I've heard that the anti-skid ingredient will make the clear coat "cloudy". Has anyone experienced this effect?
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The anti-skid ingredient is very small "clear" (more like translucent) plastic beads that aren't as clear as the clear top-coat so when used they can make the final product just slightly less-clear than without the anti-skid but the main difference in appearance is just due to the fact that the rough texture doesn't reflect the light the same as without anti-skid. If you've used plenty of flake then it won't be very noticeable unless it's next to a glossy area of floor that doesn't have the anti-skid.
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I didn't have a cloudy effect at all. I had the grey color base epoxy under the clear, with plenty of sand in the clear too coat, and no cloudy finish.
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It isn't 100% clear like silicone - it is slightly hazy/cloudy. I would consider using a clear epoxy or DAP "all purpose adhesive sealant" which is 100% silicone and dishwasher safe. On the other hand, Marine Goop is very tenacious, and I have yet to compare it to the DAP product.
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I used it over driveway paint as a protector,but even though kit comes with anti skid packet its still slippery when wet.with the heavy snow in ny some areas peeled off with paint.
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As of now, there isn't any top coat that is really great. Pretty much any quality automotive clearcoat already has UV protection. Some has more than others. However, even with the best it won't keep this pigment from fading in the sun. 2-3 layers of clear is the normal. If you start getting too much paint it can/will wrinkle the finish.
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I emailed Meguires about a paint job on my older Ford Explorer. Seems that the body shop used a cheap clear coat over the base coat and began to haze prematurely. I suspected the clear coat was sprayed on too thin. I live in the southwest and auto paint is subject to harsh summer heat. I asked the shop to spray four clear coats but I'm sure they didn't and used some cheap stuff because paint failure happens after a couple of years but anyway, The customer care guys at Meguires suggested I use this product with a grey foam pad( I used a yellow) and my car looked like new after I finished it. The oxidized paint came right off. I also put the synthetic sealer soon afterwards and even left that on overnight to bind with the paint. You really dont need to polish your car often if you wash it by hand using a microfiber wash cloth and Meguires car wash then spray on the synthetic detailer (while car is still wet) dry off with a dry microfiber cloth. The polish is only to SLICK UP THE FINISH. Sometimes the birds get to my car and I polish that off after the hand wash but once the suface is slick and sealed, evrything will wash right off. You are right though, you go polish off some of the paint when you do this so go easy, low RPM on your rotary polisher,light pressure and remember to seal it up ! this stuff really worked well for me, I used a Dewalt rotary polisher that I purchased here on Amazon for about $150.00 a year ago. The rotary polisher is a little more difficult to use than the orbital(much lower oscillations per second) and you might want to consider that first. I have seen those at Harbour Freight Sales for about $25.00. I hope that helps !
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Hello W. Huang, because this is a serum it will not be 100% clear. It will have some cloudiness to it and this is totally normal. Please don't hesitate to let me know if I can help with any questions you may have. Thank you, Craig
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Hi India:) I'm like you,new to Seche.I got my fastdry topcoat about a month ago&to; be honest,it was quite a transition from my normal GlossyGlam(by @justricarda on IG).But truly not because it gets thick too fast.Now that I'm used to it I'd completely recommend to anybody!The ONE thing u shud be warned about is...Be SURE&let; your coats dry well before u apply because it WILL shrink your polish.I'd heard that but foundout the hard way:p And also,when it says fastdry that's exactly what it means.Overall itsa great formula!Hope all that was helpful!:) *Kelly
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We had spots appear once after a hard rain but within the next couple of days they disappeared. Since then we have coated the top with a clear coat finish and have gotten a cover; just in case the next time it didn't go away.
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Yes, it does. Also, if there is any dust or dirt on your floor, it gets trapped in the finish. It was really a task to remove build-up and had to use a scrubby and rubbing alcohol on my hands and knees. Build-up gets discolored and traffic areas look cloudy if damp mopped. Be careful! Suggest very careful cleaning before each application to remove previous coat.
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I forgot to wipe off once after a heavy coat on my F150. The next day I did notice a hazy film on the lights which wiped off like wax residue would. Since that time I attempt to let it dry as long as possible before wiping off.
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I've applied this to the edge of door about 6 mths ago & hasn't become cloudy hope this helps.
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FRANK, also make sure you use some/all of the grip sand with the clear, or when wet / snow etc. it will be like GLAIR ICE / very slipply / if that will be an issue for you. PAUL K.
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I didn't notice any after effects. It wears off while driving so I don't think its on long enough. I've used it for 2 winters on the same tires. It helps my front end from getting squirrely on slipperyroads.
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Yes, it is clear coat safe. I used it on my Harley (2012) and my F150 (2010). I like Meguiar's products and this is as good as anything they make. Good luck
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Was not impressed with Ultimate! Seemed almost greasy and loaded up my buffer pad! If this is clear coat paint (newer car), I used Meguiar's Ultra-Cut any kind of polishing compound and then wax. However scratches were too deep and they come back. Don't like clear coat!
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same drop I had. Yes it seeped between a little, always good to tarp below. Response to my experience, maybe it was the Altitude in Denver region, or higher UV factor that made mine thick as mud? Husband and I always carefully clean and thoroughly dry surfaces. Not of that affected it. It was early to late May when we applied it. The product was just as described, a lot of SAND in very very thick paint. We sold the house (it was written into the contract that we planned to use that specific product. Otherwise, we would have scraped and started completely over. It was THAT BAD!)
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I have had the same cloudiness issue. I found by using a damp paper towel, after it has been in the dishwasher, it becomes clear again. I thought is was the fault of my dishwasher or the soap I was using.