Author Topic: Alternative to Gatorback? (Read 10565 times)

MoAv · « **on:** April 01, 2008, 02:16:20 AM »

Hey all! I've been reading a thread on tos about what sounds like a pretty cool product for our cladding (You nekked drivers can quit reading now...

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Anyway, this stuff is called Refinish Restorer and is made by a company in Germany. Finding it here in the states was tough, but I finally found a retailer and ordered it:

It's a pretty big can, total cost with shipping & handling was $53, but if it works like I've read, it will be well worth the cost.

As soon as it stops raining

I'm going to try this and will post before/after pics.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #1 on:** April 01, 2008, 05:25:29 AM »

Where did you order it from?

MoAv · « **Reply #2 on:** April 01, 2008, 01:33:18 PM »

From here: DITCHEK.com I'm anxious to give this a try!

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #3 on:** April 01, 2008, 10:02:21 PM »

Quote from: MoAv on April 01, 2008, 01:33:18 PM

From here: DITCHEK.com I'm anxious to give this a try!

I'm anxious to see how well it works.

Get with it lady!

MoAv · « **Reply #4 on:** April 01, 2008, 11:08:42 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on April 01, 2008, 10:02:21 PM

I'm anxious to see how well it works. Get with it lady!

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #5 on:** April 02, 2008, 05:30:43 AM »

Hey Mo, How does it say to apply this in the directions?

MoAv · « **Reply #6 on:** April 02, 2008, 10:37:23 AM »

This is the "multi-lingual" instructions:

From what I can tell, it's clean, wipe on, let dry for 5-10 minutes, re-apply, let dry. What the last couple things mean I don't have a clue

It also says on the back of the can:

-Freshens the colour of faded and mat plastic surfaces
-Protects against weathering
-Silicone Free
-Protects plastic and metal surfaces
-Easily removes traces of polish

Refinish Restorer is a liquid sealer for plastic and metal surfaces exposed to weathering. It penetrates deeply into the surface, driving out the ingrained dirt, restoring the original colour and provides a long lasting finish. Refinish Restorer is also very effective at removing traces of polish on e.g. plastic fenders and trims.

It also says:

Keep out of reach of children. Do not breathe vapour. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.

Note: To avoid SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION hang out oil saturated clothes and allow them to dry in the air before disposal. Do Not allow surplus oil to dry! Any surplus oil should be removed with a dry and lintfree cloth.

Hmmmm...probably shouldn't smoke around this stuff - ya think?

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #7 on:** April 02, 2008, 10:40:46 AM »

got a light?

MoAv · « **Reply #8 on:** April 02, 2008, 11:09:49 AM »

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #9 on:** April 02, 2008, 11:52:43 AM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on April 01, 2008, 10:02:21 PM

I'm anxious to see how well it works. Get with it lady!

Me too! At $53 a can this stuff must be gold!!

tdybr27 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 02, 2008, 11:58:53 AM »

Quote from: MoAv on April 02, 2008, 11:09:49 AM

he said a light, not a fart

MS03 2500 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 02, 2008, 02:26:45 PM »

Did they say how long the stuff last before needing another treatment.

MoAv · « **Reply #12 on:** April 02, 2008, 02:38:14 PM »

Quote from: MS03 on April 02, 2008, 02:26:45 PM

Did they say how long the stuff last before needing another treatment.

One guy on tos said he's had it on for 5+ months, through the winter (lots of snow, ice, salt, etc...) and said it still looks brand new. The sun's out, so I'm going to go try some. I'll post pics later today....Wish me luck!!

Quote from: tdybr27 on April 02, 2008, 11:58:53 AM

he said a light, not a fart

And that's not a fart Tdy - that's me trying not to smoke....

MyBigToy · « **Reply #13 on:** April 02, 2008, 04:34:01 PM »

You mean it's not done yet? What are you waiting on? I got my 4-fenders gatorbacked today so they now match the rest of the cladding.

MoAv · « **Reply #14 on:** April 02, 2008, 04:45:34 PM »

OMG!!! I am SOOOOOO impressed!! What a major difference!!! (can you tell I'm excited??!!!

Here's before:

Can you see the zebra striping??

GOOOOOONE!

You can see where I've done and haven't done...

LOOK AT THIS!!

MoAv · « **Reply #15 on:** April 02, 2008, 04:47:27 PM »

This is only the first coat - have to go back out and do the second. I did all the cladding, upper and lower that I could reach and only used maybe about an eighth of a cup - that can will last forever!! I'll be it could do at least 20 Av's...

Back in a while with the finished product...

MoAv · « **Reply #16 on:** April 02, 2008, 05:34:21 PM »

My battery quit in my camera so here are a couple cell phone pics:

Freebie · « **Reply #17 on:** April 02, 2008, 08:18:06 PM »

Looks interesting, definitely keep us updated on how it holds up to rain and such!

bluedevil · « **Reply #18 on:** April 02, 2008, 08:52:35 PM »

No cladding here

Mo! That looks excellent. Very shiny and clean.

MoAv · « **Reply #19 on:** April 02, 2008, 09:00:42 PM »

Quote from: Freebie on April 02, 2008, 08:18:06 PM

Looks interesting, definitely keep us updated on how it holds up to rain and such!

I sure will! (it's supposed to rain 4-6 inches here tomorrow

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Quote from: BlueDevil on April 02, 2008, 08:52:35 PM

No cladding here

Mo! That looks excellent. Very shiny and clean.

Thanks BD - when the cladding shines, you just can't beat it

MyBigToy · « **Reply #20 on:** April 02, 2008, 09:11:47 PM »

It looks pretty promising; now to see if it will hold up. Did you do anything special as far as cleaning? What did you use to put it on - a sponge or a lint-free cloth?

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #21 on:** April 02, 2008, 09:15:07 PM »

I'm liking the looks of this. may have to buy a case to get the deal and pass it on to other members.

boilers94 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 02, 2008, 09:41:03 PM »

WOW!! That looks great, MoAv!!!

MoAv · « **Reply #23 on:** April 02, 2008, 10:00:43 PM »

Quote from: MyBigToy on April 02, 2008, 09:11:47 PM

It looks pretty promising; now to see if it will hold up. Did you do anything special as far as cleaning? What did you use to put it on - a sponge or a lint-free cloth?

I used one of those terry cloth covered wax applicators - Didn't leave any lint. This goes on very smooth-just like as if you were using water!

Quote from: oHIobellboy on April 02, 2008, 09:15:07 PM

I'm liking the looks of this. may have to buy a case to get the deal and pass it on to other members.

That'll be a chunk of change!! But I know there were several other people wanting some of this - I don't think it would be to hard to sell the extra's.

Quote from: boilers94 on April 02, 2008, 09:41:03 PM

WOW!! That looks great, MoAv!!!

Thanks!

Flint 4X4 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 03, 2008, 12:52:07 AM »

I used Something Better and it doesn't run and lasted nearly a year with one application but couldn't find any again.

Anyone ever use www.treasurecoast-mall.com/ shopping online ? It looks like they have it on sale.

Batman · « **Reply #25 on:** April 03, 2008, 01:15:26 AM »

This sounds like it should be a group buy!

Batman · « **Reply #26 on:** April 03, 2008, 01:24:14 AM »

Anybody else have any info on thie stuff called Something Better? Its much much cheaper, but does it really work? I really like the way Moavs cladding came out!!!

Very nice Moav!

MoAv · « **Reply #27 on:** April 03, 2008, 04:18:20 AM »

Thank's Batman!

I've never heard of Something Better...or that treasure coast mall thing - but it lasted a year? Can't hardly beat that, especially for the price that web site is selling it.

Hopefully I won't be needing anything else for a while

It's been raining off and on all night, so I'll be curious to see what the stuff I used yesterday did. Hopefully it's just wet, and didn't change color like the Future wax did at first. I'm all out of elbow grease this morning

MyBigToy · « **Reply #28 on:** April 03, 2008, 07:39:37 AM »

You haven't heard of Something Better because it hasn't been around since about 1994. It was a foam kinda like the foamy tire shine products and I really liked it too.

I had decided to try Future but didn't because of too many complaints about application and the difficulty in removing it. I ordered a can of Black Again trim restorer product last night based on some pretty favorable reviews on CAFCNA. I couldn't find it locally. My bed panels and the sail panel cladding are all that really need anything; the lower cladding still looks fine.

I have been tempted to try a product called Plastic Restorer but haven't; it applies like the Refinish Restorer. I've seen it primarily in motorcycle/ATV stores.

Flint 4X4 · « **Reply #29 on:** April 03, 2008, 09:06:48 AM »

I had a 15oz can of Something Better laying around, half a can did all my cladding. It took nicotine stains off my aluminum vinyl frame windows good too. I never heard of that treasure coast mall thingy so thought I'd ask about them. It's a discontinued product, it's a foam and doesn't drip, rain never bothered it either.

Something Better was made by No Touch and they got bought out by Permatex

Cut2TheChase · « **Reply #30 on:** April 03, 2008, 07:50:17 PM »

Nice find, Mo. I was worried for a moment that some part of the product name would translate to "snake oil", but it is really hard to argue with the proof you posted via pictures. And if you have enough to do 50 trucks, maybe we need a GTG at your house

Please keep us posted with how this product holds up. The Av I am picking up next week does not have the "zebra" markings on the cladding yet, but from what I have been reading, it will only be a matter of time.

Again..... awesome results. Your truck looks great! It's the finishing touch that really makes it stand out.

c2tc

Batman · « **Reply #31 on:** April 06, 2008, 08:11:52 PM »

Ordered my can today! Took all of my Promo decals off, kinda looks naked now... With the CLADDING back to new it should look amazing. Ill try to post some pics, should have it in two days

MoAv · « **Reply #32 on:** April 06, 2008, 09:44:27 PM »

Quote from: Batman on April 06, 2008, 08:11:52 PM

Ordered my can today! Took all of my Promo decals off, kinda looks naked now... With the CLADDING back to new it should look amazing. Ill try to post some pics, should have it in two days

I can imagine it looks way different! I just removed the few stock decals and it changed the whole look!! Looking forward to the pics of the finished project

Quote from: Cut2TheChase on April 03, 2008, 07:50:17 PM

Nice find, Mo. I was worried for a moment that some part of the product name would translate to "snake oil", but it is really hard to argue with the proof you posted via pictures. And if you have enough to do 50 trucks, maybe we need a GTG at your house
c2tc

GTG? Well, I have two huge parking lots right across from my house...hmmm...Modding GTG might be an interesting idea - Let me kick that around a bit and see what I can come up with. I live kind of the opposite direction from everybody so maybe something farther up north might be a better idea. I'll start a separate thread and let's see what we can all come up with!!

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #33 on:** April 24, 2008, 09:12:29 PM »

So how did the cladding hold up on Vacation with all those miles and water?

MoAv · « **Reply #34 on:** April 24, 2008, 09:17:16 PM »

It did great! Gave her 4 carwashs (one with the foam thingy's) and bugs, mud, water, snow, and sand storms...still looks great!!

MyBigToy · « **Reply #35 on:** April 25, 2008, 06:48:51 AM »

I got my order of Black Again a couple of weeks ago and put it on last weekend. It made a major difference on the bed panels and the top between the sail panels; the body cladding still didn't look too bad. I sat the Av in the sun all day Saturday since it's supposed to be UV activated. Now to see how long it lasts. If I only have to do it once a year that won't be too bad; I can handle $7.50/application.

MoAv · « **Reply #36 on:** April 25, 2008, 01:58:48 PM »

Quote from: MyBigToy on April 25, 2008, 06:48:51 AM

I got my order of Black Again a couple of weeks ago and put it on last weekend. It made a major difference on the bed panels and the top between the sail panels; the body cladding still didn't look too bad. I sat the Av in the sun all day Saturday since it's supposed to be UV activated. Now to see how long it lasts. If I only have to do it once a year that won't be too bad; I can handle $7.50/application.

Cool - I get to do this this time!!

Love to see how the Black Again turned out!

MyBigToy · « **Reply #37 on:** April 25, 2008, 04:53:37 PM »

Quote from: MoAv on April 25, 2008, 01:58:48 PM

Cool - I get to do this this time!!

Love to see how the Black Again turned out!

How did I know that was going to happen?

You have to remember I'm technologically challenged here - I've only been using digital cameras at work since 1994. I'll try to take some pictures this weekend if the weather cooperates.

We're going to Blue Man group in Columbia tomorrow night so it may be Sunday before I do it and I'm debating on going to the farm and working on the tractor then. I haven't been up there since January. It's time to start planting food plots and I've got some basic maintenance that needs to be done - hydraulic filter changed, rear gear oil changed, antifreeze changed, and new plug wires.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #38 on:** April 25, 2008, 06:03:22 PM »

Quote from: MyBigToy on April 25, 2008, 04:53:37 PM

How did I know that was going to happen?

You have to remember I'm technologically challenged here - I've only been using digital cameras at work since 1994. I'll try to take some pictures this weekend if the weather cooperates.

We're going to Blue Man group in Columbia tomorrow night so it may be Sunday before I do it and I'm debating on going to the farm and working on the tractor then. I haven't been up there since January. It's time to start planting food plots and I've got some basic maintenance that needs to be done - hydraulic filter changed, rear gear oil changed, antifreeze changed, and new plug wires.

Oh sure, Mod the tractor instead of the AVY

Get the work done and then it's play time. My local guy's product didn't pan out on my cladding so I'm back to following up on the products everyone else tries.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #39 on:** July 12, 2008, 09:29:10 AM »

Just ordered a case of this stuff today. It's like getting 2 cans free.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #40 on:** January 01, 2009, 07:19:30 AM »

Mine's been on for about 6 months now and still looks great

, there's a few spots on the panel that were really bad before that may need touched up come spring time. Money well spent

There is probably enough in this can to do 2 coats on at least 10 avy's.

MoAv · « **Reply #41 on:** January 01, 2009, 07:53:25 AM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on January 01, 2009, 07:19:30 AM

Mine's been on for about 6 months now and still looks great , there's a few spots on the panel that were really bad before that may need touched up come spring time. Money well spent There is probably enough in this can to do 2 coats on at least 10 avy's.

I've had mine on since last April & mostly it's doing well. The only parts that need to be redone are the one's I screwed up by re-coating them when it was too cool. The dew left greyish spots in the tailgate cover, and a bit on the saddlebag covers. But the sides and sails still look great!!

I'll have to buy some more-Phil took my can with him to do his Av when he gets back to California where it's warm...

RonJ · « **Reply #42 on:** January 01, 2009, 08:49:31 AM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on January 01, 2009, 07:19:30 AM

Mine's been on for about 6 months now and still looks great , there's a few spots on the panel that were really bad before that may need touched up come spring time. Money well spent There is probably enough in this can to do 2 coats on at least 10 avy's.

pass it up to MI, I'll do mine!

Gonna look into buying some of this! I want my cladding to shine like MoAVs!

MoAv · « **Reply #43 on:** January 01, 2009, 09:09:52 AM »

That stuff shines even when the Av is dirty!! You really need some of this Ron

RonJ · « **Reply #44 on:** January 01, 2009, 09:22:14 AM »

Quote from: MoAv on January 01, 2009, 09:09:52 AM

That stuff shines even when the Av is dirty!! You really need some of this Ron

Ohh I'll be doing it in the spring... now only if OBB will be soo kind and give me the rest of his!

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #45 on:** January 01, 2009, 11:51:02 AM »

Quote from: RJ04 on January 01, 2009, 09:22:14 AM

Ohh I'll be doing it in the spring... now only if OBB will be soo kind and give me the rest of his!

fixed that Ron

I've got plenty to do your Avy also

We just need to make sure the weather is good.

RonJ · « **Reply #46 on:** January 01, 2009, 01:53:19 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on January 01, 2009, 11:51:02 AM

fixed that Ron I've got plenty to do your Avy also We just need to make sure the weather is good.

humm might have to make a GTG! Would be a good oppertunity to do it woodward weekend. but thats late in the year :( want it dont at 1st sunny warm day!

bluedevil · « **Reply #47 on:** January 01, 2009, 07:46:00 PM »

Quote from: RJ04 on January 01, 2009, 01:53:19 PM

humm might have to make a GTG! Would be a good oppertunity to do it woodward weekend. but thats late in the year :( want it dont at 1st sunny warm day!

Its best applied under a shade. At Bratfest 4,we had a tent in the parking lot by Donnie1.

Sunburst05 · « **Reply #48 on:** January 01, 2009, 09:05:00 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on July 12, 2008, 09:29:10 AM

Just ordered a case of this stuff today. It's like getting 2 cans free.

Means you ordered a case of this stuff, why don't you sell me a can of it so I can try it out when the weather warms up.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #49 on:** January 01, 2009, 09:21:54 PM »

Quote from: Sunburst05 on January 01, 2009, 09:05:00 PM

Means you ordered a case of this stuff, why don't you sell me a can of it so I can try it out when the weather warms up.

That post was last July, 2 cans got donated to the charity drawing for Nationals 08 and the other 3 got sold.

Sunburst05 · « **Reply #50 on:** January 01, 2009, 09:28:52 PM »

I just hate buying very much without trying it out to see if I like it.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #51 on:** January 01, 2009, 09:59:55 PM »

Quote from: Sunburst05 on January 01, 2009, 09:28:52 PM

I just hate buying very much without trying it out to see if I like it.

I know what you mean. I watched MoAv's thread and the results of others that tried it before I decided to buy it. When I did get the case there were enough people interested in a can that I bought the case and passed the savings on. I can't remeber if we used some of mine or MoAv's when we did Gina's avy at bratfest this year. I still have over 3/4 of a can left. We need to have a mod weekend in early summer and do a slew of avy's.

Batman · « **Reply #52 on:** January 02, 2009, 04:13:27 AM »

Quote from: RJ04 on January 01, 2009, 08:49:31 AM

pass it up to MI, I'll do mine!

Gonna look into buying some of this! I want my cladding to shine like MoAVs!

I have some(R/R) RJ04 when I get the flags finished maybe a GTG will be in need!

RonJ · « **Reply #53 on:** January 02, 2009, 04:20:29 PM »

Quote from: Batman on January 02, 2009, 04:13:27 AM

I have some(R/R) RJ04 when I get the flags finished maybe a GTG will be in need!

sounds good! I could use some time away from home, GTG is needed!

tdybr27 · « **Reply #54 on:** January 02, 2009, 04:45:20 PM »

We could do a Memorial Day brat fest in St Louis and do R/R there.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #55 on:** January 02, 2009, 05:28:02 PM »

Quote from: tdybr27 on January 02, 2009, 04:45:20 PM

We could do a Memorial Day brat fest in St Louis and do R/R there.

Hmmmmmm....and then Twiggy and I could take our Pocono trip in the fall next year.

Dunno Tdy, Fire & Ice is normally a nice draw and so is Bratfest, I'd hate to see the two of them that close together and not put together a big one next fall.

dg3094 · « **Reply #56 on:** February 12, 2009, 05:24:12 PM »

Quote from: boilers94 on April 02, 2008, 09:41:03 PM

WOW!! That looks great, MoAv!!!

I took your advice MoAv and bought Refinish Restorer. Unbelievable. Anyone with cladding would be crazy not to buy this stuff for $50. Fantastic.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #57 on:** February 12, 2009, 05:45:14 PM »

Quote from: dg3094 on February 12, 2009, 05:24:12 PM

I took your advice MoAv and bought Refinish Restorer. Unbelievable. Anyone with cladding would be crazy not to buy this stuff for $50. Fantastic.

Oh yeah, that stuff is really great. I put mine on last summer and it still looks like a fresh application even after all the snow and ice we've had this year. Glad you like it.

bluedevil · « **Reply #58 on:** February 12, 2009, 06:10:44 PM »

That looks good. No more Zebra pattern

Main One · « **Reply #59 on:** February 12, 2009, 06:13:26 PM »

WOW!

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #60 on:** February 13, 2009, 06:26:54 AM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on January 02, 2009, 05:28:02 PM

Hmmmmmm....and then Twiggy and I could take our Pocono trip in the fall next year.

Dunno Tdy, Fire & Ice is normally a nice draw and so is Bratfest, I'd hate to see the two of them that close together and not put together a big one next fall.

Going to the Poconos?!? Very cool!! My home state!!!

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #61 on:** February 13, 2009, 06:28:50 AM »

I need to pick up a can of this stuff!!!! My girlfriends AV could really use it, Mine had the gatorback treatment but the stuff is flaking off.

Could I put this stuff over the top of the Gatorback?

MoAv · « **Reply #62 on:** February 13, 2009, 04:18:19 PM »

A couple of the guys over on TOS said they've put it on over some gatorback, and it makes it look great with no reactions. They first did it on a spare/scrap piece of cladding to see what happens and left it out all winter - no problems. Sounds like it might be a good combo...you might check the info over there though and read it all first or contact them..I'm thinking it was Tartan Terror?

Sunburst05 · « **Reply #63 on:** February 13, 2009, 09:49:28 PM »

If anyone wants to purchase some of R&R let me know I would gladly go in with someone to get it.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #64 on:** February 13, 2009, 10:51:58 PM »

Quote from: Sunburst05 on February 13, 2009, 09:49:28 PM

If anyone wants to purchase some of R&R let me know I would gladly go in with someone to get it.

I bought a case last year and it was like getting 2 cans free. I donated 2 cans to the nationals and other members bought the rest.

Sinners-Inc · « **Reply #65 on:** February 20, 2009, 10:10:42 AM »

Hey all.

I just found this stuff at http://yhst-13811118617756.stores.yahoo.net/carere1l.html

for $39.95 or 6 for $216.00

Too cheap for me to pass it up for the results I've seen!!!

Thanks for the heads up guys!

bluedevil · « **Reply #66 on:** February 20, 2009, 09:04:05 PM »

Quote from: Sinners-Inc on February 20, 2009, 10:10:42 AM

Hey all.

I just found this stuff at http://yhst-13811118617756.stores.yahoo.net/carere1l.html

for $39.95 or 6 for $216.00

Too cheap for me to pass it up for the results I've seen!!!

Thanks for the heads up guys!

Did you try it yet?

chevyman · « **Reply #67 on:** March 19, 2009, 11:35:52 PM »

I am realy thinking of getting this stuff any of you guys have any problem with it or does it still look good

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #68 on:** March 20, 2009, 05:07:36 AM »

Quote from: chevyman on March 19, 2009, 11:35:52 PM

I am realy thinking of getting this stuff any of you guys have any problem with it or does it still look good

My cargo panels could use another coat after holding snow and ice on them most of the winter. The rest of it still looks great.

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #69 on:** March 20, 2009, 10:02:15 AM »

I'm also thinking about picking up a can of this for my girlfriends 05 (WBH). She has the zebra look. I would like to paint my cladding so I don't think I would use it.

dg3094 · « **Reply #70 on:** March 20, 2009, 04:59:39 PM »

After the winter I shined them up again with a light coat. I live in the Midwest and we had a brutal winter. It held up very well.

chevyman · « **Reply #71 on:** March 21, 2009, 04:30:08 PM »

good that's what i want to here

chevyman · « **Reply #72 on:** May 01, 2009, 07:55:14 PM »

I finaly got this stuff (cause they wernt shipping web orders) and WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That stuff is awsome

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #73 on:** May 01, 2009, 08:13:58 PM »

Quote from: chevyman on May 01, 2009, 07:55:14 PM

I finaly got this stuff (cause they wernt shipping web orders) and WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That stuff is awsome

Glad you like it. Why weren't they shipping web orders?

chevyman · « **Reply #74 on:** May 02, 2009, 05:44:27 PM »

I'm not sure it was for like a month that they wern't shipping wb orders. My guess they were probbly slow like everyone else

jtdchevy · « **Reply #75 on:** September 14, 2009, 04:45:44 PM »

Sounds like winner got to get some . Been using Armor All on it hope that doesn't cause a problem with it sticking to the surface.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #76 on:** September 14, 2009, 08:23:10 PM »

Quote from: jtdchevy on September 14, 2009, 04:45:44 PM

Sounds like winner got to get some . Been using Armor All on it hope that doesn't cause a problem with it sticking to the surface.

clean the surface real good with Dawn first to strip eveything off of it. Make sure it's dry and do it on a cool day (below 80*) and in the shade if possible.

I posted a response in the Gatorback thread you reposonded in so you may want to look at that first.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #77 on:** January 05, 2010, 05:05:54 PM »

BUMP

For the new members

Llaslo · « **Reply #78 on:** January 06, 2010, 09:25:06 AM »

Thanks for the info. This stuff looks fantastic. In researching it, I found this PDF with information on it in english if anyone is interested. I will be placing an order next payday!

<a href="http://www.carsystem.ca/shared_files/catalog/fichiers/RefinishRestorer_gb.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.carsystem.ca/shared_files/catalog/fichiers/RefinishRestorer_gb.pdf</a>

bluedevil · « **Reply #79 on:** January 06, 2010, 04:53:51 PM »

Quote from: Llaslo on January 06, 2010, 09:25:06 AM

Thanks for the info. This stuff looks fantastic. In researching it, I found this PDF with information on it in english if anyone is interested. I will be placing an order next payday!

Good info. Thanx

OH3_Z71 · « **Reply #80 on:** January 19, 2011, 09:14:01 PM »

So I ordered some of this stuff the other day, got it in today and applied two coats on my cladding. Best money spent besides my HID's

I'll grab some pictures tomorrow.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #81 on:** January 19, 2011, 09:28:26 PM »

Quote from: OH3_Z71 on January 19, 2011, 09:14:01 PM

So I ordered some of this stuff the other day, got it in today and applied two coats on my cladding. Best money spent besides my HID's

I'll grab some pictures tomorrow.

Pretty good stuff. It will last all summer and not run depending on how many time you go through the high pressure car washes. I don't normally use the automatic washes so mine last quite a while.

OH3_Z71 · « **Reply #82 on:** January 19, 2011, 10:03:43 PM »

I rarely do the high pressure car washes, I do mine at the house so hopefully it will last a good while. If I can get 6 months or more I'll be happy with it. I can't believe it as little Refinish Restorer as it did to do two coats. This stuff is amazing.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #83 on:** January 19, 2011, 10:07:07 PM »

Quote from: OH3_Z71 on January 19, 2011, 10:03:43 PM

I rarely do the high pressure car washes, I do mine at the house so hopefully it will last a good while. If I can get 6 months or more I'll be happy with it. I can't believe it as little Refinish Restorer as it did to do two coats. This stuff is amazing.

I can't tell you how many coats of that stuff I've applied to different avy's and still have about a 1/4 of a can left. When mine under went the knife a few months ago I had the cladding G'Backed so we'll see how well it holds up. I still have the wife's avy to use the rest of this can on . There is a local paint shop that stocks it for $35 a can and if I want a case of 6 they'll give it to me for $30 a can. Most people I know already have a can so I'm not sure if it would be worth it to get a case to keep with me and resell/pass off at GTG's.

OH3_Z71 · « **Reply #84 on:** January 20, 2011, 12:07:30 PM »

@uncledude13 · « **Reply #85 on:** March 07, 2011, 05:28:49 PM »

im going to buy this stuff was just wondering if anyone has any xtra to sell

ThE KiiD · « **Reply #86 on:** August 06, 2011, 03:41:27 PM »

whats the site i can get this from? my cladding needs the treatment before winter hits

SeanyB7 · « **Reply #87 on:** September 14, 2011, 08:03:50 AM »

Hey Guys/Girls I'm new to this site and I was wondering, is painting the cladding a good idea? I have an 02 white avy and I was thinking of going black on the cladding. Or should I just go ahead and get the RR its does look realllllly good!!

Thanks, all the way from CT

project black out · « **Reply #88 on:** September 14, 2011, 12:38:37 PM »

Quote from: SeanyB7 on September 14, 2011, 08:03:50 AM

Hey Guys/Girls I'm new to this site and I was wondering, is painting the cladding a good idea? I have an 02 white avy and I was thinking of going black on the cladding. Or should I just go ahead and get the RR its does look realllllly good!!

Thanks, all the way from CT

Well it all depends on how deep your pockets are. You can just spray paint them with krylon plastic spray paint. Or we have a member that has used "armor thane" and that stuff is pricey! The RR is hands down the cheapest way to go about it but its kinda hard finding a distributor. The plus side of RR you don't gotta rip off all your cladding. Again it all depends on how deep your pockets are and how fare you are willing to go.
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Bock2011 · « **Reply #89 on:** January 18, 2012, 03:59:39 AM »

Does anyone know a website on where to order this RR yet?

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #90 on:** January 18, 2012, 05:13:32 AM »

Quote from: Bock2011 on January 18, 2012, 03:59:39 AM

Does anyone know a website on where to order this RR yet?

There's been talk that Pep Boys is going to start carrying it. Check around local body supply shops. There's a local chain that carries it and I walk right in and buy it. If a local doesn't stock it, see if they'll order you a can. Chances are you'll pay less for it due to the high shipping cost.