslink) into a crystal-clear, impervious film. It is very important to allow RejeX to cure for 12 hours after the haze has been wiped off. If the coating is exposed to contamination such as oil, fuel, soot, water, cleaners, etc. before it has cured, the contaminants may interfere with the film, preventing the RejeX from achieving it's maximum performance and durability."



NXT 2.0 is actually a cleaner/sealant. It works great but does not last just like any other consumer products. You'll want to use the meg prof line vs the consumer line products. I'm no expert but apply a couple thin even coats of RejeX and a couple thin even coats of a carnauba wax (P21S or similar) and you'll get more than the "pop" you are expecting:thumbup:


Thunder22 07-16-2009 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister2 (Post 641449)
I was thinking this is just like any other polymer sealants and it is. From their website:

"RejeX is wiped on, allowed to dry to a haze for approximately 20 minutes, wiped off, then allowed to cure for 12 hours.

Curing is required to allow the monomers (polymer building blocks) that make up RejeX to attach to the surface being treated and to polymerize (crosslink) into a crystal-clear, impervious film. It is very important to allow RejeX to cure for 12 hours after the haze has been wiped off. If the coating is exposed to contamination such as oil, fuel, soot, water, cleaners, etc. before it has cured, the contaminants may interfere with the film, preventing the RejeX from achieving it's maximum performance and durability."



NXT 2.0 is actually a cleaner/sealant. It works great but does not last just like any other consumer products. You'll want to use the meg prof line vs the consumer line products. I'm no expert but apply a couple thin even coats of RejeX and a couple thin even coats of a carnauba wax (P21S or similar) and you'll get more than the "pop" you are expecting:thumbup:


thanks, i know the differences, i got the pop i was expecting, i was saying that it wasn't popping in the pics because its a cloudy day. I don't use wax on the x because it sits outside 24x7x365 and doesn't last. The vette gets waxed :)

Regarding the curing, the only part of the X that I leave the rejex on over night is the hood, it seems to last longer when I do that, but it could be just me hoping Lol :) after the 12 hours I buff the entire car.

Mister2 07-16-2009 06:56 PM

Cool man:thumbup:. I was just wondering why you left the residue on overnight.

Thunder22 07-16-2009 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister2 (Post 641479)
Cool man:thumbup:. I was just wondering why you left the residue on overnight.

Just the hood... it seems to last longer, but as I said, it's all perception by me :) Re-reading the thread, I see how I worded it badly with using remove/buff without much rhyme/reason, I edited it to make it more clear.

:thumbup:

RPX5 07-16-2009 08:12 PM

Looks sweet.. so you apply it, let it haze, wipe off haze like any other wax, then buff 12 hours later?

Thunder22 07-16-2009 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPX5 (Post 641502)
Looks sweet.. so you apply it, let it haze, wipe off haze like any other wax, then buff 12 hours later?

yup.

RPX5 07-16-2009 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gresch (Post 641538)
yup.

I bookmarked the sight, thanks. I'll prob wait another couple of weeks till the turtle wax i just applied starts to fade.

I tried Meguiars NXT 2.0 on my X, my gf's 3 and my mom's 3 vert over a month ago, and I thought it was terrible. It wore off very quickly. Now all the girls are bugging me for another round, this RejeX seems like it will keep em quiet for a bit :thumbup:

LeMansX5 07-16-2009 09:58 PM

Nice shine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPX5 (Post 641559)
I bookmarked the sight, thanks. I'll prob wait another couple of weeks till the turtle wax i just applied starts to fade.

I tried Meguiars NXT 2.0 on my X, my gf's 3 and my mom's 3 vert over a month ago, and I thought it was terrible. It wore off very quickly. Now all the girls are bugging me for another round, this RejeX seems like it will keep em quiet for a bit :thumbup:

I use Menzerna and it lasts quite a bit longer.

Thunder22 07-16-2009 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPX5 (Post 641559)
I bookmarked the sight, thanks. I'll prob wait another couple of weeks till the turtle wax i just applied starts to fade.

I tried Meguiars NXT 2.0 on my X, my gf's 3 and my mom's 3 vert over a month ago, and I thought it was terrible. It wore off very quickly. Now all the girls are bugging me for another round, this RejeX seems like it will keep em quiet for a bit :thumbup:

I like NXT, it all depends on the weather as to how long it will last.

Before you apply Rejex, wash the car with Dawn, then wash it again with an automotive soap like Meguiars to get the Dawn off. Dry the car thorougly, then apply the Rejex (I apply it by hand, not with an orbital, it goes on easily, and you don't need a lot, it's not like a wax, more is definitely not better)

It's tough to find Rejex in a store by the way, True Value hardware stores have it sometimes, and can order it for you possibly. I ordered it online at skygeek.com.

RPX5 07-16-2009 10:15 PM

I love trying new waxes, I used to use mothers on my old e46 and loved it, it seemed to last a while. I never tried menzerna, but I'd like to maybe next summer... I think I'll try and get my hands on some of this RejeX it sounds interesting.. Great info, thanks!

Thunder22 07-16-2009 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPX5 (Post 641571)
I love trying new waxes, I used to use mothers on my old e46 and loved it, it seemed to last a while. I never tried menzerna, but I'd like to maybe next summer... I think I'll try and get my hands on some of this RejeX it sounds interesting.. Great info, thanks!

:thumbup: Remember that rejex is a polymer not a wax, so dont apply it over wax, it will only last as long as the way lasts.

RPX5 07-16-2009 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gresch (Post 641572)
:thumbup: Remember that rejex is a polymer not a wax, so dont apply it over wax, it will only last as long as the way lasts.

Ya I read that on the web site, it makes sense. Polymer huh... sounds like a forcefield of sorts!! :rofl: I'm excited! Gotta runs this turtle wax out a bit though, I applied it only last weekend, then I'll wash it up wit Dawn like you mentioned, then some Mequiers gold class, then its Polymer time!!

Naz24 07-17-2009 12:30 AM

wait, i use rejex all the time. i thought u buff on and buff off like normal wax and then let it sit inside for 12 hours. you leave the wax on and take it off after 12 hours?

TQ2K 07-17-2009 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Naz24 (Post 641638)
wait, i use rejex all the time. i thought u buff on and buff off like normal wax and then let it sit inside for 12 hours. you leave the wax on and take it off after 12 hours?

That's my understanding as well when I read the instructions from the website... Curing = keep it out of the elements for 12 hours.

Thunder22 07-17-2009 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Naz24 (Post 641638)
wait, i use rejex all the time. i thought u buff on and buff off like normal wax and then let it sit inside for 12 hours. you leave the wax on and take it off after 12 hours?

I apply it, let it sit for a half hour, take it off, then let it sit in the garage for 12 hours and then buff the entire car. Just poor wording by me earlier, sorry for the confusion. I do leave it on the hood over night, seems to last longer that way, but I could have just done a bad job on the hood the first time i used it .

vinuneuro 07-17-2009 02:31 AM

Once in 3-6 months? I love it!

Thunder22 05-16-2010 02:26 PM

It's that time of year again, the X is Rejex'd :)

motordavid 05-16-2010 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thunder22 (Post 741719)
It's that time of year again, the X is Rejex'd :)

G/T/R, how 'bout a pic?
I think you have a cam laying around there...;)

Fwiw, we Zaino'd the CEO's new Hyundai Tuscon
today, and she even helped. :thumbup:
BR, mD

MINIz guy 05-16-2010 08:08 PM

Ah, Rejex; I only use mine when winter comes along. Right now, I'm finishing up my supply of Meguiar's NXT which has a bit more pop than Rejex. I love the longevity of Rejex compared to the 3-4 weeks of NXT though.

Thunder22 05-16-2010 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motordavid (Post 741735)
G/T/R, how 'bout a pic?
I think you have a cam laying around there...;)

Fwiw, we Zaino'd the CEO's new Hyundai Tuscon
today, and she even helped. :thumbup:
BR, mD

It's sitting in the driveway with the NOAH cover on it. I'll take one tomorrow.

Thunder22 05-16-2010 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MINIz guy (Post 741764)
Ah, Rejex; I only use mine when winter comes along. Right now, I'm finishing up my supply of Meguiar's NXT which has a bit more pop than Rejex. I love the longevity of Rejex compared to the 3-4 weeks of NXT though.

The X is just too big and full of creases to wax by hand as often as it would need to be, the rejex lasts a lot longer. It takes a good 3 hours to Rejex the damn thing as it is. I did try to apply it with a PC, but it was easier by hand, same thing for removal, mostly due to the crevices and creases in the body, not to mention trying to keep the rejex off of the plastic parts. I blue taped a lot of the plastic this time and then applied back to black when I was done.

LeMansX5 05-16-2010 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motordavid (Post 741735)
G/T/R, how 'bout a pic?
I think you have a cam laying around there...;)

Fwiw, we Zaino'd the CEO's new Hyundai Tuscon
today, and she even helped. :thumbup:
BR, mD

Pics?
mD, you can have my left over Zaino stuff as I don't use it since moving over to Menzerna. :)

iMPAKT 05-17-2010 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeMansX5 (Post 741816)
Pics?
mD, you can have my left over Zaino stuff as I don't use it since moving over to Menzerna. :)

Menzerna is great stuff...did you try powerlock yet? I just got a sample of it. Hope it's much better than FMJ.

Carbon Schwarz 05-20-2010 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeMansX5 (Post 641566)
Nice shine.



I use Menzerna and it lasts quite a bit longer.

I've tried a good majority of products now and can say I'm a huge fan of Menzerna products also. I don't get the idea of waiting for a cure time when I can get all Karate Kid with Menzerna and "Wax-On-Wax-Off!" Nor do I have the patience to wait half a day when I can fully correct the paint on a vehicle with sealent in less than a few hours typically. To each his own of course just need to give props to Menzerna.

Have fun detailing everyone.

Carbon Schwarz 05-20-2010 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iMPAKT (Post 741939)
Menzerna is great stuff...did you try powerlock yet? I just got a sample of it. Hope it's much better than FMJ.

The Power Lock just tops off the Menzerna line perfectly. Easy to apply and remove. Funny thing, I too have zaino bottles that I'll give away now to anyone who wants them.

Michelle 05-13-2011 10:55 PM

:popcorn:

Naz24 05-13-2011 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thunder22 (Post 641661)
I apply it, let it sit for a half hour, take it off, then let it sit in the garage for 12 hours and then buff the entire car. Just poor wording by me earlier, sorry for the confusion. I do leave it on the hood over night, seems to last longer that way, but I could have just done a bad job on the hood the first time i used it .

I recently did my mom's X5, after letting it sit for a half hour it was quite difficult to remove.. Have you run into this problem leaving it on the hood over night?


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