Coatingsarecrack
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I always found I never learnt anything from Pan because he never really shows what he is talking about in action, but that's just me as I'm a visual learner. The only time I would watch a video of his would be to see a brand-new product, quite often he would be sent the product early and would then be the first to have a video out. But then how credible was that review, especially after the Turtle Wax scandal, I gave up after that?
It's pretty obvious I have taken inspiration from OG, there is no denying some of what he had done is either pretty cool or extremely influential. But just like any influential person, you have to know when something is the real deal, and when commercial reality dictates an opinion. Some fail to understand that and either drink the Kool Aid unquestioned, or end up completely writing the person off.
For example, I side with him on pressure washing, Swisstrax flooring, and certain products he uses and endorses. Like him, I also struggle with anxiety and OCD tendencies and would much rather be playing with my toys in the garage than jet-setting around the world. But then I personally think he has wasted so much time and effort on products and endeavors, only to still be in the same position several years down the track.
Those Pressol sprayers for example. I have a fleet of the original versions, they are expensive and not as "functionally excellent" (see what I did there) as the Kwazar equivalent. In that I mean they don't spray as nicely, the trigger action is stiffer and the bottles panel in with extended. But they look amazing with the matching labels, and I actually quite like the click-click sound they make. Personally, I haven't had issues with the tips splitting, but if you watch his videos, he is always cranking on them so no wonder they fail, I set and forget.
The latest Pro-Series versions were supposed to fix ALL of the issues, from split tips to paneling, improved chemical resistance of the bottle and spray head, upgraded internal seals, a flexible pickup tube with a weighted filter for 360-degree spraying. Apparently, these changes had "undergone rigorous, in-depth chemical durability testing". And yet.....................................................
Why do these new and improved versions still suck? As in, the bottle turning brown when filled with alkaline chemicals (which the old ones didn't do). Why does that new pickup tube fall off the head despite the wire spring clip that is supposed to fix that issue? Why were the first batch released with steel instead of stainless-steel spray tips, in turn rusting within hours? And why do the spray heads still fail with certain chemicals? And all this for $20 USD each!
I can't help thinking that a basic plastic bottle and Tolco/Canyon sprayer has NONE of these issues...................for less than $5 USD. So why does a bottle 4 times the price have these issues. It's not acceptable. And yet, he still says these are the "best sprayers on the planet". Worth mentioning, none of these issues have affected my Kwazar's, which I have ran back-to-back with the v1 Pressol's for many years now. The don't leak, they don't panel, they spray finer, the pickup tube doesn't fall off, they have a smoother trigger action, and like the Pressol, they also have double action and and 360-degree spray potential. In Australia, a 500ml Kwazar is $15.00 (less when I use my wholesale discount), a 500ml Pressol v1 is $24.00, plus another $15.00 if you want the chemical resistant "Industrial" spray head.
I'm not saying all this to take the man down, but rather point out that I'm not so blinded by his influence that I can't find fault. I also personally think he has wasted so much time, money, effort and his reputation on these bottles for no return. He is 6-years in on this project and is still treading water.
Yeah I like him at 1st and can deal with arrogance… he’s said some things that’s led me to believe he’s narcissistic. Even then if you build/create a good product I can be in. I’m Ok with unilateral pricing as it keeps it fair but to then gouge on “handling” I’m good.
But I’ll still check out his site from time to time because the man does strive for quality…
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