G2 versus Folia Tec Which is better, which is easier

phantom4 · 06-03-2002, 12:36 PM

Trying to decide which is better I would appreciate your opinions.

Doug

AndyXXL · 06-03-2002, 12:45 PM

Not sure about G2, but I used a FoliaTec brush-on kit to paint calipers on my Maxima and it turned out great. I prefer brush-on versus spray.

fuschnicken · 06-03-2002, 02:05 PM

Folia Tec

Jano · 06-03-2002, 02:14 PM

Ok - Here it goes...

I have used both, and I have to give the edge to G2. I think it came out a bit glossier and with a thicker, more substancial appearance. They both come in 3 parts, 1 brake cleaner and a 2-part mixture that forms the actual paint. It takes 2 coats to cover well. The biggest difference I noticed was this: The foliatech stayed usable for hours while the G2 sets up pretty quickly. If you jack up one side of the car, clean both wheels, and paint them, you have to wait 15-20 minutes to do the second coat AND you are really supposed to wait an hour or 2 before putting the wheels back on and 24 hours to drive the car. The first time I used G2, the paint was as hard as a rock within 2 hours, even with the lid put back on.

In short, the G2 is better but you have to work quicker! Put the car on jack stands or CAREFULLY put the wheels back on after the second coat. There is no reason not to put the wheels back on as long as you dont bang you newly painted caliper in the process. Good luck!

jAb · 06-03-2002, 02:29 PM

they are the exact same product manufactured by the same company for both g2 and folia tec

g2 used to be the NA supplier of folia and then split off
they have their products manufactured by the same companies that folia uses

Dev · 06-03-2002, 02:32 PM

Where can I get G2?

Jano · 06-03-2002, 03:36 PM

Jab -
If they are the same, the only possible difference other than production variances would be the texture or composition of the calipers. I used FoliaTech on my BMW and G2 on my wife's Toyota (both in Stratos Silver). I can tell you with ABSOLUTE certainty that they DO NOT look the same. Visual and physical feel are both different. Plus, as I said, we ended up buying 2 G2 kits because it was hard as a rock in < 2 hours. The Folia stayed liquid nearly all day.

sweetbimmer · 06-03-2002, 10:29 PM

Jano drop me an email...or PM, have been trying to get in touch with you..thanks..
grall3@law.com

View Poll Results: Which is better Folia Tec or G2 for painting Calipers
Folia Tec	3	42.86%
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06-03-2002, 12:36 PM	#1
phantom4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Indiana Posts: 138 My Ride: BMW 330ci View My Garage	G2 versus Folia Tec Which is better, which is easier Trying to decide which is better I would appreciate your opinions. Doug __________________ 2001 BMW 330ci 1987 Porsche 911 Coupe 2002 BMW 325ixT 1993 BMW 318i

06-03-2002, 12:45 PM	#2
AndyXXL mod bug resistant Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Boston suburbs Posts: 622 My Ride: S4 View My Garage	Re: G2 versus Folia Tec Which is better, which is easier Not sure about G2, but I used a FoliaTec brush-on kit to paint calipers on my Maxima and it turned out great. I prefer brush-on versus spray.

06-03-2002, 02:05 PM	#3
fuschnicken ][D ][ ][V][ ][D Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,446 My Ride: Breyton 3 View My Garage	Folia Tec __________________ TWCompetition Alumni

06-03-2002, 02:32 PM	#6
Dev PSHOPWERKS Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: E46Fanatics.com Posts: 4,526 My Ride: Yellow Porsche GT2 View My Garage	Where can I get G2? __________________ PSHOPWERKS Mods: 1 Inch Nail in Tire \| Purple painted calipers (you know you like Purple calipers) Current Hate Level: 10 \| Previous Hate Level: 9 The hatin' level on the E46Fanatics.com board.

06-03-2002, 02:14 PM	#4
Jano Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 501 My Ride: 2001 330i View My Garage	Ok - Here it goes... I have used both, and I have to give the edge to G2. I think it came out a bit glossier and with a thicker, more substancial appearance. They both come in 3 parts, 1 brake cleaner and a 2-part mixture that forms the actual paint. It takes 2 coats to cover well. The biggest difference I noticed was this: The foliatech stayed usable for hours while the G2 sets up pretty quickly. If you jack up one side of the car, clean both wheels, and paint them, you have to wait 15-20 minutes to do the second coat AND you are really supposed to wait an hour or 2 before putting the wheels back on and 24 hours to drive the car. The first time I used G2, the paint was as hard as a rock within 2 hours, even with the lid put back on. In short, the G2 is better but you have to work quicker! Put the car on jack stands or CAREFULLY put the wheels back on after the second coat. There is no reason not to put the wheels back on as long as you dont bang you newly painted caliper in the process. Good luck!

06-03-2002, 02:29 PM	#5
jAb I've got cool scars Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,216 My Ride: 09 335i & 00 328Ci View My Garage	they are the exact same product manufactured by the same company for both g2 and folia tec g2 used to be the NA supplier of folia and then split off they have their products manufactured by the same companies that folia uses

06-03-2002, 03:36 PM	#7
Jano Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 501 My Ride: 2001 330i View My Garage	Jab - If they are the same, the only possible difference other than production variances would be the texture or composition of the calipers. I used FoliaTech on my BMW and G2 on my wife's Toyota (both in Stratos Silver). I can tell you with ABSOLUTE certainty that they DO NOT look the same. Visual and physical feel are both different. Plus, as I said, we ended up buying 2 G2 kits because it was hard as a rock in < 2 hours. The Folia stayed liquid nearly all day.

06-03-2002, 10:29 PM	#8
sweetbimmer Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Tampa EUROTRENDZ Posts: 1,674 My Ride: X5 4.6 346hp & 330i View My Garage	Jano drop me an email...or PM, have been trying to get in touch with you..thanks.. grall3@law.com __________________

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