Coatings?

[Civicclutch]

how does klasse fit in the spectrum of sealant or coating

 

[Stokdgs]

The Klasse product line is described as - " A Synthetic Wax (Sealant)"... "It`s an ACRYLIC resin formula that applies like a traditional car wax, but lasts much longer. Klasse is anti-static, non-abrasive and contains no ingredients harmful to paint, metal, plastic or glass."...

It came out 47 years ago...

Here is a Link to it at the Autopia Store --- Klasse All In One and Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze Paint Sealants

Dan F

 

[suke]

I would go with one of these for a first timer.

Optimum Complete Prep & Coating Kit - 10 cc

Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Coating Elite Kit

I personally just went with Optimum gloss coat. I have cquartz Dlux on my wheels and trim. That stuff is nothing short of amazing. The optimum sold me on the ease of application. While I had no issue applying the Dlux and likely wouldn`t applying the cquartz I watched some vids and that stuff is just stupid simple. Also wasn`t crazy about the 48 hour cure time. Hopefully the 10cc is enough to do both my cars.

If this works out it`s likely something I`ll offer to some of my clients I know are frequent auto paint raper visitors.

 

[JBM]

I believe gloss coat can be applied to plastic trim and outside glass, just not the windshield.

 

[The Guz]

I personally just went with Optimum gloss coat. I have cquartz Dlux on my wheels and trim. That stuff is nothing short of amazing. The optimum sold me on the ease of application. While I had no issue applying the Dlux and likely wouldn`t applying the cquartz I watched some vids and that stuff is just stupid simple. Also wasn`t crazy about the 48 hour cure time. Hopefully the 10cc is enough to do both my cars.

If this works out it`s likely something I`ll offer to some of my clients I know are frequent auto paint raper visitors.

It is really in application. It depends on how large the cars are. 10cc`s may or may not be enough. I used almost the entire 10cc`s on a 2015 Impala with a double coat application on the paint and a coat on the plastic trim.

http://www.autopia.org/forums/click...tz-corrected-rupes-uhs-coated-gloss-coat.html

I also applied it to a 2010 Camaro and I had about 2cc`s left after a double coat on the paint. I did not apply it to the trim at the time.

http://www.autopia.org/forums/click...3-2010-camaro-optimum-gloss-coat-formula.html

I believe gloss coat can be applied to plastic trim and outside glass, just not the windshield.

You are correct. Optimum recommends Opti-Glass for the windshield as it can handle abrasion better from the wiper blades.

 

[suke]

It is really in application. It depends on how large the cars are. 10cc`s may or may not be enough. I used almost the entire 10cc`s on a 2015 Impala with a double coat application on the paint and a coat on the plastic trim.

http://www.autopia.org/forums/click...tz-corrected-rupes-uhs-coated-gloss-coat.html

I also applied it to a 2010 Camaro and I had about 2cc`s left after a double coat on the paint. I did not apply it to the trim at the time.

http://www.autopia.org/forums/click...3-2010-camaro-optimum-gloss-coat-formula.html



You are correct. Optimum recommends Opti-Glass for the windshield as it can handle abrasion better from the wiper blades.

I`m doing a jeep wrangler unlimited then a 4 door civic. The top and all plastics for the jeep are treated with Dlux. So just the paint there.

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[whitewater25]

Those of us addicts who polish & wax as therapy won`t use coatings because we would have nothing to do for therapy or give us reason to buy more stuff to feed the addiction.

 

[The Guz]

Those of us addicts who polish & wax as therapy won`t use coatings because we would have nothing to do for therapy or give us reason to buy more stuff to feed the addiction.

I would tend to disagree. There are plenty of other things to do. Interiors, wheels and tires. Coatings do require maintenance and upkeep. That will keep one busy.

 

[Zelfiris]

I found gloss coat to be extremely easy to apply. Nothing was tricky about it.

 

[Civicclutch]

are these coatings that come in the plastic syringe like a once open you better use it or can it be closed and used a few days later. i really hate wasting stuff

 

[TroyScherer]

are these coatings that come in the plastic syringe like a once open you better use it or can it be closed and used a few days later. i really hate wasting stuff

Short answer is yes you can close it up for later use.

The syringe is to keep the product from coming in contact with (air / moisture). These 2 things are what essentially begin the bonding process when applied. When shipped the GlossCoat has a small black screw in plug end that seals the syringe closed. When you go to use it you remove the plug and attached the blue tip. When you are done yet remove the blue tip and remove as much air bubbles from the syringe as possible then reinstall the black plug.

 

[XxBoostinxX]

I would go with PBL or Gloss Coat. Both are easy to apply.

Those of us addicts who polish & wax as therapy won`t use coatings because we would have nothing to do for therapy or give us reason to buy more stuff to feed the addiction.

I would tend to disagree. There are plenty of other things to do. Interiors, wheels and tires. Coatings do require maintenance and upkeep. That will keep one busy.

I disagree as well. It isn`t like I can`t top my coating with any wax I wanted, but I don`t want to because I feel like it is a waste of time and product. I like my coating because it helps my paint look better for longer periods of time. I can also be more aggressive with my wash solution where with a wax it would be stripped.