I am assuming you are using the Kamikaze Overcoat once per few months and nothing else. Kamikaze coatings dont like to play with other products topping them like quick detailers, spray waxes etc...... If not, you need to use the Overcoat in order to keep the properties of the coating functioning at thier highest level. This is totally true for all coatings, however the Kamikaze line while great, demands its own type of spray.

PS----jsut because you have a coating doesn't mean the surface doesn't require mainenance every 4-6 months depending on how you drive them. Coatings like clear coat will build up road grime over time and polishing is the only thing that will take that off. I will dig a picture of that up somewhere. It should be surprising to most people.

 

 

No, that is actually the most proper thing to do. Think of it as layers. Each one provides some type of protection and for a limited amount of time. Look up AMMO NYC and look up the Paint Regimen and it will explain the process and resonating why. A good sealant will provide about 4-6 months of protection depending on your driving and storage conditions. Carnauba waxes only last about 3 weeks when its warm outside. Hot outside maybe less, but they provide a deep hue to the paint, rather than just a surface shine.

It like asking is it redundant when its 45 degres outside to put on a long sleeve shirt and then a windbreaker. Do you have to put the windbreaker on? No you dont. But if you do it helps and makes life much more comfortable.

 

 

The clay bar will do it. I like to use dish washing soap to wash the car if I am going to polish/wax it. The soap takes off more of the wax than the car wash soap does. Suds for that rare wash are pretty good too.

 

I enjoy cleaning the cars. I think that is where I look away from products like ceramic coatings.

Larry at AMMO does an amazing job with his products, if you keep up with his line you will see amazing results.

 

 

It appears you are soaking up all the information you can to help maintain your vehicle. That is wonderful. But a lot of these basic questions for soaps, waxes, etc.....would better serve you on a forum like autogeek or autopia or detailers domain. I am always happy to help but informing someone that soap suds are really just soap suds is not my thing. Helping to guide which products to purchase and why is. Along with how to use them properly. Here is the other Special Vehicle Cleaning 101 thread to read also.

Special Vehicle Care Protectants

Dish washing soaps strip the paint surfaces of all sealants, waxes, and toppers. (if you dont know what a topper is---any product you put on top of your protection; such as spray wax, spray detailers, etc.....) This allows for a bare surface to start from. Claying your paint will also strip the surface of protection.

Meguires Car Wash soap and all the other basic Car Wash Soaps without additives such as (Citrus--will strip, Wax--helps wax the surface) will not remove any of the protection you have applied. That is what they are designed for.

 

 

Couple of ounces for 5 gallon bucket.

 

 

 

I like to use old sponges from the kitchen to do the back of the spokes. Spray some wheel cleaner onto the sponge and back side will be as clean as front.

 

PS21 Wheel gel will work just fine on your wheels. Best bet is to get them perfectly clean (likely removing each one to do it properly) and then coat the with some type of silica based coating or spray type (spray type will only last a few months) then only use soap and water. Wheel cleaners will take away the coatings or silica spray properties.

Just be extra carful with cleaners, a lot of them can damage wheels if let to dry, or dwell on any surface to long etc...... I gave you a perfect cleaner if you choose.

 

I buy either Sonax Full Effect of P21S in 5L containers and switch brands when the last one is near the end. I spray the next wheel with the cleaner right before I do the final rinse on the previous wheel. That way it's on there maybe 20 seconds before I start scrubbing the wheel.