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Applied 22ple VX1 Pro Coating: Scratch Resistant, Semi-Permanent, Paint Protection

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Old 11-13-12, 09:24 PM
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very nice work OP
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Nice work! Thanks for sharing!

Since 22ple VX1 Pro Glass is semi-permanent, do you know how someone would remove it? Sealants and Waxes can be stripped with pre-wax paint prep solutions (or simply 50% Isopropyl Alcohol / 50% Distilled Water), but what about this stuff?
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You would use a compound or polish to remove it, or it will simply wear away over time.
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how about unedited pics?
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"Process
Wash: ONR
Dry: DI Waffle Weave Microfiber
Clay: DI Fine Grade Clay
Polish (everything except roof): M205 on LC Crimson (some spots with LC Black first) via PC7424XP
Polish (roof): M105 on Surbuf, M205 on LC Black, M205 on LC Crimson via PC7424XP
Protection: 22ple VX1 Pro Glass Coating (30mL - only used about 70%)"

this is like working with a secret agent. Too many abbreviations and codes....
Old 12-25-12, 05:15 PM
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Amazing results

Wanna do my car?
Old 12-25-12, 05:54 PM
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zomg thank God this thread got bumped. I was literally just thinking today that I needed to pick some of this stuff up and have the car detailed with it..
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Originally Posted by ISFPOWER
how about unedited pics?
What do you mean? These are simply processed through Lightroom because they were shot in RAW rather than JPEG. if you are familiar with photography then you know that processing a RAW file is a necessary step.

Originally Posted by SCWB
"Process
Wash: ONR
Dry: DI Waffle Weave Microfiber
Clay: DI Fine Grade Clay
Polish (everything except roof): M205 on LC Crimson (some spots with LC Black first) via PC7424XP
Polish (roof): M105 on Surbuf, M205 on LC Black, M205 on LC Crimson via PC7424XP
Protection: 22ple VX1 Pro Glass Coating (30mL - only used about 70%)"

this is like working with a secret agent. Too many abbreviations and codes....
ONR-optimum no rinse
DI- detailed image
M205 - meguiar's M205
LC - lake country
PC7424XP - porter cable 7424XP

Not top secret code

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Amazing results

Wanna do my car?
Surely! Next time you're around central Illinois

Originally Posted by jsmacks
zomg thank God this thread got bumped. I was literally just thinking today that I needed to pick some of this stuff up and have the car detailed with it..
You'll enjoy it. Make sure you do the proper prep and polish the paint to perfection before applying
Old 12-26-12, 09:50 AM
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Curious..

Now that you've had it on for a while, what's the extended observation? Is it staying on and protecting as advertised?
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It's been great for the couple months it has been applied. The car stays clean for longer, is extremely easy to wash, is extremely glossy and water beads great. So far so good.
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Awesome..

Another question: As a professional detailer, what would you charge to do the entire combo that you listed in this thread? I'm comparing prices between local detailers and am wondering what a "fair" price is. None carry or know about this exact sealant.. I would have to provide it but they would provide everything else.
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Originally Posted by jsmacks
Awesome..

Another question: As a professional detailer, what would you charge to do the entire combo that you listed in this thread? I'm comparing prices between local detailers and am wondering what a "fair" price is. None carry or know about this exact sealant.. I would have to provide it but they would provide everything else.
I'm on vacation right now, shoot me a PM later and I'll pull a quote together for you for what I would charge when I get back home.
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Very impressive
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Originally Posted by FreshIS250
Very impressive
Thanks!







Car still looks great - coating is still beading and sheeting water like the day it was applied!
Old 03-28-13, 08:35 AM
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Nice. My 22ple pro should be in next Tuesday. Can wait to finally do full correction on her.


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