Topic: Detailing after Krown treatment?

[echo7]

had the krown rust proofing last month and they did wash the car... its not a thorough wash..they just remove the oil from the paint, mostly from the top. then I was advised by the tech not to wash my car for 3 days...

[KGCCS]

I don't care what anyone says... DO NOT wash your vehicle with dish soap. Instead, you should use an all-purpose type cleaner to remove excess Krown product. I would say give the car a week or so and then proceed with a thorough wash, clay, wax, etc. I am however hesitant about having Krown wash the vehicle afterwards as they typically use a brush on a stick which is a paint swirl disaster waiting to happen. A friend of mine brought his dark coloured vehicle there in prestine condition, and it came back to him in a swirl frenzie afterwards - in other words a weekend of cleaning, polishing, buffing, etc out the door.

I would almost suggest having them clean the windows only and then wash the excess off yourself at a later date... but thats simply MY own opinion.

[articsteve]

DO NOT wash your vehicle with dish soap

Why not     

 Instead, you should use an all-purpose type cleaner to remove excess Krown product

Define an "all purpose type cleaner" 

Dish soap is the most effect emulsifier when dealing with a substance like Krown.  A coupe of squirts into a 2 gallon pal is all ya need. 

I would almost suggest having them clean the windows only and then wash the excess off yourself at a later date...

I agree with you there.    Washing the car immediately after treatment is stunned  IMO   ,   Put up with it for 3 days.

[Seafoam]

 Here are my thoughts on the matter. I usually Krown in september[still enough heat for it to creep]. Before i do this i give the car a good coat of wax for the winter. If you wax after the stuff is still running down the doors dirt is sticking to it. There is more of a chance of scratching your car and removing the rust protection you want for the winter time. I tend not to wash my car that much during the winter,once spring comes i give it a good detailing.

I thought Krown didn't swell the rubbers. It has on my 2 year old Fit
 

[articsteve]

I thought Krown didn't swell the rubbers.

Depends on the type of rubber.  I had a 98 Volvo S70 where an excellent Krown shop in Scarberia declined to spray it saying that Volvo rubber would swell and they didn't want any complaints. 

I ended up insisting, signing a disclaimer, and wiping down the door seals for the next few days.  Didn't notice any issues, but I only had it 18 months.

[0rbis25]

Happen to stumble on this gem

When it comes to washing a vehicle after a Krown it is the customers call, however Krown as a whole recomends the washing of vehicles, esp the windshield as krown does not work very well with wipers and rain

The reason we wash a vehicle is because there is alot of stigma on the part of customers who feel that oil spraying is just "too dirty" and there is an element of truth to that.

There is washing it...then there is WASHING IT!! most of the Krown is in the interior of the panels, not on the outside so a general wash will not remove the oil, but if it does not bother you, leave it for a few days.

It can be very hard and frustrating to "detail" a vehicle on the outside after it has been Krowned...mostly because the oil is leeching from handles and bottom of doors, it is best to wait for a few weeks or detail the car before the application, I know that sounds weird, but it can be a lot easier.

As far as automatic car washes...with enough water pressure and soap it will break down Krown, try to avoid the option where you get the underside washed, often these car washes spray water in areas that would never get wet in a million years...I would suggest maybe once a year? in the spring time to get off excess salt and crap.

[Oilman]

  Hello all. First time for the Oilman. Just joined site because I
feel strongly about Krown. I've used Krown for the last 4-5 years
on three cars (latest on a 09 done last week).  When I get mine
sprayed, I don't get it washed for a few days. I get the glass
covered with news paper because trying to clean glass with the
overspray film is hard. I'll then wash with a bit of dish soap and
car soap to get the overspray off. Then I'll give it a coat of wax
some time later. I avoid driving in rain if possible. My new 09 done
last week, I let it drip on sheets of cardboard in my garage and
it hasn't been driven in rain yet. I hope this helps.

The Oilman

[articsteve]

I wait at least 1, usually 2 weeks and get it done in May.

[rrocket]

  Hello all. First time for the Oilman. Just joined site because I
feel strongly about Krown. I've used Krown for the last 4-5 years
on three cars (latest on a 09 done last week).  When I get mine
sprayed, I don't get it washed for a few days. I get the glass
covered with news paper because trying to clean glass with the
overspray film is hard. I'll then wash with a bit of dish soap and
car soap to get the overspray off. Then I'll give it a coat of wax
some time later. I avoid driving in rain if possible. My new 09 done
last week, I let it drip on sheets of cardboard in my garage and
it hasn't been driven in rain yet. I hope this helps.

The Oilman

What kind of 09!!!  Geez..stop teasing us, you noob!!   

[safristi]

..prolly a KROWN...Vic..........................

[Oilman]

  Sorry rrocket. I bought a 2009 Saturn Vue.
Articsteve, you point out that you get it done
in May. This is the best time to get a car/truck
rust proofed. I do my cars in April/May also.
Rust speeds up in warm to hot weather so this
is the time to spray, not when it's cool & rainy.

The Oilman

[KGCCS]

Rust Check is the better product for eliminating the issue of 'product drip' - hands down.

[No H2O]

Rust Check is the better product for eliminating the issue of 'product drip' - hands down.

In that respect, it might be, but it didn't do so well in our lab tests. The Krown came out on top in all aspects of the tests (we didn't worry about it dripping and making a mess though).

But then, I already knew that having used the product since 1990...and the car is still rust free with its second owner.

[overtakeyouintheleftlane]

I Krowned my car on August 24/2009 (still plenty of heat for the Krown to drip and creep). I got home and cleaned of the "mist" spray of Krown in the interior and cleaned all the windows. I didn't wash it for a week or so. It's still dripping.

On Sept 12 I plan on putting 2 coats of wax or so on the car for winter (already planning to winterize the car).

This Krown stuff works. I have another Pontiac which is 7 years old and it still hasn't started to rust.

[RunsinLight]

I had my Krown spraying about 3 weeks ago. I should be fine to pressure wash around my wheels at that point correct? I'm sure some of it will get into the wheel wells.