xzilon

[imported_jaredpointer]

There's a lot of variaibility in your observations of Xzilon sealant. Is the Corvette a daily driver? Does it see rain, snow, etc? Is it garaged? What other factors are you using to determine durability other than beading? What kind of prep work was put into it before applying to the Corvette? What other sealants had been applied on the Corvette and observed prior to using Xzilon?

I think all of those - and probably a good many more - are all fair questions to ask. I'm not doubting you, your abilities, or your perception - I'm just very skeptical of dealership applied sealants. Especially those that have some sort of X-year guaranteed protection. I've seen clearcoat paints that didn't last 5 years.

Even on the "highly touted in regards to durability" sealants/waxes I've tried, I don't get much more than 6-8 months of (what I would really consider good) protection. That is taking into account a lot of other determining factors than beading, my vehicles are garaged, and I have faith/reliance in my prep work.

 

[TOGWT]

Lifetime Paint Protection

There is no polymer, non-organic (synthetic) or organic ( natural) wax, or after-market coating product available that can provide a five year or lifetime protection to a paint film surface; read the fine print in the contract offered by car dealerships.

There is normally a clause that states you should return the vehicle for a "maintenance" application of the product (at 3 or 6 months intervals) failing to do this will void your warranty or the fine print will basically exclude every condition you could claim against

The primary protection provided for a modern water-based colour coat is a polythene paint that has a thickness of (127 - 178 ?) comprise a Primer coat of 2Mils (50 ?) a Colour coat of 1-2Mils (25 -50 ?) and Clear coat 2-3Mils (50 - 75 ?) An applied paint protection product is the entire barrier that provides protection for automotive paintwork besides the clear coat paint and this renewable barrier is probably less than 0.001Mil (0.0254 ?m)

While it?s true that a polymer paints melting point is 350.oF +, it is still subject to evaporation and erosion by the elements and vehicle washing. However its durability is approximately five or six months (See also Silane polymers coating).

The technology for a lifetime protection for a vehicles paint film surface does not currently exist. Most dealerships rely on the fact that few customers read the fine print on the contract; the PermaPlate box says is must be reapplied every 6 months and every 3 months on darker coloured cars (for which a service charge will apply).

 

[Bluegrass Cat]

There's a lot of variaibility in your observations of Xzilon sealant. Is the Corvette a daily driver?.

Yes

Does it see rain,.

Yes, that is where I noticed the beading. The Xzilon had been on for I guess a year at that point. Several years have passed and I have not seen the vette in the rain since but I assume the protection is gone now.

snow, etc?.

Not sure. Being that I assume it does not get as good of traction in the snow as their SUV I would guess limited.

Is it garaged?.

Yes, but so is mine and I generally don't get more than 6 months.

What other factors are you using to determine durability other than beading?

Beading is all I have since it is not a car I see often.

What kind of prep work was put into it before applying to the Corvette?

To the best of my knowledge the Vette is like 90% of cars on the road and has never been clayed or polished.

What other sealants had been applied on the Corvette and observed prior to using Xzilon?.

None. Xzilon was applied shortly after taking delivery of the Vette.

I think all of those - and probably a good many more - are all fair questions to ask. I'm not doubting you, your abilities, or your perception - I'm just very skeptical of dealership applied sealants. Especially those that have some sort of X-year guaranteed protection. I've seen clearcoat paints that didn't last 5 years.

Even on the "highly touted in regards to durability" sealants/waxes I've tried, I don't get much more than 6-8 months of (what I would really consider good) protection. That is taking into account a lot of other determining factors than beading, my vehicles are garaged, and I have faith/reliance in my prep work.

Again, I am by NO MEANS endorsing Xzilon. More than once the Xzilon rep who applied this car has offered to give me some for free and I have declined each time. I am just giving my observation of the product. What Xzilon has in durability I think it lacks in looks and also, once it is on your car, I have been told it is a pain to buff the car afterwards should you get some marring that you want to clean up. Basically all I am saying is that I don't think just because it is sold by dealerships it is necessarily garbage, a rip off being that it costs several hundred dollars, yes but not garbage. Again for someone who looks at cleaning their car about as much fun as cleaning their toilet, getting some for $50 bucks shipped might be a good idea.

I really don't see Xzilon and 5 Star being all that different than Optimum's Opti-Coat except that I think Opti-Coat has a better look. I think the only reason Opti-Coat got a pass by the detailers on this and many other boards is due to the reputation Dr. Ghodoussi and his company have.