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Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 05-30-2013, 11:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,244
Posted By picus
Agreed - way too much misinformation. Xpel and...

Agreed - way too much misinformation. Xpel and Venture Ultra are both good products. Venture gets a bad rep because Xpel is the new hotness; they are actually very similar. Xpel is slightly better at...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 05-04-2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,007
Posted By picus
I've been messing with this stuff, it is a...

I've been messing with this stuff, it is a nightmare to use. If they manage to make it so it can be sprayed on without professional masking; and add some sort of anti-clog nozzle to the cans, it may...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 04-16-2013, 10:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,943
Posted By picus
If that is a quality film (ventureshield...

If that is a quality film (ventureshield ultra/xpel/suntek) from a quality installer, that is an excellent price. A ballpark range for bumper/front hood alone can be anywhere from $800-$1000. Full...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 04-15-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,943
Posted By picus
Quotes for film are tough to compare without...

Quotes for film are tough to compare without mentioning coverage. A price of $1000 is hard to judge without knowing what you are being quoted for (what will be covered). With film you can literally...
Forum: CANADA 04-12-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,575
Posted By picus
If possible, apply OC on top of film. You get the...

If possible, apply OC on top of film. You get the benefits of the OC on the film; as opposed to under it (which will do nothing for you, and can make the film instal more difficult).

If you don't...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 04-11-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,191
Posted By picus
eshine.ca, windowdetail.ca, autoobsessed.com all...

eshine.ca, windowdetail.ca, autoobsessed.com all sell sonax FE in Canada. That said, if you are experiencing surface rust removing it with a chemical like FE or IronX will only remove it for a shot...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 04-08-2013, 09:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,326
Posted By picus
I don't want to start yet another debate about...

I don't want to start yet another debate about ppf brands, but I want to make it clear that Xpel is not the only ppf that self heals. Ventureshield Ultra (owned by 3m) and Suntek will both self heal....
Forum: CANADA 03-28-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,969
Posted By picus
The unfortunate problem with the clear bra...

The unfortunate problem with the clear bra industry is too many places do the installs poorly, so you end up with exposed edges all over the places. Properly applied the only edge should be the line...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 03-27-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,504
Posted By picus
I saw the video Wes posted (you should post it...

I saw the video Wes posted (you should post it :)), your car looked amazing!
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 03-20-2013, 08:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,377
Posted By picus
Ya... and you didn't go for it; which is probably...

Ya... and you didn't go for it; which is probably the right choice. :)
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 03-18-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,377
Posted By picus
Them refusing to do it was a blessing in disguise...

Them refusing to do it was a blessing in disguise - there is a very, very good chance they would have caused more damage than they fixed; in the end having them work on it will cost you more money.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 03-14-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,607
Posted By picus
Maybe he is saying Finest is "Opti Coat Next". :D...

Maybe he is saying Finest is "Opti Coat Next". :D Hah. Either way, nice work Dave.
Forum: CANADA 03-04-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 24,535
Posted By picus
The snow won't hurt it as long as it's installed...

The snow won't hurt it as long as it's installed properly - it'll just take a little longer for the solution under the film to evaporate since it's so cold.
Forum: CANADA 02-27-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,128
Posted By picus
Sorry; I didn't mean to infer that the death in...

Sorry; I didn't mean to infer that the death in the family would be cause for a refund, just that it is another indication of a dealership that is handling a situation poorly. They know the car will...
Forum: CANADA 02-27-2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,128
Posted By picus
There is no way I would purposefully enter a...

There is no way I would purposefully enter a contract with a dealer that won't refund a deposit on a car after the death of one of the buyers. More especially a car that they will clearly have no...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 02-26-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,326
Posted By picus
The bubble is actually the least of your worries,...

The bubble is actually the least of your worries, I think. If this is a new install (less than 14 days), the bubble will likely disappear. Like tint, ppf is installed wet, so the solution will...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 02-25-2013, 05:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,266
Posted By picus
They can, just like paint. You can apply OC/OG to...

They can, just like paint. You can apply OC/OG to them, it helps.

As for 'dulling' - some films have a lot of texture (like 3m), those look dull even when newly applied.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 02-24-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,266
Posted By picus
A clear bra will only yellow if you let it. There...

A clear bra will only yellow if you let it. There are two reasons they go yellow, UV is not one of them. The first is that older film, or poor quality film with no clear coat can dry out when exposed...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 02-24-2013, 06:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,673
Posted By picus
You should be able to; check the warranty. You...

You should be able to; check the warranty. You can remove ResistAll at any time; in fact it'll probably remove itself after a few months.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 02-21-2013, 09:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,673
Posted By picus
ResistAll is one of many trade names used to...

ResistAll is one of many trade names used to describe a synthetic paint sealant, usually applied by dealers at a massive up-charge. It is a straight up high durability paint sealant; like the ones...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 02-21-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,317
Posted By picus
Very true. I wasn't really sure there was...

Very true.

I wasn't really sure there was an opti coat vs wax debate? They are so different comparing them makes absolutely no sense.
Forum: CANADA 02-14-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,458
Posted By picus
Isn't Shadow Shield in Calgary? I have never used...

Isn't Shadow Shield in Calgary? I have never used them but I hear a lot of good things; and they supply products for ppf installers all over Canada. The guy that does my ppf will probably have a...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 02-12-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,654
Posted By picus
Ken - that is the thing I'm finding a lot around...

Ken - that is the thing I'm finding a lot around here. Car comes in, has light to moderate swirls and DA haze; it's supposed to have OC on it but clearly doesn't. The cause is guys "correcting"...
Forum: CANADA 02-09-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,721
Posted By picus
Be glad you didn't drive - it would have been a...

Be glad you didn't drive - it would have been a mess. I ended up pulling 6 cars out of our parking lot with my 4x4; it was plowed but the plow snowed them all in. :x Saw a *ton* of accidents on the...
Forum: CANADA 02-07-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,875
Posted By picus
He's right. It's because right now the insurance...

He's right. It's because right now the insurance company that covers the warranty will only cover the U.S. So until that changes the only warrantied coating is Finest. Currently I think there are...
Forum: CANADA 02-05-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,875
Posted By picus
I think you may have missed my point. Of course...

I think you may have missed my point. Of course living up to the stated durability is key. That said, Finest is sold as lasting two years, OC is sold as permanent. If durability is the only factor I...
Forum: CANADA 02-04-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,875
Posted By picus
I don't think which one lasts longer will really...

I don't think which one lasts longer will really be the determining factor when people choose Finest or OC; Finest is only marketed as lasting three years max. OC is billed as permanent, and has been...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 02-04-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,654
Posted By picus
I've seen it twice, it's super nasty looking, and...

I've seen it twice, it's super nasty looking, and can be a pain to fix. :x

What I see way more often is guys applying OC over paint that looks good, but still has polishing oils; you end up with...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 02-03-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,654
Posted By picus
There has to be a reputable detailer in at least...

There has to be a reputable detailer in at least the general vicinity. It may require a drive but it'd probably be worth it. Have you tried posting on autopia.org, live2detail.com, autogeek forums...
Forum: CANADA 02-03-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,458
Posted By picus
PPF depends entirely on how much coverage you do....

PPF depends entirely on how much coverage you do. Some folks do ~24" up the hood/fenders, which is in the $~350 range. You can add full bumper, lights, rockers, a-pillars, roof, or like the OP do...
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