Do I even NEED wipers anymore?! | KAMIKAZE-Collection Window Coat

[@alanroth2870]

Great looking, Porsche!

[@Esotericdetail]

Indeed! :)

[@scottklatt9901]

Thank you for this video Todd!

[@mhossain21]

Hi Todd. I have chalk Panamera which has been full body PPFd and also has been coated. I’m confused between Polish Angel’s Graphene Spritz/Cosmic Spritz/High Gloss for maintenance. Please help!

[@douggreen980]

When the wipers are on, do you get a ghosting?

[@Esotericdetail]

Not sure what you mean by ghosting, but have never seen anything "out of the ordinary" after applying it to my personal cars.

[@douggreen980]

@@Esotericdetail Thank you for your reply! By ghosting I am referring to when the wiper blade swipes and there is a second or two of a white haze that appears, and then it disappears until the next swipe. I have seen this occur with a number of window coatings including the new Gyeon Glass +, Angelwax H2Go, and GTechniq G5.

[@mad_bad_cat]

@@douggreen980 This is very true, I have tried almost every brand and option out there. Always that second-long haze. I am yet to see a video that touches on this subject. Yes, these products do not need wipers at highway speeds, sure, but city-driving is a different game. The moment you touch the wipers, you are blind, especially at night with oncoming traffic's headlights or street lights. I always end up removing them with cerium oxide after trying for a day. I had best luck with Glassparency, which I was able to apply myself when they sold to public for a limited time. It actually had very minimal hazing, and also performed the best. Everything else was thrash. Living in Vancouver, we deal with all kinds of rain/snow, and wipers are a must.

[@douggreen980]

@mad_bad_cat Gtechniq G1 and G2 have basically no haze after the wipers swipe and it seems to last pretty good. The negative with G1 is that it is not quite as hydrophobic and some of the others.

[@fair_go]

Any tips on how to remove existing glass coatings? IPA clay?

[@Esotericdetail]

You could use a light glass polish, or something like Kamikaze-Collection's No. 5 Cleanser.

[@arthurpolin8194]

Does it help to polish the glass first with a DA? Also, can this be product be used on the glass roof of the car?

[@Esotericdetail]

I'm not big on polishing glass with a DA. Yes, great for glass roofs as well as I have done it on several of mine.

[@waxmanvids5015]

good morning Todd! I have a tough one for you! Between this product or Gyeon Quickview you which one do you reach for and why?

[@Esotericdetail]

This, as it has greater durability.

[@waxmanvids5015]

@@Esotericdetail thanks! Gyeons is finicky to use also with "high spots".

[@fskof]

Do you use a dry towel or a damp towel for the first wipe down?

[@Esotericdetail]

A dry towel should be fine.

[@chrisoo8998]

This would be good for my semi truck

[@Esotericdetail]

Indeed!

[@GlacierDetail]

just applied this yesterday! the timing aha

[@waxmanvids5015]

How was the installation and how do you like it so far?

[@GlacierDetail]

@waxmanvids5015 installation was super easy, and from my experience the best coating I've applied to my windows I don't drive in the rain with my wipers anymore it's insane. I've used Gyeon before this and others like aquapell and fuso etc but yeah this is my fav!

[@carlloftin2850]

@@GlacierDetailhow has it held up - been about 6 months since applied the product

[@GlacierDetail]

@carlloftin2850 still going strong 💪 though it's clear that it's starting to wear a little but it's not enough where I'd need to start using the wipers

[@sdericmonty]

Is this good for a beginner?

[@Esotericdetail]

It's really easy to use as you could see from the video. Even for a first-timer, just follow the instructions and you can't go wrong!

[@Lintahlo]

Is using a clay bar on a glass/windshield going to scratch it or be detrimental in any way?

[@KiloRomeoOscar]

As long as you're using fresh clay, a lubricant and the glass is clean absolutely not, glass in contrast to clear coat is extremely hard and you will not impart the marring you will typically see on clearcoat. Its worth adding if you have existing protection in the form of a dedicated glass coating or an si02 spray on/rinse product you will need to remove that before applying a product of this nature as it chemically bonds to the substrate thus ensuring the best longevity from the coating. This can be achieved from polishing the glass with a medium compound and foam pad you would use for paintwork, ensure you use panel wipe after removal to dissolve any lingering oils, a dedicated glass polish would also be utilised in this scenario (cerum oxide) with a rayon pad/with interface dependant on the age of the substrate. For newer unprotected vehicles a clay bar and panel wipe will be sufficient, just ensure you don't get the panel wipe near any aftermarket tints as it is prone to damaging them.

[@ROBERT-eg4ys]

Can you apply this in direct sunlight? Thank you.

[@Esotericdetail]

Like most coatings or detailing products, it's not recommended as the surface temperature will be too high.

[@waxmanvids5015]

is the finger puppet reusable for multiple vehicles?

[@billnipp2309]

I haven't replaced wipers or added washer fluid in over 5 years. Because I don't use them. ty

[@brianv177]

Will the wiper blade performance be affected by windscreen coatings ?

[@Esotericdetail]

Should make it more effective...

[@brianv177]

@@Esotericdetail Some windscreen coatings make wiper blades shudder. Is this because of incorrect application or low-quality coating?

[@Esotericdetail]

@@brianv177 Lots of variables here, also including the type/condition of the blade, the amount of pressure designed into the wiper arm, etc. Some cars are simply more prone to shudder than others with all things being equal.

[@Mark_T_902]

Excellent! I’ve was hoping you guys would do a video on the window coat from Kamikaze. I’ve had a horrible time with window coatings. My biggest problem is wiper chatter even when applying to the wiper itself. How is this product with the wipers? Have you heard of anyone complaining about the chatter issue?

[@flicksifyr6793]

chatter is usually only for the first couple days. then it goes away and is smooth

[@larrysing]

I’ve found that if the coating is good enough, you don’t need your wipers AT ALL. I drove an hour & a half about 3 months ago in the rain with my current coating & never even turned the wipers on once. My wipers get less action than the Maytag Man.

[@gregsullivan7408]

FWIW, I experience zero chatter with Angelwax H2GO, but it's a sealant, not a "coating"

[@larrysing]

@@gregsullivan7408 Yes, I like H2GO also - I have in on some glass now. Great stuff.

[@Esotericdetail]

Over the many years of working with window coatings, I have found that to be more of a vehicle-specific issue. Some cars just seem to get it (for a short period of time), while others do not. There are so many variables involved...

[@torocars9227]

How many cars will this cover.?

[@Esotericdetail]

Depends on how much glass you're doing on each car. If doing just windshields, you should be able to get about 5 applications out of it.

[@momonster]

in my experience, preparation is the key to longevity.

[@Esotericdetail]

We find it to be equal parts preparation and application methodology.

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

First!!!!

[@jamesalderson5140]

RainX does the same thing at a fraction of the cost! This isn't new technology! It's been around since the 1980's!

[@Esotericdetail]

Longevity is the key here. Typically speaking the difference between inexpensive off-the-shelf products and professional grade is going to be the durability of it.

[@RazorThinRazor]

@@Esotericdetail seeing its x12 the cost of RainX I would be curious of the durability in comparison.