Indeed. Somewhere on here someone told me about another product called OptiCoat 2.0 (I think). Same thing. Lifetime seal. But they tell you to really prep the car first because all defects will be sealed in.
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Indeed. Somewhere on here someone told me about another product called OptiCoat 2.0 (I think). Same thing. Lifetime seal. But they tell you to really prep the car first because all defects will be sealed in.
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The step 1 bottle is the prep, the formula incorporates nano technology which are so small they are able to penetrate into the hundreds and thousands of tiny cracks in the paint and draw out all the dirt and defects. That leaves the surface spotlessly clean.
You then use step 2 which is the sealer. Once again nanos penetrate into the cracks in the paint and bond together effectively rooting itself to the surface.
Your not sealing any dirt in at all, that is all removed to start with.
And regarding the £90 price tag, your right, you could go and buy a load of product from halfords that would leave your car looking good, but it won't offer the protection this product does and once you have used it all up you have to go and spend another £90 to buy more.
Obviously it's each to there own, I just thought I would offer my opinion as I used it yesterday and thought I would spread the word on how good I thought it was.
You then use step 2 which is the sealer. Once again nanos penetrate into the cracks in the paint and bond together effectively rooting itself to the surface.
Your not sealing any dirt in at all, that is all removed to start with.
And regarding the £90 price tag, your right, you could go and buy a load of product from halfords that would leave your car looking good, but it won't offer the protection this product does and once you have used it all up you have to go and spend another £90 to buy more.
Obviously it's each to there own, I just thought I would offer my opinion as I used it yesterday and thought I would spread the word on how good I thought it was.
Lifetime guarantee matethe state that you apply once and then never need to polish it again, just wash and dry
And how this lifetime guarantee works ? As i think is just not meaning anything promise ...
For £90 you can get decent producta not from halfords ... £36 Cquartz UK
Like you say cleaners but they will not remove something like tree sap ...
If you have some time you can do some test with APC or some different cleaners to check how durable this coating is ?
Also how about thicknes of this coating after applying ??
Any scratch ressistance ?
Over the years I have spend £.K on many products and there is not coating which give you better protection than Cquartz or Echelon coating
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Check out the website and have a read for your self.
Www.airglideltd.com
It does offer scratch resistant, there is a scratch test somewhere on there with comparisons to standard paint
Www.airglideltd.com
It does offer scratch resistant, there is a scratch test somewhere on there with comparisons to standard paint
Bloody hell everyone's giving you a hard time. Cheers for the info sounds like something to consider! Even if it doesn't last a lifetime with the finish you've got and if even if it last a while seems to me it would still work out the cheaper option! Think ill give it a go! Cheers buddy!
There is no information which material is used for test apart form what they used to cause scratch.
Good test but hardly any comparisation to real life ...
And as far as I can see scratch is deeper with coating on but this is probably because coating add some thicknes ... Untreated penetration depth is 90µm when treated penetration depth is about 100µm.
It definately add some slickness as friction is much lower with coating on.
Dont get me wrong, the comparison pics look fantastic. Do you have to be specific with the upkeep + maintenance like certain shampoos?
I have autoglym lifeshine, thats long gone off my car now.......
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I have autoglym lifeshine, thats long gone off my car now.......
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It is supposed to stop gentle scratches. People brushing past your car in car parks, trees and branches overthrowing on country roads etc. if someone was to key you doors its not going to stop that, but neither is a standard polish or wax so I'm not sure what your expecting.
If you compare the light part of the graph, that is where the difference is and that is the type of scratches it will stop from happening. Remember this was don't with a diamond tip...not a tree branch or a ladies handbag
If you compare the light part of the graph, that is where the difference is and that is the type of scratches it will stop from happening. Remember this was don't with a diamond tip...not a tree branch or a ladies handbag
Most important thing is to stop swirls from occuring when you wash your car ...
I'm just saying their promises are bit empty until someone do real life test...
I just did the test...that's how this conversation started lol. I did it on my car and was amazed by the results so I thought I would share it with all you guys
Plus there's a heap of photos on there website gallery of cars they have done
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Ok well don't buy it then. I'm just offering my opinion and experience with it. Im not telling you to go out and buy it. And regarding the photos not proving anything, I think they prove a lot. The finish is better than anything i have ever used. And I didn't ever call it a "miracle product" either.
Exactly what I thought mate . the pics do show the shine after even though the sun wasnt out as much . Looks good stuff !! If they use it on planes then im sure its good enough for my car !!!
I do wonder y some ppl try and argue a fact when u was just showing us a product none of us have heard of , which is what being part of a forum is all about .
Nice 1 benzy !!!
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Thanks Leero
nice to see some of us understand the point of a forum which is to talk about ideas, troubleshooting problems, fixes and products. It's just started to spit with rain so hopefully ill be able to get some nice beading pictures for you guys shortly....the sun won't be out in the bead pictures tho sadly so I hope there good enough for you all
This is after using £16 product for 236ml enough for 20 applications ...
I'm not saing is a bad product but I have never heard of it before and such staitements like guarantee or other marketing empty talk do not prove anything.
I'm all up for new products if they really do "what it say on the tin" £90 is a lot of cash for product no one never heard off ...
I'm not saing is a bad product but I have never heard of it before and such staitements like guarantee or other marketing empty talk do not prove anything.
I'm all up for new products if they really do "what it say on the tin" £90 is a lot of cash for product no one never heard off ...
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This is after using £16 product for 236ml enough for 20 application ...
I'm not saing is a bad product but I have never heard of it before and such staitements like guarantee or other marketing empty talk do not prove anything.
I'm all up for new products if they really do "what it say on the tin"
Of course you have never heard of it...that's the point...it's brand new on the market!!! its incorporating a technology which is a much higher standard than you will get in a £16 bottle.
Personally I want to look after the paintwork on my car and for 90 quid it's a small price to pay, I wouldn't dream of using a cheep product. You get what you pay for!
This is a photo off there website showing the particle size of the nanos in comparison to polish
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