Can we cut the SiO2 coating nonsense out?

[Paul A.]

This is another thread to ressurect my patent efforts for a LSP thickness gauge! : )

[acuRAS82]

Mike, that blue looks amazing... glassy is a nice look. Is that 1 coat of PBL Paint, or 2 coats?

[Mike Phillips]

Mike, that blue looks amazing... glassy is a nice look.

Is that 1 coat of PBL Paint, or 2 coats?

One carefully applied coat.

Ever since the days of waxes and sealants, I've practiced doing a really good job with one application instead of doing 2 applications.

[Dan Tran]

One carefully applied coat.

Ever since the days of waxes and sealants, I've practiced doing a really good job with one application instead of doing 2 applications.

Great tip. I’d take doing one application well the first time any day. Especially with coatings, you cannot rush perfection.


High-End Car Detailing at Your Residence * Portsmouth, NH

[Me Time]

Is there a limit to how much SIO2 you can put into a coating where it would be to hard to work with as there is with carnauba wax?

[Mike Phillips]

Is there a limit to how much SIO2 you can put into a coating where it would be to hard to work with as there is with carnauba wax?

I would say "yes".

Here's my own saying for this type of questions, it's a small amount of comedy I share in my classes,

Most people think like this,

If a little is good, more is better.


That's true for my bank account and my gas tank

I'm sure a good chemist formulates accordingly.

[Me Time]

I would say "yes".

Here's my own saying for this type of questions, it's a small amount of comedy I share in my classes,

Most people think like this,

If a little is good, more is better.


That's true for my bank account and my gas tank

I'm sure a good chemist formulates accordingly.

I kind of figured that. As Nick calls it "the good stuff", you can only have so much.


And don't forget; Nacho's and Salsa!

[Dereksdtail]

when the jobs get tougher I just turn the music up louder and enjoy the ride, it took me awhile to switch over to coatings but the difference between a aio and a coating finish, is worth some extra sweat and towelsand I still really enjoy aio jobs


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[nakranij]

Thanks for the information. I wouldn't think that a car wash with Si02 in it would last anywhere near what an "Applied" coating would. Is there any way to categorize which products work best for longer term solutions or ones that last a minimum of at least 2 years? I don't want to be doing this every car wash or 6 months and if customers ask me it would be good to know.

[acuRAS82]

Thanks for the information. I wouldn't think that a car wash with Si02 in it would last anywhere near what an "Applied" coating would. Is there any way to categorize which products work best for longer term solutions or ones that last a minimum of at least 2 years? I don't want to be doing this every car wash or 6 months and if customers ask me it would be good to know.

The list you’re looking for would be “coatings”, and starting in the Coatings page on AG would be a start, then ignoring glass/wheel/tire/headlight coatings if you’re only looking for paint. You could then go to each coatings page and check out the advertised longevity. To find actual results of longevity which varies by environment and how Paint is touched, you will have to dig deeper, possibly exploring the land of YouTube for test cases.