mg031
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So, testing the second sample product from Gil @ NAnolex US called Wash Coat.
"Nanolex WashCoat is a very quick and effective way to protect and maintain exterior automotive surfaces. WashCoat is applied onto the car after washing, when the car is still wet. It forms a chemical bond with the paint and previously applied protective layers, and refreshes them. The gloss level of the paint and water beading properties are highly increased after a treatment with WashCoat. Your car will also stay cleaner for longer, and be easier to wash with the increased protection. WashCoat can be applied by using a foam lance or a pump sprayer. This product was developed, tested and produced in Germany."
Basically I used this product as I would a traditional soap - though I am a bit confused as the above description states to be used "after washing".
None the less, I went ahead, along with my detailing partner to test as a wash soap.
Vehicle the product was tested on - 2009 Space Grey BMW X5 which had a detail done to it about a month ago topped with Optimum Car Wax.
Outside of the wheels, it wasn't very dirty.
It was time for a mainenance wash and saw an opportunity to see how this product performed.
Wash Coat is recommended for use via foam lance but I wanted to see how it worked via traditional Bucket wash.
The wash liquid is dark orange watery liquid and squirted out of the bottle like water.
I used what I believe now, not enough solution with the amount of water - 1.5 ounce to about 2-1/2 to 3 gallons of water. I maybe should have added another ounce of product.
After mixing with water, there did not appear to be much of any suds
We used a Wookies Fist for the wash mitt.
Initial impressions -
The Wash Coat did not suds up much once washing, gliding the mitt over the paint but you could feel the lubrication of the soap which is more important than sudz.
Secondly, you could immediately see an effect after the areas we've gone over, the water on the surface would begin to bead and sheet water like a slick Coating would provide.
This was very impressive to us and seems a very convenient and quick way to add protection to your vehicle "Wash Coat" as the name goes.
Also there was a nice gloss shown. Another positive is the water beading made it very easy to dry the vehicle with microfiber towels.
I would definitely use this product again as it provides a definite noticable change to the surface while using it and quick and easy, no need for any quick detailer after.
Also some videos of the sheeting and beading after the wash
https://www.flickr.com/photos/99864667@N04/14786393820/in/photostream/lightbox/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/99864667@N04/14786351300/in/photostream/lightbox/
"Nanolex WashCoat is a very quick and effective way to protect and maintain exterior automotive surfaces. WashCoat is applied onto the car after washing, when the car is still wet. It forms a chemical bond with the paint and previously applied protective layers, and refreshes them. The gloss level of the paint and water beading properties are highly increased after a treatment with WashCoat. Your car will also stay cleaner for longer, and be easier to wash with the increased protection. WashCoat can be applied by using a foam lance or a pump sprayer. This product was developed, tested and produced in Germany."
Basically I used this product as I would a traditional soap - though I am a bit confused as the above description states to be used "after washing".
None the less, I went ahead, along with my detailing partner to test as a wash soap.
Vehicle the product was tested on - 2009 Space Grey BMW X5 which had a detail done to it about a month ago topped with Optimum Car Wax.
Outside of the wheels, it wasn't very dirty.
It was time for a mainenance wash and saw an opportunity to see how this product performed.
Wash Coat is recommended for use via foam lance but I wanted to see how it worked via traditional Bucket wash.
The wash liquid is dark orange watery liquid and squirted out of the bottle like water.
I used what I believe now, not enough solution with the amount of water - 1.5 ounce to about 2-1/2 to 3 gallons of water. I maybe should have added another ounce of product.
After mixing with water, there did not appear to be much of any suds
We used a Wookies Fist for the wash mitt.
Initial impressions -
The Wash Coat did not suds up much once washing, gliding the mitt over the paint but you could feel the lubrication of the soap which is more important than sudz.
Secondly, you could immediately see an effect after the areas we've gone over, the water on the surface would begin to bead and sheet water like a slick Coating would provide.
This was very impressive to us and seems a very convenient and quick way to add protection to your vehicle "Wash Coat" as the name goes.
Also there was a nice gloss shown. Another positive is the water beading made it very easy to dry the vehicle with microfiber towels.
I would definitely use this product again as it provides a definite noticable change to the surface while using it and quick and easy, no need for any quick detailer after.
Also some videos of the sheeting and beading after the wash
https://www.flickr.com/photos/99864667@N04/14786393820/in/photostream/lightbox/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/99864667@N04/14786351300/in/photostream/lightbox/
