Dr_Pain
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You've asked for it!!
I've seen plenty threads (including mine) which shows the pre and post coating pictures. In all cases the results are crazy outstanding, and I have to say that I am a believer enough in the Pinnacle Coating line that I decided to coat "The Beast". As you may know (if you've read some of my prior threads) my Raptor is the subject of many experimentations, so why did I choose to coat it?
Reason #1: The results! I've used the Black Label coatings on multiple vehicle now, and each and every time I have been blown away by the gloss, translucence, deepening of the base color etc.. In the case of "The Beast" I am able to enjoy one more adjective..... flake pop! This product unlike any other (wax, sealant or otherwise) enhanced the tuxedo black flake to jaw dropping level. My son (and business partner) kept stepping back shaking his head mumbling "UNBELIEVABLE!".
Reason #2: Coatings are the future I may get flack for saying it but.....
We cannot deny that the market share is slowly starting to favor semi-permanent and permanent coatings. Since my truck is my "showcase" it makes perfect sense that if I want to sell a customer on the benefits of a coating that I should have my own truck as THE example.
Reason #3: Products are being developed which work with coatings, so my abilities to experiment is not hindered by coating my truck but rather takes on a different direction. I had resisted the urge to coat my truck because I do love to experiment with new products, but according to AG the Black Label coatings can be topped. We shall see!
Now a few questions remain regarding the products/product lines, so we have to pool our shared experiences to properly describe and sell our customers on the benefits.
Here are a few questions I have come across, have somewhat answered, and/or have had a chance to ask the knowledgeable AG staff.
Q) How hard are the Pinnacle Coatings to apply??
A) In my experience, this coating line can be categorized as novice friendly. Granted the application directions need a little improvements and I do hope that AG create an end all "How-to"...... but regardless of your skill level, if you read what is on the forum currently, plan your project methodically, and take your time, you can't mess this up!. Even if you did mess it up, you are adding product to the clear coat so restarting does not leave you worse for wear.
Q) How long should I wait to expose my vehicle to rain (or other forms of moisture)?
A) Well, the answers I have is that you should allow a cure time of 12 hrs before exposing the coating to moisture. We shall finally have a first hand account as I coated my truck yesterday (finished around 5pm) and it was exposed to our South Louisiana torrential rain this morning (7:45am). I shall report on water spotting sometime in the near future. I suspect that I should be fine.
Q) How long should I wait before washing my truck?
A) I was told about 1 week, and I shall report on that as well!
So how does it look?? and how well does it work??
Ok, enough with the blah, blah and lets get on to the results. The products tested were the dedicated paint coating and glass coating.
This is not a Show 'N Shine so no before pictures or after glamour shots. The after pictures won't reflect the quality work I do but rather the beading and shedding qualities of the product tested. I could not take a picture of the flake because the weather is YUK! so you will have to trust me on that reported finding.
Here is what the truck looked like in the shop before going to work and exposing it to rain.
And this is some beading pictures off the front fender (constant light rain)
And after a few minutes of getting wet.....
Those large beads were LAUNCHING off the paint... You don't trust me, check out the video!
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsllVEqtUAI]Review - Pinnacle Black Label Paint Coating - YouTube[/video]
Here are some pictures of the water accumulating on the sunroof (while stuck in traffic).... HUGE BEADS! (larger ones were around 3/4" to 1")
And how does the glass coating work? The following video is taken with light to moderate rain driving around 40-42 mph (see the speed limit sign). Water was shedding off the glass at high 20s, which is much better than the sealants I have used before
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET05gJ-aeEI]Review - Pinnacle Black Label Glass Coating - YouTube[/video]
**NOTE** Please don't start commenting on how reckless I was driving with one hand and taking videos. FYI, my iPhone was clipped to my visor, so no need to be concerned for my safety. I treat enough MVA patients to know the importance of 2 hands on the wheel :xyxthumbs:
So maybe we don't have any more answers than what we started with but we finally have a visual reference and the potential of some important future update (on these products and possibly experiments with toppers).
I sure hope you enjoyed! Feel free to add your comments to the thread, hijack the thread with questions etc....
I've seen plenty threads (including mine) which shows the pre and post coating pictures. In all cases the results are crazy outstanding, and I have to say that I am a believer enough in the Pinnacle Coating line that I decided to coat "The Beast". As you may know (if you've read some of my prior threads) my Raptor is the subject of many experimentations, so why did I choose to coat it?
Reason #1: The results! I've used the Black Label coatings on multiple vehicle now, and each and every time I have been blown away by the gloss, translucence, deepening of the base color etc.. In the case of "The Beast" I am able to enjoy one more adjective..... flake pop! This product unlike any other (wax, sealant or otherwise) enhanced the tuxedo black flake to jaw dropping level. My son (and business partner) kept stepping back shaking his head mumbling "UNBELIEVABLE!".
Reason #2: Coatings are the future I may get flack for saying it but.....
We cannot deny that the market share is slowly starting to favor semi-permanent and permanent coatings. Since my truck is my "showcase" it makes perfect sense that if I want to sell a customer on the benefits of a coating that I should have my own truck as THE example.
Reason #3: Products are being developed which work with coatings, so my abilities to experiment is not hindered by coating my truck but rather takes on a different direction. I had resisted the urge to coat my truck because I do love to experiment with new products, but according to AG the Black Label coatings can be topped. We shall see!
Now a few questions remain regarding the products/product lines, so we have to pool our shared experiences to properly describe and sell our customers on the benefits.
Here are a few questions I have come across, have somewhat answered, and/or have had a chance to ask the knowledgeable AG staff.
Q) How hard are the Pinnacle Coatings to apply??
A) In my experience, this coating line can be categorized as novice friendly. Granted the application directions need a little improvements and I do hope that AG create an end all "How-to"...... but regardless of your skill level, if you read what is on the forum currently, plan your project methodically, and take your time, you can't mess this up!. Even if you did mess it up, you are adding product to the clear coat so restarting does not leave you worse for wear.
Q) How long should I wait to expose my vehicle to rain (or other forms of moisture)?
A) Well, the answers I have is that you should allow a cure time of 12 hrs before exposing the coating to moisture. We shall finally have a first hand account as I coated my truck yesterday (finished around 5pm) and it was exposed to our South Louisiana torrential rain this morning (7:45am). I shall report on water spotting sometime in the near future. I suspect that I should be fine.
Q) How long should I wait before washing my truck?
A) I was told about 1 week, and I shall report on that as well!
So how does it look?? and how well does it work??
Ok, enough with the blah, blah and lets get on to the results. The products tested were the dedicated paint coating and glass coating.
This is not a Show 'N Shine so no before pictures or after glamour shots. The after pictures won't reflect the quality work I do but rather the beading and shedding qualities of the product tested. I could not take a picture of the flake because the weather is YUK! so you will have to trust me on that reported finding.
Here is what the truck looked like in the shop before going to work and exposing it to rain.
And this is some beading pictures off the front fender (constant light rain)
And after a few minutes of getting wet.....
Those large beads were LAUNCHING off the paint... You don't trust me, check out the video!
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsllVEqtUAI]Review - Pinnacle Black Label Paint Coating - YouTube[/video]
Here are some pictures of the water accumulating on the sunroof (while stuck in traffic).... HUGE BEADS! (larger ones were around 3/4" to 1")
And how does the glass coating work? The following video is taken with light to moderate rain driving around 40-42 mph (see the speed limit sign). Water was shedding off the glass at high 20s, which is much better than the sealants I have used before
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET05gJ-aeEI]Review - Pinnacle Black Label Glass Coating - YouTube[/video]
**NOTE** Please don't start commenting on how reckless I was driving with one hand and taking videos. FYI, my iPhone was clipped to my visor, so no need to be concerned for my safety. I treat enough MVA patients to know the importance of 2 hands on the wheel :xyxthumbs:
So maybe we don't have any more answers than what we started with but we finally have a visual reference and the potential of some important future update (on these products and possibly experiments with toppers).
I sure hope you enjoyed! Feel free to add your comments to the thread, hijack the thread with questions etc....
