Re: Think I`m done messing around with coatings, final thoughts...
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BudgetPlan1
A few thoughts regarding how things did the past season:
Black Honda CR-V: 22ple HPC + VS1 applied April 2017.
This initially performed like I had grown accustomed to 22ple HPC performing, great self cleaning even with limited maintenance despite the fact that I sent the guy home with buckets/grit guards/Gyeon Bathe and drying towels. Always looked good right up to the point it didn’t last summer, that point being when the guys house burned down along with this vehicle.
Do you mean to tell me coatings are not fire proof?
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1. Cquartz UK 3.0: Polish with Essence, 2 layers Cquartz, Reload afterwards. Anyone got any advice on using the CarPro stuff, I’m all ears…haven’t ventured much into the land of CarPro.
The coating and polish are pretty straight forward. Nothing to really say here. I still prep wipe with Essence and have had no issues doing that.
I would not even bother with Reload unless the coating is going to see rain right away.
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BudgetPlan1
2. Gtechniq CSL + EXOv4: Likely give the new Megs M210 a try for polish, then 1 layer CSL, 2 layers EXO
You are familiar enough with CSL. Only thing to mention is stick with 1 layer as that is all that is needed. The directions and even Gtechniq`s site mention one can apply Exo right after CSL but I am now hearing from installers that it is recommended to let CSL cure for 4-6 hours prior to applying Exo. With Exo one can reapply the second layer right after the first one is done. Essentially start at the same place you started with the first layer.
One thing with Exo V3 and I am not sure if V4 is the same, is that the coating is pushed around on the surface and requires multiple towels. You may want to use 3 towels at a time and wipe larger areas to make sure it is completely off the surface to avoid high spots.
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BudgetPlan1
3. 22ple VS2 Pro + 22ple VS1 Final Coat: Maybe give the newish HD One a go for polish. Want to give the highest level consumer available 22ple a try.
Nice. My Pro2 just came in with some VS1 as well. So it will be interesting to see your observations as well. I may give 3D One a go as I just got that but have not had a chance to try it out. I may use Shine Supply`s primer polish as a base as well.
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4. Kamikaze Miyabi & Kamikaze Zipang + Overcoat: What, ya didn’t think I was gonna find some reason to try this, no matter how impractical for a work vehicle (albeit a new one)? Not gonna go all-in on the Zipang + Miyabi + Zipang cuz these are some pretty large vans but Miyabi topped with Zipang should give me something to work with regarding “Oops, leaned up against it with a dirty sweatshirt, let’s get some hot water and see hat happens”
Looking forward to seeing if this coating lives up to the hype. Especially with the self healing aspects.
Re: Think I`m done messing around with coatings, final thoughts...
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Do you mean to tell me coatings are not fire proof?
I dunno, I did 2 coats and all but obviously shoulda upped that to 3?
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The coating and polish are pretty straight forward. Nothing to really say here. I still prep wipe with Essence and have had no issues doing that.
I would not even bother with Reload unless the coating is going to see rain right away.
I thought at one point last summer there was some questions as to the wait time between layers if initial layer not done within 1 hour. These are some large vehicles so given the somewhat unhurried manner in which I apply coatings, it`ll likely take 90 minutes to do the first coat. I`m guessing getting to coats down will be a 4 hour process. Getting up on the roof of a Ford Transit Van and covering that is time consuming in and of itself. From box instructions, looks like this is a "2x2" section, apply-remove deal so that`ll slow me down a bit more. No hurry to get these things done so I figure:
1. Polish with Essence - wait 24hrs - These will be brand new vehicles so likely (hopefully) only light swirling. Think Essence with a gloss pad will take care of them adequately?
2. Eraser Wipedown, apply layer 1 (2hrs), begin back where I started and apply layer 2, wait 24 hrs.
3. Apply Reload. I know many say `skip this` but I finally need to try Reload having heard the good and the bad, I just got`s ta know!
I`m still pondering Gliss V2, but don`t know if I wanna `pollute` the UK coating itself; maybe best to just see how UK 3.0 does in it`s unadulterated state. I`m still not sure about `topcoats` of this nature; short term joy fades into long term ambivalence when it doesn`t last.
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The Guz
You are familiar enough with CSL. Only thing to mention is stick with 1 layer as that is all that is needed. The directions and even Gtechniq`s site mention one can apply Exo right after CSL but I am now hearing from installers that it is recommended to let CSL cure for 4-6 hours prior to applying Exo. With Exo one can reapply the second layer right after the first one is done. Essentially start at the same place you started with the first layer.
One thing with Exo V3 and I am not sure if V4 is the same, is that the coating is pushed around on the surface and requires multiple towels. You may want to use 3 towels at a time and wipe larger areas to make sure it is completely off the surface to avoid high spots.
I see the included instruction card with EXO/CSL mentions 1-12hrs between CSL and EXO so I`ll probably be somewhere in the middle of that.
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The Guz
Nice. My Pro2 just came in with some VS1 as well. So it will be interesting to see your observations as well. I may give 3D One a go as I just got that but have not had a chance to try it out. I may use Shine Supply`s primer polish as a base as well.
I pondered trying the Activate and Finitura w/ the Pro2 but just couldn`t stomach the added $120 for products I`m not quite sure of. Is Activate a primer polish or just a primer (likely the latter, somewhere I read it has no abrasive qualities), would Finitura be as big as a PIA as it was last time I used it? Does it even add value? 22ple, as is kinda well known, is, uh, less than forthcoming...and they never really expanded on it. Guessing you read the recent DI posts regarding the Activate and Finitura...certainly not rousing endorsements. Hoping that the Pro2 is a definite improvement over HPC as it`s just an absolutely killer product; would hate to take a step backwards.
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The Guz
Looking forward to seeing if this coating lives up to the hype. Especially with the self healing aspects.
I am tempering my expectations regarding Zipang. If it has the ability to self-heal the lighter stuff like towel-induced marring from lackadaisical washing techniques, that will be a win for me. Anything more is a bonus. Fortunately many of these vehicles have lotsa painted interior areas, will be applying leftover Miyab and Zipang to those areas, letting it cure for a few weeks and then scratching it to varying degrees to see what will actually heal. Will be interesting!
Just for fun gonna go post this in the Detailing 101 by Autogeek Facebook group and watch the myopic fanboys go berserk with criticism. Facebook is generally the Wild, Wild West of information but it seems that the Realm of Coatings group has some solid, serious and civilized folks in it if anyone is of a mind to check it out. They can actually have some serious and interesting discussion re: coatings without people going all `wobbly sausage` about differing opinions.
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Just awesome budgetplan! The insane amount of information you give us is so nice of you to share. Thanks a million times for shareing your experience with the coatings you apply. And the follow up with it is amazing and just a few that does that. So many interesting things you ad when you write up. And it would be an answer as long as your post to comment LOL.
Thanks again for some of the most interesting readings on your threads!
/Tony
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SWETM
Just awesome budgetplan! The insane amount of information you give us is so nice of you to share. Thanks a million times for shareing your experience with the coatings you apply. And the follow up with it is amazing and just a few that does that. So many interesting things you ad when you write up. And it would be an answer as long as your post to comment LOL.
Thanks again for some of the most interesting readings on your threads!
/Tony
Apparently I must revisit some `stylistic ` issues that 7 years of undergrad work (obviously, I was in no hurry to graduate) seems to have neglected! Ah, the joys of social media!
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Re: Think I`m done messing around with coatings, final thoughts...
This thread is great and a long read but so worth it, thanks again!
What is the side effects or negative`s beside waste of product and time when applying a base coating like MOHS or UK 3.0 2 or 3 layers and then the next day applying Skin from Syncro Kit or Gliss (1 coat) and the final day adding Recharge, Cure or even Reload as a final spray on finisher? I tend to do these steps early last year and would like to know the Pro`s and Con`s of this please? And when doing this would it help to do a second top coat prior to the spray on of Gliss or Skin or is it a waste? I am just trying to put the best consumer product durability on hence why I do so many steps since I don`t want to touch the car for a long time with the exception of adding Reload etc time to time and using a SI02 carwash.
Re: Think I`m done messing around with coatings, final thoughts...
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BudgetPlan1
3. Apply Reload. I know many say `skip this` but I finally need to try Reload having heard the good and the bad, I just got`s ta know!
:) I like that it gets to you this way! Then we all can benefit from it.
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BudgetPlan1
Just for fun gonna go post this in the Detailing 101 by Autogeek Facebook group and watch the myopic fanboys go berserk with criticism.
That`s funny
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BudgetPlan1
Some (maybe most?) people don`t seem to have patience...or attention span. The view time of my videos scares me. Even a four minute video, people only bother to see about a minute`s worth!!! Doesn`t really matter to me [that] much. My videos are geared towards the audience that can stick around and put up with my nonsense and get something from them.
Reading that guy`s comments, I can`t help but to chuckle a bit. If you did a chart, I`m quite sure there would be a fair share of people that wouldn`t understand it. Oh well, can`t satisfy everyone. In the end, that`s not what we worry about, though, is it?
Re: Think I`m done messing around with coatings, final thoughts...
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BudgetPlan1
Seems to be the trend to write as little as possible these days. The downside of doing that is that it gets a dry reading. So how this person thought your writing was dry I do not agree with. I like how you adress your thoughts and experience on every vehical you have applyied the coatings on. It`s gets more real world experience when you read it. Looking at chart of some kind and some words to it would be easy to look at and forget. Your way to do it is for me way more personal and interesting to read. But there will always be people with different opinions. And some that always likes to get those different opinions out. Keep it up with what you are doing is my opinion :)
Re: Think I`m done messing around with coatings, final thoughts...
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BudgetPlan1
I dunno, I did 2 coats and all but obviously shoulda upped that to 3?
Maybe you needed 100H hardness for that.
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I thought at one point last summer there was some questions as to the wait time between layers if initial layer not done within 1 hour. These are some large vehicles so given the somewhat unhurried manner in which I apply coatings, it`ll likely take 90 minutes to do the first coat. I`m guessing getting to coats down will be a 4 hour process. Getting up on the roof of a Ford Transit Van and covering that is time consuming in and of itself. From box instructions, looks like this is a "2x2" section, apply-remove deal so that`ll slow me down a bit more. No hurry to get these things done so I figure:
1. Polish with Essence - wait 24hrs - These will be brand new vehicles so likely (hopefully) only light swirling. Think Essence with a gloss pad will take care of them adequately?
2. Eraser Wipedown, apply layer 1 (2hrs), begin back where I started and apply layer 2, wait 24 hrs.
3. Apply Reload. I know many say `skip this` but I finally need to try Reload having heard the good and the bad, I just got`s ta know!
I`m still pondering Gliss V2, but don`t know if I wanna `pollute` the UK coating itself; maybe best to just see how UK 3.0 does in it`s unadulterated state. I`m still not sure about `topcoats` of this nature; short term joy fades into long term ambivalence when it doesn`t last.
The recommended wait times is 45 - 60 min between coats. If you miss this window then it is recommended to wait until the next day. You would probably be ok to coat 90 mins after with no issues because a lot of this is based on an ideal environment. You will have to see how it interacts for you after that first coat.
For Essence you don`t have to wait 24 hours. You can prep wipe it as soon as you are done and then go right ahead to coating. Some coat right over essence without any prep wipe after the paint is completely polished. Also maybe the gloss pad will be enough but hard to say without a test spot.
How about this. Coat some areas with Reload and leave the others untopped. I would suggest applying reload with a microfiber applicator unless you want to fight streaks.
You could also do the same thing as I just mentioned with Reload with Gliss just like I have on my daily driver.
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BudgetPlan1
I see the included instruction card with EXO/CSL mentions 1-12hrs between CSL and EXO so I`ll probably be somewhere in the middle of that.
I can`t remember but I think I waited a day or two before I finished with Exo when I was coating my Camaro over a span of free time. It seems to be doing fine. It does look really good on white.
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I pondered trying the Activate and Finitura w/ the Pro2 but just couldn`t stomach the added $120 for products I`m not quite sure of. Is Activate a primer polish or just a primer (likely the latter, somewhere I read it has no abrasive qualities), would Finitura be as big as a PIA as it was last time I used it? Does it even add value? 22ple, as is kinda well known, is, uh, less than forthcoming...and they never really expanded on it. Guessing you read the recent DI posts regarding the Activate and Finitura...certainly not rousing endorsements. Hoping that the Pro2 is a definite improvement over HPC as it`s just an absolutely killer product; would hate to take a step backwards.
I read both of those articles and they were not really positive to both products. I skipped those and I still have no idea what their intended uses are based on the lack of detailed description.
I almost bought VX3 to test that out as an entry level coating but I opted not to.
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BudgetPlan1
I am tempering my expectations regarding Zipang. If it has the ability to self-heal the lighter stuff like towel-induced marring from lackadaisical washing techniques, that will be a win for me. Anything more is a bonus. Fortunately many of these vehicles have lotsa painted interior areas, will be applying leftover Miyab and Zipang to those areas, letting it cure for a few weeks and then scratching it to varying degrees to see what will actually heal. Will be interesting!
It will be interesting to see if the self healing ability works.
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BudgetPlan1
There will always be people like this. Facebook is for folks with low attention spans anyway.
I still can`t believe how quick Syncro`s performance has fallen within a year. I didn`t have any success with a decon wash. Maybe you will.
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WildBill
This thread is great and a long read but so worth it, thanks again!
What is the side effects or negative`s beside waste of product and time when applying a base coating like MOHS or UK 3.0 2 or 3 layers and then the next day applying Skin from Syncro Kit or Gliss (1 coat) and the final day adding Recharge, Cure or even Reload as a final spray on finisher? I tend to do these steps early last year and would like to know the Pro`s and Con`s of this please? And when doing this would it help to do a second top coat prior to the spray on of Gliss or Skin or is it a waste? I am just trying to put the best consumer product durability on hence why I do so many steps since I don`t want to touch the car for a long time with the exception of adding Reload etc time to time and using a SI02 carwash.
Well with Syncro it is recommended to apply 2-3 coats of Mohs anyway so there is no issue. CarPro recommends 2 coats max. There comes a point where the coating will not bond as well just like adding many layers of wax or sealant. What is referred to as the law of diminishing returns.
Everyone thinks more layers equals more hardness but there it will come to a point where optical clarity will start to be lost with these harder base layers. Mohs seems to not harden as much as CQUK 3.0. It is also more of a hardened film compared to the quartz like resemblance from CQUK.
I would say to save that Skin and Gliss for down the road. They don`t tend to last that long. At least Skin which looks to become a dud at the 6-7 month time frame. I have not seen that with Gliss V1 which is at the 4 month mark.
My advice would be to keep it simple because the durability is not going to be better by adding more layers. But maintenance and environmental exposure are two key factors that play into durability.
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The new collection of rolling test panels has arrived...
F250 Pickup truck gonna get 22ple VX2 Pro + 22ple Finitura. It`s the top of the 22ple consumer line, their midlevel HPC has been the toughest coating I`ve used, especially in the `apply and ignore` scenario. Its a bit tougher than Kamikaze combo that I prefer but lacks the depth and complexity of Kamikaze.
The smaller Transit Connect van will get Kamikaze Miyabi + Zipang + Overcoat. Since it`s a work truck, if I happen to `accidentally` scratch/mark up an inconspicuous area, will see how the claim of `limited self healing` holds up.
One of the other Transit Van`s will get Cquartz UK 3.0 + Gliss V2 after final polish with CarPro Essence. For whatever reason, never really used much CarPro stuff, wanna see what it`s all about. Have some Reload too which I`ve never used before either.
The other Transit is getting Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light + EXO V4. Have used the CSL 2 years ago but was kinda underwhelmed so figure may as well try this combo as many say it`s the `ultimate` Gtechniq combo; we`ll see.
I`m gonna do the roofs of all the vehicles in 22ple HPC to insure I dont run outta the primary coatings...that`s a lot of area to cover.
As long as it`s `try new stuff time` I`ll be polishing with some new pads/polishes; CarPro Gloss pads with Essence, Kamikaze Finishing Pads w Kamikaze Ichiban Finishing Polish and have some of the newish 3D/HD One to give a try and some Scholl S30 and the new Megs 210 Polish too. As new vehicles, just some light polishing should be all that`s required.
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Re: Think I`m done messing around with coatings, final thoughts...
Budget, we look forward to the final results and your great reviews