x-cote?

[Spidey]

Have you guys heard of this product? Apparantley it is based out of my home town (Vancouver) and it looks SICK! It shouldn't really compete with detailing products as you still would be required to wax and wash your car as you do now, but body shops beware!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3rk9uvn7Vk

[J. A. Michaels]

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Never heard of it before. Wonder what is in it. Respirators and gloves to apply? Kind of curious no one has said anything about in the last 5 months?

[Spidey]

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more info http://www.x-kote.com/

[Larry A]

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Sounds great, it would be a Godsent to car dealers. I would like to see a car done.

[FinalTouchDetail]

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Very interesting...a hand applied clearcoat.

I wonder how much it costs to have it done?

[k3ith]

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I wonder what has to be done to prep the paint.

[Spidey]

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apparently it is about 3-500 dollars canadian to have it done.. depending on the size of the vehicle and the amount of prep work that has to be done to the paint beforehand.. if the car is just "dull" i believe they just clean the surface from any wax or oils/debris and apply it on. it is offered worldwide, but there is one where I live.. I am still a bit hesitant to try it out. I had the impression that it adds another layer of clear coat that chemically binds with the original paint and therefore, you can polish and treat it like regular paint.. but local retailers around here have told me that to remove it you have to wetsand it and you cannot polish it.. i dont know if that is true or not.. if it just a film that could possibly fall or flake off unevenly.. i don't think it is worth it..

another guy told me that it is great for cars in their lot they are trying to sell (used) . makes the paint look perfect and increases the resale value.

[J. A. Michaels]

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Interesting. They say you can wax it in as little as 2 hours. But do not wash with a car wash soap for a week. But water rinsing is ok.

[rapport25]

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This product sounds to good to be true. Ok it may look good but for how long?

Also how does it respond to using a d/a if required?

I'm not convinced.

I will stick to hard work and very rewarding results .

[cnfowler]

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Optimum makes a product that appears to be similar to the X-Cote. It is far cheaper and is apparently well liked by the ones who have applied it. It comes in a syringe and costs around $100. Only detailing businesses can purchase it and you won't find it on Optimum's website. You have to contact Dr. G to get it. Several guys have done writeups on it over on Auto Geek. I think its called Opti-Coat.


Colin

[RaskyR1]

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Optimum makes a product that appears to be similar to the X-Cote. It is far cheaper and is apparently well liked by the ones who have applied it. It comes in a syringe and costs around $100. Only detailing businesses can purchase it and you won't find it on Optimum's website. You have to contact Dr. G to get it. Several guys have done writeups on it over on Auto Geek. I think its called Opti-Coat.


Colin

I've used the Opti-Coat and my car is currently coated in it.


This X-Kote seems different though, and I'm not sure how well it works. OC is applied to a vehicles surface that has been properly prepped and is 100% free of defects (or as close to it as can be). It is applied as a long term protectant and not a restoration type product.

X-Kote appears to be a a magic liquid that dissolves scratches and oxidation....I'd have to say I'm a bit skeptical based on their web page.

[Blueline]

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Just my opinion. It is probably a great product for a clearcoat that has not been taken care off, with swirls and scratches, AND a dealer wants a quick sale. My car doesn't need the product to make it look good. It already does and only with a little care, a little common sense, a little ColorX, and a little M16.

[cnfowler]

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I've used the Opti-Coat and my car is currently coated in it.


This X-Kote seems different though, and I'm not sure how well it works. OC is applied to a vehicles surface that has been properly prepped and is 100% free of defects (or as close to it as can be). It is applied as a long term protectant and not a restoration type product.

X-Kote appears to be a a magic liquid that dissolves scratches and oxidation....I'd have to say I'm a bit skeptical based on their web page.

Probably would have helped if I watched the whole video. I was viewing during my lunch break and skipped through it. I'll go back and watch the whole thing.

Colin

[cnfowler]

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Yeah, I stand corrected. This is NOTHING like Opti-Coat. I should have watched the whole video.

Strange product. This might be pretty cool for headlight restoration, but not at that price.

What were they applying it with? Looked like a folded up paper towel. Wierd.

Colin

[Spidey]

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yes i think for the most part it is good for cars that need a quick shine from defected clear coat... and increase the resale value of cars because the paint looks a lot newer than it really is. i am sure most people who care about their car in the first place, and spend time waxing and detailing their car will not go this route... seems like a "do it every 5 years " kinda deal for lazy people.. i just wanted to see what you all thougth about it.