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Memphis43 · 12-14-2015, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

Wow, not liking the 30 day thing, oh well, cquk works great for me. Reload...not so much.....

Have you ever used opti coat?

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Glen e · 12-14-2015, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Memphis43

Have you ever used opti coat?

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Yes, Several syninges worth, love the stuff but moved to cquk as its a bit thicker. OC now discontinued and reformulated as "glosscoat" , i think.....

Hockeypucks · 12-14-2015, 07:14 PM

Any experience with 22ple? I've been wanting to try this but haven't had the chance yet. Great write ups btw, I love detailing just as much as driving.

Glen e · 12-14-2015, 07:21 PM

22 gets good reviews and a few moderators on the vette forum like it. Easy to use.

Coatings are great for those that dont detail much, i use it on the "high traffic" areas of the car, like mirrors and lower rockers and wheels...dirt slides off. coatings are not for rock protection, though, just swirl protection.

davet435 · 12-14-2015, 07:29 PM

I use 22ple Pro and Pro 2. Definitely one of the easiest to use. If you miss a spot while buffing off residue as long as you catch it within a few hours you can take some more product and go over it, then buff immediately it takes care of the problem. The Pro version has a finish like Opti-coat 2.0, very hydrophobic and self cleaning, but it doesn't have a slick feel. Pro 2 has a nice slick feel and it's a three year coating.

08z51c6 · 12-14-2015, 09:39 PM

What do you guys think of the Pinnacle Black Label Diamond paint coating?

Glen e · 12-14-2015, 10:04 PM

I got a friend in New Mexico that swears by it…

neal_zack · 12-14-2015, 11:03 PM

looks great

jimmypop13 · 12-21-2015, 03:58 PM

Hey Glen, I was going to get some of these products but couldn't find Menzerna 4500. It looks like it only goes up to Menzerna 3800 now. Is that the same thing?

Glen e · 12-21-2015, 04:09 PM

Just get meguires 205- just as good, maybe better. I would have used the 205 , except I want to get rid of my 4500.

Adam's Polishes · 01-08-2016, 08:39 AM

Nice job she looks real good!

Adam's Polishes is the Officially Licensed Car Care Product of Corvette & Camaro.

GTIanZ28 · 01-10-2016, 08:40 PM

Thank you for your guides Glen. Like I said elsewhere I'm just going to follow your lead and copy your experienced hands.

I washed, used that sponge clay bar which works very well (even effective with bugs/tar), and hydro2'd my wheels.

Everyone the hydro2 silica sealant stuff is amazing! Unsure how the heck it works but, my wheels instantly beaded water after rinsing it off. The water just sat there beaded up on the wheels for the next 4 hours while I was buffing my car.

Last step I managed to complete today was blackfire polish & seal. Great product!

I didn't get a chance to do the blackfire crystal seal yet...... Perhaps a sick day tomorrow?

Glen e · 01-10-2016, 08:42 PM

If you're going to put a day or two between the black fire polish and the Crystal seal youll need to rinse the car again just with water first.

Remember go easy with the Crystal -25 to 35 spritzes per car.

Agreed, Hydro2 is a game changer for wheels.

SSport16 · 01-10-2016, 09:49 PM

Very nice...I am polishing and putting on CS this week! Can't wait!

Agreed Glen is awesome and a huge asset to this forum!

12-14-2015, 07:21 PM	#32
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	22 gets good reviews and a few moderators on the vette forum like it. Easy to use. Coatings are great for those that dont detail much, i use it on the "high traffic" areas of the car, like mirrors and lower rockers and wheels...dirt slides off. coatings are not for rock protection, though, just swirl protection. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

12-14-2015, 10:04 PM	#35
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	I got a friend in New Mexico that swears by it… __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

12-14-2015, 11:03 PM	#36
neal_zack Drives: 2016 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: spokane Posts: 329	looks great __________________ Summit white, 2SS, Ceramic white interior, 6 piston brakes, Black Bowties, 6 Speed,3.9 sec 0to60 NPP,MRC,NAV,RX Catch can

12-21-2015, 03:58 PM	#37
jimmypop13 Drives: 2016 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,127	Hey Glen, I was going to get some of these products but couldn't find Menzerna 4500. It looks like it only goes up to Menzerna 3800 now. Is that the same thing? __________________ 2016 camaro 2SS hyper blue/Kalahari, A8, MRC, NPP, sunroof, SW headers through axleback, Circle D 3600rpm TC, Pray ported IM/TB, E85 Sold: 2002 Z28, NBM, M6, 460rwhp, 2009 HHR SS RIP : 2002 WS6 Black, A4, 355rwhp

12-21-2015, 04:09 PM	#38
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Just get meguires 205- just as good, maybe better. I would have used the 205 , except I want to get rid of my 4500. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

12-14-2015, 07:14 PM	#31
Hockeypucks Drives: 2014 Corvette Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 97	Any experience with 22ple? I've been wanting to try this but haven't had the chance yet. Great write ups btw, I love detailing just as much as driving.

12-14-2015, 07:29 PM	#33
davet435 davet Drives: 2016 2SS Mosaic Black Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 854 View My Garage	I use 22ple Pro and Pro 2. Definitely one of the easiest to use. If you miss a spot while buffing off residue as long as you catch it within a few hours you can take some more product and go over it, then buff immediately it takes care of the problem. The Pro version has a finish like Opti-coat 2.0, very hydrophobic and self cleaning, but it doesn't have a slick feel. Pro 2 has a nice slick feel and it's a three year coating.

12-14-2015, 09:39 PM	#34
08z51c6 Drives: 2016 Camaro SS - A8, MRC, NPP Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DE Posts: 549	What do you guys think of the Pinnacle Black Label Diamond paint coating?

01-08-2016, 08:39 AM	#39
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Nice job she looks real good! Adam's Polishes is the Officially Licensed Car Care Product of Corvette & Camaro.

01-10-2016, 08:40 PM	#40
GTIanZ28 Drives: 2016 V6 RS Camaro 6MT Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,102	Thank you for your guides Glen. Like I said elsewhere I'm just going to follow your lead and copy your experienced hands. I washed, used that sponge clay bar which works very well (even effective with bugs/tar), and hydro2'd my wheels. Everyone the hydro2 silica sealant stuff is amazing! Unsure how the heck it works but, my wheels instantly beaded water after rinsing it off. The water just sat there beaded up on the wheels for the next 4 hours while I was buffing my car. Last step I managed to complete today was blackfire polish & seal. Great product! I didn't get a chance to do the blackfire crystal seal yet...... Perhaps a sick day tomorrow? Attached Images __________________ Summit White 2LT RS V6 ZN2 NPP m6 khalihari interior. Order placed 9/26/15 - Picked up 12/17/15!

01-10-2016, 08:42 PM	#41
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	If you're going to put a day or two between the black fire polish and the Crystal seal youll need to rinse the car again just with water first. Remember go easy with the Crystal -25 to 35 spritzes per car. Agreed, Hydro2 is a game changer for wheels. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

01-10-2016, 09:49 PM	#42
SSport16 Drives: 2016 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,435	Very nice...I am polishing and putting on CS this week! Can't wait! Agreed Glen is awesome and a huge asset to this forum! __________________ 2SS Camaro, Garnet Red, Adrenaline Red, NPP, MRC, A8, 5 Split Spoke Bright Silver Wheels (56W) 1100 Status - 7/24/15 (Ordered) 3800 Status - 10/13/15 (Built) 6000 Status - 12/22/15 (Delivered)

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