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I agree that paint coatings are NOT for everyone. First is price. Thats a lot of money to invest in protecting the paint. 2nd reason is that you have to take care of it with proper washing/drying techniques. If you don't you will have a $900 swirled up mess. Which is $700 more than a swirled up sealant job I would do.
Also, not all coatings cost that much. A lot of consumer grade coatings that are not "Permanent" like Pro, are a lot cheaper and do just a good of a job, just not as long
The reason I see the value in them is what we have to deal with living in Fl. First is the pollen like I mentioned. A waxed vehicle would be clean for maybe 5 min in the spring and summer. Coated vehicles, nothing sticks to the coating.
2nd reason is love bug season. They will etch paint if they are not removed in hours. When you are in your car/bike and drive thru them they splatter everywhere. A coated car, those bug guts can be hit by a hose and removed. No hard scrubbing or harsh chemicals.
You do have a very valid point that coatings are not for everyone, and I should have mentioned that.
I never have had a customer bring his coated vehicle back to me and say they didn't like it though. But I have had them bring it back swirled up because they didn't follow proper washing techniques
Also, not all coatings cost that much. A lot of consumer grade coatings that are not "Permanent" like Pro, are a lot cheaper and do just a good of a job, just not as long
The reason I see the value in them is what we have to deal with living in Fl. First is the pollen like I mentioned. A waxed vehicle would be clean for maybe 5 min in the spring and summer. Coated vehicles, nothing sticks to the coating.
2nd reason is love bug season. They will etch paint if they are not removed in hours. When you are in your car/bike and drive thru them they splatter everywhere. A coated car, those bug guts can be hit by a hose and removed. No hard scrubbing or harsh chemicals.
You do have a very valid point that coatings are not for everyone, and I should have mentioned that.
I never have had a customer bring his coated vehicle back to me and say they didn't like it though. But I have had them bring it back swirled up because they didn't follow proper washing techniques
I've done Mary's truck, and all three of my bikes. Very pleased with results.
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hey eaglefan1 how about something to apply to a 5 year old bike thats seen some miles? mostly to keep the bugs off? any thoughts on polish angel glasscoat cosmic v2? I still use wax, detailers and such. Thanks.
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