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Old Apr 12, 2021 | 01:24 PM
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I have partial PPF on one car ( wifes DD )- never bothered to put the cosmic on it. I applied two coats in the summer of 2017, car gets washed on average of every 2-3 weeks, after which it gets blown dry then wiped down with Kenoteck SRS ( no longer available unfortunately ) and this car still beads like I just applied the V2
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Old Apr 12, 2021 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike00
So the blackfire was just a wipe on product. The new SIO2 is wipe on and wipe off which I use on some vehicles but my vette as I feel like I get a better shine with the crystal seal. No idea why they disconinuted but it was a polymer also: BLACKFIRE Crystal Seal Paint Sealant, best paint sealant, paint sealer (autogeek.net)

I might have to try the cosmic glasscoat. Looking for something new to replace the crystal seal for a final topper/maintenance layer.

Edit - I probably should mention the vette is covered in llumar PPF. Are people using the glasscoat over it?
For a Spray on immediate Wipe off product the PA Cosmic Spritz is an amazing choice. If you want more reflectivity and less protection and longevity try PA High Gloss.

If you want to go total baller, take the time and lay down cosmic glass coat and maintain with Spritz or High Gloss.
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Old Apr 12, 2021 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by macguyver
I have partial PPF on one car ( wifes DD )- never bothered to put the cosmic on it. I applied two coats in the summer of 2017, car gets washed on average of every 2-3 weeks, after which it gets blown dry then wiped down with Kenoteck SRS ( no longer available unfortunately ) and this car still beads like I just applied the V2
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For a Spray on immediate Wipe off product the PA Cosmic Spritz is an amazing choice. If you want more reflectivity and less protection and longevity try PA High Gloss.

If you want to go total baller, take the time and lay down cosmic glass coat and maintain with Spritz or High Gloss.
Beautiful thank you both. Looks like I'll be trying the glass coat and high gloss. Seems like it would fit best to give the look I like (not clean but a decent shot of the car):



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Beautiful thank you both. Looks like I'll be trying the glass coat and high gloss.
HG is a good product- I use to use it religiously, but i found the cosmic spritz lasted much longer and really couldnt tell the difference in gloss / shine ( but I am old )
And the spritz is much faster & easier to apply-- when my last bottle of SRS runs out - for this particular vehicle I will be using the Cosmic spritz instead about every third wash or so.
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Just did a couple of my cars with Extreme Solutions Topper. Great stuff. Goes on and comes off easily. Great shine and slickness. It even smells good. I used it as a "topper" over PA High Gloss. Thanks for the recommendation Loki


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Originally Posted by capevettes
Just did a couple of my cars with Extreme Solutions Topper. Great stuff. Goes on and comes off easily. Great shine and slickness. It even smells good. I used it as a "topper" over PA High Gloss. Thanks for the recommendation Loki

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