SCG Pro Line First Look

[Jeffm]

Awesome review and was waiting for yours thanks a bunch as ihave did I read the whole thing

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[DylanVK]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

I was very disappointed to see ready-made window cleaner and detail spray when we know that there are excellent options out there that keep the price down by selling concentrates.

One note on this - its a decision I struggled with and here is why -

Anytime you deal in concentrates that have 'optical' uses or things that need to be streak free you are essentially requiring the end user to use high quality DI water to get the right results.

Dilute a glass cleaner concentrate with poor tap water and you'll get poor performing glass cleaner. APC on the other hand, being just cleaner doesn't matter - you could practically use gutter water and it will still work the same for cleaning tires.

Now, that being said a PRO should have access to and understand this, but I also know that 90% of the people who will use these products won't... if the product fails to meet standards then the reviews most likely point to the product not being up to snuff - not the end users choice of water supply. Right or wrong the review would be the review (for most people). I wanted people to see the true performance of the product first on things like this as it was intended. As the line evolves we may sell concentrate versions of products like PDS and CGC under the explicit instruction that DI water must be used to maximize performance... but for the initial part of the launch some products just made more sense as RTU.

[CamaroDreams07]

That's a great point. As a consumer, I don't always consider those things that you guys on the sell side have to worry about.

I totally get where you're coming from on those points.

Again, the views in this thread are only my opinion. Everyone is looking for something different and I hope that came across in my reviews.

I think all of your products are good, most even great. For me there's more to it than that, though.

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[CamaroDreams07]

Dylan I'm on my phone and dont want to quote that whole block so pardon my paraphrasing, but re your comments on the water pooling I'm not sure I understand your follow up question.

The water wasn't beaded in this case, it kind of just sat in pools, especially on the hood of my car. I experienced this with all three cars (although I expected this with the G6 since it had been stripped).

I've run into this behavior on another soap before, Pinnacle XMT.

I don't think it's a problem per se, more of a curiosity for me.

Again, when we are dealing with the cream of the crop, as we are with this SCG line, the little details come into play.

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[DylanVK]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Dylan I'm on my phone and dont want to quote that whole block so pardon my paraphrasing, but re your comments on the water pooling I'm not sure I understand your follow up question.

The water wasn't beaded in this case, it kind of just sat in pools, especially on the hood of my car. I experienced this with all three cars (although I expected this with the G6 since it had been stripped).

I've run into this behavior on another soap before, Pinnacle XMT.

I don't think it's a problem per se, more of a curiosity for me.

Again, when we are dealing with the cream of the crop, as we are with this SCG line, the little details come into play.

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Gotcha... think I understand more what you meant now... that makes sense.

Thanks again for the honest reviews - I always value your opinion - may have more stuff for you soon.

[CamaroDreams07]

So it rained last night and thought I'd snap a pic of Hydro Seal beading about 4 weeks after application.




Looks like it's holding up pretty well.
Beads aren't super tight, but not bad.

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[13lstuner]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

So it rained last night and thought I'd snap a pic of Hydro Seal beading about 4 weeks after application.




Looks like it's holding up pretty well.
Beads aren't super tight, but not bad.

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Looks good. I haven't used many spray sealants. How does this compare to others you like so far?

[CamaroDreams07]

Originally Posted by 13lstuner

Looks good. I haven't used many spray sealants. How does this compare to others you like so far?

If I were to base it off of just short term beading, not great.

Have to see long term.

Plus, remember this isn't really a spray sealant. It's kind of a one of a kind product so it's apples and oranges.

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[camro]

Good job and documentation. But I would recommend you to use daytona wheel brush so that you could even reach the back of the wheels.

[CamaroDreams07]

Originally Posted by camro

Good job and documentation. But I would recommend you to use daytona wheel brush so that you could even reach the back of the wheel.

Wow thank you so much.

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[13lstuner]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Wow thank you so much.

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[JTruck]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Wow thank you so much.

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Come on what were you thinking

[WiSSDiver]

Matt, always excellent write up. Dylan thanks for the additional follow up and insight to logic on some of the specific products. It's VERY refreshing to see not only the interaction from a vendor, but the passion for the Art and the fact that as a vendor you're willing to take the good with the bad, says a lot about you. I guess what I'm saying is thank you!

I've been getting through my stock and should be ready to try a few products very soon.

Thanks again to both of you for sharing the passion of detailing!