I'm starting to think that Art De Shines products and SPS are not formulated the same. I've got the Art De Shine graphene coating on my car and I don't have the same results that you and Guz has had.
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I'm starting to think that Art De Shines products and SPS are not formulated the same. I've got the Art De Shine graphene coating on my car and I don't have the same results that you and Guz has had.
Different things sometimes yield different results for different folks.
It was by no means a poor product, it worked very well w some attributes that would be very appealing to many. Those particular aspects just didnt meet my needs.
And as we learn more and more about the actual properties and formulations of the new graphene stuff, I'm just not that convinced that the small amount graphene infused into these products is at a 'game-changing' level...yet.
The absence of some of the big players in the coating world may speak to this...or not.
Sure is fun to watch as it develops in any case. [emoji41]
True enough. For example, the waterspots. I don't have any on my car yet, but you and Guz have both gotten waterspot issues (correct me if I'm wrong here) Also, you both said it was easy to use but I found it very difficult to remove, if that makes sense? I coated doing 1 by 1 squares at a time because it was instant flash time.
Yes, and no. I've had the issue with some coatings, not all and sealants/waxes.
Yes Gliss can be used over 2.0. Gliss doesn't care what you put over it.
Lol the marketing is good on that one.
It is the same product. US rep told me it was when he messaged me about the water spot issue.
I agree with you. It is not a game changer yet. After a few iterations it could potentially be. As you mentioned some of the big names are not even considering going the graphene route. CarPro has already mentioned they are not and Gtechniq is focused on their current coatings although have looked into graphene.
I am tempted to polish SPS off but I made a commitment to those following on it's progress.
It was easy to apply. It flashes pretty quick. Some like to use the damp towel final wipe off method. I didn't have to do any of that. I can't recall how your car is stored (garage or outside). Mine is outside 24/7.
I didn't have any specific water spot issues w the SPS but I've never really had any of the stereotypical water spot issues w coatings that others have experienced.
While our cars will get rained on in the morning and then bake in the sun in the afternoon, they rarely come in contact with 'un-natural' water in daily life like that from sprinklers...maybe that helps.
SPS was a *great* coating for me from May thru November. Always looked deceptively clean even when slightly dirty, great water behavior; it just didn't much like being ignored during Winter, never quite 'came back to life' in Spring as well my preferred ceramics have over the years.
Aside from that, I'm just not totally sold on the fact that the graphene in the formulation had that much to do with the excellent performance when it was Takin' Care of Bizness from May thru November.
With more info coming out quickly regarding the practicalities of a true 'Graphene Coating' being even remotely possible from a mfg standpoint, I'll just watch from the sidelines as the drama unfolds.
My cars are garaged overnight. It sits out during the day if I'm in and out and what not. I have to say, I'm glad that the two of you are testing/have tested this as well so I can get different opinions.
Actually, I compare it to my other car which us UK 3.0 with infinity in top and right now, I actually do think I prefer the way the UK and Infinity looks.
Thanks you two for stepping in with your thoughts.
Has anyone used cancoat on CQUK3? I would use gliss but i wanted cancoat for other applications and its also much easier.
I'm back in the trap! :D