TAC systems - Moonlight silica based spray sealant - How to seal your car

[@larsdahl6594]

Just when I decided to go back to old-school waxes and sealants after riding the SiO2 bandwagon for a couple of years, I stumble upon this irresistible carrot dangling in front of me. Thanks a lot, Jon!

[@Joe_Friday]

Did you ever try it? I recently got lots of products that's I've yet to try. Cleaners, detail sprays, waxes etc.

[@Yorkie900]

This is the product I've been looking for. I've wanted a full on ceramic coating but I haven't got access to a nice garage and heat lamps etc. This looks ideal for a weekend warrior like me to apply with none of the complex application problems associated with full on ceramics. Thanks for this video mate.

[@klasseact6663]

I have several TAC system products in my collection and I'm very impressed with everything except their waterless wash. I applied 2 layers of TAC system Power plus at the beginning of last month, prep was done using Griot's clay towel (fine grade) as well as TAC system iron soap, car wasn't too bad. For polishing I used the recently released 303 compound, polish and finishing polish to achieve a great finish, then it was onto the TAC system Power plus. The application was easy and results blew me away, this leads me to the use of Moonlight. Although my coating was only 6 weeks old I was bored this morning and decided to add a topper and let me tell you this, took the POP to an even further level, Moonlight is an great product!! I plan on using their Water Glass in the fall to give the car an additional boost for winter and even made that product at the 1:6 ratio per their suggestions, although they also say 1:9 is also acceptable. There's no reason to look any further than TAC system for all your detailing needs, they have a full product line. In closing I've used their Moonlight, 1 step Master and Quartz Max with great success😉

[@John-oy7ig]

I swear by water glass..... I used to use Hydro 2, and after I went exclusive to fireball I only used their pressure washer applied sio2 sealant. THAT product is amazing.

[@billdykes3921]

Hey Jon, You're my hero. Thanks for hours of endless entertainment combined with smart and sensible tests, useful comments and a great sense of humour. I'll be moonlighting soon. One small thing I just noticed ...it's not actually called "Moonlight"... it's called "Moon Light"... (I guess that has to do with the Sio2 concentration) coming from Korea we might have guessed. :-)

[@fnagdungdagint]

I want to try Tac Moonlight so badly. The only problem is that I have too many waxes and sealants on my shelf already. Probably enough to last me the rest of my life. The Collinite 465 in particular never seem to diminish at all 😄

[@RUNDMC-555]

I love that you can use this on trim and has very nice effect restores it surprisingly nicely

[@klasseact6663]

Love TAC system products! I have several other products from them, all high quality and well worth it👍👍

[@noelyboy6969]

I got this on the Tesla the other day and What a finish, very impressed with it.

[@maxburg4817]

Looks like a brilliant product for sure, which has lead me to research their product range. Whilst I like these coating, I'm a big fan of traditional waxes, purely because of the fact I like getting out there to apply new coats of wax. It's horses for courses and a question of how much time you have really... but again, you never cease to deliver a damn good review. 10 gold stars ✨👍🏼

[@ForensicDetailing]

my opinion of this product is really high.. the way it holds onto its potency is beyond other formats.. one thing I can say is there is a slight issue with these products leaving water spots.. the water repellency is impressive but the beads seem to cling to the car rather than sheet off... So I recomend this product as a base line sealant type sealant and then topping with a nice paste wax or a liquid spray product with good surface characteristics to compliment it.. but like I say its prolly the best sealant Ive used thats not a full blown ceramic and is easy to apply.. the gloss is lovely it makes the clearcoat look like fresh laquer..

[@maxburg4817]

Thanks for the feedback! Really useful... have you done a review of Menzerna Powerlock at all? I'd like to see how it compares and get, what is clearly your chemical knowledge opinion. Thanks again 👍🏼

[@ForensicDetailing]

no but looking to do something cool on sealants soon (ish) max so stay tuned

[@denniskwok7613]

Thanks for the detailed review. I really value your impartiality and depth you go into with your product reviews. Great stuff.

[@robmills4709]

Just received mine today, thank you for your brilliant tutorial, great product. 👍

[@hakman239]

Did it ruined the microfiber because of the si02

[@1974gladiateur]

hakman239 no you clean it and it’s good again.

[@gtm-lifts8426]

@@1974gladiateur True but you have to clean it very soon after using it

[@PaulDoldenDetails]

Great video Jon got a close friend who ceramic coats cars this I found really longevity and cost sound pretty impressive 😃😃👌🏻

[@ForensicDetailing]

cheers budd :)

[@lukelin250]

Big fan of this product. I have it applied every 6 months to my car by a local auto detailer here in New Zealand. I then use Tac Systems Quart Max to keep the moonshine protection topped up after each wash. Please review further Tac Systems products

[@superficialdetails]

I love moonshine too!😂😂

[@Audittr2108]

Nice one John. I've seen the TAC products on in2detailing when ordering other bits but not been sure what they're about. Might try the Moonlight next winter👍

[@Clifficantsleep]

Good review,for £20. The price is good.for durability and protection.it seems it would be a good thing to put on any car.and you could do it yourself and you don't have to pay someone to do it.as long as you do the proper preparation.good stuff as ever Jon.

[@Dean.martin.93]

Tac systems full brand review comming jonnyboy?

[@Martron82]

I have applied tac system moonlight to my car. Impressed with the water beading. But it doesn't seem to sheet. The beads stay in place. It's clear that it's hydrophobic. But would have expected sheeting. Is this because of a curing issue or perhaps I didn't buff soon enough causing rough surface for the beads to grip?

[@richardhobbs51]

Hi John, can you use this on plastics ? Also with regard to prep, would using a clay bar and then Bilt Hamber cleanser fluid before application be suitable? Great site mate really look forward to your new videos

[@martin1649]

yes and yes

[@Olandaren]

Hi, really good video. I'm from Sweden and use Moonlight often, its very good on plastic to. Thanks for detailing info :)

[@TerrificFlow]

Great product review. I criticized the format of "brand review"', but this is exactly what i like. Would appreciate a part 2 of this, maybe in a month, to describe how the product has evolved since, and how does it repel dirt. It is noticeably easier to wash? Will it have a mesurable effect on light scratches inflincted during a normal wash? I tried my 1st sealant, wolfgang deep gloss paint sealant for 4 month now. Still visible, but i haven't notice an effect on how clean the car is, or how easy it is to clean it unfortunatly.

[@djdescent]

Love all your videos. Just wondering if you are considering doing some comparison videos of some of the major ceramic coatings on the market?

[@jonwright8236]

brilliant video , thinking of getting some for my metallic black V40 r design , all best from Ireland

[@hunket6510]

can moonlight be used on all external surfaces of the car? Glass, trimmings, rubber, plastics, etc?

[@Jackieletits]

Yes it can

[@adamfreeman1219]

Next time I do my car it is either getting a coat of opti-coat or I'm toying with the idea of this. How would you say they compare and which should I go for?

[@stuartkalar8170]

Could we put 2 coats of this or would be just wasting product. Keep the videos coming they are a great help. Thank you

[@ForensicDetailing]

2 coats would be of benefit. give it an hour between coats mate.

[@petermaidment1175]

Hi great video as always. How does this compare to the latest water based offerings such as Meguiars Hybrid ceramic wax? Do you need to throw away the towels after use?

[@tazznijjar7111]

I think this will be the next product I buy to protect my car! Are you going to review the other products such as shampoos, compounds etc?

[@henkdevrjes9640]

Honda S2000 panel, right? Beautiful

[@bromkin]

Another great review. By the way the song on the introduction sounds familiar who was it by ?

[@ForensicDetailing]

thats one of mine mate..

[@scotlandmyland]

@@ForensicDetailing Britain's Got Talent matey

[@domknill]

Another great video. Really good to have some real in-depth information about each product. Have you tested any of the WoWos products (e.g. Crystal Sealant or 121 wax)? Looking forward to the Flex review!

[@mikeregner4719]

Could I wait 6 hrs and re apply to make it a thicker layer ?

[@01123581321341]

Would the buffing cloths and microfibre applicators be trashed after apply Moonlight ?

[@ForensicDetailing]

hmm great question. I would say applicators yes. So you could use the suede blocks ceramic applicators and bin the little cloth square. Buffing cloths I dont know. but this material sets hard so my guess is yes. maybe relegate the cloths..

[@africansilverback2722]

great video on the tac system!!! Cant wait for the flex review mate i need to buy a polsiher in the next week and the xfe is in my lift. also have you heard about the flex 3401 upgrade called Flex XCE 9-8 150 i still cant find it for sale anywhere but apparently it was out last year...

[@ForensicDetailing]

it wasnt officially released mate, and Im not sure if it will be released ever in the UK...

[@africansilverback2722]

ahhhh nooooo that would be unfair to not let us brits have a go and addthis to the arsenal :( that prob explains why we dont hear about it. i read the new rupes mk2 and xfe were recalled for problems but bk in stock now so guessing they have resolved the issue. so which one would you have as a hobbyist detailer who is new to polishing.. flex 3401 rupes mk2 flex xfe

[@ForensicDetailing]

gonna sort of delve into that for the video soon mate, because i think you just asked a very good question that I get asked a lot (minus the XFE as its new)..

[@africansilverback2722]

cant wait for the review its gonna be very helpful in my decision on wish to choose. keep up the good work much appreciated

[@michaeldeluca7400]

Hey Jon, quick question. Safe to apply this product to my headlights/taillights and black plastic trim? Thanks

[@ForensicDetailing]

Ive not test it for that michael but generally with ceramics the answer is yes. cant see any reason why not tbh mate.

[@patvill]

Michael was it alright to apply on headlight ??

[@ROGERSWKS]

First of all let me say I rate your in depth assessments and product reviews in high regard. The attention to detail and an honest review is not seen on any other channel. I'd like to ask a question about my '17 VW Golf which has been LSP'ed with Dodo Juice Purple Haze. If I wanted to use a sealant would you recommend applying it over this (or any other wax) or removing the wax with Lime Prime as you mentioned in your video? Would you consider the Hyd-Re-Seal from your 2016 product awards or the TAC Moonlight the better option to use in this example? Regards,

[@ForensicDetailing]

hey there.. so purple haze I think its a natural wax formulation.. if its been on for more than a month then whats left would prolly be removed by good pre wax cleaner.. But one with abrasives is always a sure fire way to remove them.. Yes moonlight needs to go onto a prep'd surface, where any existing coatings are removed (unless its another ceramic you are topping up)... lime prime by hand application would be ok if you dont have a machine polisher.. (just be mindfull to level and work the cleaner quickly and then remove and dont use it in sun light on hot panels) once applied and cured you could then add a wax like PH on top.. hyd-re-seal is a completly different type of product.. very nice and cool but totally different. its like a wet coat you blast over the whole car from a lance.. easy to apply lots of pros and a few cons.. but cool.. but yer as a longer lasting option.. Moonlight as a based sealant, toppped with your paste wax from dodo juice would be a cool combo.

[@ROGERSWKS]

As always thank you very much! Really appreciated.

[@diegofelix8910]

Loved your channel, greetings from Brazil.

[@pballer2005]

i saw on that silver panel you were showing that one side had this product and the other had fusso. the water repellant nature looked about even, would you still say that the silica sealant is preferable just because of its ease of use over fusso? i've noticed that while fusso does repel water VERY well, it doesn't seem to repeal dirt or fall out any different than other waxes ive used. does the silica sealant have better dirt and fall out repelling?

[@ForensicDetailing]

hey there, so fusso actually holds onto that repellency longer than vritually all products.. Even some full on ceramic coatings loose their hydrophobic properties even though theres still material there. there is a difference though yes. I think coatings generally the dirt repellency is noticably better than other formats of protection. good test would be a 50/50 on the barrel of an alloy. moonlight is wicked, so easy to apply. and just top it with reload or cure to keep the hydrophobiic thing going, but the underlying ceramic should stick around for the claimed 9 months. with moonlight you get a taster or what a ceramic does in terms of surface characteristics, but the application is very easy.

[@willis8281]

Hi john, I’ve decontaminated and polished half my mums cars today just need to finish the polishing in the morning. I’m going to use moonlight as a protectant. Would it be advisable to use it on the glass as well? This is the first full decon and polish I’ve done, I’ve got so much respect for the pros that do it for a living it’s bloody hard work, a lot harder than I ever thought before having ago!

[@ForensicDetailing]

I would personally not use it on glass but I know people that do... congratz willis its lots of work isnt it. but that tells me you are doing it properly.

[@willis8281]

It’s a bloody mission lol. You’ve taught me well 👍👍

[@chrism2996]

Hi Jon,Great video.When using a product like this, hows the best method to maintain. Would you suggest using a quick detailer or something on each maintenance?

[@superficialdetails]

Add another layer or use TacSystem quartz max.

[@Lierbal]

Were you testing a traffic film remover in the end clip? I tried but couldn't hear what the hubbub was about.

[@turbo5483]

Looks like a great easy to use product...Thanks for the upload 🎶🎵🖤🎧🎼

[@paulfarmerful]

Hi Jon, I’m just getting into detailing and learning a lot from your channel, though easily confused. I live in Brighton and seagull crap is a real day to day problem. Does this product and/or others like it offer any resistance to the acids in the crap?

[@FatTonyMaranzano]

Hi Paul, obviously never leave bird shit on the car, with no coating most of it will more than likley stick however with a coating the runny stuff slides off but don't become full reliant on a protectant

[@hakman239]

Do a video on tac quartz maz

[@peterwood2633]

Ordering some moonlight from in2detailing. Can I use it on glass too?

[@ASarge77]

Putting protection and gloss at equal importance would you go Moonlight or Angelwax Enigma Ceramic wax? Guessing topping moonlight with a wax isn’t recommended

[@johnwilliams8580]

Just tried to order via TAC USA and site indicated Moonlight is currently out of stock...

[@richlee509]

Awesome products these

[@justinrichford7554]

Love your channel and reviews I'm learning so much. How long do you leave it until you can add wax on top of it. Also can you use this on wheels after applying gtechniq c5 wheel armour Many thanks

[@ForensicDetailing]

you can use it on a coating although compatability is a bit of a grey area and some coatings when fully cured might not take other products. but Im almost certain if you put this on top of C5 you should be fine.

[@hakman239]

I've just got the drinker towel it's 60 by 90 1100 gsm 80/20 china origin and it holds 4kg of water so it's up there with the high end towels

[@willis8281]

I’ve been using hybrid solutions ceramic spray coating and the durability is not very impressive, especially on the roof, it seems to disappear after 3-4 weeks. I’ll give this a go and see if it lasts. Thanks for the advice.

[@ForensicDetailing]

moonlight out lasts any water based spray coating.. in fact I have a test coming soon showing TW ceramic V moonlight and 24 other products.

[@willis8281]

Excellent. I do loves good shoot out 👍

[@1974gladiateur]

Can you put a SILICA SPRAY on it to keep it nice.

[@robbihongkong903]

Great review as always.....how does this compare with Gtechniq C2v3?.....i've used this and find it a amazing sealant!

[@ForensicDetailing]

hmm i had a play with C2v3 long time ago, im struggling to remember though.. they sound similiar but I cant remember if it was oil based...

[@downundergarage6968]

Jon and others, i noticed that you have used plush MF towels, would you have to throw away that towel after buffing it aka the full blown ceramics? What about the water spotting? Would you top it up with Reload etc?

[@stevegreer1963]

I have been using Griot’s Garage Spray Wax as a drying aid, which really adds a lot of gloss after my maintenance washes. If I would apply Moonlight over naked clear coat, is there any reason why I couldn’t continue topping Griot’s Spray Wax over Moonlight? Great video Jon!

[@ForensicDetailing]

you should be able to use a spray was on top of this product steve

[@stephenbissett3280]

How are the self cleaning properties of this product vs a true ceramic?

[@ForensicDetailing]

its hard to say.. but I would say the dirt repellency comes from the speciality silazane resins. Of which this contains about 25% I believe. so its probably not going to be up there with a full blown ceramic and it wont last as long. but it defeintly makes cleaning the car easier stephen.

[@christopherfrank6605]

Hello, very nice review of this product, im planning to apply soon this product on my car before this winter, i wanted to ask you which shampoo do you recommand for the maintenance of this protection ? Is a PH neutral shampoo enough or a ceramic shampoo like for example car pro reset is more suitable ? Thanks

[@ForensicDetailing]

Yo Chris, TAC systems mystic bubble (the blue one). If you are in the USA you could also use Carpro Reset. Search you tube for the "best car soap shampoo" and you will see my video on lots of car soaps.

[@christopherfrank6605]

@@ForensicDetailing ok thank you i was thinking if i can use the dodojuice "Born to be mild" to maintain ?

[@terry9468]

Hi mate, do you have to throw away the buffing clothes. Cheers

[@scenicroadwaysyt]

Great review. How are the fumes using this stuff? Is it recommended to wear a mask like some of the full blown ceramics? Tempted to try this out but it would have to be really good to get me to switch from Sonax PNS amazing water behavior and no fumes

[@ForensicDetailing]

dont worry too much about the fumes... Its not a "fumey" as a ceramic because of the different carrier. most of the ceramic fumes are butyl ether..

[@scenicroadwaysyt]

Thanks for the reply, l Love your channel and have learned so much!

[@330d5]

How does this compare the Soft99 Fusso?

[@henkdevrjes9640]

Wondering the same thing

[@harryjackson1993]

Could thIs be topped with a show wax for lots of gloss?

[@superficialdetails]

HBJ yes it can or you can use quartz max by tacsystem as a topper. But I wouldn’t recommend wax. This will change moonlights ability to perform as intended. It has tons of gloss.

[@noelroga4593]

@@superficialdetails what about topping with tac system shinee wax?

[@jd-jw8hm]

Are there any recommendations and or benefits to multiple layers? Would this be compatible with QP-ON 2.0 say as a topper?

[@ForensicDetailing]

I dont know about compatibility but you can layer moonlight and yes there are benefits it will increase durability.

[@jd-jw8hm]

@@ForensicDetailing ok..thank you..enjoy your channel..from the states 🇺🇲 Love the blue e46 in your entro...I own a silver one just like it...👍

[@JoeWilson-cw1rt]

I'm a very amateur detailer, I drive a black car and use AF tripple to mask swirls, along with DoDo Juice purple haze as it really adds depth to the magic black paintwork of the vrs. I'm one for the deepest, wettest shine I can get out of my car so love a good wax, would a spray like this one create just as much depth/reflection or are ceramic coatings more for durability?

[@ForensicDetailing]

its more about durability and protection yes.. the wax I think still has a lot to offer as a nice deep gloss.. there is something that will always be cool about waxes.. but this silica product would work well as a base coat for a wax..

[@HoosierDaddyDetailing]

Could you use this as a sacrificial layer on top of say PnS inspiration coating? Or other traditional 2-3 year si02 coating?

[@1974gladiateur]

Wadester P. Coletrain yes you can top an existing coa

[@JackOfHearts42]

Bugbear? They're highly intelligent masters of warfare. Maybe you mean Owlbear, because those are pests.

[@kidoctane]

I wonder this compares to Optimum Hyper Seal ??

[@berczigabor]

Turns out TAC Systems charges a flat £30 (!!!!) shipping fee for all purchases from outside the UK. That's ridiculous. Definitely getting my car care products from some other supplier/manufacturer.

[@ForensicDetailing]

maybe see if imran will send to you guys from the UK.

[@berczigabor]

Just a follow up: because of the high shipping cost and limited availability in the end I opted for Carpro Cquartz instead (which was more accessible to me), and I'm amazed by the results. The shine is not so much a difference, because I already had my car polished to mirror finish, and albeit CQUK improved even on that, it's not that a big jump from where it was. However, what I'm really amazed of is how good it keeps the dust away, because except for a thin layer of pollen-like miniscule particles, dust and dirt has practically no chance to set on it. Also, the washing and especially the drying experience is just unbelievable, because water literally runs scared from the paint now (and carrying any dust with it, that might have settled on the paint), and when coming in contact with the towel, it immediately detaches from the car's surface and gets into the towel, to never return. You never have to go over the same place twice, but get all dry already at the first time, and there's practically no water streaking either. All in all, even if it wouldn't last 2 years as promised, just half, I'd still chose it any time over regular waxing, because of these properties.

[@berczigabor]

Won't this silica coating collect dust and scratches the same way the clear coat would? If it does, what's the point of using it, in terms of optical results? Also, how hard is it to sand it off, once it's worn and time to renew?

[@ForensicDetailing]

complex question... first up.. the surface characteristics of it on application are different to unprotected clearcoat.. So it repels water and liquids, resists detergents etc contaminants will not stick to it as easily as raw paintwork, all this the end user can see for themselves after application. So I guess in this sense its the same in theory as a traditional sealant (to an extent).. but the actual material you are putting on the car is tougher and harder and more durable that other forms of sealant or waxes... And has good self cleaning qualities over other sealants. bearing in mind this is a light weight lower concentrated form of a ceramic coating.. I guess the killer question is how much scratch resistence you get from it.. the answer is "some" but in my opinion its perhaps hard to quantify from a user perspective with done side by side testing on treated and untreated areas and even then hard to assess.. Some realistically if perhaps not much.... and using this product isnt a license to use unsafe methods to clean the car... as with other sealants and waxes, the intensity of all the surface characteristics dull down after a month or two but this product is still there providing a very thin barrier between your paintwork and the elements. (works really well on alloys too) Its a very nice introduction into ceramics thats still easy to apply... hope that helps its very good stuff..

[@berczigabor]

Jon, thanks for your quick, yet, extensive answer - I really appreciate it. However, I'm still puzzled over how much effort is needed to remove this product fully, once it's so worn, that you need to renew it? Can it be chemically stripped (by for ex isopropyl alcohol or some heavy detergent), or would you need to actually polish the car surface (or even maybe compound it)? Also, can it be waxed over to get the shine back once the silica coating itself is somewhat worn, or would it prevent even wax from sticking to / layering over it?

[@ForensicDetailing]

so it will wear away and disapear as a result of weathering and cleaning etc.. but just take longer so no effort to remove unless you want to take it off.. It wont be chemically removed generally speaking (not with things that are paintwork safe) can be waxed over yes.. Something like carpro reload over the top works well though but wax is fine as well.. wax ill adheare to this... not so good for a sealant to be use on this though (certain types of sealant at least)

[@berczigabor]

Jon, thanks for taking the time to answer me. I just might try this product in the near future.

[@MrSmoothasf]

Gábor Bérczi good questions exactly what I was wondering

[@tomhynd5640]

Great video as usual man, big fan of your content. How this compares to carpro reload? is it a water based version? or are we talking rebranded? Thanks, keep up the the good work!

[@ForensicDetailing]

carpro reload is water based I think... great product.. very user friendly.. different to Moonlight.

[@superficialdetails]

I am a us based tacsystem distributor. reload is nothing like this. if interested please contact me for purchase. I carry the full line. [e-mail]

[@bowersja]

I normally use this on my jeeps unpainted plastic fenders. Last time though some sprinklers from the neighbor got them wet all over and it looks bad. How can I get it off?

[@ForensicDetailing]

light finishing polish and soft pad mate. dual action polisher

[@johnemmel8220]

Hey Jon ... John here in LongIsland NY@Carefree Auto Detailing Tac vs CarPro what say you thanks pal keep em coming mate

[@superficialdetails]

Tacsystem all day every day

[@mistermister8593]

very informative as always. cheers.

[@holybusiness9624]

How does this compare to AngelWax TI 22?

[@AliK-ql5lv]

Another excellent and informative video, thanks. How would you rate TAC Moonlight compared to Fusso Coat for looks and longevity?

[@ForensicDetailing]

fusso, will exhibit its water repellency characteristics for longer because it somehow lock in that PTFE form of additive within its sealant.. and that additive repels water like crazy... but I believe the silica coating will give a harder more durable layer of protection... They are totally different.. fusso is really cool for what its able to achieve (ignore the haters) in terms of protection. This silica product though really is more of a recent "thing"... both epic...

[@gufiaito69able]

@@ForensicDetailing can fusso coat be applied over this? Do you think it would allow for a year protección?

[@eduardofolha8415]

16:07min pelo video a cera fusso tem melhor beeding é mais facil de secar o carro do que o moonlight confirma ?!

[@rattlehead85]

Jon could this product be combined in some way with angel wax enigma and bouncers quick detailer??

[@superficialdetails]

That would be a bad idea. Completely different products. You will have unfavorable results

[@scottohms2799]

Jon, did you have to pitch your applicator and towels in the trash or can you just wash them and use them for finish duty again ?

[@ForensicDetailing]

good question.. the applicator just got demoted for like trim or tyres.. the microfiber I soaked in warm water and some APC immeidetly after application and then washed.. I think if a ceramic dries in a microfiber then the microfiber is toast.. and with higher strength ceramics I think the microfiber is also toast.. although moonlight is not a full blown ceramic Im guessing it might be a good idea to dispose of the microfiber after use

[@liamsalisbury2786]

Could you use a wax over this product ? Something like double speed wax to improve its shine and protect the coating ?

[@ForensicDetailing]

you can but I would not. you loose the surface characteristics of a ceramic style product, but adding the wax perhaps gives you less desirable surface characteristics. not all agree with me on this but thats my thinking.. I would top with gyeon cure or carpro reload.

[@superficialdetails]

Waxing over this will only reduce its ability to perform as designed. Use quartz max or more moonlight.

[@josephacox1981]

you do great videos however I miss the dinghy white v neck under shirts with pit stains. bring those back!

[@ForensicDetailing]

I will never forget my roots, the pit stains will be on show again soon :)

[@GrahamReid34]

Polysilazanes is silicon and nitrogen atoms, which i think is crazy chemistry, i'm also surprised they say 9 months and not longer, but i'm with you 6 months and i'm well happy, any mention from in2 about layering??

[@ForensicDetailing]

yer was just a stupid outake not really relevent to the video but it made me chuckle...

[@superficialdetails]

You can layer but not needed. At that point use TACSYSTEM magic.

[@hayd1981]

Hope this isn't a silly question...do I have to discard the microfiber applicator and buffing towel once used as they would be saturated with SiO2 "shards" that could scratch paintwork if used again or can I just wash them? Would appreciate a response please-thanks

[@ForensicDetailing]

good question.. so normally once you have soaked ceramic "type" resins into a microfiber, then that microfiber does not want to go near paintwork again.. and it also shouldnt go near any other surface you dont want to potentially scratch up.. so internal etc.. But you could demote them to general purpose crappy rags for like tyres cleaning etc.. but yes you should discard really.. tac is a lower concentration ceramic.. but its still essentially a ceramic so you should stick to those rules.. check out paragone premium microfiber terry cloths very cheap... good though

[@hayd1981]

Thanks- Does that same principle then apply to products like CarPro Reload and others with a similar make up as they too also contain SiO2 -all be it in much lower quantaties than the TAC Systems? Appreciate you getting back to me.

[@denislavhtistov1345]

Can I use the AutoGlym kit(scratch remover and Resin polish) before the Moonlight?I mean po remove the scratches with the Scratch remover,polish it with Super Raisin Polish,and and coating of Moonlight over it?

[@ForensicDetailing]

no m8

[@hasangreaves2546]

Would you say this product is similar to Koch Chemie 1K nano?The price is good for what it is.

[@ForensicDetailing]

I dont know if the scholl product is using silica.. but the product descriptions or claims have a similiar flavour.

[@tomasprieto9746]

Nice job on the intro

[@armandoresillez5364]

is this product available in the u.s. or is going to be?

[@superficialdetails]

armando resillez I am a distributor in the us for tacsystem. contact me if you're interested. I carry their full line. [e-mail]

[@gauch7341]

If it lasts around 6 months can you just clay bar before reapplying or do you need to strip it completely first

[@superficialdetails]

Use something similar to iron zero to remove contaminants and a through washing, then wipe with oil zero before reapplying. All TacSystem products

[@jimgee2676]

greetings from canada , can i use moonlight as a topper over a ceramic coating

[@YoMoe83]

yes

[@Jackieletits]

Can you do a review of TAC 1 step Master?

[@ForensicDetailing]

in the pipeline m8.. but I dont think its gonna be popular, will explain in the video

[@Jackieletits]

@@ForensicDetailing cause it ruins MFs too haha 😣😣

[@arthurlancelod]

Hi Jon!!! Hope you are having a good one!! How many days should i need to wait to wash my car after applying Moonlight?

[@ForensicDetailing]

I personally would wait at least 4-5 days.

[@arthurlancelod]

Forensic Detailing Channel thanks a lot Jon! I will make it a week then. I have so much respect for you and what you have been doing since the day i met detailing! Not only the things and stuffs thay you are producing but also yourself as a person and your personality are great! My favorite channel on KZbin!!!

[@davidashley2719]

Any thoughts on how this would work as the base or stand alone layer, then using something like meguiars hybrid ceramic while wet with follow up washes? Something to extend the longevity of the coating.

[@ForensicDetailing]

works awesome for that. so full prep. apply this. and I recomend you maintain it with Wet coat say once every 2 months. and using done and dusted SI if you want something to use every wash.

[@sergiodasilva4821]

Would you advice this produto to apply on PPF? Our is there anything else better? Thanks

[@ForensicDetailing]

I'd use gyeon ppf coating

[@stevegreer1963]

Jon- I just ordered a bottle of Moonlight from Amazon. I have a question. You explained that Moonlight is about 25% SIO2 compared to a full blown ceramic that are 50-70% in concentration. If a second coat of Moonlight is applied after the first coat cures, does the second coating double the protection? In other words, is two coats of Moonlight’s 25% SIO2 concentration equivalent to one coat of a traditional 50% SIO2 coating?

[@ForensicDetailing]

kind of.. the thing with moonlight is its using a different carrier as well.. the true ceramics are a combination of the silica resin with other organic resins and a butyl ether solvent. no carrier oil (and I say oil but its prolly some synthetic oil). but essentially if you layer moonlight you will get more of the solid going down. I would say though your probably much better off going with a full blown ceramic than trying to layer moonlight to get the performance of a ceramic.

[@falcopete8377]

Jon, Would this sealant be suitable for plastic faring panels on motorbikes?

[@superficialdetails]

Absolutely. Also try TacSystem Magic.

[@sergiosequeira76]

Hi John Back to this video just to ask you if we need to discard the applicator and the microfibres like when using ceramic coatings ?

[@ForensicDetailing]

gonna come down to personal preference. Its not a full on ceramic but its still cures to a rock hard similiar sort of thing.. so probably yes. you can just spread it with the ceramic suede applicator towels on a block and discard the little towels if you like. that works.

[@sergiosequeira76]

Forensic Detailing Channel Thank for fast reply And how to wash the microfibres? As normal? Or need something stronger eg: APC

[@ForensicDetailing]

​@@sergiosequeira76 hey buddy have a watch of "How to wash microfiber towels - drying microfibre detailing cloths" on the channel. again you might want to relegate microfiber that you use to buff moonlight off the panel but Im not 100% sure. I did a video called trashing microfiber with ceramic coatings but moonlight is not a full blown ceramic.

[@niallo29]

Great review.

[@eduardofolha8415]

Reset shampoo removes paste wax and spray sealants throughout the washes, I pre-wash and bucket wash the Koch Chemie Gentle Snow Foam shampoo, is this shampoo safe for any wax or sealant ?!

[@ForensicDetailing]

forget about car washes being safe or not safe on LSP mate honestly. It makes no difference unless your using some 1980's organic wax loaded with oil.

[@eduardofolha8415]

@@ForensicDetailing use seal in shine again meguiers wax spray, but to be completely safe I would pre wash and wash with Reset or Koch Chemie Gentle Snow Foam ???

[@Stickymicky25]

Hi Jon, ive just bought some of this to try out etc... a question for you. With other coatings i've worked with i've always binned the cloths or reduced them to grubby tasks like engine bay cleans, tyres etc due to the risk of marring, scratching... in your experience with the product what have you done with your MF cloths and the applicator? APC soak or bin?

[@ForensicDetailing]

relegate to none paintwork / heavy dirty jobs after this or bin the cloths mate. thats what I kind of do now.

[@Stickymicky25]

Cheers fella, i saw your other video trying the soaking the in APC trick... personally i'd rather bin or relgate them than take the risk! :-)

[@philnic88]

Hi there. I'm hoping to do a brand new car detail to protect my investment. Would you advise the dealer that you would like them not to touch the vehicle, get it home, full pre-wash, iron and tar removal, contact wash, clay, then add the moonlight? Are there any other steps you would take? And secondly, after leaving it to cure fully, would an addition of butter wet wax be a possibility to further enhance the shine? Thanks 👍

[@ForensicDetailing]

phil, I would ask for all the factory wrap to be left and I would insist that they dont wash the car or prepare it in any way.. some dealers know how to wash a car properly a lot dont.. important thing to do is inspect the cars paintwork at the dealershipat best you can to look for any evidence of them having gone near the clearcoat.. buffer trails, wash related scratches etc.. if your happy with the car then accept it.. and yer when you get it home you can de-con it if it needs it.. if you clay it you are going to need to machine polish it before protecting it... ideally the contamination level will be close to zero (might not be though) so a chemical decon might be enough. wet butter wax will work on TAC moonlight mate.. in fact would be a good combo. enjoy the new car buddy

[@philnic88]

Forensic Detailing Channel ok thanks for getting back to me. Sound advice.

[@scotlandmyland]

@@ForensicDetailing 24-carat. I knew that i would find precisely what I was looking for if I kept looking,, Jon this channel is pure gold ! New car soon, and I really can't wait to get onto it rather than into now. What's come over me ?

[@kuba7875]

Just received tac system moonlight, and I'm wondering after applying product, can you wash the towels and aplicator? Or should be binned?

[@ForensicDetailing]

ok I think you might want to relegate them to like engine bay or extreme dirt (non paintwork duty now mate) I did a video on this. Trashing microfiber cloths with ceramic coatings.

[@kuba7875]

@@ForensicDetailing thank you very much for replying