Most regreted detailing product purchase?

[Tpr1634]

For me 99% of Chemical guys products, Probably the worst was butter wet wax. On the other hand I love my Flex 3401.

[pmnewton]

How does that BF Black Hybrid Montan Wax compare to FK1000p?

I switched to the BF wax after I sold the Porsche. So far I really like it on my new Black Sapphire Metallic BMW X6. The FK looked a bit plasticky on my non metallic black 911 but I didn`t mind so much. I used to be a Zaino freak so I was used to that look. I got less spotting with FK compared to the 22PLE on the Porsche but that car`s paint never really cooperated with me. The BF doesn`t spot at all on the Bimmer and looks nice and wet. Slightly easier to apply and remove than FK as well. I could see myself waxing the BMW monthly whether it needs it or not. I use the BFWD spray after every wash and I really like that stuff. It`s as easy as Zaino Z6 and looks great, too!

Some day I may try a coating on the X6 but after the experience on both of my Porsches as well as my father`s black 991 I am not too keen on it.

- Patrick

[Oldfordisbetter]

Solution Finish
Tufshine Tire Clearcoat
Adams Glass Cleaner

a lot more im sure

[Mary B]

Solution Finish
Tufshine Tire Clearcoat
Adams Glass Cleaner

a lot more im sure

May I ask why you regret Solution finish & Tufshine tire clearcoat ??

I really liked Solution finish and wonder if there is something I`m missing.

[Oldfordisbetter]

Solution Finish did not last for me on several different vehicles. I cleaned the trim with IPA as instructed by Chris West the owner of SF. I see different people trying to top SF To try and lock in the look. It looks great soon after applying but just did not give the durability I was expecting. I have heard rumors of Chris working on a topcoat for SF, i guess we will see what happens

as for Tufshine, did not care for the look or durability. For the amount of prep work on the tires, the end result was just not worth it IMO.

Just my thoughts, of course your results may differ

[XxBoostinxX]

I would say Wolfgang Fuzion is my most regrettable. It was one of my first purchases and since getting into coatings I just don`t use it anymore.

[GearHead_1]

I would say Wolfgang Fuzion is my most regrettable. It was one of my first purchases and since getting into coatings I just don`t use it anymore.

This is a "it was expensive and I just don`t use it" regret as opposed to a "product performance" regret?

[XxBoostinxX]

This is a "it was expensive and I just don`t use it" regret as opposed to a "product performance" regret?

Precisely. It always looked great and performed well. I just rather of used the money elsewhere in the long run.

[WaxManRonnie]

Ultima Paint Guard Plus. I won`t buy that brand ever again. Nothing they have I like, or as good as others I use.

[richy]

Solution Finish did not last for me on several different vehicles. I cleaned the trim with IPA as instructed by Chris West the owner of SF. I see different people trying to top SF To try and lock in the look. It looks great soon after applying but just did not give the durability I was expecting. I have heard rumors of Chris working on a topcoat for SF, i guess we will see what happens

as for Tufshine, did not care for the look or durability. For the amount of prep work on the tires, the end result was just not worth it IMO.

Just my thoughts, of course your results may differ

It`s funny you say that about Solution Finish. I did an Avalanche with it a few months ago and it looks like crap now. I`m getting it back in a few weeks to re-do. I`m not using SF on it this time. DG has a beta trim coating that is dyed black (you can only use it on black trim) that I will be using on it.

[Bunky]

It`s funny you say that about Solution Finish. I did an Avalanche with it a few months ago and it looks like crap now. I`m getting it back in a few weeks to re-do. I`m not using SF on it this time. DG has a beta trim coating that is dyed black (you can only use it on black trim) that I will be using on it.

I find trim products to work better on some than others. There is not always one that works on everything.

[richy]

I find trim products to work better on some than others. There is not always one that works on everything.

True, but he features a lot of Avalanches in his advertising. I was betting that it would work...I lost the bet.

[jrock645]

Probably the Gtechnique trim coating. Only lasted a couple months, looks terrible now.

[Bunky]

I hear ya!

[TroyScherer]

It`s funny you say that about Solution Finish. I did an Avalanche with it a few months ago and it looks like crap now. I`m getting it back in a few weeks to re-do. I`m not using SF on it this time. DG has a beta trim coating that is dyed black (you can only use it on black trim) that I will be using on it.

I found the same results to be true. It works great as long as there is no rain. But I have also found a solution. (See what I did there) I now use the Solution Finish and even do 2 applications to make sure I get the best results. If possible I leave it to bake in the sun for hours or even days. I then come back and coat it with Dlux. The Dlux seals in the in the SF while adding that extra layer of protection.


I believe he was working or even now has a Solution Finish Sealer that is for "Pro`s only".