Scarecrow
2017 LTV Unity Murphy Bed
McKees 37 Sio2 Hydro Blue Coating Report...
Well, I promised to be one of the members in this group to test this product (there are others before me that reported good results). So I bought one 16-oz bottle on Amazon, and here are my impressions -- so far.
I own a 2014 Dodge Durango Citadel with a bit of chrome and nice wheels. Mine is Sandstone Pearl. I have never waxed it since buying it. Just no time, it seems. So I took it to a detailer near my workplace -- and if you've never done that -- WOW!! Sure made a difference inside and out.
I first called McKees Tech Support to ask if I should also have the detailer give it a paste wax shine before applying McKees 37. They said I could, but because paste wax has various oils in it, I would need to wait about two weeks before applying it. So I decided NOT to. I did get them to wash it, and they did a thorough job.
The conditions for testing this were ideal. Nice day with great weather. Car was detailed from 8am to 12 Noon (yes, it takes 3 to 4 hours). Had a dentist appointment in the afternoon, and then dinner on the way home from work. Once I arrived home, the sun had set enough to create a big shaded area behind the house. McKees should NOT be applied in full sun.
Next, I had to drag out the hose and act like I just washed the car, myself. Yep, it needs to be WET. Water activates the McKees product. Weird thing is -- you spray McKees 37 on a panel area, then wash it off IMMEDIATELY with a high-pressure hose. I know that sounds weird. You do NOT want to let it sit. You will notice a very slight foaming action while rinsing it (like soap suds). You can spray it on every surface -- glass, metal, plastics, chrome, etc.
After you complete the car -- and one 16-oz bottle was just barely enough to complete the Durango -- you must dry it. There is no rubbing. No buffing. Spray on. Wash off. Dry. That's it. Like another Member here, I used my Greenworks 40V Blower for that task. Another option is to use a microfiber cloth, but they can vary in softness so I elected not to use any.
Lo and Behold, I could see an immediate nice glossy shine that seemed to improve over a short time. The car then sat in the shaded area until morning. Outdoors, not in a garage. The next morning they were calling for severe thunderstorms. These rolled in about 4:30PM. Trees were knocked down! Lightning! Tornado touched down not far away! Creeks overflowed! Trump walked out of his meeting! PERFECT TESTING CONDITIONS!!
Result?
The car has had the coating for about 3 days and looks like I just washed it. It feels slick, too. I like it so much I decided to abandon those small whispers in my wee little head, telling me: "It's FIVE years old. Might be time to SELL it and get that EV!" Calm down, Klipstr -- I know I do NOT need another expense, right now. Besides, the Sales Rep at Hyundai laughed at me when I wanted to look at the new $44,000 Kona EV and he asked what are you driving now? I pointed at the "paid-off" Durango and that was funny to him... somehow... it is NEVER a good sign when the Sales Rep is chuckling and rubbing his hands together!!
The detailing and McKees both made it look so good it looks brand new. I ordered a new set of floor mats off eBay (only the Driver Side showed any wear). I plan to keep an eye on it over the next two months. I do not yet know if it will deter bird droppings or bug splatter, as I'm hoping.
McKees 37 creates an electrostatic bond with the paint, so they say. Tiny magical Unicorns fill the nooks and crannies with pixie dust! It turns Danny DeVito into The Wolverine! Or something like that. It works best if you get the vehicle clayed, and oxidation removed. I'm too cheap for that. Wayne Carini of "Chasing Classic Cars" on Cable TV is now an investor or partner, and uses it in his shop - if that matters to anyone. I like it, so far! Hell, I even like Wayne Carini!
After all that rain, the water beaded perfectly, rolled off on the drive home, and the car finish showed ZERO residue the next morning. I know some of you may say "So does a good paste wax." -- but who really has the time, any more? If YOU do -- stop rubbing it in. (get it... paste wax... rubbing it in... Ha!) I kill me...
Windshield: The jury is still out on this one. Windows are a funny thing. Everything depends on the angle to the sun as you are driving. 90% of the time, I see a perfect windshield. Then I turn a corner and I see residue from the detailing and maybe the wash and maybe McKees. I cannot tell which. I will try cleaning it thoroughly, myself, this weekend to see if anything improves. There is no streaking, however. Nowhere on the car, in fact.
NOTE: I think the Sio2 stands for Silicone Dioxide. But I'm not sure.
Next, I hope to test my used Worx HydroShot. I'm hoping the combination of HydroShot with the McKees product will give me at least another option in keeping the Unity clean while traipsing around the great outdoors. Yes, I know "traipsing" refers to "walking".
Well, I promised to be one of the members in this group to test this product (there are others before me that reported good results). So I bought one 16-oz bottle on Amazon, and here are my impressions -- so far.
I own a 2014 Dodge Durango Citadel with a bit of chrome and nice wheels. Mine is Sandstone Pearl. I have never waxed it since buying it. Just no time, it seems. So I took it to a detailer near my workplace -- and if you've never done that -- WOW!! Sure made a difference inside and out.
I first called McKees Tech Support to ask if I should also have the detailer give it a paste wax shine before applying McKees 37. They said I could, but because paste wax has various oils in it, I would need to wait about two weeks before applying it. So I decided NOT to. I did get them to wash it, and they did a thorough job.
The conditions for testing this were ideal. Nice day with great weather. Car was detailed from 8am to 12 Noon (yes, it takes 3 to 4 hours). Had a dentist appointment in the afternoon, and then dinner on the way home from work. Once I arrived home, the sun had set enough to create a big shaded area behind the house. McKees should NOT be applied in full sun.
Next, I had to drag out the hose and act like I just washed the car, myself. Yep, it needs to be WET. Water activates the McKees product. Weird thing is -- you spray McKees 37 on a panel area, then wash it off IMMEDIATELY with a high-pressure hose. I know that sounds weird. You do NOT want to let it sit. You will notice a very slight foaming action while rinsing it (like soap suds). You can spray it on every surface -- glass, metal, plastics, chrome, etc.
After you complete the car -- and one 16-oz bottle was just barely enough to complete the Durango -- you must dry it. There is no rubbing. No buffing. Spray on. Wash off. Dry. That's it. Like another Member here, I used my Greenworks 40V Blower for that task. Another option is to use a microfiber cloth, but they can vary in softness so I elected not to use any.
Lo and Behold, I could see an immediate nice glossy shine that seemed to improve over a short time. The car then sat in the shaded area until morning. Outdoors, not in a garage. The next morning they were calling for severe thunderstorms. These rolled in about 4:30PM. Trees were knocked down! Lightning! Tornado touched down not far away! Creeks overflowed! Trump walked out of his meeting! PERFECT TESTING CONDITIONS!!
Result?
The car has had the coating for about 3 days and looks like I just washed it. It feels slick, too. I like it so much I decided to abandon those small whispers in my wee little head, telling me: "It's FIVE years old. Might be time to SELL it and get that EV!" Calm down, Klipstr -- I know I do NOT need another expense, right now. Besides, the Sales Rep at Hyundai laughed at me when I wanted to look at the new $44,000 Kona EV and he asked what are you driving now? I pointed at the "paid-off" Durango and that was funny to him... somehow... it is NEVER a good sign when the Sales Rep is chuckling and rubbing his hands together!!
The detailing and McKees both made it look so good it looks brand new. I ordered a new set of floor mats off eBay (only the Driver Side showed any wear). I plan to keep an eye on it over the next two months. I do not yet know if it will deter bird droppings or bug splatter, as I'm hoping.
McKees 37 creates an electrostatic bond with the paint, so they say. Tiny magical Unicorns fill the nooks and crannies with pixie dust! It turns Danny DeVito into The Wolverine! Or something like that. It works best if you get the vehicle clayed, and oxidation removed. I'm too cheap for that. Wayne Carini of "Chasing Classic Cars" on Cable TV is now an investor or partner, and uses it in his shop - if that matters to anyone. I like it, so far! Hell, I even like Wayne Carini!
After all that rain, the water beaded perfectly, rolled off on the drive home, and the car finish showed ZERO residue the next morning. I know some of you may say "So does a good paste wax." -- but who really has the time, any more? If YOU do -- stop rubbing it in. (get it... paste wax... rubbing it in... Ha!) I kill me...
Windshield: The jury is still out on this one. Windows are a funny thing. Everything depends on the angle to the sun as you are driving. 90% of the time, I see a perfect windshield. Then I turn a corner and I see residue from the detailing and maybe the wash and maybe McKees. I cannot tell which. I will try cleaning it thoroughly, myself, this weekend to see if anything improves. There is no streaking, however. Nowhere on the car, in fact.
NOTE: I think the Sio2 stands for Silicone Dioxide. But I'm not sure.
Next, I hope to test my used Worx HydroShot. I'm hoping the combination of HydroShot with the McKees product will give me at least another option in keeping the Unity clean while traipsing around the great outdoors. Yes, I know "traipsing" refers to "walking".