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: My thoughts on "Lizard Skin"


Derek69SS
Mar 30th, 06, 2:44 PM
Although I can't comment on the effectiveness of its insulation and sound dampening properties, at this time, I will comment on its appearance and application.

I spent the $300+ for the gun and 2-gallon bucket to do the job.

Spraying it on: Hard to tell if you're spraying it too thick, too thin, or just right. You'd find out it was too thick when it would start to sag. It stuck good, and was easy to clean up. (wipes off with water before it's fully cured). The gun would plug occasionally. I may not have stirred it enough, but the directions say not to stir it too much, or you'll damage the ceramic particles in it.

Drying time: It was dry enough to touch an hour after sprayed, except where it was too thick. It was soft, but no-longer sticky.

Finish: Here's where I was dissappointed. I was expecting a Rhino-Liner type finish - something durable and easy to clean, and semi-gloss black. This is FLAT black, and has such a rough texture, I feel it will mark easily, and definitely won't stay "clean" - dirt will stick to it, and not just wash away.

Quantity: I bought a 2-gallon bucket, and did the entire bottom side of the car, and the floors inside. I had about 3/4" left in the bottom of the bucket when done - about enough to do the insides of the doors, and some other small areas where sound insulation would be nice.

I didn't spray the inside of the trunk, because I didn't have it prepped well enough (inside floors I just vaccumed and sprayed - trunk doesn't get coevered with carpet, so I want to be a little more thorough), and I want something that's not going to look dirty the first time I haul something - I'll probably Rhino-line the trunk, but that can wait until another time. I gotta get the car assembled for the trip to Nashville!

Beaux
Mar 30th, 06, 3:00 PM
Thanks for the report, Derek. Sounds like it is best suited for interior side of the pans and in the inner wheel wells, doors.

No adhesion issues right over the POR? No scuffing - just shot it over top?

Im still looking to get this stuff, but I am going with standard paint on the exterior side of the pans.

Line-X in the trunk would be cool but I would get their topcoat / clearcoat so it will never fade out, even though it wont see much sun. Wish I would of done that in the bed of my truck. Keeps it looking like it was just sprayed.

post some new pics when you can / have a chance to. I would love to see it.

Derek69SS
Mar 30th, 06, 3:07 PM
Thanks for the report, Derek. Sounds like it is best suited for interior side of the pans and in the inner wheel wells, doors.

No adhesion issues right over the POR? No scuffing - just shot it over top?Yes, and Yes :)

Beaux
Mar 30th, 06, 3:12 PM
Money.

Thanks again.

Redmanf1
Mar 30th, 06, 5:15 PM
From what I read it takes several coats to get good coverage. It is better to have more thin coats or at least that is what I read. What might work for the washable finish is after it cures is to put a coat of paint over it. On the cars that I seen pictures of it looked flat black as you said. Good luck with it.

Redrum
Apr 9th, 06, 12:07 AM
Can you post pics? Is it a complete water seal that will not get any wicking to the metal behind it if used inside door panels?

Dave
Apr 26th, 06, 3:23 AM
I bought a couple of Zolatone's "Tuff Rider" bed liner kits. It apply's with a Shutz gun, Hopefully will have the bottom side done this weekend. I'll let you all know how it went.

Dave
Apr 30th, 06, 7:34 PM
Tuff Rider is the POOP. Go look in the body shop for my post if you want more info.