The product cured on the raw aluminum much faster than the directions indicated that it would and our technician was unable to level it properly. As a result we spent three days compounding if off a hood size area. It may be fine on a painted surface but that is not what we purchased it for and it did not perform as advertised.

Woweeee! I have applied ceramic coatings before so I was a little concerned if there were high spots I'd have to remove given the durability of this product. Well let me tell you I apply two coats without a single high spot. So so easy to apply with the microfiber block.
Of course the car was corrected and wiped with an IPA prior to its application. I placed a line of the product on the microfiber blocks and applied it to the entire hood with time to spare. Then I waited for the rainbow effect and the sweating to appear. Then used A low nap microfiber cloth to level it and immediately after used a plush microfiber cloth to remove any excess. It came out wonderful. Next time I will be much quicker as in the past the other coatings I had used were not nearly as easy to apply.
Pros: ease of application, long working time even in hot weather and seems durable.
Cons: Doesn't have the depth that I would have liked.

This has been a popular coating on the Autogeek forum. I gave it a try after some good feedback. This coating will sweat when it is flashing telling the user it is ready to be leveled. Similar to Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light. It wipes off easy but it does get a bit tacky after it begins to cure. It has a nice darkening effect on darker paints and has some good hydrophobic behavior.

I installed this on my own truck first before a customer vehicle. Easy application, not too sticky but does have a very strong scent. Is interesting that it sweats not the typical halo flash. Levels very nicely. Waited 2 weeks before first wash. Great hydrophobic, washed and dried very nice! Recommend.