richy
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It looks great. If I get a chance tomorrow, I`ll shoot a short video.
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15 year old Sunfire gets new Gloss Shop coating
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richy
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It looks great. If I have a chance tomorrow, I will shoot a video of it repelling water.
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ShakingHorizons
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Glad to see you posting again Richy!
danlc95
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Richard is a selfless individual, very helpful.
I don`t think he would want to produce anything less than a stellar product.
I don`t think he would want to produce anything less than a stellar product.
richy
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As promised, I managed to shoot 2 short videos. The daylight was fading, but you can still see them. First real update I saw was back in January when I saw it after it had rained. The hood looked really impressive:
Sadly I did not have as good an impression tonight. The upper surfaces seemed to have failed, including the hood that had been double coated. It still stays nice and clean for the most part. This car used to be stored in a garage, but that changed last year, so it sat outside for the last 5 months during the winter. Here is a shot of it before being washed:
Here is a shot after cleaning. It still looks good for sure, but when you see the videos, you`ll get what I mean:
The first video was shot after the car was washed. When I was rinsing it off, I was very disappointed in the top surfaces like I said. The sides are holding up wonderfully. I honestly don`t get it. The second video is showing the sheeting action.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cpgxiGBgPc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leQQreVn_zk
Sadly I did not have as good an impression tonight. The upper surfaces seemed to have failed, including the hood that had been double coated. It still stays nice and clean for the most part. This car used to be stored in a garage, but that changed last year, so it sat outside for the last 5 months during the winter. Here is a shot of it before being washed:
Here is a shot after cleaning. It still looks good for sure, but when you see the videos, you`ll get what I mean:
The first video was shot after the car was washed. When I was rinsing it off, I was very disappointed in the top surfaces like I said. The sides are holding up wonderfully. I honestly don`t get it. The second video is showing the sheeting action.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cpgxiGBgPc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leQQreVn_zk
The Guz
Mike
Is it possible that it`s just contaminated as it`s been sitting outside. A decon wash may revive it.
Very interesting to see this and I hope it doesn`t become a habit. We definitely have experienced different results. Just for personal notes, this sat outside during the Winter and was not washed? Also this was a daily driver and exposed to road salt? Thanks for the feedback Richy. I apologize for less than stellar results. I`ll take a look at some chemical modifications.
richy
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No, only the coating.
Okay that eliminates interference from that. I`ll keep an eye out for reviews from other people as well. This is why I ask for feedback so that I can fix potential problems. Thank you sir.
rlmccarty2000
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Just from reading many posts about many different coatings it seems to me that the use of a "topper" after a coating helps the coating last much longer. Is this actually happening through a chemical bonding process or are we just seeing the action of the "topper"?
broker99
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I have been wondering about that coating for awhile now. Looks pretty glossy. Nice work.
BudgetPlan1
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Dunno for sure but after beginning to remove last Springs coating it seemed the more I `decon-ed` the car, the more ?pure? the surface looked. Car was originally coated with WG Uber Ceramic and went thru countless applications of Overcoat, Cure, Wetcoat, High Gloss and lately Bathe+.
After Iron-x, clay and 3 washes the surface looked a bit sharper than it has in quite a while. Perhaps one of the things the decon was decon-ing was overuse of SiO2 boosters.
I think I`ll be going `minimalist` this spring after recoating and just do brand specific booster once a month with just Gyeon Bathe washes in between.
To get back to the OP, I used Gloss Shop Ceramic on a fleet vehicle a couple of weeks ago. Really enjoyed the easy application (2 coats) and initial looks, glossy and really accentuated the metallic in the maroon paint; really nice when sun hits it. Will see how it holds up going forward.
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The issue could be related to contamination but still needs to be addressed from us. While this is more along the lines of an entry level coating based on ease of use, durability of 18-24 months should be expected. I base this on personal testing, not just lab testing. Obviously I can`t cover every scenario so I rely on feedback from other parts of the country.
In regards to boosters, we have one that is a bit different from the others. It will be used on dry surfaces instead of wet or dry. The main idea behind it is to restore slickness and add a deeper appearance to the finish. It is SiO2 based which means you can expect a boost in overall performance of the coating. This product can be used every 3-4 months or when desired.
In regards to boosters, we have one that is a bit different from the others. It will be used on dry surfaces instead of wet or dry. The main idea behind it is to restore slickness and add a deeper appearance to the finish. It is SiO2 based which means you can expect a boost in overall performance of the coating. This product can be used every 3-4 months or when desired.