Protecting chrome shock finish

Snake · Jan 15, 2014

Sirizzotti said:
I'm about to coat mine in shine seal today. I'll touch base on how it holds up.

Thanks! I've been considering using this on my rims for almost 5 years and still haven't pulled the trigger. LOL

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smokinstroker · Jan 15, 2014

Sirizzotti said:
I'm about to coat mine in shine seal today. I'll touch base on how it holds up.

hoping this turns out better than yesterday. im ready to do my wheels as well

6.0dirtworker · Jan 15, 2014

The results on the wheels were very clouded and full of streaks. Not sure why, the instructions were dead on and they didn't look the part at all. People held zoop seal to a high standard, so I'm sure there was fault on my part. I put klasse on for the time being, and so far they look great.

powerstrokedkid87 · Jan 15, 2014

Snake said:
Thanks! I've been considering using this on my rims for almost 5 years and still haven't pulled the trigger. LOL

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from what I thought I read, this is the same product just a new name....I may be mistaken though

Snake · Jan 15, 2014

powerstrokedkid87 said:
from what I thought I read, this is the same product just a new name....I may be mistaken though

That's my understanding too. I'm afraid of things clouding over like Sirizzotti experienced.

Sirizzotti said:
The results on the wheels were very clouded and full of streaks. Not sure why, the instructions were dead on and they didn't look the part at all. People held zoop seal to a high standard, so I'm sure there was fault on my part. I put klasse on for the time being, and so far they look great.

6.0dirtworker · Jan 15, 2014

Snake said:
That's my understanding too. I'm afraid of things clouding over like Sirizzotti experienced.

One pass with a polisher and all was well again. I completely understand why you're hesitant on buying an expensive kit with subpar results. I have a good feeling about the next round.

powerstrokedkid87 · Jan 17, 2014

Sirizzotti said:
One pass with a polisher and all was well again. I completely understand why you're hesitant on buying an expensive kit with subpar results. I have a good feeling about the next round.

certainly let us know, il be coating my coilovers this weekend....my coils and plates are finally don't at the powder coater! so I just found my motivation

6.0dirtworker · Jan 17, 2014

The finish turned out great with the same weather conditions and cure time. I'll let yall know how they hold up down the road.

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Snake · Jan 17, 2014

Very nice! So what did you do differently?

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6.0dirtworker · Jan 17, 2014

Snake said:
Very nice! So what did you do differently?

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Not a clue, lol. I let the sealant dry overnight before applying the finish just like the wheels. Luck of the draw I guess.

6.0dirtworker · Mar 4, 2014

Negative on shine seal. Once again they started corroding. I shafted myself by taking off the cad plating, and now I'm back to square one.

What's everyone's take on what I should try next? Chrome plating, vinyl, clear coat? I might try clearing them first since I don't have to disassemble and recharge the shocks.

Snake · Mar 4, 2014

Sorry to hear about the Shine n Seal. I was hoping for more....

I had my King stabilizers shot with automotive clear coat and then had them wrapped in the "clear bra" stuff. They lost a little bling, but they've maintained most of what they started with.

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6.0dirtworker · Mar 4, 2014

Snake said:
Sorry to hear about the Shine n Seal. I was hoping for more....

I had my King stabilizers shot with automotive clear coat and then had them wrapped in the "clear bra" stuff. They lost a little bling, but they've maintained most of what they started with.

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Yep, it was a big letdown. Looks like that's the route im taking. Thanks for the input.