{"id":3998,"date":"2011-02-27T08:47:11","date_gmt":"2011-02-27T13:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=3998"},"modified":"2016-11-16T10:52:40","modified_gmt":"2016-11-16T15:52:40","slug":"klasse-high-gloss-sealant-glaze-ksg-guide-and-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/klasse-high-gloss-sealant-glaze-ksg-guide-and-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze (KSG) Guide and Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze (KSG)<\/a> has been a favorite product of mine for quite some time now.\u00a0 With so many waxes and sealants on the market these days, it\u2019s tough to pull the trigger on a single product and hope that it does all you expect of it.\u00a0 KSG eliminates the thinking process and provides a great look, long-lasting protection, and worry-free application process.\u00a0 It gives a nice coat of shiny and smooth surface to any paint color, lasts for months on a single application and is very easy to use, leaving no streaks, haze or residue.\u00a0 It\u2019s also safe to use on everything from glass, to rubber, trim, headlights, etc., making it one of the best and most versatile sealants <\/a>out there.<\/p>\n

My favorite characteristic of KSG is the durability.\u00a0 I\u2019ve been using KSG through Chicago winters for 3-4 years now on my own and my clients\u2019 vehicles, and have been more than pleased that 2-3 layers of KSG easily last through 3-4 months of the harsh weather.\u00a0 Second favorite quality of KSG is the slickness and overall protection it provides.\u00a0 Water spots rarely occur and contaminants like bugs, bird feces and tar are much easier to wipe off after an application of KSG.\u00a0 This way paint is protected not only from the harmful spotting and etching the above mentioned contamination causes, but also by allowing you to clean that contamination with less pressure, leaving little to no swirl marks in the paint.\u00a0 In this article, I\u2019ll go through the brief process of prepping the paint for application, applying the product, removing the product, and maintaining the paint after application.<\/p>\n

Before even picking up the bottle of KSG, you must ensure the paint is clean and properly prepped for sealing.\u00a0 Just as you would prepare paint for polishing, you need to ensure proper measures are taken for the sealant to be applied and ensure it\u2019ll provide maximum results.\u00a0 While KSG can be used on any freshly washed paint, it\u2019s highly recommended to have a professional detail performed on the vehicle beforehand.\u00a0 This means a proper full detail including a thorough wash, decontamination via clay bar, paint polishing, etc.\u00a0 Assuming the vehicle has been detailed as such recently, the vehicle will simply need a thorough wash, preferably removing any previous waxes, sealants and polishing oils.\u00a0 I always recommend completely cleaning the paint before application.\u00a0 However, I have yet to experience bonding or durability issues with KSG applied over other sealants or immediately after polishing, so take it for what it\u2019s worth.<\/p>\n

Once the vehicle is washed and paint is completely clean, a great prep step for KSG is what is usually referred to KSG\u2019s twin, Klasse All-In-One (KAIO)<\/a>.\u00a0 KAIO is a non-abrasive chemical cleaner\/polish that works great at removing very light swirl marks, old wax, oxidation, etc.\u00a0 It also leaves a light protection layer, making it the perfect prep step for KSG application!\u00a0 While KSG can be used without a KAIO application, it is highly recommended to ensure proper application and long lasting protection.<\/p>\n

Onto the process:<\/h2>\n

While frequenting many online forums I come across numerous complaints about KSG.\u00a0 I can safely say that 99% of those complaints are about the difficulty with removing the product after application.\u00a0 Klasse recommends applying KSG with the wipe-on-wipe-off (WOWO) method, but I am recommending otherwise.\u00a0 Yes you should always initially follow all manufacturers\u2019 instructions and see how it works.\u00a0 I started using KSG over 5 years ago and I followed their instructions.\u00a0 Most of the time it worked well, however sometimes if I applied a little too much product, it would keep hazing and be very tough to remove.\u00a0 This led me to removing it with quick detailer sprays, which led me to form my own method of using KSG.\u00a0 Hopefully this helps those having trouble with it or provides an easier method of application and removal for the rest of you.\u00a0 Before we go any further, here are the necessary tools and products for KSG application:<\/p>\n

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