Modern Marvels TV Show..Simonize GlassCoat

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Last night I watched the Modern Marvels TV show about WATERPROOFING. The last segment was on Auto Waxing and WaterProofing and paint protection.

They highlighted a product from Simonize as being state-of-the-art science for paint protection. It’s called Simonize GlassCoat and it comes with a guarantee of 7 years of protection. The did a 50/50 test on the hood of a car; they ran the car through 100 industrial car washes; the Simonize side still looked great with beading and shine.

Anyone else hear of this stuff or have experience with it?

thanks!
 
Vegas Transplant said:
Back in the day 'Simonizing' used intermittently with waxing.
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I usually Simonized my Father's car...Right after I'd picked up his dress suits and shirts after they were Sanforized at the Dry Cleaners.

"Simonize Glass Coat"...It is a true Phoenix arising from the ashes...A modern-day miracle!?!?

:)

Bob
 
I did a google diddiligence...it looks the the GlassCoat is ONLY a dealer applied option...oh well, i was hoping for more AG insight and experience with this stuff.
But it still comes with a 7 year guarentee!
 
These type products break the paradigm for waxes. IME waxes are to bead. The finish can shine and reflect in the sun, but in the rain I expect beading. Am I wrong or is it just my preference for a wax . Think I'll start a thread to get opinions.
 
Vegas Transplant said:
These type products break the paradigm for waxes. IME waxes are to bead. The finish can shine and reflect in the sun, but in the rain I expect beading. Am I wrong or is it just my preference for a wax . Think I'll start a thread to get opinions.
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Beading is nice. But I only see it when I rinse off my car or where it rains(rarely).

So shine is more important for me.
 
10-04. Been wondering since I have been using wax for over 30+ years, but now debating whether to go just with sealant. The biggest difference for me would be the beading.

Since I use ONR the slickness would not be a factor.
 
well I'm new here (this is my first post) and I now have 2 Fiat 500s (one Pop I bought in Aug 11 and one Sport I WON in May just got it last friday)
The Pop came with Glasscoat and I can attest that the water has been beading on it all year... very easy to clean off

but the Sport came plain (some kind of spray wax from the dealer I'm sure was put on)
Both cars look great... and though they are both light older colors (light green and beige aka Verde Chiaro and Mocha Latte) I want a durable product I can put on the Sport.. and possibly shine up the Pop. Researching has actually made me look a lot more at sealants and polymers than waxes and (I dont want any arguments about these two I've come up with) since I really dont have shade here. and I'm a bit older... I've narrowed to roughly two items which are both a bit older... NuFinish and Liquid Glass. Both have their followings.. and I know other items exist, but again I am looking for durability as #1

(ok here come the floodgates) any thoughts???? (ducking)
 
Freedomland said:
well I'm new here (this is my first post) and I now have 2 Fiat 500s (one Pop I bought in Aug 11 and one Sport I WON in May just got it last friday)
The Pop came with Glasscoat and I can attest that the water has been beading on it all year... very easy to clean off

but the Sport came plain (some kind of spray wax from the dealer I'm sure was put on)
Both cars look great... and though they are both light older colors (light green and beige aka Verde Chiaro and Mocha Latte) I want a durable product I can put on the Sport.. and possibly shine up the Pop. Researching has actually made me look a lot more at sealants and polymers than waxes and (I dont want any arguments about these two I've come up with) since I really dont have shade here. and I'm a bit older... I've narrowed to roughly two items which are both a bit older... NuFinish and Liquid Glass. Both have their followings.. and I know other items exist, but again I am looking for durability as #1

(ok here come the floodgates) any thoughts???? (ducking)
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Hi Freedomland...(just a suggestion)

If you haven't done so already, why don't you take this opportunity to re-post this info in the following:

Introduce Yourself - Auto Geek Online Auto Detailing Forum
Auto Detailing 101 - Auto Geek Online Auto Detailing Forum

You'll probably receive more helpful insight to your questions...along with a bunch of Welcomes, no doubt.

Thanks.

:)

Bob
 
This is what a lot of dealerships put on and charge and arm and a leg for. They also claim that you dont ever need to wax after application.
 
If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is. What exactly does the warranty cover? Your finish or paint? Even if a new car is neglected, the paint will likely hold up for seven years. I think these companies make so much on these "coatings" that are dealer applied, that if one or two actually Go to claim the warranty, they don't even worry about it.

Most people don't keep a new car that long anymore and most people don't care about their car's finish shortly after they buy it. These are high profit up sells and dealers love to sell these, along with "rust proofing", under coating, and fabric protection.

The product may be ok, but I doubt it's better than the coatings Auto Geek sells.
 
I have LOTS of experience with Simoniz Glasscoat, after working part-time at the Ford dealership which my father manages.

It is mainly a feature of the Finance & Insurance office, which is a main source of income for the dealership by means of selling extra warranty coverage, and other perks with the customer's vehicle purchase.

Simoniz System 5 was used before Glasscoat came out, and this new stuff is pretty cool!

Application of glasscoat is easy, which I know from having applied it to new vehicles three times in my life.

You basically apply it via MF applicator pad, and wipe it off instantly with a MF towel. As far as shine is concerned? Not the best, just about the same as a spray wax.

However, in the area of protection, "Simo" must have done something right. It is a $499 add-on, available for both new and used cars for sale on our lot. On used vehicles, the warranty covers for five years, and applications on new are guaranteed for seven.

Many people go for it, and even in my experiences it was a good investment. When I detailed her car for her lease return, the paint was brought back VERY easily to showroom condition, and I attribute this to the Glasscoat.

Overall, it is a good product. My preferences lean more towards carnauba like Colli 476, however it is definitely a worthy option. Just not for sale by retail, as it is stated illegal to do so right on the bottle.

Hope this helps a bit!
 
Just wondering, what exactly is Simoniz warrantying? Failure of the finish or failure of the coating? In other words, what would be an example of a warranty claim for this coating?
 
We use it at our dealership. We refer to it as snake oil. I wasnt impressed or did i see any benifit in it. I use whatever is left to protect my surf fishing rods once a year. Thats probably all its good for but our finance dept sells the heck out of it.
 
TimCar said:
I watched that too and was going to post the same question.
Looks like the stuff has been around since 2007, but I didn't catch when that MM show originally aired..

Here is a link to the video.
Simoniz GlassCoat Field Test (PFT) - YouTube
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I am leery of any of any product claiming the benefits of PTFE aka Teflon on paint. This was debunked many years ago by DuPont. I use true coating and know they work
 
swanicyouth said:
Just wondering, what exactly is Simoniz warrantying? Failure of the finish or failure of the coating? In other words, what would be an example of a warranty claim for this coating?
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Simoniz warranty coverage includes oxidation,acid rain,bug and bird droppings. warranty will pay for correction whether it be a buff and polish to repaint of damaged panel. It will also cover some interior issues if their product was applied.

Yes dealerships make a killing on the sale of this product. the warranty costs the dealership $299. most dealerships are selling the product application and warranty anywhere from 499-999.00. application takes on average of an hour. that is if the car is flawless. if not then the paint has to be corrected before application. So figure 2-3 hours of labor for the detail department. Most service departments run the the detail department and therefore the service department charges the sales department for the labor costs. At an average of $60-90 an hour. Even though they are only paying the guy applying the product $8-10.00 an hour.

And as far as is it snake oil or a miracle. who cares buy the product,get the warranty. get home and re-detail your new car and apply your own product. And some day if something should happen that you can't correct and it's a warranty covered issue,well guess what drive back to the dealership and start the claim process.
 
I wonder how many warranty claims they have, for say, 100 sold coatings. Most people get caught up in the newness of the car and make an impulse purchase. They probably wouldn't even know what paint etching or oxidation looks like.

The dealer probably could make a lot of money just spraying water on the car claiming its a miracle coating and offering a warranty. The chances of anyone coming back to claim something under that warranty that can't be fixed with a buffer are probably slim. That's if anyone comes back at all.
 
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