Fusso Coat 12 Month Test Results
It's now been 12 whole months since I did the paint correction and applied the Fusso coat. Since application I have only rinsed, washed the car with Carpro Reset shampoo and a wool mitt (one bucket method), rinsed and dried. I've not applied any other products, quick detailers etc.
Obviously the results are subjective but yes, the claim that it lasts 12 months has proven to be true. If you stretch the truth a little.
The paintwork lost its 'Teflon non-stick' ability after about 8 or 9 months. Since then it's gone downhill. But I'd say that right now it's about as good as if I'd just applied some cheap wash/wax. In other words, water is still beading although the beads are nowhere near as proud of the surface as they were and the water doesn't slide off the paintwork as well as it did. But the paintwork still looks acceptable. Over the past 3 or four months there's been a noticeable build up of contaminants on the paintwork (my hand doesn't slide as easily over the panels) and compared to how it looked 12 months ago the paint has lost some 'depth' - it's not got the mirror clear reflection it had. But even depth wise I'd say it's still as if I'd just used some cheap wash/wax. In other words, the paintwork looks acceptable, even if it no longer 'pops'.
The Fusso Coat on the wheels stopped beading completely not long after my last report in March. Until then, brake dust etc just rinsed off without even needing to use a wheel brush. So for me it lasts six months on the wheels which is still pretty good I think.
To be perfectly honest, I think if one wants to keep the paintwork 'pop' and the Teflon non stick ability then paint decontamination and reapplication of the Fusso Coat needs to be done every 7 to 8 months maximum, maybe 6 months would be best, and every 5 to 6 months on the wheels. But that said, it's still visibly working after 12 months, if only to the level of a cheap wash/wax product.
For someone like me who just wants to wash and go with little hassle, it's a great product that works really well. A 200g tin will last for many years to come and for only £22 pounds is well worth the money IMO.
Nippon Shine are the official importers to the UK. Details of Fusso Coat at their website:
http://nipponshine.com/shop/body-sealant/879/
Ali.