Question....

[Nick Chapman]

Would any of you guys be interested in a sealant that lasts for up to two years, has the ability to reduce scratches and marring by 50%?

I'm considering adding this to my product line up, but not sure what the demand would be. It's a fairly new product for the auto world, and has gotten some raving reviews. The bad is that it would take up to two weeks to fully cure, and in that time you can not wash or get the paint wet at all. No wiping the finish down, nothing! It has to sit and cure for two weeks to get it's full potential.

I'm going to order some for my truck and see just how good it really works. But I just wanted to see what you guys thought. Obviously it would cost a little bit more than a traditional wash/wax service, since my cost is higher on this product, and the application has to be spot on, which requires more time. But, what would something like this be worth to you guys? Two years of maintenance free paint?


Nick

[Tx Redneck]

I like the sound of it but how realistic is it to garage a vehicle for two full weeks for it to cure?

[SVT Lurch]

I was thinking it would be good for a nicer daily driver until you said two weeks without getting it wet - that would be tough between rain, sprinklers, etc. on a car that is driven every day.

I would be curious how it would do for a show car - just wipe it down and be ready for a show...that would be cool.

[TX21]

Cost?

[Nick Chapman]

I like the sound of it but how realistic is it to garage a vehicle for two full weeks for it to cure?

It doesn't have to sit in a garage for two weeks, just can not get wet or be wiped down for two weeks.

[Nick Chapman]

Cost?

Unsure at this point. MY cost on just the product alone, for just one application(30ml), is $50. Plus the time involved(paints surface would have to be completely stripped of any wax or foreign contaminants). So we're talking about 2-4 hours to wash and wax. So I'm just guessing when I say about $150-$300 depending on how dirty the vehicle is and contaminants on the surface, and how large it is. But this would last up to two years. Plus is has scratch resistance, which could be priceless depending on your situation.

[Ruffdaddy]

Is an elevated temperature cure possible? Like a 120-140deg garage or something?

[mstng86]

Can't take it to a local paint shop and pay to bake it?

[Nick Chapman]

Is an elevated temperature cure possible? Like a 120-140deg garage or something?

Yes, they claim that using IR lighting would speed up the cure time. But I'm not going to invest that much money for IR lighting, the return would not be beneficial at all for me.

[Ruffdaddy]

Charge for expedited cure. How much could an ir setup actually cost?

Additionally, how does the coating wear? Is it gonna cloud or flake after 2 years?

[Nick Chapman]

Charge for expedited cure. How much could an ir setup actually cost?

Additionally, how does the coating wear? Is it gonna cloud or flake after 2 years?

No clouding or flaking at all. It would wear like a regular wax, only it would take a lot longer.

Just an FYI, MOST waxes that you buy over the counter, only last about 4-6 weeks here in Texas. Some sealants will last up to a year. But neither of them offer any type of scratch resistance. So this is especially important for someone like myself. My truck has super soft paint, and scratches/swirls so quick it's almost unbelievable! So I will be getting some for my truck as soon as I get some free time to actually buff it.

[Baron Von Crowder]

I'd like to see what the costs are going to be, I can let the 69 sit for a few weeks without issue.

[jluv]

I might be interersted for my Explorer.

Does this mean it will be much less likely to show swirls or tiny scratches when I dry it? I got a new (black) paint job a few months ago, and to be honest, I'm scared to touch it! It gets really dusty, and I just spray it off with soap and water and don't dry it at all. I lightly wiped one spot shortly after I got it back, and it made some serious swirls instantly. Maybe the paint is soft? I guess this sealant would help?

On that note, what product would you recommend for wiping away waterspots after it air dries?

[Nick Chapman]

I might be interersted for my Explorer.

Does this mean it will be much less likely to show swirls or tiny scratches when I dry it? I got a new (black) paint job a few months ago, and to be honest, I'm scared to touch it! It gets really dusty, and I just spray it off with soap and water and don't dry it at all. I lightly wiped one spot shortly after I got it back, and it made some serious swirls instantly. Maybe the paint is soft? I guess this sealant would help?

On that note, what product would you recommend for wiping away waterspots after it air dries?

Be careful letting it air dry like that. If you're not purifying your water, the minerals in the water will create water spots on the paints surface. And I've seen some very nasty water spots! Some of them I am unable to repair because they are etched so deep into the clear! There are some really great towels out there to dry with. Chemical Guys has a new towel out that is supposed to be able to guzzle up a large amount of water, and still leave the surface scratch free(nothing is scratch free, but that's their claim).

And yes, that is the theory behind this product. I call it a theory because I have not witnessed it myself, although some top detailers are raving about it. I plan to put an application on my truck(which also has SUPER soft paint) here within the next few weeks. But I have to buff it first. It's due for a good buffing, and starting from scratch like this will let me know exactly how swirl/scratch resistant this product really is.

[clevelandkid]

Love the idea, but it would be totally impractical for me...