Wow - this is pricey!

I met up with Rich Evans at SEMA I have some and actually trying it out now on my DD which is a Ford Sport Trac and if your familiar with that model you know how much black cladding it has.

So far it's been a little over a month the mistake I did I should of done two coats when I first applied it . I can say so far it seems to be holding up on the cowling area but as far as the black trim on the top of the rear bumper it did very little . I will have to take some pictures so you can get an idea the condition of the cladding .

First impressions it's not the cheapest product out nor the most expensive . Also remember this is a dye based product so it's only to be good on black pieces . UTTG is hard to bet I agree but I feel this is a product that you can't really compare to UTTG since it's a dye and UTTG isn't .

A small amount does cover a good size area and it's very easy to apply I didn't notice any streaking after a rain storm and it also is dry to the touch unlike a product like Black Wow .

Hope this helps a little bit if your on the fence to try it or not . By the way I'm using DF as the 5 months mark to see how it holds up .
 
CaneMustang said:
Solution Finish Black Plastic & Vinyl Restorer, black plastic restorer, trim restorer
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Hi Everybody.....Happy New YearFeed back please
Answer to "why so pricey"...

"The best way for me to respond to the 'why so pricey?' question is to ask this question -- 'why would you pay more for a Rolls Royce than a Saturn?' They are both cars, have 4 wheels, an engine and a steering wheel, and they provide transportation. Obviously, the Rolls costs more because it has more value -- the 'ingredients' that go into making it are absolutely top quality, and you are getting what you pay for. You can't really compare a Rolls Royce to a Saturn, any more than you can compare Solution Finish to the other products on the market today. Solution Finish is truly the very best product available for restoring and conditioning black plastic trim on a vehicle, and will absolutely exceed your expectations."

Answer to "why not just replace the trim for what Solution Finish costs?"

The cost of a 1oz bottle of Solution Finish is $30; so let's look at what that $30 will cover. A 1oz bottle is enough to restore the plastic trim (bumpers, mirrors, etc.) of 3 full-size passenger vehicles, which averages out to $10 per car. Trim that has been treated with Solution Finish typically looks better than new, and retains its appearance for 12 months or so, depending on how vehicles are stored and washed (for example, extreme weather conditions and car washes that use highly abrasive cleaners will have a more adverse affect). Could you replace all that trim for just $30? Our average professional detailer is making about $2,000 per 12oz bottle; they are charging between $65 and $85 per car. There is one detailer here in Huntington Beach who did 6 Avalanches in 1 week using a 12oz bottle(charging $325 ea) which retails for $125. I look at it from the perspective of "how much will I make from the bottle?" rather than how much a bottle costs.
 
How is this different from forever black? Seems to have the same description but costs much more.
 
For personal use I could see price being a possible issue, for the people in the business it's all about customer communication. Tell them you have product A which last X for this amount of $ or this product which last 4 times as long for this amount and let them decide or in your top packages just go ahead and factor in the cost for premium products.
 
SolutionFinish said:
Hi Everybody.....Happy New Year
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Hello and Happy New Year!

SolutionFinish said:
I look at it from the perspective of "how much will I make from the bottle?" rather than how much a bottle costs.
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This is the approach everyone should take with all of their supplies. Excellent response, thank you. As stated below, it comes down to marketing.

Perfections said:
For personal use I could see price being a possible issue, for the people in the business it's all about customer communication. Tell them you have product A which last X for this amount of $ or this product which last 4 times as long for this amount and let them decide or in your top packages just go ahead and factor in the cost for premium products.
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Bingo my friend. It all comes down to marketing.
 
I saw this stuff at SEMA this year. I really want to try some. seems promising. and should last a LONG time
 
I restore plastic trim for a living. I saw Solution Finish at SEMA. I thought it was expensive too and was very skeptical. This stuff cost 3 times more than the product I was using at the time. I bought 1 oz. and here are my findings. It goes more than twice as far as my previous product and I could apply it in about half the time. With my previous product I had to mask the area, apply the product, remove the masking and then clean the area. If I happened to get any on unwanted surface it took a long time to remove it. Solution Finish was a breeze to apply. No masking and very quick and easy clean-up. I love it. The labor savings was dramatic and I was able to increase my sales by over 40%.

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ILoveCars said:
I restore plastic trim for a living. I saw Solution Finish at SEMA. I thought it was expensive too and was very skeptical. This stuff cost 3 times more than the product I was using at the time. I bought 1 oz. and here are my findings. It goes more than twice as far as my previous product and I could apply it in about half the time. With my previous product I had to mask the area, apply the product, remove the masking and then clean the area. If I happened to get any on unwanted surface it took a long time to remove it. Solution Finish was a breeze to apply. No masking and very quick and easy clean-up. I love it. The labor savings was dramatic and I was able to increase my sales by over 40%.

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The pictures come up as a question mark for me?
 
Tundra_10 said:
... here I thought Milk was the most expensive liquid with diesel and gasoline being a close 2nd and 3rd. Wow lol 30/oz, I hope that stuff instead of being a dye has a genie that pops out when you squeeze, goes to the dealership and scares the crap out of them (because who really expects to see a genie and knows how to react) gets a new trim piece, comes back and installs for you. I think that would be worth it then ehh?
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Not even close to the most expensive> Many eye drops are $90/5ml
 
SolutionFinish said:
Hi Everybody.....Happy New YearFeed back please
Answer to "why so pricey"...

"The best way for me to respond to the 'why so pricey?' question is to ask this question -- 'why would you pay more for a Rolls Royce than a Saturn?' They are both cars, have 4 wheels, an engine and a steering wheel, and they provide transportation. Obviously, the Rolls costs more because it has more value -- the 'ingredients' that go into making it are absolutely top quality, and you are getting what you pay for. You can't really compare a Rolls Royce to a Saturn, any more than you can compare Solution Finish to the other products on the market today. Solution Finish is truly the very best product available for restoring and conditioning black plastic trim on a vehicle, and will absolutely exceed your expectations."

Answer to "why not just replace the trim for what Solution Finish costs?"

The cost of a 1oz bottle of Solution Finish is $30; so let's look at what that $30 will cover. A 1oz bottle is enough to restore the plastic trim (bumpers, mirrors, etc.) of 3 full-size passenger vehicles, which averages out to $10 per car. Trim that has been treated with Solution Finish typically looks better than new, and retains its appearance for 12 months or so, depending on how vehicles are stored and washed (for example, extreme weather conditions and car washes that use highly abrasive cleaners will have a more adverse affect). Could you replace all that trim for just $30? Our average professional detailer is making about $2,000 per 12oz bottle; they are charging between $65 and $85 per car. There is one detailer here in Huntington Beach who did 6 Avalanches in 1 week using a 12oz bottle(charging $325 ea) which retails for $125. I look at it from the perspective of "how much will I make from the bottle?" rather than how much a bottle costs.
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Exhurdler said:
hey guys.... it's pricey, but the $$ you can make per bottle is unlimited... i'm working on my 12oz. bottle and have made over $1500 and i have more than half a bottle to go.... if you have a car or a few, try the 1oz. i've paid more for tire shine!

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ILoveCars said:
I restore plastic trim for a living. I saw Solution Finish at SEMA. I thought it was expensive too and was very skeptical. This stuff cost 3 times more than the product I was using at the time. I bought 1 oz. and here are my findings. It goes more than twice as far as my previous product and I could apply it in about half the time. With my previous product I had to mask the area, apply the product, remove the masking and then clean the area. If I happened to get any on unwanted surface it took a long time to remove it. Solution Finish was a breeze to apply. No masking and very quick and easy clean-up. I love it. The labor savings was dramatic and I was able to increase my sales by over 40%.

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Same person? created 2 accounts in Jan 2012, 1 post...
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waste of $ i dont care how good it works. all that money on WHAT???
anyone buy it yet? if so, why? suckers...
 
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