Shiny Car Stuff vs Diamond Clear wipe on clear coat
Paint Pros LLC created and launched Diamond Clear commonly known as DC for short in 2019. It was designed specifically as a reconditioning product for mobile detailers and mobile paint vendors. DC was a major stepping stone for the wipe on clear coat industry bypassing competitors franchise fees by selling directly to consumer. Yes Diamond Clear is still available for sale on our website. In 2023 we Launched Shiny Car Stuff wipe on clear coat selling over 500,000 bottles since. This article is intended to explain the different application process and uses for each product.
Diamond Clear (DC) Wipe on clear coat uses
DC was designed specifically for mobile vendors. Key features include being weather proof. A weather proof wipe on clear coat allows mobile vendors to continue operation in rain, snow, extreme heat and extreme cold.
how is Diamond Clear application different than Shiny Car Stuff?
Diamond Clear MUST be leveled. Diamond clear is applied in a thick even coating. You must wait for the coating to become slightly tacky and then take a clean Micro fiber towel and gently level the application area. Until you are left with a thick perfectly reflective layer.
Common Diamond Clear application mistakes.
The most common mistake is leveling with too much pressure or before the coating has had time to properly tack up. This essentially removes the product from the panel or leaves a very thin coating with will not last nearly as long as a thick coating.
Why did we create Shiny Car Stuff?
Over time we realized 80% of our customers were Buying for personal use. Many people would also Mess up the Diamond Clear leveling process as mentioned above. That is when we bypassed the manual leveling step and created Shiny Car Stuff self leveling wipe on clear coat.
Why is Shiny Car Stuff better for DIY personal use?
Quite simply, It is easier to use because Shiny Car Stuff is self leveling. Simply clean the area you want to restore, and Apply a thick even layer. Shiny Car Stuff also lasts on average 1 year longer than DC. The combination of Ease of application and improved longevity made Shiny Car Stuff wipe on clear coat the perfect DIY wipe on clear coat to provide for the 80% of our customer base who weren't working in inclement weather conditions.