Graphene infused IGL Kenzo treatment on my Hyundai Creta

I was instructed not the wash the vehicle for at least 7 days post coating.

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So a plan to visit our parents in Punjab was made on a very short notice(Note 2 days' notice) as the WFH was coming to an end finally. This meant no more extended stays anywhere without taking leaves and so we finally reached Punjab. Another reason for the excitement was to meet the new member of our family(Hyundai Venue) which came home last month.

I had been telling my dad to get the coating done and finally after going through the only few options present locally it was decided to go with the IGL Coatings(Kenzo) . The Kenzo certified detailer was a half hour drive from our home and hence it was finalized quickly. Upon reaching the center we were greeted by Mr. Sahil who explained us the various offerings ranging from 1-5 Years and what all products will be used during the process. We were clear that we will be opting for 5 Year coating as that had the most thickness and was beneficial for my dad as he had to pay less attention towards maintaining the vehicle.

When it came to the price it was reasonable when compared to Bangalore outrageous rate cards. That's where the thought crossed my mind "Why don't I also get it done " and upon further negotiation on price it was decided we will get both the rides coated.

Why IGL Coatings Kenzo (Graphene Infused)?

• I have heard good reviews about their coatings and the thickness they offer.
• The pricing offered was a no brainer for a 5 year coating.
• The lack of PPF options and other branded coatings availability further aided the decision.
• I wanted to get dad's vehicle coated in my presence so a professional detailer was necessary.

What all was included in the package for both vehicles?

• 5 year coating on the exterior paint.
• 1 year coating for alloys and wheels.
• 1 year coating for the front windshield.
• 1 year coating for the trim.
• Interior cleaning.

PLEASE NOTE: I am nowhere associated with the brand and all the views are of my own. Members are free to disagree/correct me. I however knew the India distributor and have been in touch with him since long for some products which i wanted to procure. He has not played any role in influencing my decision or negotiating the pricing.

Test subject:

• Hyundai Creta 2019 (White).
• Hyundai Venue 2021 (White).

Timeline:

• 2.5 days/vehicle.

Process followed:

I was very clear that I will be present throughout the whole process till the end .They had no issues with that.

Day 1:

• The emblems along with the nooks and crannies on the exterior were cleaned first with a brush to get rid of the water spots.
• The vehicle was then washed through and through.
• Claying was done on the exterior using a clay towel.
• Masking of the vehicle was done before the Polishing and compounding.
• There are 3 polishes which were used in a sequence(F1,F2,F3) to prepare the surface. First day it was F1 and F2 which were used. It was almost evening so i had to leave . The detailer assured me to send a video and photo of anything which will be done once i leave so that i am up to date.
• All the wheels were removed and then cleaned followed by the alloy coating.

Day 2:

• The final stage of preparing the paint was the use of F3 polish after which the exterior paint was ready.
• Then they moved to the Interior cleaning which included(Vacuum and cleaning all the plastics using IGL products).
• Then they moved back to check if the exterior was all set(No Marks or water spots ). All the gaps on the bumper and on the dicky were detailed.
• The trim was the last one to get the attention which included brushing & cleaning them using IGL products to prepare them for the coating.
• By this time it was evening and the vehicle was all ready for the coating . This is what took a considerable amount of time. This coating had 2 bottles(Base Coat and Top Coat) . 2 Coats of base product followed by 2 of the top product were to be applied.

The sequence followed was as below:

• IGL precoat was first used on the whole exterior and cleaned(This does the same job as IPA solution does).
• 1 base coat was first applied by Mr. Sahil himself on the painted surface followed by buffing after 30 seconds.
• Once the buffing was done each panel was then cured using IR lamps for 5 minutes.
• 2nd base Coat was then applied followed by buffing and then curing by IR lamps for 5 minutes for each panel.
• 1 top coat layer was then applied followed by buffing and then again curing using IR lamps for 5 minutes /panel.
• Finally the last layer or Top Coat was applied and that concluded the coating for the exterior paint.

I stayed there till step where the 1st layer of top coat was curing using the IR lamps .By that time one of the guy had already cleaned the windshield and applied the glass coating as well .The only part which was left was the trim coating which they did after I left.

Day 3:

• The vehicle was kept in the studio for the coating to cure and i was asked to come in the morning to collect the vehicle.
• I reached by 12 and at that time a last coat of IGL Premier was applied and buffed as the final step.
• Mr Sahil asked me to inspect the vehicle and let him know if I find anything amiss.

Goodies/Supplementary:

• Warranty card.
• Bill.
• Key chain.
• Buffing cloth.

Maintenance rituals:

• I was instructed not the wash the vehicle for at least 7 days post coating.
• Regular maintenance could be done with NON IGL products and i confirmed that with the distributor as well. Only special care to be taken is with the use of car shampoo and it should be a PH Neutral (Any brand will do).

Additional observations:

• The whole team was courteous and professional in their work.
• The coating box including the bottles were opened in my presence.
• The owner Mr. Sahil was a thorough professional and kept asking how i felt about the progress and if there was anything which was missed.
• New buffing towels were used almost every time the coating was to be buffed.
• Attention to detail was given utmost importance.
• They also have a washing center in the same compound and for the whole time when i was there vehicles were lined up for washing and cleaning which meant either they were good at their job or they were dirt cheap (I support the first assumption).
• One could say that it was an impulsive decision to get the coating because of the deal price but then i am happy I did especially considering the whole process was done with due diligence.
• I had got the coating done in 2019 when i bough the vehicle and in my opinion that coating lasted for maybe an year and i expect this one to last longer as they are guaranteeing the same provided certain maintenance rules are followed. I am confident I will follow them and lets see how this gamble play off.

Protection and gloss:

The coating promises 5 years of protection with proper maintenance and only time will tell if the claim is true.

The gloss obviously got a major bump with removal of swirls and the vehicle getting a new look.

Location of the detailing center:

Diamond Car Spa, Khothran Road, Friends Colony, Phagwara, Punjab 144401

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