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POWERMAN · 05-20-2013, 04:15 PM

Very nice, thanks for bringing this to our attention OP.

Nice winter prep product if you ask me...especially since you car spray your entire car with this!

ec1990 · 05-23-2013, 05:36 PM

5 day Update:

So I washed the car today and got to see how it would react to normal wash. It didn't change at all and sealants applied. But this product is still cloudy and extremely rough. It feels exactly how it looks.

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CDN SS · 05-24-2013, 07:27 AM

Just saw this on TV yesterday, thanks for the great write up.

ec1990 · 05-24-2013, 07:47 AM

No problem. Let me know if you have any questions about it or application.

joeybsyc · 05-24-2013, 09:09 AM

Sounds like its junk.

Adam's Polishes · 05-24-2013, 10:30 AM

Good review. I've been curious to see what the results were. I could see this being a viable/cheap option for temporary road trip protection or even to preserve parts in the winter, but it definitely doesn't look good.

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Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro

I'm a little confused, you wax before you apply it?

Probably relying on the wax to act as a release agent when you want to remove it, otherwise it might be too difficult to remove.

ChadG · 05-24-2013, 07:56 PM

For that portion of the car I would recommend getting the GM Quarter Flares . . . I've had mine on since I bought the car and my gills and rocker panels are still in fantastic shape.

RedVictory · 05-27-2013, 07:13 PM

I just saw this on tv and was thinking it was the answer to our prayers.

Now I'm not sure....

Rhyder · 06-13-2013, 04:45 PM

Did it ever clear up?

Also is it possible maybe it was put on to thick?

ec1990 · 06-13-2013, 06:47 PM

Could be too thick, but 3M states sweeping motion and covering an area 4 times cross-hatch style, but no never cleared up or self-leveled. This weekend I'll probably do a review on removing it.

ChadG · 06-13-2013, 10:36 PM

That sucks . . .

Nessal · 06-15-2013, 09:30 PM

You must absolutely use the wax. If not, go to the corvette forums and read about some nightmares without it. I've seen GREAT results with this product and then I've seen something like this post. I'm not sure what the missing variable is.

05-23-2013, 05:36 PM	#16
ec1990 Drives: 2012 AGM SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,407	5 day Update: So I washed the car today and got to see how it would react to normal wash. It didn't change at all and sealants applied. But this product is still cloudy and extremely rough. It feels exactly how it looks. Picture Shameless Plug of Reflection __________________ Check out my blog for product reviews on detailing products!

05-24-2013, 07:27 AM	#17
CDN SS Steve from Canada. Drives: 2010 SW SS/RS with Inferno package. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,969 View My Garage	Just saw this on TV yesterday, thanks for the great write up. __________________

05-24-2013, 07:47 AM	#18
ec1990 Drives: 2012 AGM SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,407	No problem. Let me know if you have any questions about it or application. __________________ Check out my blog for product reviews on detailing products!

05-24-2013, 09:09 AM	#19
joeybsyc Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,010 View My Garage	Sounds like its junk. __________________

06-13-2013, 06:47 PM	#24
ec1990 Drives: 2012 AGM SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,407	Could be too thick, but 3M states sweeping motion and covering an area 4 times cross-hatch style, but no never cleared up or self-leveled. This weekend I'll probably do a review on removing it. __________________ Check out my blog for product reviews on detailing products!

05-24-2013, 07:56 PM	#21
ChadG Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,679 View My Garage	For that portion of the car I would recommend getting the GM Quarter Flares . . . I've had mine on since I bought the car and my gills and rocker panels are still in fantastic shape.

05-27-2013, 07:13 PM	#22
RedVictory Luv my LS3 Drives: Summit White 2010 2SS/RS M6 LS3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Coast Posts: 296	I just saw this on tv and was thinking it was the answer to our prayers. Now I'm not sure....

06-13-2013, 04:45 PM	#23
Rhyder Drives: 2012 45 Anniversary Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,511	Did it ever clear up? Also is it possible maybe it was put on to thick?

06-13-2013, 10:36 PM	#25
ChadG Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,679 View My Garage	That sucks . . .

06-15-2013, 09:30 PM	#26
Nessal Drives: Exige, Miata, Ghia Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,309	You must absolutely use the wax. If not, go to the corvette forums and read about some nightmares without it. I've seen GREAT results with this product and then I've seen something like this post. I'm not sure what the missing variable is.