Auto Finesse Tough Coat

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Today I decided to try out the sample of AF tough coat that I got in my free auto finesse sample pack at PFC Expo last Sunday.

I can't believe I've never tried this stuff before!

I didn't have any tough prep and I didn't want to use triple as I know that it has wax in it. Instead I whacked out the trusty old Prima Amigo. I know that this still probably wasn't the best thing to use to prep for tough coat but it's all I had.

Anyway after applying Prima by DA I went on to apply two layers of tough coat.

I was amazed at how easy it was to apply and remove and I can't believe I've never used this stuff before! It also seems to go a long way and the sample bottle is still more than three quarters full!

Sorry for the crap iPhone pics (standard for me lol) but I think they still give you a good idea of how well it came up!

I read somewhere that TC can also be used as a QD, is just a case of spray on and wipe off like any other QD?

 

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lovely finish that m8 crisp clear a good wax over that then lovely jubbly

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

lovely finish that m8 crisp clear a good wax over that then lovely jubbly

Yeah I may stick a coat of HD wax over it tomorrow [emoji1]

What you think about waxing on top of TC @gally ?

 

[Mr R.]

Nice and shiny, like you're head.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Nice and shiny, like you're head.

hahaha

Pot, kettle

x

 

[Mr Plums]

That looks mint mate, i really like the 182 wheels, they look great in the colour you have mate.

Im thinking of going back to standard wheels.

 

[Lawro]

Looks nice mate, TC is one of my favourites.

For future reference, the Tripple and TC combo is awesome, especially on light coloured cars. TC doesn't function as a QD, well not like C2V3 for example which can be diluted with water.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

That looks mint mate, i really like the 182 wheels, they look great in the colour you have mate.

Im thinking of going back to standard wheels.

Cheers buddy

It's a Honda anthracite colour. I really like it tbh. Bit darker than Renault anthracite.

 

[Inequality Street]

Looks lovely Dave. I like using TC then going over with a show wax like Illusion.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Looks nice mate, TC is one of my favourites. For future reference, the Tripple and TC combo is awesome, especially on light coloured cars.

That's good to know cheers mate.

I'll give it try at some point. I'm hoping this application of TC will see me right for a few months.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Looks lovely Dave. I like using TC then going over with a show wax like Illusion.

Cheers Ry.

I'm a peasant and I only have HD wax lol that'll have to do for the time being

 

[Yellow Dave]

It can't be used as a QD. More a case can be applied like a QD for topping up protection. Once the initial coat has gone down a light mist over the panel then spead and buff off with a MF.

I wouldn't recommend use HD wax over it either as it's a hybrid sealant and quite solvent heavy it might not bond properly or last very long. And may interfere with the toughcoat. Either stick to a more natural wax as Ryan said or stick another layer of toughcoat on

 

[Mr Plums]

It can't be used as a QD. More a case can be applied like a QD for topping up protection. Once the initial coat has gone down a light mist over the panel then spead and buff off with a MF.

I wouldn't recommend use HD wax over it either as it's a hybrid sealant and quite solvent heavy it might not bond properly or last very long. And may interfere with the toughcoat. Either stick to a more natural wax as Ryan said or stick another layer of toughcoat on

I found you while searching for an answer lol.

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=275324

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

It can't be used as a QD. More a case can be applied like a QD for topping up protection. Once the initial coat has gone down a light mist over the panel then spead and buff off with a MF.

I wouldn't recommend use HD wax over it either as it's a hybrid sealant and quite solvent heavy it might not bond properly or last very long. And may interfere with the toughcoat. Either stick to a more natural wax as Ryan said or stick another layer of toughcoat on

Cheers Dave I'll stick another coat of TC on instead [emoji6]

 

[JD]

Gay. s**t car. Wipers. Other drunk comments. You're lucky I'm in this thread etc. x

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Gay. s**t car. Wipers. Other drunk comments. You're lucky I'm in this thread etc. x

FLOL x

 

[Daniel]

I used tough coat today for the first time too. Like you, very impressed!

 

[JD]

f**k off ginger. Or I'll Hydr02 your ass.

 

[Daniel]

f**k off ginger. Or I'll Hydr02 your ass.

So basically, i'm in no danger?

 

[JD]

So basically, i'm in no danger?

Yeah, pretty much.

 

[Inequality Street]

Cheers Ry.

I'm a peasant and I only have HD wax lol that'll have to do for the time being :wink:

Next time we meet i'll bring you a little pot of Illusion, will be good to see your car wearing it

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

I used tough coat today for the first time too. Like you, very impressed!

It's the ease of application and removal that impressed me as well as the results.

I'll probably even do the wife's car with it lol

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Next time we meet i'll bring you a little pot of Illusion, will be good to see your car wearing it

You sir are a gentleman!!!

 

[Daniel]

It's the ease of application and removal that impressed me as well as the results.

I'll probably even do the wife's car with it lol

If you think that's easy, get yourself some Hydro2!

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

If you think that's easy, get yourself some Hydro2!

Nah I'll give that a swerve. I saw what it did to JD's motor [emoji47]

 

[Daniel]

Nah I'll give that a swerve. I saw what it did to JD's motor [emoji47]

He's a spastic though.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

He's a spastic though.

You really need to come up to ours for the weekend and let me demonstrate my spasticity to you.

[emoji117][emoji108]

 

[Daniel]

Spasticity is my new favourite word!

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Spasticity is my new favourite word!

hahaha it does have a rather nice ring to it doesn't it [emoji23]

 

[Gally]

So slick looking mate. Amigo is just superb. Tripple has a bit more bite etc and can be used easily with TC, especially as it makes the surface slick similar but not as slick as Amigo.

I personally would give it one more coat of TC and just top up periodically. It's a proper sealant so not a QD. Do you have a QD at all mate?

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

So slick looking mate. Amigo is just superb. Tripple has a bit more bite etc and can be used easily with TC, especially as it makes the surface slick similar but not as slick as Amigo.

I personally would give it one more coat of TC and just top up periodically. It's a proper sealant so not a QD. Do you have a QD at all mate?

Cheers Gally! Praise from Caesar

I love the finish that Amigo gives. It's probably my favourite product tbh.

I do have some G3 QD which isn't too bad. What do you recommend mate?

 

[Gally]

No problem mate, very jealous of that 182 and I never used to be an Arctic Blue fan.

Depending on price and if it's for a nice slick wipe down after washing/drying etc?

 

[JD]

He's a spastic though.

If I wasn't hanging, I'd call you a c**t.

Oh wait!
Agreed with RetailDistributionReview, we need a meat.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

No problem mate, very jealous of that 182 and I never used to be an Arctic Blue fan.

Depending on price and if it's for a nice slick wipe down after washing/drying etc?

Cheers mate. It's far far from perfect. Both bumpers and the bonnet need painting but I'll get to that at some point.

Yeah that's pretty much it for a QD mate. It's m just to get it looking slick again after a wash.

If I wasn't hanging, I'd call you a c**t.

Oh wait!
Agreed with RetailDistributionReview, we need a meat.

lol

Yeah a meet this side of Crimbo would be good. @Daniel could bring the famo up with him and my mrs could show her the sites of Essicks while we do something involving cars and a bbq

 

[Gally]

Research, Z6, FK425, Show Performance Show Detailer. Those 3 are really nice QDs that doesn't offer thickness and addition of protection show are so easy to use.

Just off the top of my head. Prima Slick is another good one and Migliore Endurance.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Prima do a QD?!? I'm all over it like beans on toast!

 

[Gally]

@Yellow Dave has it and is a big fan. Possibly for sale? Trial.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

I think I'll just buy one mate. I reckon it'll be more than adequate for a wannabe detailer like me [emoji4]

 

[Gally]

@Yellow Dave What do you think mate for Rondave? Be interesting to hear your thoughts on the many you've tried!

 

[Yellow Dave]

Ooh prima slick, does exactly what it says on on the tin. One of the slickest QD's I've used. Doesn't overly add too much in the way of protection either so won't interfere with your wax or sealant. Never had it smear. RDR I think I have a small amount left if you want to try it. I was gonna buy more but ended up with reload and meguiars ultimate quick detailer which I think is another great QD although it will add its own water behaviour, which is actually pretty good