{"id":24506,"date":"2018-12-24T08:00:05","date_gmt":"2018-12-24T13:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=24506"},"modified":"2018-11-29T10:39:24","modified_gmt":"2018-11-29T15:39:24","slug":"gyeon-mohs-product-application-and-initial-impressions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/gyeon-mohs-product-application-and-initial-impressions\/","title":{"rendered":"Gyeon Mohs: Product Application and Initial Impressions"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’ve been around the blog at all over the past several years, chances are you are at least somewhat familiar with paint coatings.\u00a0 Paint coatings are the latest and greatest form of paint protection, pushing traditional waxes and sealants into the “old school” category.\u00a0 If you are unfamiliar with paint coatings, check out this article on Why You Should Give Them a Shot<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In this article, I am going to discuss my initial impressions of\u00a0Gyeon Mohs<\/a>, a well-known product that has been around for a while, but somehow I am just getting around to trying it out.<\/p>\n

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I have been using a lot of Gyeon products lately on my personal vehicles and have been quite impressed by the majority of them, but this will be my first experience with a Gyeon paint coating.\u00a0 Gyeon boasts that Mohs provides chemical resistance, improves surface hardness, resists contamination, durable, and very easy to use.\u00a0 These are all very important traits of a quality paint coating.<\/p>\n

The Mohs kit is available in either 30 mL or 50 mL sizes and comes packaged in a very attractive triangular box that, like most Gyeon products, really stands out on the shelf next to other more ordinary containers.\u00a0 Inside the box was the bottle of Mohs, a dropper, an applicator block, four suede applicator cloths, a face mask, 100 mL of Gyeon Cure (a nice bonus!), and detailed instruction pamphlet on how to use Mohs and many other Gyeon products.<\/p>\n

Application Process<\/h2>\n

The instructions specify to begin by washing the vehicle with a strong degreasing agent.\u00a0 For this particular test, I simply used Optimum No Rinse for my initial wash.\u00a0 Gyeon then recommends that used cars should be clayed and treated with a tar and iron removal process, however, I personally recommend these things be done on brand new cars as well.\u00a0 If the car has superficial defects such as swirl marks and scratches it is recommended to remove the defects through appropriate paint correction methods.\u00a0 Once this preliminary work is completed, you will be ready to get going with the paint protection application.<\/p>\n

Begin with a thorough wipe down using Gyeon Prep<\/a>.\u00a0 Prep is a proprietary solution used to remove residual oils from the surface.\u00a0 I spray a liberal amount onto the surface and then wipe with a plush towel to really clean the surface.\u00a0 I follow with a second plush towel and a light mist of Prep directly on the towel for a final wipe to produce a streak-free finish.\u00a0 Ensure the paint is completely dry before proceeding with the application.<\/p>\n

\"ZRM<\/p>\n

Begin by giving the bottle of Mohs a good shake before opening.\u00a0 Next, wrap a suede applicator cloth around the applicator block and pour the product onto the cloth.\u00a0 You may need to use more product initially on a fresh, dry applicator than you do on subsequent sections when the applicator has already been dampened.\u00a0 Wipe the coating onto the painted surface working in criss-cross motions to ensure even coverage.\u00a0 Begin wiping the coating from the surface using a clean microfiber towel before the coating has dried.\u00a0 It is important to note that the drying time may vary from as little as 30 seconds to as much as two minutes depending on your ambient temperature and humidity.\u00a0 If you are new to coatings or are working in a warmer or cooler area than you are used to, I would recommend working in smaller sections until you have a good feel for the process.\u00a0 If you are confident in the process you may work on an entire panel at a time.<\/p>\n

It is very important that you ensure the coating residue is completely removed and the panel is free of any streaks or smudges before you move on to the next panel.\u00a0 Should you find that the residue is tacky or difficult to remove, you are likely waiting too long and should work quicker or work in smaller sections.\u00a0 If you find the coating to still feel wet and it is smearing on the surface instead of wiping away cleanly, you are likely wiping too soon and should allow the coating to sit for a while longer.\u00a0 Continue working panel by panel, or section by section, until the entire vehicle has been coated.\u00a0 Apply at least one, but up to two, more coats (total of 2-3 coats).\u00a0 Wait for a minimum of 1 hour between coats.\u00a0 \u00a0Each added layer will improve overall durability, gloss and scratch resistance.\u00a0 The vehicle should not be driven for 12-24 hours after application as the coating needs time to dry after the final layer has been applied.\u00a0 After this initial waiting period, you may wipe the surface with Gyeon Cure to provide additional protection while the coating continues to cure for two to three weeks.\u00a0 Once cured, Gyeon states that Mohs will easily last up to 12 months or 12,500 miles, however, based on my experiences with other paint coatings I am hopeful that this coating will drastically outperform these very modest durability claims.<\/p>\n

Finally, it is important to note that the vehicle should not be washed with any detergents or be exposed to any chemical cleaners within the first 7 days post-application.\u00a0 The same precautions apply to this product as with many detailing chemicals, so be sure to keep yourself safe by working in a well-ventilated area and using appropriate PPE such as gloves and respirators as needed.<\/p>\n

\"ZRM<\/p>\n

Initial Impressions<\/h2>\n

Through years of testing various professional and consumer coating products, I have come to appreciate certain aspects of individual products.\u00a0 One thing I am most appreciative of is how user-friendly a product is during application in a variety of environments.\u00a0 Gyeon has stated that Mohs<\/a> was an easy to use product, and I am happy to report that they are spot on.\u00a0 I was working in a less than accommodating environment that consisted of very high humidity and temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit (typical Midwest Summer).\u00a0 Even with these extreme conditions, the coating was an absolute joy to work with.\u00a0 My first coat was applied heavy and I worked in moderate-sized sections.\u00a0 For reference, I split the hood into three parts and split doors in half.\u00a0 I found the coating wiped away cleanly and easily despite my heavy application.\u00a0 For my second coat I used a bit less product and applied to entire panels at a time, even the hood was done in one shot.\u00a0 The coating was still a breeze to wipe away, leaving no smearing, no haziness, no fuss at all.\u00a0 This experience places this product into my personal “Very User-Friendly Products” category along with GTechniq Crystal Serum Light and the entire 22ple paint coating line.\u00a0 Another thing I wanted to briefly mention is the fact that I was initially a little put off by the requirement to apply more than one coat.\u00a0 Some manufacturers recommend a second coat, but this was the first that I had seen actually require it.\u00a0 Perhaps I am lazy, or just like to keep things simple, but I have only ever done multiple coats of a paint coating with professional coatings which required it for warranty purposes.\u00a0 After using Mohs, I found the multi-layer system to be no real fuss because the coating was just that quick and easy to use.\u00a0 Each layer took just 20 minutes or so to apply to this Porsche, so it was not a major time investment to apply a second coat.<\/p>\n

\"ZRM<\/p>\n

The paint was noticeably slicker after applying Mohs.\u00a0 I will be interested to see if this slickness fades quickly as I have experienced with other coatings or if it hangs around for a while.\u00a0 While I do understand that the physical slickness does not mean much in terms of paint protection, but it is still a trait that I personally enjoy.\u00a0 The visual characteristics were on par with other coatings I have become very familiar with.\u00a0 This silver paint looked incredible thanks to both the paint correction work and the coating.<\/p>\n

I am interested to see how this product holds up on this not-so-daily driven vehicle, and I intend to do further testing on my personal vehicle that is driven daily in all types of weather.\u00a0 My initial impressions are very positive and I hope this product performs at a high level beyond the 12-month estimate.<\/p>\n

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