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I picked up a copy of the duPont Registry today, and I saw an advert for this ToughGuard stuff. It's a coating for your paint that is supposed to last for years and year (like a clearcoat, I guess). It's supposed to keep our car looking fresh and new, resist dirt, and not need waxing, etc..I understand that to get a real nice shine you need to polish and wax. But has anyone ever tried this stuff, or have any comments? They linked to this forum in thier links section even. :P
 
Check out http://www.5starshine.com/ . It looks like the same stuff. I wouldn't use either based on the fact that it uses Teflon-which is known to do nothing to help car protection. Besides, do you really believe any product can give 5 years protection especially is the vehicle is driven in winter areas of the country with snow and road salt? Do you think it could protect against 5 years of bird droppings even if they are washed off promptly?
I don't think any product can protect that well.
I noticed if applied to a used car they guarantee only 2 years protection. Why is new paint treated differently than used paint with regards to the guarantee?
If I were you I wouldn't waste my time with this stuff.
 
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With all due respect sir I don't think that those who make decisions on the finish of military planes are as discerning about gloss, flatness, reflectivity and gloss as these autopians are. While I do understand that your product does probably pass the MIL SPEC standards to maintain surfaces free of corrosion, these consumers are more looking for gloss protection which we all doubt this product can do. There is very little (probably nothing) that can withstand the prolonged exposure to chemical properties to the likes of the acids found in bird droppings, pollution fallout or road salt.



Aren't military jet's finishes matte anyway? I don't remember ever seeing a glossy fighter jet.
 
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If you want to convince the people on here send some samples to some of the more respected users on here for an unbiased review.
 
porta said:
This is not a bad product. IMO better them many botique sealants around here.
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Porta,

Thanks for posting the unbiased truth. Why some people attack such a great product is beyond me?



Derrick
 
I think that sending out samples for honest evaluation by several forum members is going to pull alot more weight than spamming and infomercial-type propaganda. Violating the rules here with high pressure and snake oil type "information" will certainly not help us to come to your side of the story.



If it's *that* great of a product, let the samples hit the mail. Let the product talk for a change.



I know the idea was brought up for "respected forum members" to do the testing, but I'd still love to give it a shot anyway. :)



I have two almost flawless paint jobs eagerly awaiting a fresh coat of wonder sealant.
 
kapinnn said:
I heard ToughGard is great... Buy it and sell me your Vintage. :bow
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I tried to buy it from their web site. When you click on the Purchase button, it takes you to a screen that says you have to "call for current pricing". I'd be willing to be that if you were to call em, they'd give you the 5 minute telephone infomercial spiele before they'd even tell you the price. Then they'd tell you it has to be applied by an "authorized installer". I'm guessing around $500.



It sure would be nice to not have to guess at these things, but when they result to these types of marketing techniques, what choice do you have?



I'll sell you my Vintage, but you have to call me for current pricing. ;)
 
I'll sell you my Vintage, but you have to call me for current pricing.
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I'm assuming the replacement deal cannot be transferred, right?





Now regarding this ToughGuard... I bet we'd all be willing to give it a try if we could get a small sample or something. I'm pretty sure it's no different to apply than a regular sealant. Maybe just multiple layers or curing time differs.
 
kapinnn said:
Now regarding this ToughGuard... I bet we'd all be willing to give it a try if we could get a small sample or something. I'm pretty sure it's no different to apply than a regular sealant. Maybe just multiple layers or curing time differs.
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Last I looked, though, they're selling 2 oz. for about $130. I think you'll have a hard time getting a sample out of them.



Tort
 
TortoiseAWD said:
Last I looked, though, they're selling 2 oz. for about $130. I think you'll have a hard time getting a sample out of them.



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I told you it is expensive but well worth it. Toughguard is not for the average detailer. It's target market is exotic car and high end dealerships. Most detailers on this site won't pay $100+ for supplies just to do one car.



Derrick
 
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