30-09-2010, 06:33 PM
Thanks gents, appreciate the comments 
In terms of application it is faster because the Powerlock is a single step product (ie no need for a base layer and subsequent topping with another product). Removal is easy as can be and the residue really came off with almost no effort at all.
The surface feels slicker than with the Werkstat and is silky smooth....I love it!
Visually they are both similar and offer crisp, sharp refelctions. The Powerlock does seem to have a slightly 'wetter' look, whereas the Werkstat seems more crisp and reflective...It's difficult to say for certain without seeing both side by side in the same conditions, but those are my immediate impressions based on this initial application
Sean nothing I could 'see' or 'feel' with my bare hands. Perhaps running my fingers over the surface wrapped in cellophane may have yielded some tangible differences, but nothing I could distinctly notice after the application.
With the car being white I suspect that this additional step would help to alleviate the inevitable rust spots that typically appear as evidence of embedded iron particles.
Outdoor shots are always nice. The lighting in the underground wash bay is pretty poor indeed!
I can't say for sure as I have no way of telling what specific paint was used, but judging by the hardness and products required to correct the paint I would hazzard a guess and say yes.
TOGWT posted an interesting piece a few weeks back highlighting the differences in hardness, etc. I will see if I can dig it out and post it here for you
(30-09-2010, 07:19 AM)Rayner Wrote: Any comments on your experience with the Powerlock compared to your tried and tested werkstad?
(30-09-2010, 09:16 AM)Vincent Wrote: ...and how do you rate the PowerLock against the Werkstat?
In terms of application it is faster because the Powerlock is a single step product (ie no need for a base layer and subsequent topping with another product). Removal is easy as can be and the residue really came off with almost no effort at all.
The surface feels slicker than with the Werkstat and is silky smooth....I love it!
Visually they are both similar and offer crisp, sharp refelctions. The Powerlock does seem to have a slightly 'wetter' look, whereas the Werkstat seems more crisp and reflective...It's difficult to say for certain without seeing both side by side in the same conditions, but those are my immediate impressions based on this initial application
(30-09-2010, 07:37 AM)Woodie Wrote: Fantastic work on a fantastic car Dave. The white looks really glossy and wet - combination of professional surface prep and a good sealant.
Besides the magic trick of dissolved iron particles turning purple with the application of IronX, was there any visible or tactile difference in the surface after applying this product?
I glad you got some decent after shots outdoors, because the lighting in the basement wasn't doing the after pics any justice.
Sean nothing I could 'see' or 'feel' with my bare hands. Perhaps running my fingers over the surface wrapped in cellophane may have yielded some tangible differences, but nothing I could distinctly notice after the application.
With the car being white I suspect that this additional step would help to alleviate the inevitable rust spots that typically appear as evidence of embedded iron particles.
Outdoor shots are always nice. The lighting in the underground wash bay is pretty poor indeed!
(30-09-2010, 12:26 PM)Delta Wrote: Great work Dave,thanks for sharing.
would the paint be ceramiclear?
I can't say for sure as I have no way of telling what specific paint was used, but judging by the hardness and products required to correct the paint I would hazzard a guess and say yes.
TOGWT posted an interesting piece a few weeks back highlighting the differences in hardness, etc. I will see if I can dig it out and post it here for you
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