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Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Tacorific, Dec 7, 2018.

  1. Dec 7, 2018 at 5:46 PM
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  2. Dec 7, 2018 at 5:48 PM
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    Use this and be done with it.
     
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  3. Dec 10, 2018 at 7:40 PM
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    Just applied this to wife’s 4Runner except V2 of exo. Easy to work with and apply. Doesn’t seem to release dirt/grime as other coatings. Only been on vehicle a little over a month.
     
    ace96, Dec 10, 2018
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  4. Dec 11, 2018 at 2:18 AM
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    Do me a favor, if you would. Post on this thread in the future, how this product is performing for you.
    Thanks,
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    Tacorific, Dec 11, 2018
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  5. Dec 21, 2018 at 2:30 PM
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    have this on my subaru, CSL and EXO coating together, and water beads like crazy.. even soap from foam guns slides off half the time. and drying is amazing, leaf blow completely dry no towel needed.
     
    WV-QSTaco, Dec 21, 2018
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  6. Dec 23, 2018 at 5:59 PM
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    CSL + EXO combo is really great, I think youd be happy with this. As any coating / wax, make sure you completely decontaminate the car and polish swirl marks before applying
     
    WV-QSTaco, Dec 23, 2018
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  7. Dec 23, 2018 at 6:02 PM
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    Have a friend who is a “certified dealer/installer. It’s expensive because it’s the best. Would not recommend to do yourself unless you have experience with this sort of thing.
     
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  8. Dec 23, 2018 at 6:26 PM
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    For that price I'd think dirt and grime would bounce off. No? ;)
     
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    Yeah. Kit was about a year old so that may have something to do with it.
     
    ace96, Dec 23, 2018
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  10. Jan 2, 2019 at 1:35 PM
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    Better than ceramic?
     
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  11. Jan 2, 2019 at 1:55 PM
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    CSL is a ceramic coating.
     
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  12. Jan 2, 2019 at 2:43 PM
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    Say light ceramic
     
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  13. Jan 2, 2019 at 2:56 PM
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    ??? It’s a consumer grade coating. Not sure what you are trying to say
     
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  14. Jan 3, 2019 at 12:51 PM
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    Is there a difference type ceramic coating?
     
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  15. Jan 3, 2019 at 1:24 PM
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    Yes there is a difference between consumer and pro. Pro version usually lasts longer and have to be done by an authorized installer. There are several different brands of both out there.
     
    ace96, Jan 3, 2019
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  16. Jan 3, 2019 at 7:21 PM
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    what is your suggestion on the best for pro? i have people that why. bring my own to them
     
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