Finally had the chance to do an alcohol wipe on the RestorFX coating. Vehicle was a completely trashed 2009 Toyota Corolla S. It was probably parked out doors at all times, never washed since it was purchased new except by the rain, and definitely never got a coat of wax either. The roof looked like it had some sort of paint failure along with heavy heavy oxidation. Sorry but no before pictures. However you can see in the pictures the heavily worn trim and the spotclose to the trim the RestorFX guys missed.
According to the technician, absolutely no polish, compound, acid, anything. Only ResorFX coating.probably great upsell on boats and faded rv
Pictures below
1)alcohol wipe front
2)alcohol wipe back
3)vehicle after coating before wipe
3)vehicle after coating after wipe
I wiped a small 1ft x 1ft section back and forth for a good 30 seconds. Absolutely no difference. Coating held up!
I would never consider buying the car in its condition before (nor would i ever buy a Toyota Corolla), but it looks great now. I do notice "fish eyes" from dust settling on the coating. The car now looks 95% better and I am 100% sold.