Cladding

[deermagnet]

Luna, I know you're experienced and know the cladding needs lots of prep before painting, but take a look at this Isuzu bulletin. It shows what needs to be done depending on what brand products you use.

Cladding Refinish Procedures-Part 1

Cladding Refinish Procedures-Part 2

Cladding Refinish Procedures-Part 3

Cladding Refinish Procedures-Part 4

Cladding Refinish Procedures-Part 5

Mark

[Luna X]

Luna, I know you're experienced and know the cladding needs lots of prep before painting, but take a look at this Isuzu bulletin. It shows what needs to be done depending on what brand products you use.

Cladding Refinish Procedures-Part 1

Cladding Refinish Procedures-Part 2

Cladding Refinish Procedures-Part 3

Cladding Refinish Procedures-Part 4

Cladding Refinish Procedures-Part 5

Mark

It's impressive that Isuzu actually puts that info together... These bulletins are exactly what I was referring to when I mentioned there are numerous procedures to go along with numerous products.
Only one of these products (Spies Hecker..high end, expensive) talks about restoring texture back to a repaired piece.
I, unfortunately, had to repair the left, rear bumper cover after only owning our VX for 2 weeks...

[vt_maverick]

My "mini poll" question.....
What color cladding should I go with: true black or dark grey?

I'd go with matte black, seems like it would look uber cool.

[circmand]

My "mini poll" question.....
What color cladding should I go with: true black or dark grey?

You should go back to the original black

[Luna X]

You should go back to the original black

.... and doesn't "original black" spark up that old, what color IS the cladding debate?!?

[Riff Raff]

When you bought the TS-1 stuff, where did you order it and what quantity did you buy? I seem to remember there being like a 4-pack ........

VT--- Yup, see my Post #7 of this thread. My 4-pack of TS-1 (cost = $30) just arrived in the mail today.

[technocoy]

KAT,

Sorry you are having such a fiasco with your cladding. I really think there must be some magical barrier on your cladding!

I'm a good time on and still no flakes/chips. I am seeing some thinner spots where I may reapply after washing several times, but it's been by FAR the best treatment I have done with my cladding. I did however pretty much windex the entire surface before putting mine on.

I just don't want others to be completely scared off. Although, I am glad to know that were I to develop chips I can take it off completely with a powerwasher. I reality though it would probably be to just put it back on with a clean slate. I mean, I think I could go a full year or more at this point without having to treat my cladding at all!

I hope whatever you try next works out much better though Kat. I know the feeling when your baby just doesn't look her best!

Good luck!
- Technocoy

[VX KAT]

Glad the TS-1 arrived RIff....hope you get to apply it soon.
Does it give any special prep advice for the surface?? I haven't gone back to their website since the product was first mentioned a few weeks ago, so don't recall.
Let us know how it goes!!

I'm still just amazed how easy this was to blow off....guess that's cuz of that magical barrier! (Hey I'm almost starting to believe that )

[RickOKC]

Yay! I'm glad you were able to remove the RR! Sorry it didn't work out for you, of course, but I'm happy to hear it is reversible!

[FlyingV77]

Im glad this topic is back up. I used the TS-1 when i first got my VX last fall. I used one wipe for the job, including the hood insert. It went on very easy, and quickly.

My clading was very faded, and it brought it back to better than factory. I loved that it made it nice and dark without looking wet or greasy.

The TS-1 didnt drip, even when it rained a few days later. and i had zero dust colection. It lasted about 8 weeks and looked great! but once it wore off, it went back to the faded grey almost overnight.

Ive never seen it in a store. only at a Chevy parts department or online.

I will be staying with the TS-1 once i can get some more. i dont think anything else is worth the hassle.

[VX KAT]

Im glad this topic is back up. I used the TS-1 when i first got my VX last fall. I used one wipe for the job, including the hood insert. It went on very easy, and quickly.

My clading was very faded, and it brought it back to better than factory. I loved that it made it nice and dark without looking wet or greasy.

The TS-1 didnt drip, even when it rained a few days later. and i had zero dust colection. It lasted about 8 weeks and looked great! but once it wore off, it went back to the faded grey almost overnight.

Ive never seen it in a store. only at a Chevy parts department or online.

I will be staying with the TS-1 once i can get some more. i dont think anything else is worth the hassle.

This stuff is really sounding better & better. Do you happen to have any pics when it was on??

I've got to reread the info online, but I didn't think it would wear off, anybody else think that too??

[vt_maverick]

So here's a question for our TS-1 converts, how long should I wait after my last B2B application to try TS-1?

[rowhard]

So here's a question for our TS-1 converts, how long should I wait after my last B2B application to try TS-1?

Good question, and one I don't think anyone has the answer to since TS-1 just came to the fore front of applications for our cladding. Maybe Riff Raff will have a answer since TS-1 was just delivered to him. Maybe there is some insight on the spec sheet for prep.

[tom4bren]

So here's a question for our TS-1 converts, how long should I wait after my last B2B application to try TS-1?

Obviously you MUST wash it with dish soap before application of TS-1

[FlyingV77]

ill try to get some more at the begining of the week and take befor and after pics... if i can wake up during the day. working nights can suck some times. oh and every product wears off eventualy.