Think I`m done messing around with coatings, final thoughts...

glfnaz said:
I`m betting that 1 hour after Overcoat V2 comes out, you`ll spring for Zipang & OverCoat V2. What are hobbies good for if you avoid them? Sheesh.
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Heck, I almost loaded up the cart and pushed `BUY` the minute I saw the announcement. I think the restraint I ended up showing was quite admirable; personal growth, perhaps?

Overcoat V2 will immediately trigger the buy impulse; if it`s anything like the version I tried at the Open House last year (and it maintains it`s current `goodness` with respect to performance), that`s just a no-brainer for me. It was as easy to apply as Cosmic (no streaks) and left the surface really slick with a touch more gloss. Only question then is what will jump into the cart with it?
 
BudgetPlan1 said:
Heck, I almost loaded up the cart and pushed `BUY` the minute I saw the announcement. I think the restraint I ended up showing was quite admirable; personal growth, perhaps?

Overcoat V2 will immediately trigger the buy impulse; if it`s anything like the version I tried at the Open House last year (and it maintains it`s current `goodness` with respect to performance), that`s just a no-brainer for me. It was as easy to apply as Cosmic (no streaks) and left the surface really slick with a touch more gloss. Only question then is what will jump into the cart with it?
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Damn I just picked up PA cosmic... though expensive 500ml is a lot. Weighed my options and just with the amount of coated cars around me that could use a topper quantity has a quality of its own.
 
mumps said:
I`m curious about Kamikaze`s claim of "don`t use any other brand of topper, etc." except Overcoat. I am really liking my PA High Gloss...

Chris
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I`d certainly wait for someone else (most notably the vendor) to give it a try. While generally the `product synergy` rule is able to be bent and broken, I`d think I`d be treading lightly w/ respect to new stuff.
 
And they`re focused on their own research for their products. Certainly not shy about advertising Overcoat being compatible with everyone else`s coating though. It`s definitely my favorite topper/drying aid, so I`m looking forward to v2.
 
Zipang has my interest. I`ll be looking to coat my 300SRT once its ready this summer. I was thinking going PA primer/ Master sealant, or try Essence/Cancoat or Reload. Now this has my thinking. Car doesn`t sit outside, will see 3 seasons, track days and car shows. Challenger has ISM and cancoat and I`ve been more then pleased. This Zipang has me rethinking what I already have on hand...

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WashRinseRepeat said:
What are your thoughts on each?

Looks like Mr. Fix 9h is doing well

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Application: Nanolex is the easiest to spread and buff off, closely followed by Gyeon and Mr. FIX. CQUK was the hardest to spread and buff off, rather sticky, but by no means an issue.
Performance: Mr. FIX and CQUK are the best beading, followed by Gyeon and Nanolex.
Here`s a video of the first rinse.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiU6lu8ELsg

Each panel has a different coating applied, described in the text box and better yet in this picture;

coatings by toni.pieleanu, on Flickr
 
Saber732 said:
After watching the Esoteric Kamikaze Open House video, I sure hope one doesn’t need certification to be able to buy and use Zipang. If you do need certification, that will eliminate a lot of people.
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Noticed that as well; avaliable for purchase now on the website for all, though...hopefully that continues.

Edit: Appears to be out of stock already.
 
Yep seems like they ran out yesterday. Not that I`ve been staring at it obsessively lol. I assume it wouldn`t be much of an issue to use Zipang with Overcoat, then use Overcoat v2 once it comes out.
 
scharnhorst310 said:
On the plus side we`re going to use the exo v4 I picked up on father`s day special.
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Shiat!
I sent back my CSL/EXO V3 a week ago b/c I heard V4 was coming out. I even asked when they thought it would be available and they had no idea. NOW to hear they had a sale on Fathers Day really pisses me off!! I would have loved to applied it this last week before the car show this weekend..aarrgg:angry:


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glfnaz said:
I`m betting that 1 hour after Overcoat V2 comes out, you`ll spring for Zipang & OverCoat V2. What are hobbies good for if you avoid them? Sheesh.
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"Alea iacta est... "

It appears the choice has been made for me regarding Zipang. Gotta love a woman who knows how to shop...

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Gyeon One

Lunar Silver 2018 Honda HR-V; Gyeon Primer + Gyeon One + Gyeon CanCoat, applied 02/09/2018

Since Spring (which around here was May 1st), maintained with weekly washes using Joy Dishwashing Soap or when "really greasy", Dawn Dishwashing Soap. Hey, I try to edumacate...some things are outta my hands.

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booyah said:
Stuff is still out of stock! Has anyone here even used it yet and the results?
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One Autopian purchased in the initial release; he`s planning on using it on a new car in the next month or so if I recall correctly. Other than that, have not seen any reviews or experiences.

I believe the initial offering was a very limited batch brought to the Esoteric Open house by Kai Morita (guy behind Kamikaze) who flys in for the event.

I`ve looked at a UK supplier who stocks Kamikaze and while they have it listed on site, it has yet to be in stock.

Kamikaze is great stuff but being hand made, availability is sometimes an issue.
 
BudgetPlan1 said:
One Autopian purchased in the initial release; he`s planning on using it on a new car in the next month or so if I recall correctly. Other than that, have not seen any reviews or experiences.

I believe the initial offering was a very limited batch brought to the Esoteric Open house by Kai Morita (guy behind Kamikaze) who flys in for the event.

I`ve looked at a UK supplier who stocks Kamikaze and while they have it listed on site, it has yet to be in stock.

Kamikaze is great stuff but being hand made, availability is sometimes an issue.
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That would be me - and yes, I’ll try to report back with a review in a month or so.. be patient :) lol


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