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Blighty 01-07-2013 10:07 AM

Ceramic Pro 9h
 
Hi Guys,

I'm not sure if anyone has used this product yet, its still moderately new on the market, but seems to have the same kind of lifetime warranty as opticoat. It's a ceramic clearcoat that bonds to the paint. 2-3 microns thick.

The advantage over opticoat is that it's supposedly harder (exceeds 9h), has better hydrophobic qualities (109%), is very high gloss and, more importantly, can be layered - a lot.

So anyway, about to spend quite a bit on getting maximum layers done, which will give me around 30 - 45 microns of what will basically be a super hard and glossy additional clearcoat!

Thats the plan anyway. I really don't want my baby scratched.

I've got the pearl white colour, so I'm not expecting to see a real lot of gloss, but will be interesting to see what happens. My detailer hasn't done it up to the maximum layers before, so I think he is quite keen to see how much gloss he can get on the white.

I'll post pics sunday when I get her back.

G RUSH 01-08-2013 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blighty (Post 649069)
Hi Guys,

I'm not sure if anyone has used this product yet, its still moderately new on the market, but seems to have the same kind of lifetime warranty as opticoat. It's a ceramic clearcoat that bonds to the paint. 2-3 microns thick.

The advantage over opticoat is that it's supposedly harder (exceeds 9h), has better hydrophobic qualities (109%), is very high gloss and, more importantly, can be layered - a lot.

So anyway, about to spend quite a bit on getting maximum layers done, which will give me around 30 - 45 microns of what will basically be a super hard and glossy additional clearcoat!

Thats the plan anyway. I really don't want my baby scratched.

I've got the pearl white colour, so I'm not expecting to see a real lot of gloss, but will be interesting to see what happens. My detailer hasn't done it up to the maximum layers before, so I think he is quite keen to see how much gloss he can get on the white.

I'll post pics sunday when I get her back.

Keen to see the result mate. Thinking about this product too, didn't know you could layer it on that thick!

:popcorn:

AGM6789 01-08-2013 05:11 AM

Where and how much dude? I've also been looking into 9h also :)

Mr. Sparkle 01-08-2013 10:57 AM

Here is some info on the product

http://en.nano-shine.su/shop?mode=pr...ct_id=37799006

I have not used it. Looks very interesting.

Only think I don't like is that you cant expose it to any water or dust for 72 hours after application. So your detailer would probably have to hold the car for several days (if they have the space). Unless it was done at your home with a garage but then you may pay a premium for mobile service

Opti-Coat can be layered but they make no claims as to how many microns would be added.

You mentioned 30-45 microns which is a lot of product. I mean a lot. I'd be interested to see a paint thickness gauge confirm this about the Pro 9H if it is true (before / after on the same panel)

Blighty 01-19-2013 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Sparkle (Post 651203)
Here is some info on the product

http://en.nano-shine.su/shop?mode=pr...ct_id=37799006

I have not used it. Looks very interesting.

Only think I don't like is that you cant expose it to any water or dust for 72 hours after application. So your detailer would probably have to hold the car for several days (if they have the space). Unless it was done at your home with a garage but then you may pay a premium for mobile service

Opti-Coat can be layered but they make no claims as to how many microns would be added.

You mentioned 30-45 microns which is a lot of product. I mean a lot. I'd be interested to see a paint thickness gauge confirm this about the Pro 9H if it is true (before / after on the same panel)

Yeah I asked my detailer for that before I had it done - he has a lgauge. It went from 102 to 134-139. He uses a heat gun to dry and sometimes gets 2 or 3 microns from a coat.

Looks great! My car is white, so glossy effect isn't very pronounced. Blue and black would be stunning for this. One thing is it seems to be even better at looking great without a wash though somehow (it was already great that way being white, but now even more so). My tint guy was sick, so we skipped doing the windows. Once tint is on, and windows are done, ill post piccys.

Hydrophobic effect is sensational too. Looks funny when I give it a high pressure hose - water turns into tiny ball-bearings that zip around the car.

You have no idea how GREAT it feels to be able to head to a shopping centre knowing that some shopping trolly has about 35 microns of super hard shit to get through before it touches my baby. I know its silly, but I finally feel safe parking it somewhere!

Blighty 01-19-2013 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AGM6789 (Post 650966)
Where and how much dude? I've also been looking into 9h also :)

immaculate reflections in boronia. (http://www.immaculatereflections.com.au/)
Speak to Mitch (0432 839 463), tell him the white 86 guy with the stupid amount of pro9h layers sent you :P

AGM6789 01-20-2013 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blighty (Post 675459)
immaculate reflections in boronia. (http://www.immaculatereflections.com.au/)
Speak to Mitch (0432 839 463), tell him the white 86 guy with the stupid amount of pro9h layers sent you :P

Lol is this Chris from the Victoria club on fb?

Blighty 01-20-2013 05:34 AM

It might be... :)

AGM6789 01-20-2013 07:39 AM

Haha chuck up some pics already dude!!
Also was there warranty on this? If so, was there any conditions?

Blighty 01-20-2013 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by AGM6789 (Post 676847)
Haha chuck up some pics already dude!!
Also was there warranty on this? If so, was there any conditions?

It's lifetime with annual service.

If you miss the annual service, it's 3 years from the last service.

Great thing is it does your windows too! And you're wheels of course. Mitch threw in interior for me as well :)

dem00n 01-20-2013 09:38 PM

Sounds and looks over hyped like Opti-coat.

911fanatic 01-20-2013 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dem00n (Post 677952)
Sounds and looks over hyped like Opti-coat.

What is over hyped about Opti Coat?

David-Fermani.com 01-20-2013 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 911fanatic (Post 678018)
What is over hyped about Opti Coat?

Absolutely nothing. It's the real deal and now everyone is trying to jump on their coat tails I'd say. Good luck to them because they're gonna need it. Optimum has set the bar so high that it's going to take something monumental to attract any attention. :respekt:

Greg Gellas 01-21-2013 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dem00n (Post 677952)
Sounds and looks over hyped like Opti-coat.

If Opti-Coat is over hyped. I will be happy, FOR FREE! to do a tape line and Opti-Coat half of your car! You are local to me as I am in NJ. and then you can see for yourself. :D


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