Author Topic: Did my Refinish Restore today (Read 2845 times)

Sunburst05 · « **on:** June 28, 2009, 02:54:42 PM »

Didit and I went in and got a couple cans of the Refinish and Restore and I t made a great difference. I didn't think mine was that bad till I did this today.

And the finished product, what a difference!!!!!!!

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #1 on:** June 28, 2009, 04:17:54 PM »

Nice job , how many coats did you apply?

Donnie1 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 28, 2009, 04:26:51 PM »

Looks awesome.

Didit · « **Reply #3 on:** June 28, 2009, 05:51:00 PM »

Wow Dave awesome, good job, did you actually get any on the paint, any reaction to the paint, just curious.

Mike

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #4 on:** June 28, 2009, 07:18:09 PM »

Quote from: Didit on June 28, 2009, 05:51:00 PM

Wow Dave awesome, good job, did you actually get any on the paint, any reaction to the paint, just curious.

Mike

I see in his first post he mentioned both of you got cans of it. WHERE'S YOUR PIX?

tdybr27 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 28, 2009, 07:54:18 PM »

looks great!!

Sunburst05 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 28, 2009, 10:55:15 PM »

Quote from: Didit on June 28, 2009, 05:51:00 PM

Wow Dave awesome, good job, did you actually get any on the paint, any reaction to the paint, just curious.

Mike

Thanks everyone,,,,, Didn't get any on the paint Mike as I masked with a low adhesive tape first.

Sunburst05 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 28, 2009, 10:56:45 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on June 28, 2009, 04:17:54 PM

Nice job , how many coats did you apply?

Just one right now, may do another before winter gets here though just to be on the safe side.

Sunburst05 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 28, 2009, 10:58:09 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on June 28, 2009, 07:18:09 PM

I see in his first post he mentioned both of you got cans of it. WHERE'S YOUR PIX?

Yea Mike where are your pics?

Didit · « **Reply #9 on:** June 29, 2009, 02:39:02 AM »

On the camera I spose, not sure what pics your talkin about!

Didit

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #10 on:** June 29, 2009, 08:57:53 AM »

Damn, that does look great!! What a huge difference!!!!!

Where did you order the Refinish Restore from? I need to get a can.

Sinners-Inc · « **Reply #11 on:** June 29, 2009, 03:47:20 PM »

Looks great, I love the orange AV!

I should be getting my RR today! WOOHOO! Now just need to find shade to put it on in... But my question is, does RR leave your panels "waxy" or "oily" like some of the other products do like Mothers Back to Black? I can set a cup of coffee on my panels and watch it slide across it like ice...lol. Slick too if your climbing around on it.

I think I am going to try dishsoap to clean off the panels and remove the Mothers Back to Black I put on it a few weeks ago. Really dont wanna screw it up.

Should be fun, saw the other guy that has a Gold AV in town (cladded), and were going to do both tonight...hopefully we have enough for 3 coats on my and (WBH) and his cladded.

Ill post pics soon!

bluedevil · « **Reply #12 on:** June 29, 2009, 05:11:48 PM »

Looks very clean.

Sure beats Gatorback.....price-wise?

Didit · « **Reply #13 on:** June 29, 2009, 05:27:16 PM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on June 29, 2009, 05:11:48 PM

Looks very clean. Sure beats Gatorback.....price-wise?

Not sure about that either, lol. Mine was gator backed under warranty, and to be honest it still looks pretty good. Gator back was done in spring of 05 if I remember right. I just wanted the RR for the fender flares and maybe a GTG or two, hmmm, I might try a spot on the #1 bed panel and see how it does with the gator back. The product itself can be found at http://www.ditchek.com kinda costly but like BD said, cheaper than gator back!

Didit

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #14 on:** June 29, 2009, 06:20:19 PM »

Quote from: Sinners-Inc on June 29, 2009, 03:47:20 PM

Looks great, I love the orange AV!

I should be getting my RR today! WOOHOO! Now just need to find shade to put it on in... But my question is, does RR leave your panels "waxy" or "oily" like some of the other products do like Mothers Back to Black? I can set a cup of coffee on my panels and watch it slide across it like ice...lol. Slick too if your climbing around on it.

I think I am going to try dishsoap to clean off the panels and remove the Mothers Back to Black I put on it a few weeks ago. Really dont wanna screw it up.

Should be fun, saw the other guy that has a Gold AV in town (cladded), and were going to do both tonight...hopefully we have enough for 3 coats on my and (WBH) and his cladded.

Ill post pics soon!

I've done 4 coats on mine over the last year and a half, Donnie used some of mine on Gina's avy, I think someone else used some and I still have half a can left.

It was about $50 a can shipped if you only bought one can.

Sinners-Inc · « **Reply #15 on:** June 30, 2009, 10:21:07 AM »

DONE! DID IT! It was getting dark last night, so I waited till this AM to get the pics up. :)

Yes, the RR did everything as promised, looks great...and very true, a full can will do a truck multiple times over. I may have used 1/6 maybe to do my WBH.

I did doubt what a few people said about doing three coats. Well, its true, I think the best approach to get an even smooth finish you would want to use two or more so to cover up the streaking of the RR. After the 3rd coat you have a nice smooth even finish.

Some pointers for future RR users, and Im cuerious of anyone else agrees, but these are a few things I learned and will do the next time I apply it.:

I did wear gloves, as recommended earlier. I agree whole heartedly with this as Im not sure how bad it is for your skin, but it gets STICKY/TACKY!
Next time I will use a lint free rag to use it...I thought I had a leftover microfiber towel, but I must have used it for something, so I use an old terry cloth rag...because RR gets a bit sticky, you tend to notice bits of the lint from the rag...I dont think this will affect it long term, and not noticeable to normal eye, but next time Ill use a microfiber or lint free rag...(Note: You can get them at the Dollar Tree stores)

Applying it, I notice after the first two coats, I was applying it with a back and forth motion (not circular)..maybe it was my eyes, but I saw streaks, well maybe not streaks, but different shades, dont get me wrong it still looked great, but the 3rd coat I applied I did in a circular motion all over, and it smoothed and evened everything.

I did apply it in the shade, but it was under a tree, and noticed a bit of pollen and bugs sticking to it. ITS STICKY for about a 1/2 hour or so after you apply it. Keep it in a garage or open shaeded area while you are applying it.

Do I think its worth it? Damn straight.

Hope this helps those of you thinking about doing it, and those of you who have, I'd like to hear your thoughts about or techniques about applying it.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #16 on:** June 30, 2009, 11:54:22 AM »

You'll love it even more when it still looks like in 6 months.

Looks like it came out great.

tdybr27 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 30, 2009, 12:55:01 PM »

You missed a spot.

Looks good!

Sinners-Inc · « **Reply #18 on:** June 30, 2009, 01:03:22 PM »

Quote from: tdybr27 on June 30, 2009, 12:55:01 PM

You missed a spot.

Looks good!

LOL, trust me...after three coats...I think I got it!

I think I know that cladding a little too intimately!

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #19 on:** June 30, 2009, 02:03:17 PM »

Damn nice!!!!!!!

Donnie1 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 30, 2009, 05:34:35 PM »

Looks great. I don't remember how many coats I put on but I think it was 2. I went ahead and used one of those EZ-Up shade thingys to shade ours. We were at Bratfest when I did it and I think it turned out great although I do need to get my own can and do it again.

ChevyGuyNC · « **Reply #21 on:** June 30, 2009, 08:14:42 PM »

Quote from: Sinners-Inc on June 29, 2009, 03:47:20 PM

Looks great, I love the orange AV!

I should be getting my RR today! WOOHOO! Now just need to find shade to put it on in... But my question is, does RR leave your panels "waxy" or "oily" like some of the other products do like Mothers Back to Black? I can set a cup of coffee on my panels and watch it slide across it like ice...lol. Slick too if your climbing around on it.

I think I am going to try dishsoap to clean off the panels and remove the Mothers Back to Black I put on it a few weeks ago. Really dont wanna screw it up.

Should be fun, saw the other guy that has a Gold AV in town (cladded), and were going to do both tonight...hopefully we have enough for 3 coats on my and (WBH) and his cladded.

Ill post pics soon!

No, once it dries fully, it's not oily or waxy at all.

Two coats should be more than enough for a cladded or WBH. Maybe if your bed panels are REALLY bad, a third.

Remember, a little goes a looooong way with this stuff. You'll see. That can will do both trucks with plenty left over.

Sunburst05 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 01, 2009, 09:47:06 PM »

Has anyone used it on the plastic on the top of the bumpers?

Darren · « **Reply #23 on:** July 01, 2009, 11:13:26 PM »

Quote from: Sunburst05 on July 01, 2009, 09:47:06 PM

Has anyone used it on the plastic on the top of the bumpers?

Yes I have. Go for it! It looks great!

Sinners-Inc · « **Reply #24 on:** July 01, 2009, 11:43:03 PM »

Quote from: Sunburst05 on July 01, 2009, 09:47:06 PM

Has anyone used it on the plastic on the top of the bumpers?

Yep, I did too...and looks great. Actually my neighbor saw me doing my truck the other day....and he just liked the shine of it and hates "armor all"ing it all the time...I told him to try this. I helped him do every bit of his truck (Toyota Tundra). He was happy as a clam.

Sunburst05 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 02, 2009, 07:32:20 AM »

Thanks Darren and Sinners for the heads up.