McKee's 360

[DetailZeus]

I just tried it on a vehicle for the first time two weeks ago, bought it because of it's reputation for durability. We'll see how it goes. I was hoping to let it ride for a couple of months then follow up with hi-def. Really trying to keep things simple this year.

[acuRAS82]

I just tried it on a vehicle for the first time two weeks ago, bought it because of it's reputation for durability. We'll see how it goes. I was hoping to let it ride for a couple of months then follow up with hi-def. Really trying to keep things simple this year.

Not sure where you are, but it should last a couple months easily unless you’re in extreme climate like Arizona/Nevada (maybe would still last, but no knowledge from me).

[custmsprty]

Not sure where you are, but it should last a couple months easily unless you’re in extreme climate like Arizona/Nevada (maybe would still last, but no knowledge from me).

Or the "Sunshine State"

[acuRAS82]

Or the "Sunshine State"

I wasn’t sure if the humid heat was as rough on LSPs, since Nick always talked about this stuff lasting 8+ months on a car there. Figured maybe the moisture in the air absorbs some sun rays...?

[Eldorado2k]

Ok the test has officially started: McKee’s 37 360 AIO longevity test.

*Perfectly Prepped Surface. No corners were cut*

I started by bucket washing the entire vehicle with Megs Hyper Wash.

I substituted the claybar with a Med. Grade Nanoskin Mitt to remove any bonded contaminants.

Next step: McKee’s 37 Coating Prep Polish.




Most might consider this overkill after using a claymitt right? Take a look at this... This was a brand new applicator. I polished by Hand... And this was only Half of the roof!




Here’s the other side of the brand new applicator.




Now the roof has been fully decontaminated and prepped as good as possible.



Side A:




Side B:




Tape down the middle: Excuse my sloppy tape job here.. I didn’t want to waste my good Carpro tape, so I just used regular masking tape.




Drivers side gets McKee’s 37 360 AIO. Applied w/G21 on a 7” LC HD Orbital Foam Finishing Pad. Speed 4.5
I broke the drivers side of the roof into 3 sections for the application.




2nd section:




3rd and final section:




Next I applied liquid sealant onto the Passenger side while while allowing the 360 AIO a few minutes to haze up.

This is what it looked like once everything was all done. Notice the control section down the middle where the tape was laid down.





My plan is to come back in 2 weeks and test the water behavior + give it a wash. I don’t expect it to rain, nor do I really expect this vehicle to do much if any moving because of the whole quarantine...



Longevity test has officially started.

[acuRAS82]

Thanks! I’ve been using prep polishes and there’s no doubt they pick up a ton of embedded contaminants that clay can’t touch.

I look forward to this test. I assume the mystery sealant is your regular LSP sealant?

[ScottH]

Nice to see this test Eldorado2K.

ScottH

[Eldorado2k]

Thanks! I’ve been using prep polishes and there’s no doubt they pick up a ton of embedded contaminants that clay can’t touch.

I look forward to this test. I assume the mystery sealant is your regular LSP sealant?

I know it’s straight up shocking.. I would imagine for some seeing it in person might be 1 of those moments that could have you re thinking your whole process. If you’re OCD this could definitely be an opening of a can of worms. Lol.

And yes.

[Belo]

I know it’s straight up shocking.. I would imagine for some seeing it in person might be 1 of those moments that could have you re thinking your whole process. If you’re OCD this could definitely be an opening of a can of worms. Lol.

And yes.

it's also upsetting in the fact that detailing a car is already some pretty time intensive back breaking work, especially if you plan to work on glass, tires, rims and trim. To think there's another step I could add.... oh man.

[Eldorado2k]

it's also upsetting in the fact that detailing a car is already some pretty time intensive back breaking work, especially if you plan to work on glass, tires, rims and trim. To think there's another step I could add.... oh man.

A customer’s about to drop off a Tahoe for me to detail in 30min... Reading your post just squeezed a bit of energy off my power bar. [imagine a video game] lol.