Everbrite ProtectaClear Fail

[Adrenalinwill]

I absolutely love the stainless look and intend to keep stainless, but the fingerprints gave me nightmares. As much as I was excited and wanted the Everbrite product to work, it’s simply too much brain damage and way too much effort to apply. After over two months of fixing, stripping, re-applying, and trying all types of cleaning prior to application methods, I finally gave up. Here are my thoughts on each step of the process:

Prep

• The EZP cleaning included did not clean the surface well, smudges, finger prints, and discoloration still exist afterwards
• Rust remover was irrelevant as I started application right after taking delivery
• This may not be the same barkeepers friend as the one I purchased from Home Depot, it left horrible streaks and did not remove everything
• Windex and acetone prep was such a joy having to polish again and again for hours on end

Application

• Saw the Everbrite video, saw the video from Bearded Tesla Guy and it looks so easy gliding on
• In reality, it was like quick drying honey that dripped, smudged, and was impossible to keep an even coat
• The balance between "rainbowing" from not enough coating and dripping from coated areas above was impossible for me to achieve
• Coating looked perfect when coating but started to move and drip while curing - trying to fix it at that point was a huge mistake
• When I contacted Everbrite with photos, the response “Was the coating poured directly onto the truck and spread?”
• A bit disappointing after spending another $50 at Home Depot on gloves, two solution safe pans, Acetone, paint stripper, N95 mask
• Xylene is not sold in California, Everbrite is located in California. They probably should have known.
• The final product shown in the photos looks like I took a paint brush and went avant-garde on the truck
• The coating dried way too fast with 68 degree weather under a tent, there’s no way to go back and fix anything while coating, too thick, too thin was the norm
• Bugs loved it and a few decided to make the coating its final resting place while drying

The fix

• Everbrite provided a few solutions, 1. use acetone to lighten the coat and re-coat 2. spot fix as it self heals 3. use the new applicators they sent
• They sent another video on how to strip it (with no sound because it wasn’t ready yet) - same as before, looks so easy. It's not.
• The two microfiber applicators they sent was even worse at spreading the coating than the original micro suede applicators
• With application of acetone to fix, the coating turned into a sticky mess reminiscent of old bumper stickers at removal
• Acetone melts your gloves, makes me nauseous, and as I’m writing this after trying to strip one panel, I feel sick
• After a month, I just gave up

Even Worse

• I reached out to Everbrite and requested a refund. The response was if I sent the products back, I would get a 50% refund.
• After all the time and effort to try and get it to work, it sure felt like I was being gas lit.
• It wasn’t until I saw the Youtube video by Out of Spec Detailing today did I feel a little better about myself.
• COLETON WAS 100% ACCURATE IN HIS ASSESSMENT - even with Everbrite calling it a hit piece. LMFAO!
• I build $30M custom homes for a living and I definitely know when someone is gaslighting me

Conclusion

• I got a quote of $1000 to strip the product off of my brand new cybertruck
• I was offered a 50% refund if I paid for shipping and returned the remaining product. I respectfully requested a full refund. You can probably guess what the response was. I actually was not going to take the time to write a review, but the gaslighting and lack of accountability is appalling.
• One of the worse decision I could have ever made to go through the worse experience possible
• Yes, they even sent photos of “others” that have successfully coated their truck (I think they took it from someone on this forum)
• I should have just paid to have DIY put their ceramic coating on and saved me the brain damage and grey hairs in trying to make this work.

My poor Cybertruck.

This is of course my experience and I hope others have had more success with both the coating and with Everbrite

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[agordon117]

you can strip it yourself. it takes some work, but you can do it. the trick that I found was to use a fresh spot on the rag for each wipe. towards the end of removal, that wasn't necessary. but at the start it was.

It took me quite a few rags to get the hood clean, but with acetone and a dozen or two rags I was able to get the job done.

Get a respirator if you can't handle the fumes.

I didn't bother with gloves because as you said they melt.

 

[Adrenalinwill]

you can strip it yourself. it takes some work, but you can do it. the trick that I found was to use a fresh spot on the rag for each wipe. towards the end of removal, that wasn't necessary. but at the start it was.

It took me quite a few rags to get the hood clean, but with acetone and a dozen or two rags I was able to get the job done.

Get a respirator if you can't handle the fumes.

I didn't bother with gloves because as you said they melt.

I was using N95 masks and it did not work, made me nauseous and I'm still feeling light headed. Took all four microfibers and about 1/3 can of acetone to strip the hood. Probably not worth it for me to continue.

 

[Dazureus]

I was using N95 masks and it did not work, made me nauseous and I'm still feeling light headed. Took all four microfibers and about 1/3 can of acetone to strip the hood. Probably not worth it for me to continue.

Yeah, N95 are particulate filter masks. You need a chemical respirator mask, and even still, a well ventilated environment.

 

[agordon117]

I was using N95 masks and it did not work, made me nauseous and I'm still feeling light headed. Took all four microfibers and about 1/3 can of acetone to strip the hood. Probably not worth it for me to continue.

how much of the truck did you coat before you stopped?

 

[Adrenalinwill]

how much of the truck did you coat before you stopped?

I did three sides before trying to fix the clusterF. Did the last side with the "new applicators" they sent which was microfiber instead of microsuede, same results. I wouldn't have spoken out but they are definitely gaslighting everyone from what I can see on the posts.

 

[Adrenalinwill]

Yeah, N95 are particulate filter masks. You need a chemical respirator mask, and even still, a well ventilated environment.

I'm so done with this product and these clowns. Can't believe they're gas lighting everyone the way they gas lit me. Guess they're going to pay Outofspecdetailing the $5 after all to get the "hit piece" removed? LOL!

 

[Mini2nut]

The product is basically a liquid resin. I feel for you pal!

 

[Adrenalinwill]

The product is basically a liquid resin. I feel for you pal!

LOL! Yah! I feel much better after seeing the OutofSpecdetail video and seeing others have the same issues.

 

[rizvend]

I absolutely love the stainless look and intend to keep stainless, but the fingerprints gave me nightmares. As much as I was excited and wanted the Everbrite product to work, it’s simply too much brain damage and way too much effort to apply. After over two months of fixing, stripping, re-applying, and trying all types of cleaning prior to application methods, I finally gave up. Here are my thoughts on each step of the process:

Prep

• The EZP cleaning included did not clean the surface well, smudges, finger prints, and discoloration still exist afterwards
• Rust remover was irrelevant as I started application right after taking delivery
• This may not be the same barkeepers friend as the one I purchased from Home Depot, it left horrible streaks and did not remove everything
• Windex and acetone prep was such a joy having to polish again and again for hours on end

Application

• Saw the Everbrite video, saw the video from Bearded Tesla Guy and it looks so easy gliding on
• In reality, it was like quick drying honey that dripped, smudged, and was impossible to keep an even coat
• The balance between "rainbowing" from not enough coating and dripping from coated areas above was impossible for me to achieve
• Coating looked perfect when coating but started to move and drip while curing - trying to fix it at that point was a huge mistake
• When I contacted Everbrite with photos, the response “Was the coating poured directly onto the truck and spread?”
• A bit disappointing after spending another $50 at Home Depot on gloves, two solution safe pans, Acetone, paint stripper, N95 mask
• Xylene is not sold in California, Everbrite is located in California. They probably should have known.
• The final product shown in the photos looks like I took a paint brush and went avant-garde on the truck
• The coating dried way too fast with 68 degree weather under a tent, there’s no way to go back and fix anything while coating, too thick, too thin was the norm
• Bugs loved it and a few decided to make the coating its final resting place while drying

The fix

• Everbrite provided a few solutions, 1. use acetone to lighten the coat and re-coat 2. spot fix as it self heals 3. use the new applicators they sent
• They sent another video on how to strip it (with no sound because it wasn’t ready yet) - same as before, looks so easy. It's not.
• The two microfiber applicators they sent was even worse at spreading the coating than the original micro suede applicators
• With application of acetone to fix, the coating turned into a sticky mess reminiscent of old bumper stickers at removal
• Acetone melts your gloves, makes me nauseous, and as I’m writing this after trying to strip one panel, I feel sick
• After a month, I just gave up

Even Worse

• I reached out to Everbrite and requested a refund. The response was if I sent the products back, I would get a 50% refund.
• After all the time and effort to try and get it to work, it sure felt like I was being gas lit.
• It wasn’t until I saw the Youtube video by Out of Spec Detailing today did I feel a little better about myself.
• COLETON WAS 100% ACCURATE IN HIS ASSESSMENT - even with Everbrite calling it a hit piece. LMFAO!
• I build $30M custom homes for a living and I definitely know when someone is gaslighting me

Conclusion

• I got a quote of $1000 to strip the product off of my brand new cybertruck
• I was offered a 50% refund if I paid for shipping and returned the remaining product. I respectfully requested a full refund. You can probably guess what the response was. I actually was not going to take the time to write a review, but the gaslighting and lack of accountability is appalling.
• One of the worse decision I could have ever made to go through the worse experience possible
• Yes, they even sent photos of “others” that have successfully coated their truck (I think they took it from someone on this forum)
• I should have just paid to have DIY put their ceramic coating on and saved me the brain damage and grey hairs in trying to make this work.

My poor Cybertruck.

This is of course my experience and I hope others have had more success with both the coating and with Everbrite

What was the ambient temperature when you applied it?

 

[StainlessVoyager]

How do you explain positive reviews and results?

 

[Adrenalinwill]

How do you explain positive reviews and results?

Explain? Why? I provided my experience. What would I know what others did? I invite you to order the product and use it. Pleased

 

[Adrenalinwill]

If it was my forum, I'd have kicked them off already

They are a “sponsor“ LOL! ?

 

[Adrenalinwill]

What was the ambient temperature when you applied it?

68 degrees and dropping highest. Other times 65 and below. All with tent blocking out the sun. I’ve ceramic coated before. Not my first rodeo ?

 

[ideaXfactory]

That is going to be hard to remove... (just looking at your photos) I feel sorry for you, because yes, that is a mess.

Mask the plastic and try some Lacquer Thinner. Also get a proper mask and angle a portable fan to blow the fumes away.

Or hire someone to do it...

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