Has anyone tried this paint on a bike or bike helmet for added safety? Is it effective and lasting?
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This product does not work. I've said this repeatedly to a number of inquiries concerning the use of this product on all kinds of materials and surfaces. Let me reiterate: this product does not and will not ever work. The reflective elements are glass beads. When used in an aerosol, the glass beads are covered by the paint and therefore cannot and do not reflect. Period. Don't waste your money.
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We used it under the hood of the car, under the frame and on the tires with no problem but did not spray it on any painted surfaces. I don't know if that would cause any damage or not. We chose everywhere we thought might be their path of entry under the vehicle. Our initial damage was over $4100 dollars to our truck that was driven everyday and parked in the driveway overnight. It's worked for us so far. Thank goodness. Good luck.
636170
This paint is truly awesome! I have been using this for years. I use it on leather of course but it looks awesome and adds weight and volume on canvas. I would only caution you on man made synthetic leathers... needs more drying time and can stay tacky. Other than that... Enjoy!!!!!
454287
I have not, but it is well made and paint seems durable. I would not hesitate to wash a bike on it, then wipe it down.
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My experience is that the on the exterior, that newness look lasts a few weeks but the general improvement lasts for many months - of course it depends on exposure factors. On the interior, it looks great for 6 months. But I keep my car in a garage. Compared to any other preservative, it is incredibly better. And it is quite not as greasy feeling like that of the "armor" of the prime supplier in this field
401103
I used it on a child's riding toy. Has withstood the rigors of that. Just make sure each coat is light and allowed to completely dry. I did not use a primer.
2258643
I'm intrigued by the idea of a net over my bike helmet. When I slow going up hills or at intersections in the spring, bugs come through the slots of my helmet and I can't hit or scratch them as they enjoy themselves biting my head. Stopping and removing the helmet takes time and lets more bugs catch up. I think I'll try it and see if the air is too restricted. Great brainstorm! Thanks!
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Yes, it will last longer than Armour All for example, although I like Armour All this is definitely better. As with any protectant it will look best and last longer when you scrub the surface with a good de-greaser and rinse it well. If you notice some vehicles have plastic body panels that turn white or faded. Scrub them a couple times until the suds no longer change color and apply this product and they will look like new. Of course this is not permanent once again, but it will last longer than most. I notice this product also CONTAINS a sunscreen. Most products ramble on about "uv damage" but if you read carefully they say they can make things "look better" from sun damage but do not specifically say their product can prevent it. This product can prevent it. Also, make sure you shake it well each time before using. Good luck. Hope this helps.
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I was told that it protected all surfaces of the bike however when I had a warranty problem. Xzilon would not help me as it does not protect unpainted surfaces I'm sure you can apply it but when the sun turns it white don't expect warranty if its on unoainted surfces
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yes! definitely. I'd suggest something like acrylic that isn't water soluble, just for longevity. But painting on it works like a charm.
64743
Painted motorcycle headers with it. Still looks new 6 months later. No peeling.
1126955
I Would not spray it on exhaust or anything that heats up. It's basiclly a semi soft robbery coating.
1490443
I have had a better experience with it than other rubber protectants. The first application on a 2 inch wide windshield gasket on an RV that faces the sun kept the rubber looking good for 1 month. A second application was applied and after one month the rubber still looks good.Like any protectant, repeated applications periodically is necessary. However, it seems to last longer than anything else that I have used.
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First let me say I really like Flitz. Have 2 Harleys and both have been "Flitzed". Now, the anodization pocess places a thin layer of durable coating, only a few microns thick, onto a surface for oxide protection. Logic says it will not make any difference but as Mary Jo says, try it on a small hidden area and see what happens. You may remove other things that have discolored your surface and the end result may make you happy.
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i used in a cromed pieces in my motorbike but it doesnt exposed to a chemical, gas or cleaners, you can read the aplication in the dupli color web page
999481
Worked very well on glass, rims, paint, exterior plastic for me! I still prefer to use rain x on glass though. Haven't tried on chrome.
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Not that I've noticed. I used this primer for laying out some di-noc carbon fiber wrap on some panels on my Honda Shadow VLX, and as long as I heated the vinyl and primer and peeled it....no paint came off. I also used it to help led strips adhere to some surfaces on my Suzuki Boulevard C50, (had 3m double sided tape, just used the primer to make sure they stuck)....apply a little heat and slowly peel. You could also use alcohol to soften the primer.