So after many stupid threads (started by me), repeat questions, and sleepless nights, I finally got my coating done this weekend. So in no particular order, here's some of my thoughts and observances, and a couple easy questions (sorry for the novel)...
-Much, much, much easier than I had it built up to be in my brain. If detailers were rated on a scale of 1 to 10 with Adam or Mike Phillips being a 10, I'd proudly (and maybe a little arrogantly) claim a rock solid 7 (maybe a soft 8) for my eye and capabilities. Having stated that it's easier than I built it up to be, I still say this job/product requires that "eye" for being able to see paint, see paint surface, and see product that most of us have. I would probably say this is not a product for the random weekend warrior that barely gets by at keeping their car cleaned and waxed.
-The learning curve for applying this stuff and getting it right is not as steep as I thought it would be. A couple panels/sections into the job and I pretty much had it down. Three panels in, I had a technique that was working well for me. I did end up with a few, very minor blotchy spots that maybe could use leveling (more to come on that), but doing this one car was enough to work the bugs out. Now that I know what exactly to look for, next car would come out perfect. Note however, it's far from just throwing down a coat of wax and buffing it off. That's not to scare anyone away from going coating, just an opinion.
-The appearance is nothing short of amazing. As always, surface prep is key. Enough on that. I've never quite experienced the illusion of having a shiny layer of something melted over the car until now. For those of us that know and are familiar with how different products produce a different appearance to the finish, I'd have to say this leans more towards the carnuba type appearance. It doesn't have that synthetic appearance like some sealants and synthetic waxes do. Just deep deep glossy. Very clear.
-The Boost is not all that user friendly. It is nothing like using Detail Spray or Waterless Wash. It will not wipe away streak free. You need to watch what you're doing and buff it away to leave a streak free finish. After the Boost treatment, I still found slight blotchy spots. They cleaned up with a reapplication of Boost, but were still there none the less. I think my very next soap & bucket wash will level out any blotchy spots remaining from the Boost. Not a concern, just a note.
-I caught many high and/or blotchy spots from the coating as I went along, and after final inspection, immediately following the coating application. Without any other tips or guidance, I decided to level these out by using a reapplication of coating. This worked quite wonderfully. Reapplying another layer of coating on these spots, letting it flash, and then wiping down seemed to act like its own solvent and leveled them right out.
-Flashing...I did my coating in a well ventilated garage, zero direct sun light, on a 78-80 degree day. My application was flashing (visible rainbow) almost immediately. There was no waiting 20 seconds to a minute to get the rainbow...it came quick. Caught me off guard at first, BUT, it was always manageable.
-So here's the first question...Once there was a complete rainbow on the applied section (about 2'x2' at a time), I started wiping. I did not buff, I simply wiped the rainbow away. I relate it to trying to evenly spread a layer of some type of oily film or something; that's the best description I got. Except for the very light high spots I mentioned earlier, it turned out perfect. I assume this is correct? I didn't wipe to early? Or wipe away too much product? Of note, the light, blotchy, high spots I left (and there's only a couple at best) were from where my rag changed directions. Now I know exactly what to look for the next time.
-Question two...how often do you guys reapply Boost? When you feel like it? Kinda like using G&G or some other spray wax?
-Have heard others mention stay away from products like Detail Spray, G&G, etc, just because these tend to mask the benefits of a coating since they leave something on the surface. If true, are you guys using Waterless Wash like/in place of a detail spray/quick detailer for touch up spots? From what I know of this product, it won't leave much of anything on the surface like the others and therefore not much risk of it covering the benefits of the coating.
-Kind of off subject, but my edgeless grey towels are still my favorite. Enjoyed them much much more for this duty than single or double soft towels.
-How much use are you guys getting out of a bottle? It feels like quite a bit still in there. Certainly enough to do one more vehicle. The only thing I'm unsure of with this product is how much to use. Unlike trying to put down a layer of wax as thin as possible, this seems to spread the same no matter what. And with mine flashing so fast, I could clearly discern complete, even coverage, but could never truly discern how thick a layer I was putting down; if that makes any sense.
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So after many stupid threads (started by me), repeat questions, and sleepless nights, I finally got my coating done this weekend. So in no particular order, here's some of my thoughts and observances, and a couple easy questions (sorry for the novel)...
-Much, much, much easier than I had it built up to be in my brain. If detailers were rated on a scale of 1 to 10 with Adam or Mike Phillips being a 10, I'd proudly (and maybe a little arrogantly) claim a rock solid 7 (maybe a soft 8) for my eye and capabilities. Having stated that it's easier than I built it up to be, I still say this job/product requires that "eye" for being able to see paint, see paint surface, and see product that most of us have. I would probably say this is not a product for the random weekend warrior that barely gets by at keeping their car cleaned and waxed.
-The learning curve for applying this stuff and getting it right is not as steep as I thought it would be. A couple panels/sections into the job and I pretty much had it down. Three panels in, I had a technique that was working well for me. I did end up with a few, very minor blotchy spots that maybe could use leveling (more to come on that), but doing this one car was enough to work the bugs out. Now that I know what exactly to look for, next car would come out perfect. Note however, it's far from just throwing down a coat of wax and buffing it off. That's not to scare anyone away from going coating, just an opinion.
-The appearance is nothing short of amazing. As always, surface prep is key. Enough on that. I've never quite experienced the illusion of having a shiny layer of something melted over the car until now. For those of us that know and are familiar with how different products produce a different appearance to the finish, I'd have to say this leans more towards the carnuba type appearance. It doesn't have that synthetic appearance like some sealants and synthetic waxes do. Just deep deep glossy. Very clear.
-The Boost is not all that user friendly. It is nothing like using Detail Spray or Waterless Wash. It will not wipe away streak free. You need to watch what you're doing and buff it away to leave a streak free finish. After the Boost treatment, I still found slight blotchy spots. They cleaned up with a reapplication of Boost, but were still there none the less. I think my very next soap & bucket wash will level out any blotchy spots remaining from the Boost. Not a concern, just a note.
-I caught many high and/or blotchy spots from the coating as I went along, and after final inspection, immediately following the coating application. Without any other tips or guidance, I decided to level these out by using a reapplication of coating. This worked quite wonderfully. Reapplying another layer of coating on these spots, letting it flash, and then wiping down seemed to act like its own solvent and leveled them right out.
-Flashing...I did my coating in a well ventilated garage, zero direct sun light, on a 78-80 degree day. My application was flashing (visible rainbow) almost immediately. There was no waiting 20 seconds to a minute to get the rainbow...it came quick. Caught me off guard at first, BUT, it was always manageable.
-So here's the first question...Once there was a complete rainbow on the applied section (about 2'x2' at a time), I started wiping. I did not buff, I simply wiped the rainbow away. I relate it to trying to evenly spread a layer of some type of oily film or something; that's the best description I got. Except for the very light high spots I mentioned earlier, it turned out perfect. I assume this is correct? I didn't wipe to early? Or wipe away too much product? Of note, the light, blotchy, high spots I left (and there's only a couple at best) were from where my rag changed directions. Now I know exactly what to look for the next time.
-Question two...how often do you guys reapply Boost? When you feel like it? Kinda like using G&G or some other spray wax?
-Have heard others mention stay away from products like Detail Spray, G&G, etc, just because these tend to mask the benefits of a coating since they leave something on the surface. If true, are you guys using Waterless Wash like/in place of a detail spray/quick detailer for touch up spots? From what I know of this product, it won't leave much of anything on the surface like the others and therefore not much risk of it covering the benefits of the coating.
-Kind of off subject, but my edgeless grey towels are still my favorite. Enjoyed them much much more for this duty than single or double soft towels.
-How much use are you guys getting out of a bottle? It feels like quite a bit still in there. Certainly enough to do one more vehicle. The only thing I'm unsure of with this product is how much to use. Unlike trying to put down a layer of wax as thin as possible, this seems to spread the same no matter what. And with mine flashing so fast, I could clearly discern complete, even coverage, but could never truly discern how thick a layer I was putting down; if that makes any sense.
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