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acuRAS82 said:
I think as long as you’re using any good iron remover to ensure that above surface contamination does not exist, then you’re helping the new application. So whatever you’re using, I would say keep it.

If you did it recently and you don’t think there will be any signs of color change due to negligible contaminants, I guess you could skip? But I’ll also defer to coating experts for their insight.
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I'm going to use it but i have never seen the color change. I don't live anywhere near any industrial areas. Thanks!
 
acuRAS82 said:
I see, I assume it’s not being driven during icebreaker season, i.e. winter main. If it won’t be driven this winter much, I would think you could hold out until next spring or use on another vehicle. But if you wish to use it this fall, I can’t see why it would cause any issues if you do a bit of prep prior (Iron-X, wipe down).
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Just to be clear. Do you use both iron-x and a panel prep? Is that what your referring to? thanks
 
noorth said:
Just to be clear. Do you use both iron-x and a panel prep? Is that what your referring to? thanks
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Yes, I would always end with a panel prep before your ‘coating’ is applied. It will help remove the Iron-x residue, or tar remover residue, or heavy cleaner residue, etc.
 
I basically waterless wash the car with panel prep before I do a coating. Too much work to be ruined by just not letting the product dwell and not getting the durability I was looking for.
 
WillSports3 said:
I basically waterless wash the car with panel prep before I do a coating. Too much work to be ruined by just not letting the product dwell and not getting the durability I was looking for.
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Do you ever get streaks from the heavy saturation of prep spray, even after drying?

I know it seems like an unnecessary question but it’s something I’ve experienced with at least 1 prep spray. Enough streaking that I would not attempt LSPing right after without further removing the prep spray streaks.
 
Hi again guys, can someone confirm for me the shelf life of cosmic v2 after its opened? i get conflicting information!
 
I actually believe it’s 4 years unopened and 2 years opened. Most PA’s are this, including Viking coating which you got to figure should be the closest comparison (none of the Cosmic sprays mention shelf life but I think that’s an after thought).

Note I once emailed PA (it might have been Travis for PA USA when he was the rep) about whether that 4/2 years is pretty strict and he said that he has numerous bottles that have been opened for much longer than two years that we’re doing just fine. My question wasn’t specific to the coatings, but take his response for what it’s worth.
 
I don't notice any streaking. I go over it with with a new towel side to get the streak free-ness. But I tend to stick to CarPro eraser, works the easiest out of a lot of products I've tried.
 
acuRAS82 said:
I actually believe it’s 4 years unopened and 2 years opened. Most PA’s are this, including Viking coating which you got to figure should be the closest comparison (none of the Cosmic sprays mention shelf life but I think that’s an after thought).

Note I once emailed PA (it might have been Travis for PA USA when he was the rep) about whether that 4/2 years is pretty strict and he said that he has numerous bottles that have been opened for much longer than two years that we’re doing just fine. My question wasn’t specific to the coatings, but take his response for what it’s worth.
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Thats great! I will just ride out 2 coats of V2 and maintain with high gloss until next spring.

I was under the impression it didn't last long on the shelf, thats why i was going to use it up.

This will increase the value 2 fold if i do indeed get about 12 mths per application!
 
noorth said:
Thats great! I will just ride out 2 coats of V2 and maintain with high gloss until next spring.

I was under the impression it didn't last long on the shelf, thats why i was going to use it up.

This will increase the value 2 fold if i do indeed get about 12 mths per application!
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Yep, as usual just keep it indoor out of the sun. I might even recommend putting it in a sealed ziplock bag. I do that with my opened valuables. Not sure how much it helps but it can’t hurt.

I went back and checked the Travis email and he is stating that he has numerous products over 5 years old and they still work fine. He doesn’t specify exactly when he opened them but since they “work fine” they are clearly open now, I doubt he just opened them at 4 years. I now have numerous bottles (sprays) that have been opened over 2 years and the consistency looks absolutely normal and I know for a fact two of them I recently used work fine.
 
acuRAS82 said:
Yep, as usual just keep it indoor out of the sun. I might even recommend putting it in a sealed ziplock bag. I do that with my opened valuables. Not sure how much it helps but it can’t hurt.

I went back and checked the Travis email and he is stating that he has numerous products over 5 years old and they still work fine. He doesn’t specify exactly when he opened them but since they “work fine” they are clearly open now, I doubt he just opened them at 4 years. I now have numerous bottles (sprays) that have been opened over 2 years and the consistency looks absolutely normal and I know for a fact two of them I recently used work fine.
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Great news man. I thought it was done in less then a year! If V2 lasts close to a year on my paint and the shelf life is over a year its well worth the money.

How many people buy a cheap sealant or wax and never use up all the bottle? Before they buy something else..

Cosmic V2 and high gloss look fantastic.

Quality over quantity.

I'm struggling not to buy polish angels famous creame lol
 
Keep in mind that depending on the country of origin, they are legally obligated to put a best by date on it so a lot of that is not always necessarily/meaningful.

Case and point, an unopened bottle of cquartz can sit there for a while as long as it's stored in a cool place. Once you open it, it's still good to go. Worst case scenario with any opened coating, drip a few droplets of paint thinner in and shake well.
 
Hi guys, a PA distributor in europe actually recommended me to place it inside a refrigerator...what do you think?
 
noorth said:
Hi guys, a PA distributor in europe actually recommended me to place it inside a refrigerator...what do you think?
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No knowledge of this. But if they said it, in theory it should be beneficial I would hope.
 
gorillapr said:
That is interesting, did he said how long it extends the life of the product?

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Up to 2 years on there website.

I'm just going to use up V2 now anyhow. :)

I have a bottle of CQUK3 i want to use next spring. I bought it before V2 but chickened out lol I feel better now applying a full blown ceramic.

Be nice to know if V2 lasted long enough to apply 2 coats each about 12mths apart though - on the same car. That would increase the value a lot. Very happy with the product.
 
noorth said:
Up to 2 years on there website.

I'm just going to use up V2 now anyhow. :)

I have a bottle of CQUK3 i want to use next spring. I bought it before V2 but chickened out lol I feel better now applying a full blown ceramic.

Be nice to know if V2 lasted long enough to apply 2 coats each about 12mths apart though - on the same car. That would increase the value a lot. Very happy with the product.
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I’m guessing for you, the 12 month durability would come down to how often are you driving the car through salt in that 5 month winter period.
 
acuRAS82 said:
I’m guessing for you, the 12 month durability would come down to how often are you driving the car through salt in that 5 month winter period.
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Yeah and if i drive to the city. We don't get a lot of snow actually where i'm too. 2-3mths normally of consistent snow.

I work 28 days on 28 days off. I don't drive much. 10,000 - 12,000 Kilometers a year or so.

Pretty sure i will be going with cquartz uk3 next year though - Top up with rapidwaxx or i might buy some cosmic spritz :D Seems to be very consistent in its reputation and feedback. And friendly to use outside. And i already bought it lol
 
I reached out to PA just curious asking durability for Primer Spritz + High Gloss due that in the page only talks about Primer Spritz + Cosmic Spritz combo.

He told me both combinations have the same durability of 12-14 months, to me thats a home run, High Gloss is 70-75% TiO2 & 5% SiO2 with that durability, looks and ease of use to me thats a winner!!!

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