Some questions on DG Coating

**BTLew81** · 08-12-2014, 07:55 PM

I'm really considering this due to price point and perceived ease of use. In addition, I've always found DG products to perform as advertised.

A few questions before I make the jump:

If a layer or two is applied over a weekend and another layer is added later, is it a good idea to then use SC again?

I know the cure period is 24 hours. I like to use aw or UWW as a drying aid. Is that an issue or is there some additional waiting period?

Any other thoughts are appreciated.

**dcjredline** · 08-12-2014, 08:13 PM

No need for squeaky clean again. That would partially remove what u have on there I would think. From what I've read you can use the AW or UWW+ after the 24hr. I love this coating you won't be disappointed.

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**BTLew81** · 08-12-2014, 08:29 PM

Thanks. I was under the impression you would want to use SC to remove any aw, contamination, etc. I was also under the impression it would NOT remove the coating since it is not abrasive.

**hollerstiltner** · 08-12-2014, 10:45 PM

I doubt the SC would remove the coating. So I would probably give it a try if I were to attempt a later coating.

I'm not sure what to tell you on the layering after it's cured. Some coatings are okay, some are not. That answer would likely need a call to DG.

**Setec Astronomy** · 08-12-2014, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by BTLew81

I'm really considering this due to price point and perceived ease of use.

I've only used mine a little bit, but I found it to flash really fast and be difficult to remove the residue. I find Opti-Coat easier.

Originally Posted by hollerstiltner

I doubt the SC would remove the coating.

I believe someone posted an email excerpt from Ben or Jerry (oh wait a minute...they are the ice cream guys) that said not to clay the coating as it would be detrimental.

**silverfox** · 08-12-2014, 11:48 PM

Forget layering it. Do it once. Do it right. That's all you need. Its impressive to say the least. UWW works fine as does AW or DG rinseless wash if you're into rinseless washing.

**geekdout** · 08-12-2014, 11:57 PM

Does the kit come with enough of the coating to do multiple cars ?

**dcjredline** · 08-13-2014, 12:13 AM

OMG yeah, I have done 2 mid sized sedans and barely used half of it...prolly 3/8 really. The last car I put it on "thick" on purpose and had alot of streaking but they all buffed off by just wiping the towel over it.

I would say safely (I used the 1 spray per panel the first time) you can get 4 or 5 Chevrolet Malibu's out of one kit.

Car #1

Car #2

**Setec Astronomy** · 08-13-2014, 12:42 AM

Originally Posted by dcjredline

The last car I put it on "thick" on purpose and had alot of streaking but they all buffed off by just wiping the towel over it.

The first time I felt I went too thin, so the next time I went "thick", and I had a heck of a time getting the streaking off, it was cool in in the shade too.

Originally Posted by dcjredline

Car #2

Man that looks great!

**dcjredline** · 08-14-2014, 12:13 AM

Thanks!!! I tried to put it on thicker cause you can see the Malibu isnt AS shiny. I went a tad too thick. This is how I did it, I dont know if you waited too long or what.

In garage
Temps about 73
Apply to whole car (Sometimes 2 sprays sometimes 3 depending on panel size)
Immediately after whole car done wipe with dry towel

All the streaks came out without much if any effort. I was even being bothered by a neighbor while doing it...thats how easy it was.