Evan.J
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Review: Coatings, Waxes, and Clear Bra Oh My!
Introduction:
Lately here at the Geek there has been lots of talk about Clear Bra's and what can be used and what can't be used along with a lot of what if's so Im hoping to maybe clear some of that up at least on the side of applying these items on top of a clear bra specifically Xpel Ultimate film.
For about 6 month now I have been teaming up with a gentleman from the Pittsburgh area who does the best work I have ever seen when I comes to working with and applying PPF to vehicles. I had asked him if I could get some film to do some testing. Well with all the talk lately here I thought it would be perfect time to do such a test and a review.
Products Used:
*Additionally I used some foam applicator pads for the waxes. I used the LC gold applicator for the Black Label 850. I then used the Opti-Dual bond applicator for the Opti-Coat. I used all supplied items that come in the C.Quartz 30 mL kit.
Process:
I began with my sheet on film and gave the entire side of the film a clean wipe down with CarPro Eraser and a microfiber towel to ensure a clean surface and to allow optimal bonding for all the products.
I taped off areas of the film and then labeled each area with a certain product name.
The first one up was the Wolfgang Fuzion. Everyone here knows of this wax and the high status it holds for being top notch, easy application, gloss, and great protection. I applied the wax with a yellow foam applicator in the straight line technique. I allowed the wax to sit on the surface for 10 minutes before removing with a microfiber towel.
Next up is the infamous BlackFire BlackIce. When this wax was released I feel it made a huge splash and sure turned some heads with the gloss and protecting it has added to dark and light colored vehicles alike. I applied this wax in the same fashion and same manner as I did the Wolfgang Fuzion wax. I allowed the wax to sit for 10 minutes before removing with a microfiber towel.
Next we hand the latest in the coating world Pinnacles Black Label 850 Diamond Surface Coating. Autogeek sure pumped this release up with all the teasing and the contests but it was fun and I was glad to see some more coatings enter the very slim market. On a side note we are all sucker when it comes to new products and the releases of them so they know what makes us tick.
The application of this coating is very simple and straight forward. I used a half of a spray directly onto the surface of the film. I the took my LC gold applicator and began to spread the coating over the surface to ensure the entire surface was covered. I immediately then buffed off any excess with a microfiber towel.
Next coating on the list was Opti-Coat. Opti-coat has been around tested, tried, and has all the reviews and the longevity to back up its claims so no need to speak much to it other than it works and works well. I applied the Opti-coat with the Dual applicator and I only used 4 drops in the applicator and spread it on the surface using a cross hatch pattern. I let the Opti-Coat sit for 10 minutes before buffing off any high spots. If you are using Opti-coat or think of it I highly recommend you get the dual foam applicator. I find that this applicator allows you to use even less and nothing get wasted or lost in an foam like it does when you use the foam applicator that is supplied in the kits.
Next was CQuartz UK. Not much is said about the UK version but for those that don't know this coating is made for colder temps and cures faster (24 hours) than then regular CQuartz (48 hours). I haves used the UK version a few time and I like it. The application is very easy and straight forward as well. Supplied in the kit is a foam rectangle and small suede towels. I took a towel and wrapped it around the foam rectangle and applied a few drops to the face of the towel. I then took the towel and applicator and began to apply the CQuartz in a crosshatch pattern until the surface felt dry. After I took a microfiber towel and buffed off any extra residue.
Finally, I have one last one to test and this one is our own member Son1C a.k.a. Drew's Carnubavor Wax. I have been very excited to test this wax out and due to the cold weather I have been unable to until now. The first thing that comes to mind with this wax is candy. The smell makes my mouth water because I have a sweet tooth and the smell is great. The application if very simple so I took a foam applicator pad and just put a little bit on the pad and applied the wax in a straight line technique. I then allowed the wax to sit and cure for 10 minutes before removing with a microfiber towel.
I did leave on area open and had nothing on the surface. It was cleaned with CarPro Eraser just like everything else.
Photos:
Here is the test film
CarPro Eraser ready for a wipe down:
The entire panel sprayed down
Here is each section sprayed:
First Test Areas:
BlackFire BlackIce:
Pinnacle Black Label 850:
Opti-Coat:
CQuartz UK:
Son1c Wax Carnubavore:
All the areas after the applications:
Introduction:
Lately here at the Geek there has been lots of talk about Clear Bra's and what can be used and what can't be used along with a lot of what if's so Im hoping to maybe clear some of that up at least on the side of applying these items on top of a clear bra specifically Xpel Ultimate film.
For about 6 month now I have been teaming up with a gentleman from the Pittsburgh area who does the best work I have ever seen when I comes to working with and applying PPF to vehicles. I had asked him if I could get some film to do some testing. Well with all the talk lately here I thought it would be perfect time to do such a test and a review.
Products Used:
- Xpel Ultimate Self-healing Film
- CarPro Eraser
- Wolfgang Fuzion Wax
- BlackFire BlackIce
- Pinnacle Black Label 850 Diamond Suface Coating
- Opti-Coat
- C.Quartz Uk
- Son1c Wax
*Additionally I used some foam applicator pads for the waxes. I used the LC gold applicator for the Black Label 850. I then used the Opti-Dual bond applicator for the Opti-Coat. I used all supplied items that come in the C.Quartz 30 mL kit.
Process:
I began with my sheet on film and gave the entire side of the film a clean wipe down with CarPro Eraser and a microfiber towel to ensure a clean surface and to allow optimal bonding for all the products.
I taped off areas of the film and then labeled each area with a certain product name.
The first one up was the Wolfgang Fuzion. Everyone here knows of this wax and the high status it holds for being top notch, easy application, gloss, and great protection. I applied the wax with a yellow foam applicator in the straight line technique. I allowed the wax to sit on the surface for 10 minutes before removing with a microfiber towel.
Next up is the infamous BlackFire BlackIce. When this wax was released I feel it made a huge splash and sure turned some heads with the gloss and protecting it has added to dark and light colored vehicles alike. I applied this wax in the same fashion and same manner as I did the Wolfgang Fuzion wax. I allowed the wax to sit for 10 minutes before removing with a microfiber towel.
Next we hand the latest in the coating world Pinnacles Black Label 850 Diamond Surface Coating. Autogeek sure pumped this release up with all the teasing and the contests but it was fun and I was glad to see some more coatings enter the very slim market. On a side note we are all sucker when it comes to new products and the releases of them so they know what makes us tick.
The application of this coating is very simple and straight forward. I used a half of a spray directly onto the surface of the film. I the took my LC gold applicator and began to spread the coating over the surface to ensure the entire surface was covered. I immediately then buffed off any excess with a microfiber towel.
Next coating on the list was Opti-Coat. Opti-coat has been around tested, tried, and has all the reviews and the longevity to back up its claims so no need to speak much to it other than it works and works well. I applied the Opti-coat with the Dual applicator and I only used 4 drops in the applicator and spread it on the surface using a cross hatch pattern. I let the Opti-Coat sit for 10 minutes before buffing off any high spots. If you are using Opti-coat or think of it I highly recommend you get the dual foam applicator. I find that this applicator allows you to use even less and nothing get wasted or lost in an foam like it does when you use the foam applicator that is supplied in the kits.
Next was CQuartz UK. Not much is said about the UK version but for those that don't know this coating is made for colder temps and cures faster (24 hours) than then regular CQuartz (48 hours). I haves used the UK version a few time and I like it. The application is very easy and straight forward as well. Supplied in the kit is a foam rectangle and small suede towels. I took a towel and wrapped it around the foam rectangle and applied a few drops to the face of the towel. I then took the towel and applicator and began to apply the CQuartz in a crosshatch pattern until the surface felt dry. After I took a microfiber towel and buffed off any extra residue.
Finally, I have one last one to test and this one is our own member Son1C a.k.a. Drew's Carnubavor Wax. I have been very excited to test this wax out and due to the cold weather I have been unable to until now. The first thing that comes to mind with this wax is candy. The smell makes my mouth water because I have a sweet tooth and the smell is great. The application if very simple so I took a foam applicator pad and just put a little bit on the pad and applied the wax in a straight line technique. I then allowed the wax to sit and cure for 10 minutes before removing with a microfiber towel.
I did leave on area open and had nothing on the surface. It was cleaned with CarPro Eraser just like everything else.
Photos:
Here is the test film
CarPro Eraser ready for a wipe down:
The entire panel sprayed down
Here is each section sprayed:
First Test Areas:
BlackFire BlackIce:
Pinnacle Black Label 850:
Opti-Coat:
CQuartz UK:
Son1c Wax Carnubavore:
All the areas after the applications:
rops:
