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LarryM
02-22-2017, 07:12 AM
The PBL applicator that comes in the kit, is it one time use? If yes, what about the glass and wheel coatings?
For reference Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Coating Elite Kit (http://www.autogeek.net/diamond-coating-kit.html)

If yes to the above, what are some alternatives? $5 a pop adds up quickly

Buster906
02-22-2017, 07:24 AM
The PBL applicator that comes in the kit, is it one time use? If yes, what about the glass and wheel coatings?
For reference Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Coating Elite Kit (http://www.autogeek.net/diamond-coating-kit.html)

If yes to the above, what are some alternatives? $5 a pop adds up quickly
Multiple use. To protect from debris, put the applicator in a zip lock bag

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Ronkh
02-22-2017, 08:24 AM
I use at least 3+ per vehicle.

Throw out after use.

If the stuff dries on the applicator, it will crystalize and can scratch the paint.

Not worth the chance to me.

512detail
02-22-2017, 08:28 AM
I`ve reused them IF not used for more than one hour during the process and immediately cleaned, BUT I stopped doing that recently and just added their cost into the the price of my package.

LarryM
02-23-2017, 07:58 AM
How do you clean them?

Foam pad cleaning tool? Some type of solution?

Swanicyouth
02-23-2017, 10:05 AM
I`ve found a rather good way to clean them. I just use IPA (no soap).

PBL coating reeks of IPA - so whatever is in it, is soluble in IPA.

May cost ¢50 worth of IPA to save a $5 applicator.

Paul@Autopia
02-23-2017, 10:51 AM
I`ve found a rather good way to clean them. I just use IPA (no soap).

PBL coating reeks of IPA - so whatever is in it, is soluble in IPA.

May cost ¢50 worth of IPA to save a $5 applicator.

^
What he suggested works great:D

LarryM
02-24-2017, 07:08 AM
As always, thanks all!!!

The Old Dude
02-24-2017, 08:49 AM
Yeah, you scratch that vette, and you`d die.
I use at least 3+ per vehicle.

Throw out after use.

If the stuff dries on the applicator, it will crystalize and can scratch the paint.

Not worth the chance to me.