American Shine Glaze and Wax Test

[blkZ28Conv]

"Americanshine.com Lazy Man Car Care Wax"

I was asked by Dale DeSteno of American Shine to run a trial of two of his products, Glaze and Quik Carnuaba Wax. Last weekend I started this test. In order to insure a good evaluation I Dawn washed the test areas ( hood and top) and used a paint cleaner to remove any oxidation and fine surface marring.
As the title states these are very easy products to use. The glaze was applied per directions with a dry cotton applicator and worked into the surface. This step was extremely easy. The product spread evenly and completely. Hazing took about 5 minutes and no streaking was noted. There was little to no dust formation and removal (buffing) was also effortless. The surfaces appeared smooth and glossy with a definite improvement in reduction of visible marring. The surface marring filling ability of the glaze was very good. This appeared to be a combination of some type of cleansing action ( ? solvents) and filling.


I followed the Glaze with the American Shine Quik Carnauba. This wax was applied with a moistened( per directions) cotton applicator. It too spread very well and required very little product to produce a even coat. The applicator remained relatively clean denoting lack of any abrasive or solvents. This is a good thing in terms of locking in the previously applied Glaze. I allowed it to dry for 10 minutes even though hazing was almost instantaneous. After buffing, again effortless, the surface had a good gloss,wetness and depth.
I would compare these results to what one would get with products like Mothers, and Meguiar's Gold Class and #26. This product does live up to it title "Americanshine Lazy Man Car Care Wax". It was extremely easy to use and the results greatly excess the effort required.
I was fortunate enough to apply these products several hours prior to the rain that we have been receiving here in southern Virginia the last few days. The American Shine Wax/Glaze protection produces a very tight bead. I will follow the progress of this protection and shine over the next few weeks. Hopefully I will be able to squeeze in a wash ( H2O restrictions in Va) to evaluate resistances to mild car soaps ( Mother's).
Thanks Dale for letting me test your product and I will update endurance ( shine, protection, dust attraction, beading, etc.).

For more insight PM Dale DeSteno and he can answer any questions about the American Shine product line. Real nice fellow and the prices are reasonable.

[Scottwax]

I was very pleased with the products Dale sent me also. The wax is green and smells like bubble gum! Dries clear though and wipes off as easily as S100. I also like the carpet cleaner which smells like grape juice, btw.

[DavidB]

I noticed you posted this same review in the new review engine under a Griot's Garage paste wax. What does this have to do with Griot's?

If you want me to add a new product mfg and product item, please make the recommendation via the 'reviews' page. As soon as I get the sections populated I will begin filling those requests.

db

[Dale DeSteno]

I also like the carpet cleaner which smells like grape juice, btw.

oops! That WAS grape juice! Luckily you had purple carpeting to begin with!

[blkZ28Conv]

Originally posted by DavidB
I noticed you posted this same review in the new review engine under a Griot's Garage paste wax. What does this have to do with Griot's?

If you want me to add a new product mfg and product item, please make the recommendation via the 'reviews' page. As soon as I get the sections populated I will begin filling those requests.

db

DavidB you have mail.

[ColaBear]

I’ve chimed in because I want to follow this thread. I to, am a user of the American Shine Carnauba Liquid Wax and want to see the results of this test.

[blkZ28Conv]

After 3 days of off-and-on rain and AM fog/dew the American Shine Carnuaba Wax is still present and still retaining original gloss and smoothness. No water bead etching noted ( a problem I noticed with Zaino) but also the ambient temperature has only got has high as 65*. This car is exposed to the outdoors at least 16-18 hrs/day.
This product is really starting to impress me as a quick carnuaba protectant system.

[laynlow]

I tried the wax when I removed some scratches the other day. It does go on easy and come off easy. The thing I did not like was the amount of dust created by the wax. That stuff was everywhere. I may have used a bit too much, another application will tell. I also may just be spoiled by Zaino and other polymer's dustless properties.

[Scottwax]

Originally posted by laynlow
I tried the wax when I removed some scratches the other day. It does go on easy and come off easy. The thing I did not like was the amount of dust created by the wax. That stuff was everywhere. I may have used a bit too much, another application will tell. I also may just be spoiled by Zaino and other polymer's dustless properties.

Sounds like you used too much. I was able to wax 5 cars with the 2 oz sample and had no dusting problems whatsoever, and that including a black Ford Explorer I waxed in the direct sun in July. I was amazed how easily it wiped off on hot, black paint and left a very good shine.

[Aurora40]

Originally posted by Scottwax
I was able to wax 5 cars with the 2 oz sample and had no dusting problems whatsoever, and that including a black Ford Explorer I waxed in the direct sun in July.

WHO ARE YOU??

[blkZ28Conv]

ScottWax,
I agree with you. By using a moistened applicator this wax goes a long way. Very economical. I too did not notice any dusting of concern ( I used a plush cotton towel). A 1/4" dab will do a panel. and 2 -3 dabs will do the hood,top and trunk.

[porterdog]

That is a very well-written review!