How durable is too durable? - Page 2

DavidB · 06-19-06, 10:08

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Originally Posted by Jimmy Buffit

Hope it is better than the infamous "Lab Sample D"

Jim

So far, I'd have to say no contest.

DavidB · 06-19-06, 10:11

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Originally Posted by Sherman8r44

Sounds great David, but I have noticed that sometimes Dawn washes, claying (fine grade) and IPA wipedowns will not remove certain freshly-cured sealants...your sample is not the first. But if it's still slick after all that--that's quite an accomplishment. I agree with Bob, this sounds cool to try out on wheels.

Interesting. I have always experienced that a freshly applied sealant is most vulnerable to solvents and detergents.

As of this morning, it has been on the car 24 hours, so I will hit it with straight Dawn again and see what it does.

My guess is that it will hang in there. The chemist said he left some in a mixing beaker over night and it took pure lacquer thinner and steelwool to remove it.

db

-Lebowski- · 06-19-06, 10:14

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Originally Posted by DavidB

It's going to be marketed as an enthusiast products (and, no, not in my Sonus line... I wish!).

I have not tried multiple coats to see what kind of result I might get. After my initial test it was cutting into my beer time. Can't have that!

A man after my own heart, er liver lol.

Also, what was the beer of choice during this rigorous testing?

Sherman8r44 · 06-19-06, 10:16

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Originally Posted by DavidB

Interesting. I have always experienced that a freshly applied sealant is most vulnerable to solvents and detergents.

Haha, no I meant freshly-cured , as in 24 hours after applying. I really want to see how this red-dot #49 does against Collinite 845...your claim about easy on/easy off for this stuff intrigues me. It seems to have it all...I hope in real world testing the slickness can survive the test of time...that's where most of my sealants have failed me.

DavidB · 06-19-06, 10:20

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Originally Posted by -Lebowski-

A man after my own heart, er liver lol.

Also, what was the beer of choice during this rigorous testing?

I was pounding down... ah, enjoying... Guinness. Yum!

DavidB · 06-19-06, 10:22

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Originally Posted by Sherman8r44

Haha, no I meant freshly-cured , as in 24 hours after applying. I really want to see how this red-dot #49 does against Collinite 845...your claim about easy on/easy off for this stuff intrigues me. It seems to have it all...I hope in real world testing the slickness can survive the test of time...that's where most of my sealants have failed me.

At this point, I have no idea about anything other than slickness and durability. I will do some side-by-side testing on my test horse on Wednesday.

shortspark · 06-19-06, 10:34

I don't mind doing my AIO/SG (or Jett) twice a year. In fact, I look forward to it. I'm just not going to put anything on my truck I can't ever take off.

gbackus · 06-19-06, 10:43

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Originally Posted by Jimmy Buffit

Hope it is better than the infamous "Lab Sample D"

Jim

OUCH, that's got to hurt.

ZaneO · 06-19-06, 10:46

Hmm.

whatnobeer · 06-19-06, 10:55

OK David I have a question:

If this makes it to market, will it be geared towards everyday drivers (an OTC type product) or towards us detailing junkies that like our boutique/higher end type stuff. This would definitely fit the bill for the once a year details I get. Let us know how this progresses.

Also get off the Guiness and get some Molson's.

D3mon · 06-19-06, 11:07

Wonder how well it hides defects? I'm guessing it would. Have you a beater to try it on? Sounds like another of these super-glaze, "never wax again" Xyear protection formulas?

On a similar subject, if such a miracle product exisited, would the paint not deteriorate underneath it?

wannafbody · 06-19-06, 11:35

if it doesn't require mixing it would be a big hit