xylan coating?
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Thee BEST reply I've EVER read regarding "Magic In A Can" It's all snake oil.
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From: Ohio
When I worked at a local HD dealer, they sold and applied a treatment called Xzilon (pronounced ZY-LON). Its a nano molecular product that fills in all the "pores" and micro scratches in the paint. Made to protect from stains like sap, bird ****, acid rain, etc. It's applied with a microfiber cloth and quickly buffed dry with a second cloth. I was one of the techs tasked with the application. Don't know if it was any good or not.
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From: Illinois
Snake oil. Waste of money. Do you really think there's any coating tougher than the clearcoat that's already on the bike?? Some thing you rub on and wipe off,tougher than the clearcoat? Sure the dealer installs it-and makes a good PROFIT doing it.
Back in the '70's as one person already mentioned -this kinda stuff got really popular for a while. Till it started peeling,fading,and looked like hell. We made a lot of money off a local Ford dealer,wet sanding and buffing that stuff off. Some cars had to be repainted.
Back in the '70's as one person already mentioned -this kinda stuff got really popular for a while. Till it started peeling,fading,and looked like hell. We made a lot of money off a local Ford dealer,wet sanding and buffing that stuff off. Some cars had to be repainted.
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From: Selma TX
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Road Warrior
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From: Cleveland, OH
Just pick up some good wax and a detailer spray to use in between coats. It'll stay smooth as glass. It takes no time at all to put a coat of wax on, it's the beer drinking that takes the most time. Those paint protectants are nice little upsells for dealers.