Monstaliner Cladding installation

[VX KAT]

Seems like every product has a downside. Gatorback or Monstaliner can chip/crack while Showroom New doesn't hold up to gasoline spills on the cladding.

~I recall the same folks selling the SN sell a topcoat product, that specifically mentioned it would protect from gas spills. I inquired about it but when they said it was quite shiny I decided against it, I prefer more of a matte/flat finish.

~Jon have you tried touching up the area where the gas spilled? The SN completely covered my old "gas tat" (when nothing else would), and was very easy to use and "touch up" to areas my fab shop damaged making the tail light guards. I realize my gas stain was UNDER the SN, whereas yours is on top, but can't hurt to try. If you're out of SN, I have some left in a few bottles, I can bring to Moab if you want...I presume you used straight black?

anyone else use the Forever Black? or Krylon Fusion for Plastics?
I wondered what others thought of it... I used the FB and loved the results, Dark rich Black and very shiny, but needed many coats and showed wear in places after about 6 months from road trash.
Since I had some of the cladding off for the MICE issue ( see that thread if you can help! ), I decided to try the Krylon, still took several coats, not as shiny, and seems to attract dust a bit... I may cover that with FB. Where the FB wore off... gotta smooth the worn areas with lacquer thinner and re-apply. Guys stop me all the time thinking it's a new car, or maybe it's just a conversation starter.

Kat: you remember the photos I sent you last year? It still looks as shiny and new except where it wore off.

~I do recall those pics, absolutely fantastic looking, it did look new!

~I thought the FB was a permanent dye, like SN.....maybe it was another product with a similar name I'm thinking of......

~Wouldn't the Krylon Fusion also be a permanent product? I used it on my engine cover and it sprayed on and dried, just like spray paint should. So why would it attract dust if it was "dry"??? ...or did I use a different form of the product?
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[blacksambo]

I'm sourcing it on ebay for $16.00.

But they're two totally different animals....303 is just a topical, temporary water-soluable treatment, with no texture-adding characteristics vs Monstaliner, which definitely has texture and is more less a permanent coating.

But you could buy a whole lotta 303 before you'd hit $124. It's about $25 for 32 oz spray bottle.

[VX KAT]

I'm sourcing it on ebay for $16.00.

Wow, due share! 32 oz for $16 is a great price.
I couldn't find that price on ebay. Can you attach a link?

[disasterlady]

RE: Krylon Fusion attracts dust... I think it may be because of the texture on the cladding, it has since been rained on, looks better, but still not as shiny as the Forever Black. Interesting that it could take the engine heat! I'll keep that in mind for mine.

RE: Forever Black is somewhat permanent as it still chips from road trash or possibly from NOT getting prepped properly! I may have gotten sloppy when I got to the one side that has shown most of the wear.... either way it is still my favorite.

RE:303... good, but still temporary and a different look, much like Armourall in my opinion. I use it over other things.

[VX KAT]

I'm sourcing it on ebay for $16.00.

Wow, due share! 32 oz for $16 is a great price.
I couldn't find that price on ebay. Can you attach a link?

Hey Sambo, I'm still trying to find the 303 on ebay for around that price, but can't find it...can you attach a link?

[JMNY]

If the same thing you are looking for.....

http://www.amazon.com/303-Products-3...2&keywords=303

[VX KAT]

If the same thing you are looking for.....

http://www.amazon.com/303-Products-3...2&keywords=303

Thanks, that's a great price! I was just curious to see where he saw that on ebay back then, cuz I couldn't find it.