*NEW* Lake Country Coating Applicator!
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goodinblack
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Coming to appreciate CarPro as a solid company that makes solid products.
If I had to do some things over I would buy the more expensive coating stuff vs. Cheaper stuff that does not last.
Nick McKees37
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Microfiber still works best with Crystal Seal. :dblthumb2:
erichaley
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Well, the verdict is in...
This weekend, my parents came down to visit, and I figured that, while they were down, I'd re-apply CarPro HydrO2 to my dad's car as it had been four months since it was initially applied. I washed, Iron-X snow foamed, clayed, and then applied Iron-X to the lower body panels, all in preparation for a light polish before applying HydrO2 again. Then it hit me... They live a couple hours away, it's going to be January when HydrO2 wears off in a few months, this is a lot of prep for a short-term product, I have 25 CCs of OC 2.0, and I have two of these new LC applicators to try out... Let's coat this #####!!
A little background: A couple of months ago, my dad helped me prep my mom's new Honda pilot, apply OC to the wheels, and CQuartz to the body. This was his first time applying any sort of coating...
So, after polishing was complete, I broke out the applicators, showed my dad how to apply OC to paint, and then we went our separate ways coating the car. As we were going along, he remarked how nice the applicator was, an how it was similar to applying CQuartz, but without that feeling like the suede is going to slip off the block. I laughed because I knew exactly what he meant... And because I agreed.
Compared to other applicators I have used for applying OC and CQuartz, I have to say that this applicator is by far my favorite. The top is a rubber type of material, and it makes holding the applicator very easy. It moves smoothly across the surface, and applies product as well as, if not a little better than the CarPro suede block does.
The only issue I had with it was its tendency to fold over on itself when encountering resistance, but this was easily remedied by moving your grip lower on the applicator so that you're holding onto where the rubber meets the foam. This was by no means uncomfortable, nor did I worry about dragging my fingers across the paint.
In summary: Would I use this applicator again? Absolutely! Would I recommend it to others? Absolutely!!
This weekend, my parents came down to visit, and I figured that, while they were down, I'd re-apply CarPro HydrO2 to my dad's car as it had been four months since it was initially applied. I washed, Iron-X snow foamed, clayed, and then applied Iron-X to the lower body panels, all in preparation for a light polish before applying HydrO2 again. Then it hit me... They live a couple hours away, it's going to be January when HydrO2 wears off in a few months, this is a lot of prep for a short-term product, I have 25 CCs of OC 2.0, and I have two of these new LC applicators to try out... Let's coat this #####!!
A little background: A couple of months ago, my dad helped me prep my mom's new Honda pilot, apply OC to the wheels, and CQuartz to the body. This was his first time applying any sort of coating...
So, after polishing was complete, I broke out the applicators, showed my dad how to apply OC to paint, and then we went our separate ways coating the car. As we were going along, he remarked how nice the applicator was, an how it was similar to applying CQuartz, but without that feeling like the suede is going to slip off the block. I laughed because I knew exactly what he meant... And because I agreed.
Compared to other applicators I have used for applying OC and CQuartz, I have to say that this applicator is by far my favorite. The top is a rubber type of material, and it makes holding the applicator very easy. It moves smoothly across the surface, and applies product as well as, if not a little better than the CarPro suede block does.
The only issue I had with it was its tendency to fold over on itself when encountering resistance, but this was easily remedied by moving your grip lower on the applicator so that you're holding onto where the rubber meets the foam. This was by no means uncomfortable, nor did I worry about dragging my fingers across the paint.
In summary: Would I use this applicator again? Absolutely! Would I recommend it to others? Absolutely!!
VP Mark
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I've used this applicator with DP Paint coating and OC Pro and it is an excellent applicator. I like it better than the Opti-Bond applicators simply because with the square design you can grip it a bit better and get in the "cracks" easier.
A+ here Autogeek, this is going to be a staple for me.
A+ here Autogeek, this is going to be a staple for me.
love these applicators for for the pinnacle surface coating. but that coating is very slippery upon application. for stuff thats grabby nothing beats the carpro block and suede setup. foam just isnt the best companion on certain coatings.
for the DP coating those hexagon block handle with the red foam work excellent. really gives you something to grab onto and that red foam isnt grabby on dry paint.
for the DP coating those hexagon block handle with the red foam work excellent. really gives you something to grab onto and that red foam isnt grabby on dry paint.
cardaddy
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Sorry about not replying to this a long time ago, but wanted to get the new applicaters in hand before I said anything.
That being said, :iagree: BIG TIME!
So Nick, you're saying that this new BL coating is water soluble and will totally dissolve with just a soapy rinse making the applicators fine to use over and over? If so, that's cool.
rops:While I have ya' here. Why would using this foam applicator on a quartz coating be better here but not with the WOWA coatings? (IE BF or WG)
I ask that because, as you are aware, up until now there have been specialized microfiber pads that are marketed just for that reason, to apply WOWA coatings. Although I've ended up doing them with a little better grade, or at least a softer MF towel than the MF applicators. (I'm weird like that, I'll wash a towel to use it first, making it a bit softer.)
I also like spreading the BF and WG sealants with suede cloths, but do get that the deeper pile is a plus at times.
Zack, was it you that commented in another thread about my home made suede cloths? If not, (for those that haven't seen it) I still like using suede applicators. I'll use both the CarPro foam block and I also have a Mary Kay one. (My wife sells a bit of Mary Kay for heck I dunno' 12 years or so now.)
And if I said you can use the exact same CarPro suede cloths for a fraction of the cost would you do it then? Can even if you throw them away when you're done. Price them; 10 pack of 10cm (4") $1.299 each, 20 pack 20cm (8") $29.99 or $1.499 per sheet, and the 10 pack of 40cm (16") $19.99 or $1.999 per sheet. But where it gets interesting is with a simple pair of sewing scissors called "pinking shears". They cut a zigzag edge and are sturdy, and cut two layers at a time. Now you can still pay $1.299 each for the 4" ones OR you can take the 8" ones, cut them into 4" ones and that breaks down to 37.48¢ each OR if you're really paying attention about now.... buy the 10 pack of 16" cloths, break out your pinking shears and they'll make ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY 4" cloths at a cost of 12.46¢ each!
Don't care about washing out jack, Jack! (In the words of Si Robertson)
I'll use them once on paint and throw them in a bin. From there I'll use the bits and pieces to clean cracks and crevices, do air vents, and whatever else I can find till they are too dirty to use. Heck, can even wipe the dip stick with um'. :laughing: Sure beats paying a buck thirty for them, and seriously takes the cake away from a $4.00 foam pad.