Most durable wipe on....

[dgage]

I used Gyeon CanCoat and I expect that to last about 6 months, which I’ll redo it again in the spring. And use SiO2 infused wash (Uber SiO2 Rinseless) to keep it extra protected. So that is an option too. CanCoat is pretty much spray on towel, wipe on, and then wipe off. Real quick and easy to do.

Here’s a shot of the beading 2 months after applying CanCoat and a couple days after washing with Uber SiO2 Rinseless.

[glen e]

Thanks, that’s the answer I was looking for...durability after the touchless washes....I’ll look into both....

[RTexasF]

glen e

Glad to see that you are still out & about......long time no see. Back to Bimmers once again? BMW is in your blood, face it. Sorry no suggestions for your questions. I am reading the suggestions with interest though; I'm also dealing with COPD and congestive heart failure, along with a few other goodies. Ain't it fun getting old? I also like to keep my ride presentable but with minimal effort. The days of 8-10 hour full details are just a fading memory now.

Yes I'm off topic and yes I'll shut up.

[glen e]

Rick you can always get off topic with me… Hope you’re doing better, my COPD is controlled but I still have to watch how much I exert myself. My days of detailing are really over, just looking for something relatively easy that will last. My orbital and rotary have cobwebs on them! Yeah the x2 is a company demo, a perk of their retirement pkg....Gotta love a company that takes care of it retirees in this day and age.

[RTexasF]

What the hell are we doing up at this hour anyway? Mine was leg cramps that just wouldn't quit. I do hope you're up for a less painful reason.

Later

[glen e]

I stopped sleeping well at 65… LOL…I was just thinking the same thing… I usually rip my CPAP mask off in disgust around 5am, I’ll be back in bed by 7 or 8am.....

[RTexasF]

As Bette Davis said, "Old age ain't no place for sissies!" More true words were never spoken.

[tonloc08]

Seems like a ceramic coat may be a good option for your situation, then you can top with reload etc. Maybe someone on the forum in your area could help out with application? Where do you live?


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[glen e]

You are certainly correct, I have a near full bottle of CquartzUK and thought about that, but it’s a car that gets traded every year and I don’t want to expend the effort nor have somebody put on a coating. . I also don’t like the fact that all my coatings I’ve done in the past, (3 cars) were susceptible to water spots. So I think I’ll just go with a wipe on or spray/rinse product this time ....

thanks for your suggestion guys, I think I’ve made my decision:
*Essence/orbital
*Wipe on blackfire si02
*Spray/ rinse hydr02 lite every 60-90 days.....
* Maybe.........do the front grill area with CQUK to make love bugs come off easier....

With all the crap that I already own thats just sitting on my shelf, I just can’t justify springing for the additional cost of can coat or anything else… And it’s a leased car.

[weekend warrior]

glen e...what I use as I take care of my car is a garden stool with wheels....I sit on it and roll to the next section. Its the right height.....has storage...might be good for you..........