New coatings?

[MrOneEyedBoh]

So I used to wax the truck now that tines getting short, id like to coat it. I've been weary because of the old coatings of yesteryear would fash quick or they were hard to make sure they were leveled out well. Now days they seem super easy to use.

What's a good coating to use, that has ease of use etc. Im going to polish the paint using Poor boys SSR line up prior. Then I guess use Eraser to clean the paint or DuPont wax and grease remover.

[wing commander]

Optimum Paint Coating (http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-opti-coat.html) This is the first I used and was super simple to use. Problem with this is it lasts a long time and you will need to wash less often and no need to wax. I find myself walking around my van and realizing it just needs a rinseless from time to time. I spent money on a pressure cleaner that only gets use on other peoples paint now. I spend 1/3rd of the time that I used to spend cleaning my own ride. Sounds strange but sometime I miss the old days of 3hr wash,dry,wax. I also have Tuf shine tire sealant on the tires.TUF SHINE Tire Appearance Kit, tuf shine tire dressing, permanent tire shine, permanent tire sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/tuf-shine-tire-appearance-kit.html)

[The Guz]

Optimum and Pinnacle Black Label are good coatings. Very easy to use. Gloss Coat is currently my favorite to use at the moment.

[fightnews]

Optimum Paint Coating (http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-opti-coat.html) This is the first I used and was super simple to use. Problem with this is it lasts a long time and you will need to wash less often and no need to wax. I find myself walking around my van and realizing it just needs a rinseless from time to time. I spent money on a pressure cleaner that only gets use on other peoples paint now. I spend 1/3rd of the time that I used to spend cleaning my own ride. Sounds strange but sometime I miss the old days of 3hr wash,dry,wax. I also have Tuf shine tire sealant on the tires.TUF SHINE Tire Appearance Kit, tuf shine tire dressing, permanent tire shine, permanent tire sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/tuf-shine-tire-appearance-kit.html)

this is exactly why i dont want to do a coating, you know how much money ive spent on all this stuff? i want to use it

[Mike lambert]

Kamakaze Myabi or ism are both stupid easy and looks are excellent as is durability

[Mike Phillips]

Kamakaze Myabi or ism are both stupid easy and looks are excellent as is durability




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[Mike Phillips]

What's a good coating to use, that has ease of use etc. Im going to polish the paint using Poor boys SSR line up prior.

Then I guess use Eraser to clean the paint or DuPont wax and grease remover.




Using two solvents to strip the paint is overkill in my opinion and experience. Just do a good job with one. Use lots of microfiber towels for the wiping process so you don't simply cross contaminate the paint finish by transferring polishing oils from one panel to the next panel.

The simplest, easiest coating I've ever applied is the McKee's 37 Paint Coating. I believe it's also the most economical.

It also leaves the paint feeling slick or slippery. Some, maybe most coatings leave the paint feeling rubbery. Personally I don't like the paint on my cars to feel rubbery and I notice microfiber towels don't "glide" over them when drying or wiping. That's my personal preference though everyone can decide for themselves if they like the slick feel or the rubbery feel.



I wrote the below 4 years ago and everything I wrote is still accurate today.


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[Mike lambert]

My sincere apologies to you Mr. Phillips, I answered without realizing what forum I was reading. I can assure you that it won't happen again!

[MrOneEyedBoh]

That's all.

How's the durability on M37 vs Gloss Coat?

Also I didn't mean two solvents, I meant either or. I may use the eraser as I've had it sitting here and I need to use it up.

[Desertnate]

That's all.

How's the durability on M37 vs Gloss Coat?

Also I didn't mean two solvents, I meant either or. I may use the eraser as I've had it sitting here and I need to use it up.

I can't speak for Gloss Coat, but I'd think it would be in a different league than M37. I'm running M37 on my wife's car right now and I'm very concerned about the durability. I'll be starting a thread about my observations in a few minutes.

[Mike Phillips]

How's the durability on M37 vs Gloss Coat?



My guess is the Gloss Coat would potentially last longer but there's no real practical way of knowing.

I do know that Gloss Coat imparts a rubbery feel and McKee's 37 imparts a slick feel.


As for longevity, I think this feature is blown out of all practicality. One year for any product is long enough for a daily driver. After one year you want to do "something" to the paint to remove any road film that builds up. So in my opinion, having a coating that lasts a year is optimum and all you want and need. Then after a year, re-polish which means restore that brand new car look and then re-coat.

My two cents for what it's worth...


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[Detailsbydaniel]

The g techniq line of csl and exo on top produces some stellar results. It's not the cost effective way but folks speak highly of it. I'll be doing my wife's in the spring with this combo

[RaskyR1]

Optimum Paint Coating (http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-opti-coat.html) This is the first I used and was super simple to use. Problem with this is it lasts a long time and you will need to wash less often and no need to wax. I find myself walking around my van and realizing it just needs a rinseless from time to time. I spent money on a pressure cleaner that only gets use on other peoples paint now. I spend 1/3rd of the time that I used to spend cleaning my own ride. Sounds strange but sometime I miss the old days of 3hr wash,dry,wax. I also have Tuf shine tire sealant on the tires.TUF SHINE Tire Appearance Kit, tuf shine tire dressing, permanent tire shine, permanent tire sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/tuf-shine-tire-appearance-kit.html)

Regular washing is critical to getting the most out of a coating. Without regular (weekly or bi-weekly) washes contaminants will start to bond to the surface and begin to affect the hydrophobic properties of the coatings that we all love so much.

[TTQ B4U]

As for longevity, I think this feature is blown out of all practicality. One year for any product is long enough for a daily driver. After one year you want to do "something" to the paint to remove any road film that builds up. So in my opinion, having a coating that lasts a year is optimum and all you want and need. Then after a year, re-polish which means restore that brand new car look and then re-coat.

Agree 200%. I have been using McKee's since last summer and have had no complaints thus far. The owner of the 300 I just did questioned it but I explained the various coatings I have available in my cabinet and why I continue to recommend McKee's vs the others on Daily Drivers. I also let the results speak for themselves and again, have had no complaints.

[MrOneEyedBoh]

Thanks