Normal sealant chemistry has kaolin clay and at least one other rare earth in the formula. They also have some sort of solvent system, in the past a stoddard solvent however the newer oxysol is in some. The clays do some fine polishing, and therefore may create some filling as they are locked in by the curing polymer structure. The carrier solvent also acts as a cleaner.by Ketch22 - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Long time ago, first test probably in 96, second time was likely in 2003/ 2004. If they are like AI, as new resins become available, updates of formulas take place. The AI sealant is I think generation 7. Not sure as the majority of my notes, results etc were left at the company when I retired a few years back.by Ketch22 - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
I did look at it. That is a training video for Chrysler dealers sales people. Was not aware that it was even made, however, since I have been retired from the company for 3 and a half year, not up to date on all the things that is going on. The sales people have the buyer for the car in a buying mood, time to put the sugar on the bisquit, that's what it's about. Never agreed with thby Ketch22 - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
The use of YouTube to demonstrate is nothing. The internet, new camera's, etc can make anything look good or look bad. I was not even aware that someone had put a video of the MasterShield on YouTube, that's how little attention I pay to B/S.by Ketch22 - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Impressive Powerpoint. The use of ASTM standards indicates a true concern to perform testing with approved protocals. Testing that I referred to also had ASTM standards as well as the SAE standards. One question, where is the "acid resistance" test results. Vehicles are different than aircraft in regards to what they are exposed to, down time in certain enviormental conditions. Vehby Ketch22 - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Chrysler, Ford and GM do testing of these items due to potential damage from use of such. In Chrysler's case, their dealers sell the product under their MoPar Master Shield product line, which the dealer then sells, with a Chrysler warranty. The other products in this catagory are Rust Inhibitor, Undercoating, Fabric Protector and Leather/Vinyl Protector. All were put through the correct pby Ketch22 - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
The test documents are comprised of 21 pages of technical data, Included are the Request for Funding and Rational by Jose Lopes, MoPar Systems Engineer, Purpose-to evaluate Master Shield Paint Sealant as supplied to Chrysler Corp by Automotive International. Inc. The document then continues with the engineering approved test protocal. Some highlights of test protocal (it's three pagesby Ketch22 - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Buffer Bill, as you are referred to by the forums which banned you, to this day, if AT5 was as great as you keep saying, all the other companies who produce sealants of a polymer structure, would be out of business. All the vehicle manufacturers would be private labeling it, the Autozones, PepBoy's, Advance Auto, NADA, etc, etc. The manufacturers would love to have a product that would proby Ketch22 - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
I could copy and send him the lab results from Chrysler's paint lab regarding various paint systems, the protocal, what documented test results show, how it is done, etc, etc. but--why? Don't roll around with the pigs, don't send documented, by labs, information. He will just put off buying another roll of toilet paper. He has his way of seeing things that fit his way, no mattby Ketch22 - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
I did full details, etc from 1956 until now! (not so much now, for a 68 I have other things I like to do in addition to details) One does that when they started doing bodywork, build customs, auto painting, etc as a young man. Also worked in High School for not only some bodyshops, but Great Lakes Boat Company, where I did fiberglas repair and detailed trade-in's While living in Centralby Ketch22 - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
No, just that your first quote is from me. The second one is not me, as that person is referring to the use of a 3M system, which I did test, but never publicly issued any observation or evaluation of the system. For one thing, despite having access to most major brands of sanding papers, never used or requested 4000 grit paper. As far as your posting that I "never done cars, etc", Iby Ketch22 - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Who is this Ron you speak of?by Ketch22 - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Cause his agenda is only his, he lives in "his" world and the rest of us, no matter how many years of operating a professional business, are just in his agenda's way. Who knows if anything he posts has any real base of reality. Grumpy (Another case for more bleach in the gene pool!)by Ketch22 - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
I don't think so. Bud can be difficult, but after knowing and having him as a competitor for 25 years, he is not a "nice guy" nor a "bad guy", he is a businessman in a tough business. The distribution of car care chemicals is tough. Takes millions to just gain a small market share, and like the companies I worked for, those millions were not available, so like Bud, useby Ketch22 - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
I don't know what they are doing now, suggest he check the website, see what he would likes, then give Beth a call at their office. Perhaps she can take care of him. Just tell her Grumpy said to call, guess we are still friends, LOL!by Ketch22 - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
You are short about $800 for start up. That is assuming you do not already have a quality rotary buffer, dual action, supply of various pads, wet/dry vac, various brushes, lots of towels, safety equipment, products, buckets, hoses, etc.by Ketch22 - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Dan, First of all, synthetic waxes are normally produced from a "resin", a "polymer resin" is you wish. That is why they can say that. Synthethic Waxes were widely used in the FRP industry up until a few years ago, when most companies switched to a more pure polymer resin for release agents, due their abilities to withstand the high exotherm that gel coat resinsby Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I wouldn't be either. You may get the overspray off, but there is a very high chance, due to the solvents used, the leather is not going to be very pretty in a month or so. But, then again, you might get lucky and everyone ends up happy. Ketch</HTML>by Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Good! Just remeber one thing, never assume that by reading one thing, you know the answer. I was "bambozzled" by a former company's president and resident chemist 10 years ago, I trusted what he told me. Now, I regret it greatly, as does my body and my health. ketch</HTML>by Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Good idea, will start you down the path of being able to seperate the "wheat from the chafe" that so many "companies" try to use to sell products. Just a word of caution, understanding what a "component" may be, is just the start of the journey. Chemistry, being able to know what each may do, when in a formula, what percentages, how some work with otherby Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>The "refinish" material. Let's see, three weeks ago I with Dave, the main OEM rep for PPG, and two weeks ago with Keith, the main rep for PPG aftermarket, and sorry, the refinish material is not there yet. They have a lot of work to do on it, has to do with "flow and film formers" that require much more heat than can be produced when applied to an assembledby Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Actually, there are several, well known, aftermarket wheel companies using a flurotelamer resin in their acrylic/powdercoat applied to wheels. Had several discussions regarding this with some of the companies at SEMA in Nov. as am working on a technical article regarding the various wheel coatings, types of new chromes, etc. The question will be asked, "what do I clean them witby Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Just as Eagle One rushed out a special "Nano Wax". Have checked the product, checked pretty well, nothing special, just a "buzz/marketing" name. Ketch</HTML>by Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Joe, Motives are one thing, creditability is another. Most have motives, few have true creditability. We learned that the hard way, right? Semper Fi! Ketch</HTML>by Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>What is the required air hose size in order to deliver that amount of CFM to an air tool. That makes a big difference, not just the CFM, but how much of it can get to the tool. Ketch</HTML>by Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>The price for the whole kit, depends on if one is a TPD or not, plus we had a Show Special for the kit during ICA. Website prices are retail, not prices for professionals. If a PDTA, call and tell the order desk, also a big savings. Ketch</HTML>by Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>One word or two of caution. We developed this Cerious Compound for use with certain pads and rotary buffer speed. If one does not have those pads, or wishes to have the buffer speed at a higher speed, the product may not provide the results desired. It is a "true dual purpose" product. It was not developed, formulated, for the masses, but for those who are true technicanby Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>All the "test" protocals are in place, notice I stated, "protocals", not a protocal. This is because SAE and other recognized organizations specialize in various "tests". I presented the "test" protocal number that DaimlerChrysler and others use for the testing. It is a group of various protocals, from various organizations, put together to cby Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Excuse me, I left an "8" off the test number. I would also like to clear up one other thing. The testing, by an independant lab, for a sealant/wax, was about $10,000.00 per product, in "the past". I was informed earlier this week, as we are presently in the process of finalizing a new "sealant" for introduction, by our CFO, that the test now costs $12by Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Jon, You are pretty close, will not go with the 180F for grade #1 carnuaba, closer to 165F, grade #4 somewhere around 145F. Of course, there are synthetic carnuaba's, from companies in Germany, that have most of the benefits of natural carnuaba's, but require somewhere in the area of 190F+ to reach fracture point. Bee's or pariffin, closer to 135F, for "first fraby Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts