Think I`m done messing around with coatings, final thoughts...
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But i just applied EVO to my front quarter panels in my driveway after a nice polish with 3D1, carpro`s orange pad and my G8. Man its easy to use. If it lasts over a year its well worth it. 
981 Cayman S
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`Twas doing good last time I saw it but I`ve left that job and moved out of the area. Kinda a shame as far as `test cases` go as we were gonna get 5 new vehicles to play with this Winter. New life, new username (formerly BudgetPlan1).
Coatings=crack
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Haven’t applied mine yet. Car got a boo boo i gotta get fixed?
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FunctionalDoc
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981 Cayman S you moved to the warmer part of Ohio and now new user name and job.
981 Cayman S
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Indeed. Traded the 80 mile daily commute for a 3 mile one, a 70 year old house in the woods for a modern condo w/ modern closet space and electrical outlets every 6 feet (per code). And when I come to work now I see things far more `automotively interesting` than a fleet of Race Red For Transit Vans.
So far, change is quite good.
The Guz
Mike
Do you get the homie discount on Kamikaze now?
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To be honest, haven`t thought about it/inquired.Aside from a bottle of Clarity glass cleaner i got last June and the SkyBlu air fresheners i got last week i haven`t bought any detailing stuff since last May.
The cars w PPF & Ceramic do pretty well with occasional wash, squirt of Polish Angel now and again and thats about it. Daily driver Hondas in storage until we make the seasonal swap so outta sight, outta mind. Cars dont get `offensively dirty` when not driven much
Everything seems to be 1.5 miles from where we live now...oddly consistent but a welcome change, cars stay very clean w limited driving.
Hope all is well with you and yours out on West Coast, I`m living the Detail Life vicariously through yours and all other AG/Autopia posters!
The Guz
Mike
To be honest, haven`t thought about it/inquired.
Aside from a bottle of Clarity glass cleaner i got last June and the SkyBlu air fresheners i got last week i haven`t bought any detailing stuff since last May.
The cars w PPF & Ceramic do pretty well with occasional wash, squirt of Polish Angel now and again and thats about it. Daily driver Hondas in storage until we make the seasonal swap so outta sight, outta mind. Cars dont get `offensively dirty` when not driven much
Everything seems to be 1.5 miles from where we live now...oddly consistent but a welcome change, cars stay very clean w limited driving.
Hope all is well with you and yours out on West Coast, I`m living the Detail Life vicariously through yours and all other AG/Autopia posters!
If a bottle of zipang ever falls off the back of the truck let me know
981 Cayman S
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Will doIf a bottle of zipang ever falls off the back of the truck let me know
William_Wallace
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Sorry hijacking the thread for a minute I saw on one of the detailing channels that Meguiars new coating is on clearance at Autozone. It is indeed $33.
Coatings=crack
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Thanks just got one to try out. Looks like discontinuing its possibility with now both AA and AZ stop carrying.
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Well I just read all 55 pages that was started on 9-20-2017... So much great information! I do have a few questions
1. Is the Kamikaze Zipang Coat that much better than the Miyabi/ISM combo? I know Zipang is rated as a 5 year coating but what about looks?
2. Someone mentioned that the OverCoat V3 isn`t as good as V1 and V2. Should I still stick with it or can I use something like Polish Angel Cosmic Spritz instead?
3. Of all of the coatings that you have tried what is your most favorite combo?
4. What glass coating do you like the best.
5. What are you using as a decon wash on a coating? Would Gyeon Restart work?
6. With the Kamikaze coating do you need to throw the towels away after use?
Thanks for the help!
1. Is the Kamikaze Zipang Coat that much better than the Miyabi/ISM combo? I know Zipang is rated as a 5 year coating but what about looks?
2. Someone mentioned that the OverCoat V3 isn`t as good as V1 and V2. Should I still stick with it or can I use something like Polish Angel Cosmic Spritz instead?
3. Of all of the coatings that you have tried what is your most favorite combo?
4. What glass coating do you like the best.
5. What are you using as a decon wash on a coating? Would Gyeon Restart work?
6. With the Kamikaze coating do you need to throw the towels away after use?
Thanks for the help!
bennylava
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As a total newb to coatings - Would it be better to have a professional apply the coating?
The Guz
Mike
Depends if you have the money to pay for the work. Coatings seem intimidating but they are not. Most of the work is in the prep.
981 Cayman S
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Tried to send ya a private message but your account does not allow them, option must be disabled in your profile.
I admire your perserverance, quite a long tale thread
It`s not so much `better` as it is `different`. Miyabi/ISM 1.0 is a touch more `rugged` and has a bit of a wax-like glow in my eyes. Zipang has a touch of candy gloss to it and has the benefit of *LIMITED* swirl reducing capabilities. Note the emphasis on LIMITED.
Miyabi/ISM 1.0 is easier to apply as well.
Overcoat is still a great product but these days I like Cosmic Spritz and High Gloss Spritz to maintain the coatings. Over the years Overcoat has traded a bit of crazy water behavior for ease of use, slickness and looks.
2 coats of Miyabi topped w 1 layer of ISM 1.0
I`ve kinda got away from dedicated glass coatings. None I`ve found will make it thru a Ohio Winter and if I`m gonna have to reapply during Winter, one of the `kinda coatings` like Gyeon QuickView works best for me. Our Summer cars have Gyeon View, does well enough, application is easy, economical.
I liked Gtechnic G5 for a true glass coating but got tired of the application process. Angelwax H2GO was a nice `kinda coating` that was really easy to apply.
I wasn`t overly impressed with Restart coming out of a Ohio Winter. For a heavily used car, Gyeon Tar and then Gyeon Iron does nicely, for a less heavily used car, POLISHANGEL Ultrared.
As with all coatings, toss the towels...better safe than sorry. I have immediately soaked in cleaner and then washed but don`t bother anymore, just toss `em.
In the interest of full disclosure, about 2 months ago I took a job with the US distributor of Kamikaze & POLISHANGEL products. I preferred those products for years before I began working there but figured I`d mention it so you`d be aware. I retired the BudgetPlan1 username and now use Cayman S just to avoid any previous postings being tied to new job and hopefully any `conflicts of interest`.
Since you`re asking about long-past postings when i was tripping over cords in my garage, figrd it would be ok to answer without ruffling any feathers.
I kept all my detailing notes here if you like reading about this kinda stuff: Glass/Quartz/Ceramic Coatings – Kamikaze Miyabi, ISM, Zipang, NV Nova EVO, 22ple, Cquartz, Gtechniq CSL, EXO and more. | Life's tough, wear a helmet.
Also worth noting that what someone prefers in a coating/product is just that...personal preference. Lotsa great products from a plethora of mfgs out there...no such thing as absolute, undisputed *best*...of anything.
Enjoy!
That would be disappointing. It was an absolute breeze to use. I have no idea if it will last a full year, only another 361 days until I can verify that. -_-
Coatings=crack
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Bought last night went to go pick up today and store lost power and the think someone stole it as it was last one.
Must not be meant to be. Not interested enough to pay full price.
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