My homebrew project

Discussion in 'Last Steps: Waxes, Sealants, and Coatings' started by SDMDChris, Dec 24, 2012.

  1. SDMDChris

    SDMDChris Birth of a Detailer

    Thanks to everyone who requested samples. I am sending out 20 this time and all are accounted for. They will ship out sometime next week!
     
  2. SDMDChris

    SDMDChris Birth of a Detailer

    Samples jars will be here tomorrow, I'll pour them Friday and send them out Monday!
     
  3. SDMDChris

    SDMDChris Birth of a Detailer

    A little preview:

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    2 coats of the final formula of Cloud 9. This is what you're getting in the samples.
     
  4. obsidian LGT

    obsidian LGT Birth of a Detailer

    Nice to see it applied to a Monster rear seat cowl!
     
  5. obsidian LGT

    obsidian LGT Birth of a Detailer

    Looks like I missed out on the first batch. Let me know when you're able to send out another.
     
  6. SDMDChris

    SDMDChris Birth of a Detailer

    My 796 has 3 coats of it!
     
  7. invaderzim

    invaderzim Jedi Nuba

    thanks for the sample. It showed up last Friday after a really long week at work and I needed the stress relief of waxing.

    I first tried it on our gray Mazda, then on my 240Z.

    I liked the way it went on, I try to use as little as possible when the wax supply is limited so even with trying to work with as little as possible it went on smoothly.

    I didn't find that it hazed over enough to pass the finger drag test even after 45 minutes. But it did remove pretty easily after 15 minutes and left the best look at the 15 minute point.

    I gave some areas a second coat the next day and that seemed to hide more of the flaws in the finish.

    The shine is a very sharp clean look, the type where you can see the road ahead in the reflection of the hood. On the Z a lot of waxes sweat badly the next day and this one didn't at all. The Z also shows dust really badly but this doesn't attract it like a lot of waxes will.

    The smell is good, but for me it is a little strong. But I know I'm one of the few that prefers less or no smell to waxes though.

    I'm terrible at trying to get pictures of shine but here goes:

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  8. SDMDChris

    SDMDChris Birth of a Detailer

    What temperature where you applying it in? I've found that in cold weather (40s) it doesnt pass the swipe test but still comes off easily after 10 minutes. But I have parts inside (61 degrees) that I have waxed and they passed a swipe test after only a few (5-7) minutes

    Thank you for the review!
     
  9. SDMDChris

    SDMDChris Birth of a Detailer

    I got the labels today as well as new ingredients and sample jars!

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    Note: Production jars will be filled to the top of the jar, shown is 250ml, so production jars will hold slightly more.
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  10. 95oRANGEcRUSH

    95oRANGEcRUSH Virgin Detailer


    That looks really, really good!
     
  11. LIM3

    LIM3 Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Great logo ! How did you get it like that ? The label
     
  12. SDMDChris

    SDMDChris Birth of a Detailer

    I had someone design the label for me, I just told them what I wanted on it.
     
  13. artemis53

    artemis53 Jedi Nuba

    Man, SO bummed that I posted, but forgot to PM you in time to get in on this round of samples!

    That wax looks so impressive!

    If you have any left over after the rest are poured, keep me in mind! lol!!
     
  14. wheelzntoys01

    wheelzntoys01 Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Presentation looking great.
     
  15. Bmer89

    Bmer89 DB Forum Supporter

    This is a really neat project, I wish I had the time and money. And motivation lol. When it all tested and finalized, I'm in for a pot!
     
  16. SDMDChris

    SDMDChris Birth of a Detailer

    Thanks!

    It'll be ready in about two more weeks!
     
  17. Bmer89

    Bmer89 DB Forum Supporter

    Great, cause I get paid in two weeks!
     
  18. SDMDChris

    SDMDChris Birth of a Detailer

    Here are some pictures of a IOM SS and the Silver SS with two coats of cloud 9 after a proper wash and decon. Application and removal was a little pita because it was only 37 and windy today but still not too bad. Huge difference when using it in 50 degree weather and 30s

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    The silver was really hard to capture the gloss but it came out amazing.
     
  19. mrperple

    mrperple Virgin Detailer

    Looks nice and wet, Even though its on Camaros lol. Can't wait to get my hands on it.
     
  20. Tegeler

    Tegeler Two Bucket System Washer

    looks great! Looking forward to being able to buy a pot and try it out on my R6
     

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