Ask Mike at Einszett!

[DetailersDomain]

Hey everyone Mike from 1Z einszett is here to help me out with questions so fire away!

Phil@DetailersDomain.com

[Mike @ einszett]

Thanks Phil. Glad to be back here with the Audizine community! Looking forward to all your questions, comments, and suggestions!

[Anthony]

Nice to have you back, Mike. I don't have a question, but I am a big fan of your products!

[Mike @ einszett]

Thanks Anthony!

[nickcavalea]

Just tried your products last weekend with a recommendation from Phil, and I have can't tell you how happy I am with the results!

[DetailersDomain]

awesome! glad to hear it.

[Mike @ einszett]

Thanks, great to hear!

[B6JoeS4]

Einzsett is the bomb. Perls is by far the best wash for routine washes! Of course Cockpit Premium speaks for itself

[Mike @ einszett]

Einzsett is the bomb. Perls is by far the best wash for routine washes! Of course Cockpit Premium speaks for itself

Thanks!

[Chestlock]

Einzsett is the bomb. Perls is by far the best wash for routine washes! Of course Cockpit Premium speaks for itself

+1.


For a polymer, love the Glanz wax too.

Pretty sweet having a rep here! Welcome Mike!

[helix139]

+1 on cockpit! Stuff is great!

[SilverThing]

Einzsett is the bomb. Perls is by far the best wash for routine washes! Of course Cockpit Premium speaks for itself

What he ^^ said x2! Excellent products across the board.

[Rahbey]

Agree with everyone above, just used Cockpit again yesterday and it was amazing as usual.

Quick question, Any general tips when using 1Z Einszett Klima-Cleaner? I am slightly uneasy about doing this but I also don't' really want to pay a mechanic to do it because I'm confident I can not f#ck things up. Anyways, do you have any general tips or suggestions when using this product for the first time (outside of just following the label instructions)?

Thanks Mike!

[DetailersDomain]

yup some of our best sellers would be

1z einszett Glanz
1z einszett Cockpit
1z einszett Deep Cleaner
1z einszett Vinyl Rubber Care
1z einszett Klima Cleaner
1z einszett Spray Wax

[readimag]

Long time Glanz user on my cars but I have been switching between blackfire as of late. While glanz does make the car look amazing, blackfire seems to leave a "wet" look longer. Wondering if you guys are coming with anything like this? Also what would you say for a white car I use Collinite #845 and Glanz as a final coat I know Swissvax Glaicer Premium Car Wax is made for white cars I just don't want to use it on the wifes car she cares nothing for.
Thanks

[Mike @ einszett]

Agree with everyone above, just used Cockpit again yesterday and it was amazing as usual.

Quick question, Any general tips when using 1Z Einszett Klima-Cleaner? I am slightly uneasy about doing this but I also don't' really want to pay a mechanic to do it because I'm confident I can not f#ck things up. Anyways, do you have any general tips or suggestions when using this product for the first time (outside of just following the label instructions)?

Thanks Mike!

Hi Rahbey, most of our customers have no problem applying Klima. But there are some people who don't follow the instructions (or don't read them at all) and have had problems with the can shooting liquid or dripping. Audi's tend to be straightforward and we haven't heard any Audi customers having issues with application. One car that can be a bit more tricky is Mercedes and the way their systems are set up where it's best to insert the tube through the passenger vent. But that's not the case with Audi's which tend to be more geared for the DIY'er.

The following link is an application guide for Klima Cleaner and includes a diagram of an Audi HVAC system: http://www.1z-usa.com/klima-cleaner_application.html

Hope this helps!

[Rahbey]

^^ AWESOME ... Thank you Mike.

I'll post up here after the weekend on my epic success or epic fail.

[solmagic2]

Hey Mike,

Great products. Would recommend Klima for smoke removal?

Thanks
Collin

[ItsDubC]

Lederpflege is amazing stuff; it's all I use on my leather. Huge fan of plastik reiniger as well

[Mike @ einszett]

Collin,

Yes, Klima Cleaner helps a lot with removing smoke/nicotine residue.

Klima also helps with removing really stubborn odors like skunk stink.

[obay]

hi mike i have a 2007 white audi a3. i have tried claying and waxing my car after ive washed it a few times now but nothing seems to enhance the dullness of my paint and hasnt helped keep my car clean longer. i want a nice wet glossy look. should i put a couple coats of wax instead of just one? any advice with polishing? i havnt even tried that. and how hard is it to put a selant/clear coat at the end?(never heard of doing this before)

also any help with my black trim? my grill looks rough and dry. whats the best way to get/keep it looking nice, wet, and glossy?

some tips or advice would be nice.
thanks again

[Mike @ einszett]

Very good question. Waxing gets a lot of attention and it's naturally the first thing a person who's never detailed their car before goes to. But waxing is only part of the equation. As you've discovered, your paint still looks dull no matter how much wax you've applied. The key is polishing the paint.

Your paint finish has two layers (called "two stage" paint or "base coat/clear coat"). This comprises of a colored paint layer and a clear paint layer (aka "clear coat"). Clear coat is nothing but paint without pigment and UV inhibitors in it. It helps add depth and gloss to the paint and protect the pigmented paint below. Many people not familiar with detailing think that clear coat doesn't have to be maintained - but it does. It oxidizes like all paint. It's had to see the dulling effect take place but after you've polished, you'll see a night and day difference.

So the bottom line is you'll want to polish the paint and then seal it off with a protective layer of wax which will protect all the work you've done and the paint finish.


We have two primary polishes in our line:


PolishWax- this is our mild polish made for paint that is new or has very little surface defects in it (ie swirl marks, scratches, discoloration, etc). It cleans the paint, removes contaminants that regular carwashing won't take out, removes haze and restores the depth and gloss you're seeking. For those that like an all in one polish and a wax, PolishWax also contains carnauba wax for protection.


Paint Polish - this is our next level polish which is formulated to restore dull paint (sounds like your situation). In addition to having the same cleaning abilities as PolishWax, Paint Polish is slightly abrasive so it can reduce swirl marks and more stubborn stains and oxidation/haze.


Both polishes are very user friendly. You can apply by hand with very good results. If you want to step up to a polishing machine such as a DA (Dual Action orbital), they will work just as well too.



Protecting:


Now that you've polished your paint finish and the gloss is back, you'll want to seal off the finish. Like I mentioned above, PolishWax has carnauba wax so it will offer you protection but because it's carnauba-based, you're only looking at about 30-45 days of protection (depending on your climate, how often you drive your car, wash frequency, and so on). If you're looking for long-lasting protection, Glanz Wax is the way to go. It's a synthetic based sealant wax. Glanz Wax will give a daily driver approximately 4-6 months of protection (this is to give you an idea of protection level in comparison to carnauba wax).


This is a quick run down of the process that will lead you to the results you're looking for. For more detailed information, I've written some articles in the past as part of the Keep It Clean detailing guide that discusses the difference between polishes and waxes and why each one is important.


Here are the links:

The Benefits of Car Polish

Car Wax: Protecting Your Car's Paint Finish

How to polish and wax


And if you click on the link in my sig for our Detailing Guide, you'll see other articles about how to take care of your interior, clean your wheels and more.

[obay]

thanks mike! ill take a look into these

[Korrect414]

Nice to have you on the forums Mike, I met you last year in Lake Forest at Renee's shop when you came and did a product demo.

[Mike @ einszett]

Thanks for the welcome. Great group of people turned out that day - as always! Hopefully we can do another one in the area again soon!

[Samulis]

Hi Mike,

I 've been using 1Z cockpit for a few weeks now and I've noticed my dash has developed some minor blotches/discoloration. I was wondering if that is something that usually fades away, or perhaps my dash is sun damaged. I was using 303 aerospace for almost a year before using cockpit, so perhaps it's residue. Love the look on the rest of the car however. thanks in advance!

Pete

[Mike @ einszett]

Hi Mike,

I 've been using 1Z cockpit for a few weeks now and I've noticed my dash has developed some minor blotches/discoloration. I was wondering if that is something that usually fades away, or perhaps my dash is sun damaged. I was using 303 aerospace for almost a year before using cockpit, so perhaps it's residue. Love the look on the rest of the car however. thanks in advance!

Pete

Hi Pete, it's not sun damaged but like you guessed, blotchy from 303. Any product with silicone in it like 303, einszett Vinyl-Rubber Care, Vinylex, etc will cause the same effect. I believe some have described it as camouflaging due to the blotchiness. This happens on tires too.

We use a cleaner like Plastic Deep Cleaner or Blitz. If you don't have either of these, you'll need to use a soap based cleaning solution to remove any prior treatments then re-apply Cockpit. I would also consider applying Cockpit with a foam applicator pad rather than a towel so that more of the product goes into the dash.

Hopefully this helps. Please follow up and let us know the results.

Thank you.

[Samulis]

Thanks for the quick reply! Camouflage is a perfect description of what it looks like. I'll order some Plastic deep cleaner and let you know how it turns out. Thanks again!

[earthtodan]

Mike, how do I tell if Paint Polish is the right polish for my car? It's an 04 and it's in good condition, some swirls but no oxidation, and you're saying it's slightly abrasive, I just want to see if there's any risk of it being too harsh. I don't want to use a product with Carnauba mixed in.

[Mike @ einszett]

Mike, how do I tell if Paint Polish is the right polish for my car? It's an 04 and it's in good condition, some swirls but no oxidation, and you're saying it's slightly abrasive, I just want to see if there's any risk of it being too harsh. I don't want to use a product with Carnauba mixed in.

If you rub Paint Polish between your fingers, you won't feel the abrasives. But it's just enough to reduce the the swirls and not completely remove them. If you were to take a look at the swirls magnified, Paint Polish will smooth out the edges of the micro scratches.

If the swirls are very, very minor, you should use PolishWax instead but that has carnauba wax mixed in. PolishWax will conceal any swirls and not reduce or remove them.

When you apply Paint Polish, apply with a polishing pad at a level 4/5 with a DA. Or you can apply by hand with a cotton towel or a foam applicator pad if you need a more gentle applicator.

We have free samples of our polishes on our website. Let me know if you'd like me to send you one:

[Mike @ einszett]

After years of being off the radar, we are reintroducing Exclusiv Gloss Shampoo. We brought it back because since taking it off the shelves a few years back, we've had customers asking us if we would could bring it back (it's always remained available in Europe).

Why another carwash shampoo when we already offer Perls Shampoo? Perls Shampoo remains the go-to carwash shampoo when you're looking for maximum benefits out of a wash.

But it's always good to have another option. Exlcusiv is our no frills, economical wash that produces rich, thick suds (I know a lot of you love this in a carwash which Perls lacks because of it's pH neutral formula), leaves a spot-free and high gloss finish.

While Exclusiv doesn't have the polymer wax protection and gloss properties of Perls, it's a lot more concentrated. 1 oz is enough to wash a car. So you're looking at 17-20 washes from one bottle.

Features:

• Cleans without harming sensitive wax finishes
• Leaves a high gloss shine
• High foaming, spot-free wash (great for foam guns)
• Concentrated, economical

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!

[Chestlock]

Good for foam guns or no?

[Mike @ einszett]

Good for foam guns or no?

Yes!

[1stgsxr06]

Hi Mike,

I'm detailing my buddies car this weekend which is in need of some TLC. The car is about 9 years old and has never been garaged. The paint is very rough, i'm guessing he never clay bar the car before. I purchased some Eninszett extra paint cleaner from our good buddies at DD. After a thorough wash, should I clay bar first or use the Eninszett extra paint cleaner first?

Second quesitons - (Different car) Would this be safe to use on a newer car, 2009, or is this too strong for the finish?

Thanks.

[DetailersDomain]

per Mike.

When it’s that rough and oxidized, I suggest you go straight to Extra as it will dissolve a lot of built up grime and remove the oxidation. Afterwards you can follow up with the clay to remove any other contaminants that might remain. Then follow up with einszett Paint Polish to deepen the finish. Seal it with Glanz Wax and you should be good to go.

We recommend you only use it to remove scratches on newer paints such as those fingernail scratches under the door handles or various scratches and deep stains on the paint. If you decide you want to apply it all over, definitely use it in conjunction with a polishing machine and follow up with Paint Polish.

Hope this helps!

[Anthony]

Phil, get Mike back on here. It's Spring already, he can come out from hiding now!

[DetailersDomain]

I'll try to get him on I'm sure he's watching ; )

[Anthony]

A real lurker, that Mike.

[B6JoeS4]

Can't decide if I want to try the new shampoo or not......hmm. I love Perls, but new products are always enticing.

[DetailersDomain]

the new exclusiv has a bit more suds. its a very nice shampoo for your car.