Paint Protect

[The Guz]

Re: Paint Protect - 365 Day Durability

I do wax the headlights pretty frequently but want something longer lasting if possible. Will pp365.provide enough uv protection by its self?

What do you currently use on them?

[Buck91]

Re: Paint Protect - 365 Day Durability

Same sealant as the rest of the vehicle, usually Megs UPW but last fall it got Blackfire Wet Diamond, and then maybe monthly topping with whatever is convenient (currently Pinnacle XMT since it was a free sample otherwise its Megs D156).

[The Guz]

Re: Paint Protect - 365 Day Durability

You can just use any of those. That should be sufficient. I actually would use ULW or whatever sealant was on the car. I would then use D156 after every wash on my headlights prior to me putting x-pel on them.

[paulcr39]

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Here is a pic of my brother's old Camry:

Beading nicely. Car sits outside 24/7.

I was going to post up today's pic showing the beading, but it looks just like this one from 6 weeks ago. That and my finger blocked a good part of the pic...

So that's four months-ish sitting outside getting covered in road salt, bird turds, pollen and atmospheric junk plus it only has been washed by whatever liquid has fallen from the sky. I am impressed by it's durability. Thinking I'll go do the Dart this afternoon and see how this works through the summer. From what the Camry is showing me next winter ought to be a breeze for this product.

[JKUCSMA]

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I was wondering if the Paint protect would keep brake dust from sticking to the wheels, so it would be easier to remove?

[davey g-force]

Re: Paint Protect - 365 Day Durability

It would certainly help, but I think there would be better products for that.

BDB (Brake Dust Barrier) is made just for what you mentioned.

Also, even though it's durable, PP365 is not very slick (I hear), so another sealant like UW might be better at repelling brake dust.

[JKUCSMA]

Re: Paint Protect - 365 Day Durability

It would certainly help, but I think there would be better products for that.

BDB (Brake Dust Barrier) is made just for what you mentioned.

Also, even though it's durable, PP365 is not very slick (I hear), so another sealant like UW might be better at repelling brake dust.

Thanks, thought it work since wheel is clear coated.

[Michael Stoops]

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I was wondering if the Paint protect would keep brake dust from sticking to the wheels, so it would be easier to remove?

Theoretically, any wax or sealant can be applied to wheels to make future cleaning easier. The environment presented by this location is pretty severe, however, and can fairly quickly degrade a typical carnauba wax so synthetics are highly recommended.

It would certainly help, but I think there would be better products for that.

BDB (Brake Dust Barrier) is made just for what you mentioned.

Also, even though it's durable, PP365 is not very slick (I hear), so another sealant like UW might be better at repelling brake dust.

Unfortunately, Brake Dust Barrier has been discontinued. D156 Synthetic Express Spray Wax is commonly used on wheels for the very reasons being discussed here. It's quick and easy to apply, leaves no residue behind in tight areas, and is extremely durable. D156 would be our first recommendation for someone looking to wax their wheels.

[JKUCSMA]

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Thanks

[davey g-force]

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Unfortunately, Brake Dust Barrier has been discontinued.

Thanks Mike. Wow, I didn't know that.

[02Rodeo]

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Thanks Mike. Wow, I didn't know that.

Is it better to wax before or after pp365...and is Ultimate Polish still available...I do see Mirror glaze in stores now..

[davey g-force]

Re: Paint Protect - 365 Day Durability

You would want to wax AFTER applying PP365, and letting it cure.

It's not required though, just personal preference.

[The Guz]

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Unfortunately, Brake Dust Barrier has been discontinued. D156 Synthetic Express Spray Wax is commonly used on wheels for the very reasons being discussed here. It's quick and easy to apply, leaves no residue behind in tight areas, and is extremely durable. D156 would be our first recommendation for someone looking to wax their wheels.

That's sad to hear. Brake Dust Barrier is a very good product and very durable. It had it's quirks. Although D156 is easy to use and can be used after every car wash. Based on the MSDS it can survive the high temps generated from that area. It worked well on wheels when I was using it prior to the coating I am now using.

Is it better to wax before or after pp365...and is Ultimate Polish still available...I do see Mirror glaze in stores now..

Ultimate Polish is still available. I see it locally all the time. In my honest opinion just use 365 as a stand alone product as it was intended to take full advantage of it's properties. That's what I have done as I am testing it out. If you top it, you have essentially changed the surface tension to that of the topper. If you are looking for gloss then polish prior to applying as 365 will not add shine or gloss. If your car is light in color there is no difference in appearance from 365, M21 or UW to the naked eye.

[Hernandez.Art13]

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Cellphone shots



^ Just cleaned it up with D114




^ I didn't clay, polish or anything, just did a waterless wash and put paint protect on on the side view mirror. I picked it up at Oreily's today and was eager to try it out.

Also, as I was opening up the bottle, I got some on my sweater and went to run errands with it on my sweater. Smells pretty good, but toxic, nonetheless. I then went to wash my hands hours later with the liquid still on my sweater. I checked if my sweater beaded water and yes it it did lol. (not recommending it be put on one's clothes btw)
I can neither confirm nor deny that I did, but when in doubt, read the label on the back of the bottle.

[Hernandez.Art13]

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Finally, I wasn't sure what those grey spots were when I was looking through the pictures on my phone. However, with one thorough final inspection, I determined that I missed a spot.

Before:



After: