Can any original owners tell us how close this comes to the original color of the cladding? Honestly this is how I imagined it looked. If this Gatorback can survive a northeast winter, I'll be impressed.
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Can any original owners tell us how close this comes to the original color of the cladding? Honestly this is how I imagined it looked. If this Gatorback can survive a northeast winter, I'll be impressed.
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There is just as much prep work to put the Gatorback stuff on as to spray the cladding with a basecoat/clearcoat... I'll stick with the bc/cc... it has proven UV protection.
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Do you think that would adhere to the cladding as well as or even better than with the GB coating? Would you need flex agent and adhesive promoter to paint the cladding?Originally Posted by Luna X
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You wouldn't need any flex agent, but yes, I usually do spray one coat of adhesion promoter before paint.
Another thing I like about bc/cc is that the color and gloss is totally up to the customer.... any color, any degree of sheen
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well if yer going for OEM finish on the cladding, GB looks completely OEM. slight slight satin finish, but no matter how close u look, it doesn't look like a "top coat" like a BC/CC might.... it is "one" with the cladding.You wouldn't need any flex agent, but yes, I usually do spray one coat of adhesion promoter before paint.
Another thing I like about bc/cc is that the color and gloss is totally up to the customer.... any color, any degree of sheen
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I wonder how long it will take before it starts fading out?
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I doubt they're going to engineer a product like this and not think: "Oh my, shouldn't we maybe add some kind of UV inhibitor or use a base material that is inherently UV resistant?"I wonder how long it will take before it starts fading out?Their main claim to fame is restoring plastic sundamaged trim/cladding. How long would a company last whose product fails to do what they advertise. Word of mouth is going to make or break them.
From the Gatorback website:
I'm confident it'll hold up.Q:What exactly do you mean by long-lasting?
A: Unlike any other treatments available until now, the GatorBack coating will not wear off, weather or fade. Obviously, reasonable care is required in keeping the plastic surfaces clean, and there are contaminants that will affect the appearance (exposure to acid rain, rail dust, fall-out). However, in general, this is truly a one-and-done product. There should be no need for further applications of any kind.
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I asked that question after trying to look at their MSDS page... which gave zero indication of it's UV properties...I doubt they're going to engineer a product like this and not think: "Oh my, shouldn't we maybe add some kind of UV inhibitor or use a base material that is inherently UV resistant?"
From the Gatorback website:
I'm confident it'll hold up.
Also, keep in mind, this product was designed as a band-aid for GM products (who, if you recall, needed billions of dollars handed to them to stay in business)
things that make you go, hmmmmm...
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wow i really stirred up a debate!
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I've looked at the avalanche forums, and other than complaining about their fading cladding (8 months after purchase its already light gray!) they don't say anything bad about the gatorback. It seems to really work. I'm pretty sure this will cover the gas stains and other cladding issues (PO glued a vanity plate to the front leaving four holes and some stains) as this seems paint like. I'll add this to my list of things to do when I have money.
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Riff -- maybe you should hold on to your TS-1 until I get the gatorback and we can do both cars at the same time and make comparison shots.
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Just a thought...for anyone wondering what thier cladding looked like when new, just remove a piece and look at the back side. Protected from sun and weather, it will show its "true color".
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Well, i just use linsead oil on mine about every 3 washes and it looks brand new all the time
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Did wonders on mine. It's black and shiny.
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But how long does it last? That's really the point of GB, Refinish Restorer, Showroom New, etc.Did wonders on mine. It's black and shiny.
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