Auto Finesse winter test: Tough coat

[Crybert]

Took my time on uploading this. Weather has been poor and I couldn't be bothered in the freezing cold!

So I received a sample of Tough Coat and Spirit wax.

To be honest, I would have preferred a base for the wax but I've read good things about the tough coat.

So I checked out the tutorial on AF website. Very easy and straight forward. I began with giving the car a quick clean and the rain helped too!

Hit the bonnet with some IronX and Tardis to get some of the fallout. It wasn't heavily contaminated which I expected anyway. Then applied the Tough Coat using a wax applicator(brand new may i add)

Gave it 3 coats as it was so easy to apply. The shine is slightly better however nothing to shout about. I'll be using the wax on the wings I think. Heres some pictures, nothing special.

Pictures ain't great. Ill keep this thread updated with how it lasts etc. Already been through some mucky weather aswell as some frost.

 

[Yellow Dave]

toughcoat really is a favourite product of mine, so easy to use and really gives more of a glossy wax finish than your traditional sealant finish. One of the best things about it is as its as easy to use as a quick detailer, it is so easy to add additional layers of protection provided it still comes up clean after your normal routine wash.

It also leaves a good base for waxing over to should you want to try it under spirit on one of your wings

 

[Crybert]

Cheers dave. It's dead easy to use, axing how quick it can be applied

 

[scotty10]

Didn't realise it could be used as a QD too

So can it be used before and after waxing ?

 

[aucky]

Didn't realise it could be used as a QD too

So can it be used before and after waxing ?

I think he means in place of a QD. If you have TC as your top layer (not wax) you can just top it up after a wash instead of using QD.


I love TC, haven't used in ages either so might use it in my clio winter prep

 

[scotty10]

Agree it is a good product
Cribert what have you used on your grill it looks good

 

[The Fatty]

finish isnt as good but its a good product?!

 

[Crybert]

Agree it is a good product
@Cribert what have you used on your grill it looks good

Its brand new mate. That's why it looks good lol! Wasn't cheap mind

 

[aucky]

finish isnt as good but its a good product?!

The finish IS good.

 

[The Fatty]

The finish IS good.

Just not as good as normal wax then?? I'm getting this POV from:

The shine is slightly better however nothing to shout about. I'll be using the wax on the wings I think

 

[aucky]

It is very glossy tbh, and it looks better with layers.

Perhaps the overcast weather didn't help the users perspective (and remember, LSP is generally only about 5% of looks anyway)

 

[Gally]

If anyone is looking for TC and bokes at the price buy this... http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/in...rotect-extreme-synthetic-paint-sealant-1.html

Same product, you'll also see Euphoria (Tripple) on that site.

AF packaging much nicer tbf.

 

[Saamm93]

If anyone is looking for TC and bokes at the price buy this... http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/in...rotect-extreme-synthetic-paint-sealant-1.html

Same product, you'll also see Euphoria (Tripple) on that site.

AF packaging much nicer tbf.

Are they really the same? I have heard some no so good things about Euphoria that has put me off a little bit.

 

[MatthewR]

If anyone is looking for TC and bokes at the price buy this... http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/in...rotect-extreme-synthetic-paint-sealant-1.html

Same product, you'll also see Euphoria (Tripple) on that site.

AF packaging much nicer tbf.

Ouch, forum sponsors Gally!

 

[Gally]

Everyone knows there are about 5 variants of TC from other companies. Why lie to people? It's a forum to help people.

 

[aucky]

To Seal & Protect is a intense synthetic liquid paint sealant that protects your paintwork and gives you a tough coat seal with a outstanding gloss and finish. Easy to use with just a spray!

Lol, blatant middle finger