Autoskin - what's the replacement?
Submitted: Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 at 13:40
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Peter McG (Member, Melbourne)
I know that Autoskin and Scratchpro are no longer available so just wondering what's the best replacement.
Are "GoGreen" still in business and do the "Goop Guys" make a coating suitable for our cars? I'm planning on making calls to investigate on Monday.
Cheers
Peter
Reply By: Tony W - Monday, Apr 07, 2025 at 06:09
Monday, Apr 07, 2025 at 06:09
I used Autoskin on my old 4wd. It stuck like glue, and I had to respray the whole car, over $8000.
The reseller had the same experience with his daughter's car. He paid for my repairs, which was outstanding support. Some batches were different to others. I had used it many times before with no issue.
It turns out the product is an industrial product sold by the 44 gallon drum, designed to protect glass and metal. Not paint. Autoskin repackages it to 1 to 4 litre containers.
He stopped selling it and had no support from the owner of the brand.
Don't use it is my very very strong advice.
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Follow Up By: Stephen L (Clare) SA - Monday, Apr 07, 2025 at 09:19
Monday, Apr 07, 2025 at 09:19
Did you follow instructions?
I had used it many times in the past with no problems what so ever and they say do not use on bonnet as heat from engine will effect it.
Where was your paint issue?
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Follow Up By: Peter McG (Member, Melbourne) - Monday, Apr 07, 2025 at 15:31
Monday, Apr 07, 2025 at 15:31
I agree Stephen. It worked
well for our desert track trips. I’ve bought 1 litre of Seal n Peel WB5000 from Paint Access and will be doing a
test application before using on our July trip. I’ve also found a US product - PaintShield 5720 but shipping is expensive. It might be the backup solution.
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Follow Up By: Tony W - Tuesday, Apr 08, 2025 at 07:51
Tuesday, Apr 08, 2025 at 07:51
Yes, I followed the instructions, as did the company selling it, who also had it happen when he applied it to his daughter's car. As I said, I have used it many times, but it is simply not designed to go on paint, batches vary apparently.
I am happy for you to disregard my advice if you doubt this. I just want to warn people that it can be very costly.
It stuck to every side panel, guards , doors, rear quarter panel. Everywhere I applied it. Basically an entire respray on a 4-year-old 4WD.
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