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Just applied Lustrous on black trim....Over Solution Finnish ( 2nd coat this year)......application was brilliant, being so cold ....wiped IPA solution 1st not much residual from SF, hopefully it will keep cleaner !!
I'm on Can Coat Evo... but will change to Lustrous next spring time.....thanks SIRamik...

 

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Initially I thought so, but over 18 months of use the difference is negligible. In fact I've found it really benefits from a monthly wash with Descale or similar to revive the full performance.

Every hydrophobic product will suffer from the same issues though.. not every product bounces back in the way that Lustrous does.

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I'm still waiting to apply Lustrous later this year after decon and a light polish, (currently on EVO can coat, April 2022)...Q: would Koch FSE help say once every 2 months on Lustrous......as have very hard water in Essex,.....not made up my mind fully on FSE.....thanksssss

 

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@roscopervis might remember that Andreas blocked me on Facebook for poking holes in this very video.. which was a shame as I tend to respect when someone can provide robust challenge. After all, nobody is perfect, we're all learning.

The reason id caveat the first video is that when used repeatedly, FSe will build up a film which masks products.. Applied once, twice even three times the film is mild enough, but where you get into stupid territory, it'll eventually take over the characteristics of the coating. By right he should have washed the panel and blown it dry after each application to simulate actual use.. FSe is not very robust, and can be removed by a single wash. He later said he panel wiped it down, but there is no evidence of this in the video.

My conclusion having used multiple bottles of both FSe and Lustrous is a positive one. Lustrous is one of the most chemical resistant products at both ends of the pH scale.. I maintain multiple cars over a long term basis.. Repeat first hand experience > YouTube theory.



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Big thanks for the info....deffo sold on Lustrous now.....

 

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lots of discussion on here about application etc, has anyone got any MF cloth suggestions, maybe from HDD so can be bought together

I did a test ! on my wife's car last Friday just the front wing with a microfibre applicator with Plastic Barrier !!, yer it seemed okay pretty easy really, wipe off really good with low nap micro, but did use a panel prep before hand, I'm just itching to use, as I'm on can coat on my car spring last year, but had to wait for the perfect day to apply (CC), I have no garage, and had a very heavy dew that night so not quite sure what affect it had...pinning my hopes on lustrous this year..all the best

 

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I did a test ! on my wife's car last Friday just the front wing with a microfibre applicator with Plastic Barrier !!, yer it seemed okay pretty easy really, wipe off really good with low nap micro, but did use a panel prep before hand, I'm just itching to use, as I'm on can coat on my car spring last year, but had to wait for the perfect day to apply (CC), I have no garage, and had a very heavy dew that night so not quite sure what affect it had...pinning my hopes on lustrous this year..all the best

Oh yer latest version lustrous.....

 

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does this stuff need any special storage, like will the nozzle block up etc

Arrr don't think so far... used it 3 times wife's near side wing last week...couple of bits on my black vinyl December time and used on my white upvc double glazing....but it's been stored in are cool ish utility room cupboard....pic enclosed funny enough just tried on a cloth to see how quick it dries off..got to go dinner then work call's I'm Sure you enjoy...+ someone else with much better info will come a long...good luck bud al the best...best wishes with new born...besta

 

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The nozzle from the first of my bottles blocked eventually but deploying @sharrkey technique above, the second and third ones have been fine.

I'm sure Russ won't mind me sharing but if left the product will harden to a "semi solid resin that will powder up if crushed".

Towels crisp up but do not harden to the same extent as Cancoat, CQ Lite or Moonlight. Cloths can easily be relegated to wiping tyres, engine bays, cleaning exhaust etc.

The Edgeless 300 towels are great for removal, though I have noticed they aren't as soft as they once were... @Clean and Shiny might advise of anything has changed or if I'm imagining things[emoji23]

As a general rule pearl weave towels tend to be the very best for coating removal but also tend to be more expensive than Chinese terry cloths.

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Brilliant reply as always sir.....many thanks...)

 

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So I got the same nozzle and spray head from Russ and initially tried with a Gyeon coating applicator(large dual suede & mf) and found it loaded with Too much product, so reverted to rag company yellow 365 mf, 15 sprays to load & tried 1 spray on panel and that worked a treat [emoji1305] had no need to use a spray of water afterwards


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hi sir....what roughly was the temperature you applied at ?? I'm guessing under 10 dec and no ghosting after 12-24 hours later...? MTIA...😁

 

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I live in Scotland it’s always under 10 [emoji23][emoji23]
Think it was about 9’ and not noticed any ghosting today


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Many thanks bud for info....I will be applying by April -May time after a light polish and full decom...I just wanted to know temp you applied so I can follow (re-apply) in October - November ish time.... so sounds really good...again many thanks for info...😁

 

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Erm, can you please not ask the vendors to up the price just yet for the sake of those of us not yet in possession of any 🤣

Yer...shut your mouth Rappy....(that is a joke Rabby just in case)...)...I'm still on mist and doing well (applied 2weeks ago, new ish car for me)...in Devon (holiday) weather is crap + roads crap...over 460 miles since applied SrRmack Mist...still looking good !!...but still can't wait for decom + polish + Lustrious...roll on spring...

 

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Hi Russ, I wont go into the private stuff on here.

Guys, please can I ask that you show Russ the support this product deserves.

I'm sure he would appreciate feedback from all SiRamik users & will only aid/ help with his recovery to good health 😊😊.

Russ, I'm wishing you a speedy recovery & good health for the future, inc every success for the future on the SiRamik brand.

Best wishes,

Simon.

All the best Russ...you have some super products..keep it going sir

 

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Best and speediest recovery Russ

 

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That's Great to know.....

 

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Beading looks pretty decent there, I apply one layer like a coating and find it has really good contact angles.. c.110 degrees. 120 is pretty much the highest you'll find in any paint coating available. View attachment 86061

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Hi atbalfour.... what's the roughly the time for curing on Lust after application...(hope makes sense)....as can coat evo is 12 hours..MTIA

 

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only had time to apply bonnet and side yesterday (2 coats) very glossy and slick....

 

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Must admit 1st coat was a bit crappy, 2nd coat was better 1/2 hour apart, don’t know if I’m over applying…may try damp cloth today…but the results are better than Can Coat…😃

 

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In what way is it better than can coat mate?

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Not so weather dependable bud, think it's 4-6 hours cure time Siramik, 12 hours can coat....) think the gloss levels are better with Sriamik....

 

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TBH, all car size dependent 👍 I used less than youself on the A4 Avant & that includes wheels also getting two coats.

I'm half way round polishing, as car was in sun yesterday so only applied bonnet and the off side, not done wheels yet, long way to go, at the age of 62 I'm not as quick on my feet....)

 

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Just looked at your pictures & can see an applicator. I tried this last year, but switched to using two microfibre towels only.

1st towel sprayed with 5-6 sprays of product to prime & a further 1-2 sprays again into the towel as required when applying. 2nd towel used to buff & done 👍

Correct...I tried it 1st on bonnet, then switched to towels, cool I try the prime method today...thanks bud.....must crack on dog needs a walk, then back to it....have a good 1....cheers

 

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Overall the entire bottle has done maybe 8 layers worth of car plus wheels as I had used previously, I could quite easily of squeezed more out of it and was not being careful with usage, so thats not to say this is an expensive product per application, or you need to use a lot because you don’t. It all depends on how you want to use it. I personally find it spreads and works in better with a bit more product, but that can vary based on everyone own environments etc

Stupid question bud...what area (as in size) you working????....I tried 18"x 18) yesterday....if you could let us know asap as will be wiping down and applying tomorrow....massive thanks in advance