RejeX in Car & Driver??

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I was reading the August 2003 issue, and on page 139, they said they used a product called RejeX on their long-term test Audi A4 CVT.



Contaminant-Resistant Polymer Coating: Bug guts, road grime, and brake dust require a surfeit of elbow grease and cleaning agents to remove. We were encouraged to try something called RejeX, a new wipe-on, rub-off polymer coating that's supposed to make the dirty work a little easier. RejeX was originally developed for the miliary to make it easier to wash turbine exhaust stains from helicopters. So we slathered it onto the left side of the freshly washed A4. The right side was left untreated. After a month of building up road crud, the side of the A4 treated with RejeX came clean with one swipe of the sponge, but the other side needed a lot more scrubbing. Brake dust washed off the RejeX-side wheels with plain water. Six ounces of RejeX will completely coat a car, and one application is supposed to last a minimum of four months. A 16-ounce bottle costs $19.95 and is available from Corrosion Technologies Corporation, www.corrosionx.com.
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(that link doesnt seem to work right unless you type it in...so try this: http://www.corrosionx.com/rejex.html also, here's the exact article from C&D themselves...http://www.corrosionx.com/articles/CarandDriver.pdf)



I did a search and came up with 2 other threads, but no real discussion in either of them.



I dont think i could bring myself to use it on the paint, but for wheels, it sounds excellent.



Once i get my car back (maybe before) i think im gonna order some of this, and get a review up...unless someone else has tried it.
 
Cool, just checked out their distributors list, and there's one in my town, like 2 minutes away...maybe i'll get to try it earlier then expected!:bounce
 
Does anyone have experience with Rejex yet? I got a bottle yesterday and may have a few minutes to play tomorrow to see what it can do....





thx.
 
Bought it, tried it, didn't care for it. Streaked and was hazy, requires a lot of product (they suggest 1 - 2 vehicles per 16oz bottle), requires a 12-hr "no UV exposure" curing time and smells very solventy. Durability was about 6-7 weeks on a black car that had been prepped with wash and clay.
 
INSTRUCTIONS



Shake well and apply to a cool surface with a clean, dry cloth.



After RejeX dries to a haze (like a wax), simply wipe it off. Unlike waxes that require strenuous rubbing or buffing to remove, RejeX easily wipes on and off.



Allow RejeX to cure for 12 hours out of the elements.
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Guys, they're not saying the stuff has to cure on the car for 12 hours. They're just making the point that it should be kept out of the rain for at least 12 hours.



http://www.corrosionx.com/rejex.html



Well, I tried a couple of panels on two different cars this morning. The stuff looks like viscous P21S Paintwork Cleanser. It goes on real nice but I suspect the 16oz bottle would probably do one large car. That's OK. It's my attention to just use it in "problem areas" such as the front bumper, behind the rear wheels and the leading edge of the hood during my initial trial.



It is very easy to apply and it hazed in about 10 minutes...it's very easy to wipe off the the surface is very smooth afterwards. (You are going to apply this to a perfected surface only...it contains NO cleaner, polishes or surface preparations...this stuff is strictly a coating and the mfr. makes that quite clear.)



I applied this to my silver VW which had been waxed recently with carnauba. It made the finish appear a bit glossier but nothing dramatic. On the front bumper and behind the rear wheels, the panels are incredibly smooth after the application. I always wax the plastic bumper covers and there is a huge difference when you rub your hand across the treated area. This stuff shall be interesting.



I also did a small trial patch on a dark red car which also had been waxed recently. The gloss and overall appearance on the dark red paint looked great, the color was enhanced and the slippery quality was very apparent when running your finger across it.



I'll report back after this stuff gets some miles on it. I also purchased their CorrosionX product which looks decent as well. They offer full money back guarantees if you are not satisfied.



this is the .pdf link to C&D's recent commentary...this is where I first learned of the product.
 
Didn't look as good as the Klasse/S100 on the rest of the car, and didn't really seem to make cleanup any easier either. This was a mess that was fun to deal with... (worst part was fishing big bug bits out of my intercooler with a fine hooked probe. Ugh!)



I'll send a sample to anyone who sends me a small bottle and a SASE; just mail me direct.



Robert



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tom p. said:
Guys, they're not saying the stuff has to cure on the car for 12 hours. They're just making the point that it should be kept out of the rain for at least 12 hours.
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Not entirely true. On my bottle (and the supporting documentation that comes with the product) the directions read:



1. Shake well and apply to a clean, dry surface that is cool to touch. Do not apply in direct sunlight or in temperatures greater than 85 F. (hmmm...odd, guess I can't use it in the summer here)



2. Wipe on with a soft cloth and let RejeX dry to a haze.



3. Wipe off effortlessly.



4. Allow to cure out of the elements and direct sunlight for 12 hours for maximum effect.



(In their documentation, they're more "demanding" about leaving it out of the sun/elements - they explain about the bonding/cure time required for the product to work properly)



I have a MSDS for it somewhere, but I can't find it at the moment...going from memory, I believe it contained solvents, silicone and a proprietary ingredient that wasn't identified. I'll try to find it once I get things a little more organized here. :)
 
Originally posted by geekysteve



4. Allow to cure out of the elements and direct sunlight for 12 hours for maximum effect.
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Steve, no need to dig for more documentation. That is what the directions state. I guess I take that part for granted and try to keep any recently waxed car in the garage for at least 12 hours regardless of the product used.
 
I used Rejex on two of my cars, both in excellent condition to begin, and they both turned out with a much smoother, highly beading surface. Has lasted at leat six weeks so far...
 
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