NanoSkin feedback yet?

UncleWede · 08-08-2012, 01:21 PM

I'm tempted to get some and try on the flex, but was wondering if there was any more feedback out there yet?

jmen11 · 08-08-2012, 01:40 PM

I tried it a couple of weeks ago, I thought it was great. It worked really well and is way faster than using clay. I say go for it.

lvm3 · 08-09-2012, 09:51 AM

I used it a week ago on my X5 and love it.

BES335xi · 08-09-2012, 09:29 PM

Used the autoscrub on my car and it took out all the contamination out, works really good.

Envious Eric · 08-10-2012, 11:41 AM

try using a clay bar after and see what else you will pick up.

from what I have heard, it get about 80-90%, then claying after gets the rest

UncleWede · 08-13-2012, 05:13 PM

Everything I do is a DD, so not sure I need to spend the extra time to get that last 10-20%. Plus my basic pay is usually a hug and MAYBE some dinner

Not complaining at all, just not looking for concourse finishes.

Maybe I'll do a hood with clay to see how much more?

reddemon73 · 08-15-2012, 05:06 PM

I used the Nanoskin and loved it. Cut down the claying process by 80%. I didn't know that it did not pick up 100% of the contaminant. After the Nanoskin, the paint feel very smooth to touch.

psnt1ol · 08-15-2012, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Envious Eric

try using a clay bar after and see what else you will pick up.

from what I have heard, it get about 80-90%, then claying after gets the rest

I am glad i am not the only one who experienced this.....maybe i am doing something wrong

. I am also not seeing the dramatic time savings others are claiming. i will still continue to use it because at the end of the day.....i simply don't feel as tired (vs claying)

. This in itself is worth the money.

tofu- · 08-15-2012, 10:14 PM

Mine melted... Just left it in the sunlight for 10-15 min. $50 piece of rubber and foam ruined.

jiaan13 · 08-16-2012, 05:54 PM

Just bought the nanoskin towel, will probably get it out this weekend or next, pending time. Interested to see how much time it will save.

TOGWT · 08-17-2012, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by plantationwalrus

Just bought the nanoskin towel, will probably get it out this weekend or next, pending time. Interested to see how much time it will save.

“Nanoskin Surface Prep Towel” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopia...rep-towel.html

I hope the information in this article is of some help to you. If you have any further questions please let me know

Detailed Image · 08-20-2012, 11:25 PM

Great article here on the NanoSkin AutoScrub Foam Pads by Greg from Signature Detailing. He even took the time to interview David from NanoSkin for added insight.

Personally the NanoSkin AutoScrub Fine Foam Pad have helped us clean much faster than a traditional clay bar. This has been a tremendous help when time is short and it's done a thorough job. The down side to me is you need a ton of the Glide to lubricate the surface, but luckily just one bottle should be diluted 7:1 (water:glide). The other down side is it's just tough to use in really tight spaces, same troubles while working in a polish. Overall I love it and think it will continue to become a larger part of quality detailing. Let me know if you have any other questions and I'll be happy to help.

Greg @ DI

ideliver · 08-21-2012, 06:55 AM

Agree with all the above...I use the 6" by hand...and can decontaminate a car in 10 min

Also, on a test hood....it did not mar or do anything bad to the paint

1080eyes · 08-21-2012, 01:14 PM

This Nano Skin sounds interresting. One question, what happens to the particals during the process? Does it need rinsing after each panel?

joed1 · 08-21-2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tofu-

Mine melted... Just left it in the sunlight for 10-15 min. $50 piece of rubber and foam ruined.

It's black, it absorbs the sunlight much more efficiently. Try putting on a black nitrile glove and see how quickly your hand starts to bake.

UncleWede · 08-21-2012, 05:37 PM

These are about the same thinckness as a normal polish pad? For some reason I had in my mind this thing like a jar opener.

ideliver · 08-21-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

These are about the same thinckness as a normal polish pad? For some reason I had in my mind this thing like a jar opener.

The towel is...just bigger

Raja Ventureshield · 08-22-2012, 03:17 PM

it's great. i have used it and i love it. It's much easier to use and less energy required than the clay. However, the time saving I think it's maybe 25-40% less times but nothing like advertised. Great stuff. love it. Plan on getting some more soon.

jiaan13 · 08-23-2012, 07:46 PM

I used the towel last night on my old DD, a white 1994 Volvo 940 turbo. The hood looked MUCH better afterwards, and the process a LOT quicker than clay. I saw a bit of marring on the front trailing edge afterwards, but I'm not sure if that was already there. It came out with some vigorous rubbing with a foam pad and Meguiar's cleaner carnauba wax.

One thing I noticed is that the cloth needs a very liberal amount of the lubricant solution on it. Maybe the marring happened on spots that I didn't wet down enough. Also, it did a fantastic job of removing rail dust-- the Meguiar's clay I used barely removed it, but the cloth removed it really quickly. Judging by that, the cloth seems to be more aggressive than clay, so plan on using lots of surface lubricant, apply gentle pressure, and of course follow up with a wax/sealant.

That's my .02

08-08-2012, 01:21 PM	#1
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08-08-2012, 01:40 PM	#2
jmen11 Private First Class 1 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 328i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: O.C.,CA iTrader: (0)	I tried it a couple of weeks ago, I thought it was great. It worked really well and is way faster than using clay. I say go for it. __________________ 2011 e90 328i \| Montego Blue \| Black Dakota \| Premium \| Value Pkg. \| STEPTRONIC \| Nav \| Harman Kardon \| Xenon \| 2000 Trans Am WS6 \| Black \| Black lthr. \| Hurst 6MT \| T-tops \| Eibach pro kit \| Koni SA \| Borla \|
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08-09-2012, 09:51 AM	#3
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08-10-2012, 11:41 AM	#5
Envious Eric Banned 37 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: nissan xterra, 335 soon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county, ca iTrader: (1)	try using a clay bar after and see what else you will pick up. from what I have heard, it get about 80-90%, then claying after gets the rest
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08-13-2012, 05:13 PM	#6
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18405 Rep 9,422 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Everything I do is a DD, so not sure I need to spend the extra time to get that last 10-20%. Plus my basic pay is usually a hug and MAYBE some dinner Not complaining at all, just not looking for concourse finishes. Maybe I'll do a hood with clay to see how much more?
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08-15-2012, 05:06 PM	#7
reddemon73 Major 105 Rep 1,392 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	I used the Nanoskin and loved it. Cut down the claying process by 80%. I didn't know that it did not pick up 100% of the contaminant. After the Nanoskin, the paint feel very smooth to touch. __________________ 2014 435i M Sport //AW, CR//premium, tech, lightening pkgs//20% tint//full clear bra//ppk//blk grills//20" Vertini wheels//digital gauge//Apple Carplay//MPE with catted DP//VSRF charge pipe//Wagner FMIC//
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08-15-2012, 10:14 PM	#9
tofu- Banned 88 Rep 2,854 Posts Drives: 335i Jet Black/Coral Red Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: nyc iTrader: (4)	Mine melted... Just left it in the sunlight for 10-15 min. $50 piece of rubber and foam ruined.
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08-16-2012, 05:54 PM	#10
jiaan13 uʍop ǝpısdn 0 Rep 63 Posts Drives: '11 335d, SG/Saddle, ZSP, ZPP Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South bay area, NorCal iTrader: (0)	Just bought the nanoskin towel, will probably get it out this weekend or next, pending time. Interested to see how much time it will save.
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08-20-2012, 11:25 PM	#12
Detailed Image 370 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: Detailed by Detailed Image Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (5)	Great article here on the NanoSkin AutoScrub Foam Pads by Greg from Signature Detailing. He even took the time to interview David from NanoSkin for added insight. Personally the NanoSkin AutoScrub Fine Foam Pad have helped us clean much faster than a traditional clay bar. This has been a tremendous help when time is short and it's done a thorough job. The down side to me is you need a ton of the Glide to lubricate the surface, but luckily just one bottle should be diluted 7:1 (water:glide). The other down side is it's just tough to use in really tight spaces, same troubles while working in a polish. Overall I love it and think it will continue to become a larger part of quality detailing. Let me know if you have any other questions and I'll be happy to help. Greg @ DI
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08-21-2012, 06:55 AM	#13
ideliver Major 246 Rep 1,247 Posts Drives: E60 M5, E71 X6M, E46 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: At the gas station iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW E46 M3 'vert [0.00] 2008 BMW M5 [0.00] 2011 BMW E92 [0.00] 2012 BMW X6M [0.00] 2003 E46 M3 [0.00]	Agree with all the above...I use the 6" by hand...and can decontaminate a car in 10 min Also, on a test hood....it did not mar or do anything bad to the paint __________________ Current: 2006 E46 M3 'vert 6-sp 2008 E60 M5, 2011 E92 328 6-sp, 2011 E70 N55, 2012 E71 X6M
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08-21-2012, 01:14 PM	#14
1080eyes Enlisted Member 8 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2011 328i vert. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	This Nano Skin sounds interresting. One question, what happens to the particals during the process? Does it need rinsing after each panel?
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08-21-2012, 05:37 PM	#16
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18405 Rep 9,422 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	These are about the same thinckness as a normal polish pad? For some reason I had in my mind this thing like a jar opener.
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08-22-2012, 03:17 PM	#18
Raja Ventureshield Major General 298 Rep 5,686 Posts Drives: BMW M3 coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (6)	it's great. i have used it and i love it. It's much easier to use and less energy required than the clay. However, the time saving I think it's maybe 25-40% less times but nothing like advertised. Great stuff. love it. Plan on getting some more soon.
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08-23-2012, 07:46 PM	#19
jiaan13 uʍop ǝpısdn 0 Rep 63 Posts Drives: '11 335d, SG/Saddle, ZSP, ZPP Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South bay area, NorCal iTrader: (0)	I used the towel last night on my old DD, a white 1994 Volvo 940 turbo. The hood looked MUCH better afterwards, and the process a LOT quicker than clay. I saw a bit of marring on the front trailing edge afterwards, but I'm not sure if that was already there. It came out with some vigorous rubbing with a foam pad and Meguiar's cleaner carnauba wax. One thing I noticed is that the cloth needs a very liberal amount of the lubricant solution on it. Maybe the marring happened on spots that I didn't wet down enough. Also, it did a fantastic job of removing rail dust-- the Meguiar's clay I used barely removed it, but the cloth removed it really quickly. Judging by that, the cloth seems to be more aggressive than clay, so plan on using lots of surface lubricant, apply gentle pressure, and of course follow up with a wax/sealant. That's my .02
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