Klock
05-26-2014, 03:56 PM
This is the first vehicle that I was able to use pinnacle black label diamond paint coating on, and I figured I would share my experience with you guys. Overall this is a very user friendly product, and a pleasure to use. If you are looking for a coating that is super smooth after applying, easy to use, gives a nice deep gloss, and will last up to three years this is well worth looking at!
Pros
I used the LC coating applicators to spread the product, and it is majestically smooth in doing so
The working time is nice in the fact that it doesn`t flash to quickly.
It is very user friendly in the way it applies.
After application, and curing the surfaces were very very slick.
There was only one or two high spots left from application, and it was very easy to remove with just a light swipe of my towel.
Gives a deep gloss close to what you would expect with a quality carnauba.
Cons
At this time I don`t really have anything to list as a con.
I don`t have input on how the durability is, but I am positive it will be excellent. Especially when maintained properly. Sense this car which was done about 1 month ago I have dressed a couple motorcycles with the paint coating. I love the look it has given to all that I`ve applied it to! Sorry I didn`t take pics of the bikes.
The products used for this accord.
Pbl diamond paint coating
Pbl surface cleansing polish
Cg citrus red in a 2 bucket method
Blackfire clay, and lube
Menz fg400
Menz 2500
LC ccs white, orange, and blue 6.5" pads
LC hydrotech blue, and orange 3" pads
600, 1000,1500, 2500, and 3000 grit sandpaper used for the headlights, and some long deep scratches along the bottom of the driver side doors.
Blackfire apc
This is the heavy scratching that was on the driver side doors and rockers. They needed wet sanding in order to be removed.
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1241-image.jpg
Before
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1242-image.jpg
After. What was left was hard to capture on camera. And very difficult to see.
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1243-image.jpg
After
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1245-image.jpg
There was a lot of this kind of stuff all over the vehicle. http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1246-image.jpg
After
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1247-image.jpg
door before
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1248-image.jpg
After http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1249-image.jpg
Also lots of this all around the car
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1250-image.jpg
After
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1251-image.jpg
Fixed up the headlights and coated them
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1252-image.jpg
After
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1253-image.jpg
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1254-image.jpg
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1255-image.jpg
Pbl diamond coating really made this thing pop!
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1256-image.jpg
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1257-image.jpg
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1258-image.jpg
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1259-image.jpg
The owners loved the turnout! They said it was better than they have ever seen it! Also when they inspected the major scratches that I had to sand out they couldn`t find any traces of them ever being there!:D
They couldn`t help but notice the "pop" in the flake, and how slick it felt!
I will try to remember to share updates on the longevity.
I hope this helps anyone who is on the fence about this coating.
Try it! You`ll love it!
Thanks for viewing!
Pros
I used the LC coating applicators to spread the product, and it is majestically smooth in doing so
The working time is nice in the fact that it doesn`t flash to quickly.
It is very user friendly in the way it applies.
After application, and curing the surfaces were very very slick.
There was only one or two high spots left from application, and it was very easy to remove with just a light swipe of my towel.
Gives a deep gloss close to what you would expect with a quality carnauba.
Cons
At this time I don`t really have anything to list as a con.
I don`t have input on how the durability is, but I am positive it will be excellent. Especially when maintained properly. Sense this car which was done about 1 month ago I have dressed a couple motorcycles with the paint coating. I love the look it has given to all that I`ve applied it to! Sorry I didn`t take pics of the bikes.
The products used for this accord.
Pbl diamond paint coating
Pbl surface cleansing polish
Cg citrus red in a 2 bucket method
Blackfire clay, and lube
Menz fg400
Menz 2500
LC ccs white, orange, and blue 6.5" pads
LC hydrotech blue, and orange 3" pads
600, 1000,1500, 2500, and 3000 grit sandpaper used for the headlights, and some long deep scratches along the bottom of the driver side doors.
Blackfire apc
This is the heavy scratching that was on the driver side doors and rockers. They needed wet sanding in order to be removed.
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1241-image.jpg
Before
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1242-image.jpg
After. What was left was hard to capture on camera. And very difficult to see.
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1243-image.jpg
After
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1245-image.jpg
There was a lot of this kind of stuff all over the vehicle. http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1246-image.jpg
After
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1247-image.jpg
door before
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1248-image.jpg
After http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1249-image.jpg
Also lots of this all around the car
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1250-image.jpg
After
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1251-image.jpg
Fixed up the headlights and coated them
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1252-image.jpg
After
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1253-image.jpg
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1254-image.jpg
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1255-image.jpg
Pbl diamond coating really made this thing pop!
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1256-image.jpg
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1257-image.jpg
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1258-image.jpg
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/members/klock-albums-accord-picture1259-image.jpg
The owners loved the turnout! They said it was better than they have ever seen it! Also when they inspected the major scratches that I had to sand out they couldn`t find any traces of them ever being there!:D
They couldn`t help but notice the "pop" in the flake, and how slick it felt!
I will try to remember to share updates on the longevity.
I hope this helps anyone who is on the fence about this coating.
Try it! You`ll love it!
Thanks for viewing!