RaysWay
Autopia Specialist
Time for another update on my favorite clients 2014 Subaru Forester. It's been 227 days since PBL Diamond Surface Paint Coating was originally applied. This is her daily driver and I've been told I'm the only person who has touched the car. She hasn't had it washed or detailed anywhere else, including at home. I think this makes for a great example of what a surface coating is able to do in terms of protection, especially with our extreme UV ratings recently in Florida.
To recap, here are my last updates in chronological order:
Original Detail (12/7/2014): 2014 Subaru Forester Detail (multiple Rayviews)
Day 55 Update: Day 55 Update: Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Surface Coating (w/ video)
Day 99 Update: CarPro Spotless Review (w/ 99 Day PBL Coating Update)
After going through the previous updates, that means this Subaru hasn't been washed in 227 days
!
I started by rinsing the entire Forester to help it cool down. The paint was still glossy and looked great. Although the wheels and tires needed a thorough cleaning badly.
The wheels were coated 227 days ago. They were actually not too bad considering this is a daily driver and the wheels haven't been cleaned since the original detail. This shot was taken after the wheels were rinsed, so all of the loose dirt is off.
I used Iron X Lemon Scent to decon/clean the wheels and Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner on the tires.
For the wash, I wanted to try out CarPro Reset. I used the two bucket wash method with a Microfiber Chenille Wash Mitt (Lavender Color if you're wondering).
If there's one type of product I really enjoy reviewing, it would be shampoos. This particular shampoo worked great. I was impressed. I really liked to read on their website that Reset is derived almost entirely from natural, organic and biodegradable ingredients. It contains ZERO harsh sodium and lauryl sulfate derivatives, which some other shampoo's can't say. No gloss enhancers, No polymers and no wax inside. For the price, I think CarPro hit another homerun.
To dry the Subaru, I didn't want to take any change of marring the paint by dragging a towel on the paint. So I decided to use a Metro Master Blaster. It's also the most fun you can have while drying a car
227 days and no swirls
I pulled the Subaru into the shop and applied Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Coating Booster to the wheels for added protection. Pictures don't do justice to the amount of gloss the booster added to the wheels.
I also applied 2 coats of Pinnacle Black Onyx Tire Gel.
The client specifically showed me the trim on the rear bumper. It was in pretty bad shape.
I cleaned all of the exterior trim with DP Cleanse-All Exterior Cleaner by hand with a microfiber towel. To ensure all oils were removed, I came back and wiped all the trim with a 12.5% IPA dilution.
I decided to try Black Wow Pro. Since it was released, I've heard nothing but great things about this trim restorer.
I worked in small sections to make sure Black Wow Pro was completely absorbed by the trim. Here's one small drop massaged thoroughly into the trim.
Black Wow Pro worked great.
Now I was really excited, this was the moment I've been waiting for...
I applied Synergy this time with a Griots Garage 3 inch polisher. If I was going to do it again, I would do it by hand. It was hard to judge how much I was removing from the jar and I wouldn't want to waste any amount of this wax. It was great being able to experience first hand what I've heard others say about this wax. It buffed off easily and I've got to hand it to Swanicyouth for hitting the nail on the head on how the finish felt "silky smooth" as opposed to slick after wiping it off.
All finished.
While I was rinsing the car, I was a little worried about the lack of beading on the horizontal panels. The vertical panels looked great, water just sheeted right off. But the hood especially didn't look too promising. It wasn't until I removed the film of dirt that the beading was restored. On the Day 99 update, I did apply PBL Diamond Coating Booster after using CarPro Spotless on the drivers side door and hood but not to the entire vehicle.
Thanks for reading!
Products used:
Iron X Lemon Scent
TUF SHINE Tire Brush
TUF SHINE Tire Cleaner
Speedmaster Wheel Brush
CarPro Reset Intensive Car Shampoo
Super Plush Micro-Chenille Wash Mitt
Detailer's Cleanse-All Exterior Cleaner
Black Wow Professional Trim Restorer
Metro MasterBlaster 8hp
Pinnacle Black Onyx Tire Dressing
Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Coating Booster
Pinnacle Black Label Synergy
To recap, here are my last updates in chronological order:
Original Detail (12/7/2014): 2014 Subaru Forester Detail (multiple Rayviews)
Day 55 Update: Day 55 Update: Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Surface Coating (w/ video)
Day 99 Update: CarPro Spotless Review (w/ 99 Day PBL Coating Update)
After going through the previous updates, that means this Subaru hasn't been washed in 227 days
! I started by rinsing the entire Forester to help it cool down. The paint was still glossy and looked great. Although the wheels and tires needed a thorough cleaning badly.
The wheels were coated 227 days ago. They were actually not too bad considering this is a daily driver and the wheels haven't been cleaned since the original detail. This shot was taken after the wheels were rinsed, so all of the loose dirt is off.
I used Iron X Lemon Scent to decon/clean the wheels and Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner on the tires.
For the wash, I wanted to try out CarPro Reset. I used the two bucket wash method with a Microfiber Chenille Wash Mitt (Lavender Color if you're wondering).
If there's one type of product I really enjoy reviewing, it would be shampoos. This particular shampoo worked great. I was impressed. I really liked to read on their website that Reset is derived almost entirely from natural, organic and biodegradable ingredients. It contains ZERO harsh sodium and lauryl sulfate derivatives, which some other shampoo's can't say. No gloss enhancers, No polymers and no wax inside. For the price, I think CarPro hit another homerun.
To dry the Subaru, I didn't want to take any change of marring the paint by dragging a towel on the paint. So I decided to use a Metro Master Blaster. It's also the most fun you can have while drying a car
227 days and no swirls
I pulled the Subaru into the shop and applied Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Coating Booster to the wheels for added protection. Pictures don't do justice to the amount of gloss the booster added to the wheels.
I also applied 2 coats of Pinnacle Black Onyx Tire Gel.
The client specifically showed me the trim on the rear bumper. It was in pretty bad shape.
I cleaned all of the exterior trim with DP Cleanse-All Exterior Cleaner by hand with a microfiber towel. To ensure all oils were removed, I came back and wiped all the trim with a 12.5% IPA dilution.
I decided to try Black Wow Pro. Since it was released, I've heard nothing but great things about this trim restorer.
I worked in small sections to make sure Black Wow Pro was completely absorbed by the trim. Here's one small drop massaged thoroughly into the trim.
Black Wow Pro worked great.
Now I was really excited, this was the moment I've been waiting for...
I applied Synergy this time with a Griots Garage 3 inch polisher. If I was going to do it again, I would do it by hand. It was hard to judge how much I was removing from the jar and I wouldn't want to waste any amount of this wax. It was great being able to experience first hand what I've heard others say about this wax. It buffed off easily and I've got to hand it to Swanicyouth for hitting the nail on the head on how the finish felt "silky smooth" as opposed to slick after wiping it off.
All finished.
While I was rinsing the car, I was a little worried about the lack of beading on the horizontal panels. The vertical panels looked great, water just sheeted right off. But the hood especially didn't look too promising. It wasn't until I removed the film of dirt that the beading was restored. On the Day 99 update, I did apply PBL Diamond Coating Booster after using CarPro Spotless on the drivers side door and hood but not to the entire vehicle.
Thanks for reading!
Products used:
Iron X Lemon Scent
TUF SHINE Tire Brush
TUF SHINE Tire Cleaner
Speedmaster Wheel Brush
CarPro Reset Intensive Car Shampoo
Super Plush Micro-Chenille Wash Mitt
Detailer's Cleanse-All Exterior Cleaner
Black Wow Professional Trim Restorer
Metro MasterBlaster 8hp
Pinnacle Black Onyx Tire Dressing
Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Coating Booster
Pinnacle Black Label Synergy
. This is a good update on how durable PBL is.
