Simoniz Glasscoat

Long post, but please bear with me!

Hey all detailers, I did myself dirty when I bought my truck and jumped on their "Glasscoat special" to coat the paint and interior. Main reason, didn't see myself having any time before winter hit to do a complete detail and wax/seal on the truck (shes black ).

I am not new to detailing, I like to keep my rigs as clean as possible, and protected as possible. I'm familiar with many of the products out there these days (too many options IMHO) but never committed to a ceramic coating. Last product I used on my black FJ was Griots AIO sealant (which I got caught in the rain about 90% through, no time to cure ), other than that I was a Meguires Wax kinda guy...

I've never heard of this company before, and there really isn't a bunch of info on the interwebs... They do have a website that tells toots their own horn, but thats about it. I guess this "duracoat" I got is supposed to last a lifetime but I am now unhappy with it.

After about a week of ownership, I was finally given the OK to wash (also had the clear bra stuff added to the front that had to cure). When I was washing the roof, I noticed they had only "coated" about half of the roof, and I also noticed some swirl marks in the doors once I was done.

I quickly called the dealership and let them know my concerns and had it in a few days later to get "corrected". It was hard for me to point out the imperfections to someone who may think they know what their looking at, but obviously don't... But I tried and they did the work anyways, I think...

Knowing that ceramic coatings need to be removed with abrasives in order to correct the paint under, I was skeptical when I got the truck back the same afternoon.

After a few more days passed, got some sun and I noticed the swirl marks were still there. They did put something on the roof, but I guarantee the paint was not corrected and it seems to be wearing faster than other parts of the truck...

Fast forward to today, I want to try and correct this myself, if possible. I know what complete paint corrections and coatings run around my area and I realized I don't want to pay that much, again...

I am, however, scared of what is currently on the truck. Their website says this stuff should last 10+ years... Which I find a bit of an extreme... But none the less, that is quite intimidating...

Questions, has anyone heard of this stuff? Or better yet, dealt with it? What would be the best way to "start over" to get rid of the stuff so I can re-correct the paint and seal myself?

I don't want to get the dealer involved, I'm taking this $$$ hit and dealing with it myself...

Anyways, sorry for the long winded rant/story... Just thought I would ask the detailers their thoughts on this stuff and my situation...

TIA Guys!

 

Obviously, the only way to remove those swirls was via a legitimate correction, which wasn't done since you said they were still there. Your correction steps will easily take care of the 'coating' the dealership allegedly put on. Wash and decontaminate the vehicle (Iron-X and clay). I'm betting the swirls will be gone with a god polish, but depending on how hard the clearcoat is, you may have to go as far as compound. Prep it if you're going to coat it...the jury's still out if a prep (like Car Pro Eraser) is really needed if you're going to a sealant. Choose a good quality sealant like Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant, Jescar PowerLock, Meguiars Ultimate Liquid Wax or McKees HiDef. Finish off with a carnuba product if you desire.

Crack open a cold one and admire your work

 

Ok thanks for the reply, pretty much what I was hoping to hear! I am probably just overthinking the longevity of this coating... I feel like I am already starting to see it "wear out" in certain spots...

Now I just need a free full weekend with some decent weather

 

I know what you mean....the sun might actually make an appearance by me tomorrow