Re: Question about Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Coatings
Coatings are susceptible to water spots. In saying this I have not experienced any water spotting issues on any of the coatings I have used.
I used PBL V2 and I had no issues for close to 2 years. No water spotting and good performance. Keep in mind the environment it is exposed to dictates how long it will last.
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So it’s basically my misunderstanding the “issue” some are having it sounds like. I understand that spots will happen especially in fine mist situations, opposite of a running hose when the water can collect together and run off. I was under the impression that the spotting was etching into the finish and you could only remove by correction. If it a simple quick detail spray and wipe that’s cool with me.
I don’t think you are misunderstanding. But you have to also look at location and expectations of the people that have had issues as well. If you realize up front this is not a “force field” that will stop everything and it has its pros and cons just like a wax or sealant then you are halfway there.
I’m in Ohio so I done get the quick wind and rain storm then the 80-90+ searing heat and sun that would bake and etch in the spots so quickly. But if I was in the south and had to deal with that I would need to make sure I always had a good extra layer of protection on. You can still get some water marks but stuff like Spotless or even Essence Plus can help take care of it without polishing.
There are some that say you don’t or shouldn’t need a topper with a coating and at times I do agree. But we use these toppers just like we did with a wax over a sealant. It just adds a quick layer of protection to maintain the look. Heck some of the spray sealants and waxes are getting so good I wonder if we really need a coating...
Re: Question about Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Coatings
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So it’s basically my misunderstanding the “issue” some are having it sounds like. I understand that spots will happen especially in fine mist situations, opposite of a running hose when the water can collect together and run off. I was under the impression that the spotting was etching into the finish and you could only remove by correction. If it a simple quick detail spray and wipe that’s cool with me.
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Etching happens when left for to long and the minerals in the water eat through the clear, there is no set time this happens and varies by clear coat and what's in the water drop.
I'm this pic the water spots have been on this car for about 6 months and I didn't need to polish to remove them.
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Re: Question about Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Coatings
I tried Carpro Spotless for the 1st time today...
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It didn’t work a lick.
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Try it as a clay lube
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Try it as a clay lube
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You’re trippin... It’s acidic, won’t it destroy the clay towel?
Re: Question about Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Coatings
In this case I soaked the panel down with carpro spotless and then used a cheap China wax pad. I call it "acid polishing" works really well.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...38f8d4d573.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...0be342841a.jpg
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What about that handle? It looks horrible! Lol j/k Damn!
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You’re trippin... It’s acidic, won’t it destroy the clay towel?
I've never used a towel so I'm not sure but it might. I've done it with normal clay and clay DA pads and they don't destroy them. Now regular pads it eats them from the inside out which is why I only use cheap China ones. In the end it makes quick work of the waterspots.
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I've never used a towel so I'm not sure but it might. I've done it with normal clay and clay DA pads and they don't destroy them. Now regular pads it eats them from the inside out which is why I only use cheap China ones. In the end it makes quick work of the waterspots.
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Intresting findings with the use of Spotless! And the results looks incredible. Renny Doyle uses a clay pad and Sonax Glass cleaner when claying. To get a really effective chemical decon at the same time. I'm going test that out. And will certainly keep your method in mind when I stumble on water spots. Thanks for shareing your findings.