The OFFICIAL Duragloss Enviroshild review thread, everyone!

I think it's user error. Maybe not enough was applied or something. There are too many variables.

If you have used this product and you are getting fantastic sheeting, I am happy for you. I could understand how you might conclude that "user error" is the cause of it not sheeting fast. Please post your experience and videos to share with the community.


This product is very easy to apply. You spray the applicator with a mist or two. When you apply it to the paint, it wettens and darkens the paint where applied. As you make your passes, it eventually starts to dissapear.

I worked in small sections and applied it in back and forth and up and down fashion to ensure full coverage. You can see where there might still be too much product, because the paint would be a little darker. You may have to move your head around to get the right lighting. I even applied a second coat 24 hours later.

It is very similar to opti coat or opti seal in application, if you have ever used those products, but easier. Yes even easier than Opti Seal! You don't get the oily rainbow effect, high spots, when lifting the applicator off the paint. And I love using Opti Seal.

If you clay, polish the paint to strip old sealant or wax, use Squeaky Clean, follow the manufacture's directions, and are thorough with your coverage, I really don't see how anyone could screw this up.


It is raining out today. I will leave you with this video. DGNCC on passenger side, DGNCC topped with reload on the driver side.

[video=youtube_share;1HcxgsAQVFs"]DGNCC and CarPro Reload in the rain. - YouTube[/video]
 
Water's beading/sheeting "characteristics":
-So much interest, discussion, Chemistry, Physics, etc. involved in this subject as it applies to car-care.

But, at the end of the day...
When the water has either dried-up, or blown away:
-Are you satisfied...blown away, as it were...with how this product looks on your vehicle/makes your vehicle look?

-The gloss; the shine?
(OOOPS! That could be opening up a different can of worms, so to say. Sorry :D)

Bob
 
I'll answer Bob's question like this:



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Water's beading/sheeting "characteristics":
-So much interest, discussion, Chemistry, Physics, etc. involved in this subject as it applies to car-care.

But, at the end of the day...
When the water has either dried-up, or blown away:
-Are you satisfied...blown away, as it were...with how this product looks on your vehicle/makes your vehicle look?

-The gloss; the shine?
(OOOPS! That could be opening up a different can of worms, so to say. Sorry :D)

Bob



You are correct, but this is AutoGeek and a review thread after all. :)

I believe we are all enthusiastic about this new product and many may have high expectations, including myself. I have pictures posted of my DD, more than happy with the look. But when I demonstrated the sheeting ability, some questioned whether it was my prep work or poor application.

From my personal experience, I have stated that I love the look, feel and the ease of application. And with the Duragloss name, I'm sure the protection and durability will be great.
 
You are correct, but this is AutoGeek and a review thread after all. :)

I believe we are all enthusiastic about this new product and many may have high expectations, including myself. I have pictures posted of my DD, more than happy with the look. But when I demonstrated the sheeting ability, some questioned whether it was my prep work or poor application.

From my personal experience, I have stated that I love the look, feel and the ease of application. And with the Duragloss name, I'm sure the protection and durability will be great.
-I sure wouldn't take it personally what people say about how sheeting/beading appears to them---even going as far as to say bad prep.

-The way I've seen some enthusiasts (even some on AGO's forum) use the words sheeting and beading?
Both represents hydrophobic water behavior. Nothing hydrophilic in the bunch.

An aside:
-Some of the characteristics of truly hydrophobic LSPs are too often misrepresented by the LSP manufacturers and their marketing moguls.


No Matter:
Thanks for the review.
The behaviors of water, so affected by a hydrophobic LSP, have been faithfully represented on you part...Good Job!!

Bob
 
Klasse, are you having the same water behaviors as canairb?

I've never done a sheeting test but it rained while going to work and I've got various size water beads between the main beads. Its supposed to rain all week so the DGNCC is going to be getting a true test.

As far as prep goes, well, that's very important as well all know and I can only say to refer to my prep work in the 1st thread to see what I did and I couldn't be happier with the results.

I don't have access to a water hose as I live in an apartment but I suppose I could take a pot of water and pour it over the hood but really not into the whole sheeting debate, sorry. I posted the most recent pics of my car to show the glow it has and the feel is truely amazing too!

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canairb...

Did you ever call Duragloss tech support and ask them why you got poor sheeting/beading but impressive gloss/shine/slickness...?
 
I haven't read a bad review as far as the looks go and whenever Mother Nature decides to bring us spring I'll be adding a 3rd coat as I wanna apply it when the weather is much warmer. I can't stress the superior slickness of this product, the rinseless wash is even easier once the DGNCC is applied.

I really hope there's coating noobs out there that aren't intimidated by the process, its really easy but keep in mind the golden rule...prep work is key and keep in mind, once it looks good, COAT IT!

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You sure don't seem happy with the beading..



I believe I only mentioned once, that the beading could be tighter.

It is the sheeting ability that I was disappointed in.

But for the overall results, I am pleased.
 
Those that have put this on, are you following up right after flashing with a light MF cloth wipe ? I've seen this done with oc pro and pbl surface coating.
 
Those that have put this on, are you following up right after flashing with a light MF cloth wipe ? I've seen this done with oc pro and pbl surface coating.

I have only used a light wipe if there's been high spots but that's usually the next day when I pull the car out and into natrual sunlight though and I've needed a single squirt of QD to get it all smoothed out, no problems after that but IMO this was due to temps more than over use the more I think about it.

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So far so good this morning I polished and sealed the hood on my daily driver. No time to finish the car today. I will let you know how it comes out. It is looking like rain so I am not going to do the complete car until I have a nice day
 
c2a:

Q1: did you use SQC prep polish just prior to the coating?

Q2: what temperature was it when you coated the hood?

Can you please post your sheeting/beading experiences also?
 
c2a:

Q1: did you use SQC prep polish just prior to the coating?

Q2: what temperature was it when you coated the hood?

Can you please post your sheeting/beading experiences also?
I followed the directions I used the SQ cleaner after the polishing. The temp was mid 50’s As far as water sheeting I have no idea it has only been about two hours since I coated the hood. I will find out when it rains. So far no rain it is on the way shortly.

The picture was taken shortly after coating the hood
 
I did my 1st coat when it was 56 outside but did it in our underground garage, so I'm afraid the temps were a bit less. The 2nd coat was applied in the same place but it was about 10 degrees warmer, still not really warm enough IMO for the best way to lay it down. This is why the 3rd coat is going onto the car when its 80, whenever that happens!

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