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Question about sealing?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by spitdog, Apr 15, 2015.

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  1. Nov 15, 2015 at 7:49 PM
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    ace96

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    AVS bug deflector, Weathertech digital fit floor mats, TRD skid plate w/ Sockmonkey decal, SOS Cocept sliders w/ Line-x, Pioneer 3500, Hybrid Audio Technology Mirus 6X9s & 6.5s, back up cam mod, Wet Okoles-front & rear, TRD exhaust, 17X9 XD Spy w/ Falken Wildpeaks, Avid light bar
    Optimum Gloss Coat. Super easy to put on and level. I would coat 2 panels then level the first panel. Then coat another and level 2nd panel. It's basically a wipe on/wipe off. Ready for all the great road salt we get.
     
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  2. Nov 15, 2015 at 8:06 PM
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    I read about "leveling" and people talk about avoiding "high spots" with coatings. Can you explain this to me? I mean how much control does one have with a microfiber. Could a guy really screw this up??? Ha I'd hate to think so when it lasts as long as they say it does.
     
    NMTrailRider, Nov 15, 2015
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  3. Nov 15, 2015 at 8:44 PM
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    ace96

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    To me the high spots looked like streaks. I applied the coating in 65-70 degree weather. Any high spots were easily corrected with the microfiber. The high spots don't show up as well on lighter color paint like my SWB. My wife's car is a dark blue and were easy to see.

    I was worried about messing up too, so I started with my black and machined wheels just to get a feel for how the coating would react. In all honesty, it would be super hard to mess up the coating process.
     
    ace96, Nov 15, 2015
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