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soldier4402 07-30-2012 10:46 AM

yeah the simmonz glass coat is what they call it and have looked it up not something you can just buy. They sell it in a like a glass jar and dealer wipes on. Its looks great, but like you said the results are mixed, the only reason I think you have controversy is the price tag if it were 100 bucks you would probably have more positive reviews.

waterboy222 07-30-2012 10:48 AM

A detail on a fullsize truck with the GOOD stuff runs about the same price as having the entire truck simonized inside and out so I feel it was a wash.. The installer said it had to be heated up during the application process or something.. And they have a bunch of ridiculous claims like "don't have to wax again for 5 years!" and stuff like that.. But as far as protection against scratches and sap, it has my vote..

soldier4402 07-30-2012 10:52 AM


Originally Posted by waterboy222 (Post 3741812)
A detail on a fullsize truck with the GOOD stuff runs about the same price as having the entire truck simonized inside and out so I feel it was a wash.. The installer said it had to be heated up during the application process or something.. And they have a bunch of ridiculous claims like "don't have to wax again for 5 years!" and stuff like that.. But as far as protection against scratches and sap, it has my vote..

yeah I watched it the history channel and they sent some black BMW through the wash 110 times and without drying and it came out like factory. Definitely an intriguing product for sure.

My only question is if the product was a god send meaning you dont have to wash and wash for 5 years and it stays like new why is Simmonz not marketing to the consumer for retail sale. Unless they figure that selling 1000 a year at 450 a pop is better then a million a year at 20 bucks. But cool none the less.

Fordtough150 07-30-2012 06:41 PM


Originally Posted by JasonSmith (Post 3741796)
I've put 2500 miles on mine so far & I've gotten ~615 miles out of my last tank ~30 gallons. It has all been I35 miles @ 75-80 mph. It has the 3.31 gears & I am a happy camper with it.

Just took a trip from Stevens Point, WI to Milwaukee for a Brewers game yesterday. 75-80 MPH and I was at 20.8 MPG. I also have the 3.31's but only a 26 gallon tank.

Have you hooked it up to the 29 Outlaw yet? I'm interested to hear about how it does pulling it. Well, I know it will 'pull' it fine, I guess I mean stopping it.

Fordtough150 07-30-2012 06:42 PM

That's quite the stuff waterboy! Money well spent!!

soldier4402 07-31-2012 06:50 AM


Originally Posted by Fordtough150 (Post 3742178)
Just took a trip from Stevens Point, WI to Milwaukee for a Brewers game yesterday. 75-80 MPH and I was at 20.8 MPG. I also have the 3.31's but only a 26 gallon tank.

Have you hooked it up to the 29 Outlaw yet? I'm interested to hear about how it does pulling it. Well, I know it will 'pull' it fine, I guess I mean stopping it.

mine stops my 29 the same as the diesel did. It dont matter what tow vehicle you have when boats starting getting this big if your trailer brakes suck forget it.

Fordtough150 07-31-2012 05:42 PM


Originally Posted by soldier4402 (Post 3742516)
mine stops my 29 the same as the diesel did. It dont matter what tow vehicle you have when boats starting getting this big if your trailer brakes suck forget it.

Very true. What does your trailer have for brakes?

Uncle Dave 07-31-2012 05:55 PM


Originally Posted by soldier4402 (Post 3742516)
mine stops my 29 the same as the diesel did. It dont matter what tow vehicle you have when boats starting getting this big if your trailer brakes suck forget it.

Pretty amazing for a 1/2 ton truck.
Glad you are happy with it - I'd feel pretty bad if you weren't.

UD

soldier4402 08-01-2012 08:26 AM


Originally Posted by Fordtough150 (Post 3742938)
Very true. What does your trailer have for brakes?

just standard surge brakes work pretty well, could be better thinking about replacing with disk brakes next spring, but well see. trailer only has a set of two, anybody see tandems with 4 brakes.

soldier4402 08-01-2012 08:30 AM


Originally Posted by Uncle Dave (Post 3742954)
Pretty amazing for a 1/2 ton truck.
Glad you are happy with it - I'd feel pretty bad if you weren't.

UD

I am simply impressed by this vehicle. braking is the same, acceleration and MPG is better than the 6.4l I had. The only thing the diesel had was an extra 1000lbs of payload and in truth you couldnt feel the boat as much.

Not to mention the truck saves me $2500 a year in fuel, 50 less a year on registration, insurance is 100 cheaper a year for a 3 year newer vehicle. oil changes and such save me 100 bucks plus a year.

When I went and looked back and saw the diesel was costing me close to an extra 3 grand a year to operate it blew my mind. And that was with moving too and an extra 25miles a day round trip to work.


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