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In spite of my best efforts to screw this process up, (uh....starting with the low gloss sealer vs. the underlying coat....don't ask), I must say the stuff is truly amazing.

I also ignored the instructions where they said do it in shade or in moderate temps, (full sun, 87 degrees outside probably 400 inside the car based on my sweating).

The trick is the tapping. I slobbered the stuff probably too heavily then smeared it over a larger area to thin the coat....then basically used the application brush to give the entire wet area a tap. I was shocked how good it has turned out so far.

Here is before, after the prerequisite cleaning, which I did do.






And after the first of two coats, (second one tonight).






Color match is spot on. I did not do the emergency brake cladding...see for comparison!

The lighting is different due to the angle of the sun and the large blanket I put over the windshield to keep the direct sun off it while it dried.

Stitching is a bit clogged but I'll attend to that tonight....uh, read the instructions, THIN COATS!!!!

What is really amazing is the applicator: I did not expect it to last more than five minutes. Works great, I'm sure it will be fine for the second coat as well.

BTW, really great personalized service from vendor. I initially ordered wrong color but called back next day to correct and they accommodated.

Can't say enoguh about the product or company.

Can't wait until the second coat and topper go on!!
 

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Well done. Keep us posted on how it holds up....
 
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Looks good so far but do you have a link to the actual product or vendor ?
 
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He's very responsive via ebay. Not sure if they have a normal website.

Just give them your interior code and viola. Not sure who but a fellow member here did a really great write up on it. I followed his lead and nought the low gloss topping for the final touch

 
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Look here for my DIY using this same product a few years ago. The results were outstanding.
 
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