UPP vs #16 on bathroom sink

White95Max · 01-15-05, 06:42

Yeah it's been really cold outside lately.

The sink was scrubbed with bathroom cleaner, then rinsed, then cleaned with AIO. On the right half I applied UPP with a foam applicator, and the left half got #16 by a foam applicator. I let both dry for 15 minutes, and wiped them off with a WalMart MF. They were both allowed to cure for about 1.5 hrs before the sink was used.

I'll post weekly updates to see how the two products hold up. I'm curious to see how they hold up with soapy water frequently running over the products. Whichever one wins this test will probably be my go-to LSP for details when the customer only takes their car through automatic car washes.

6']['9 · 01-15-05, 07:02

is there any reason why your testing on a sink thats going to have soapy detergent water going through it. I would think the soap would cut right through any kind of wax kinda like dawn or joy.

White95Max · 01-15-05, 07:05

That's pretty much the point of the experiment. I'm wondering how durable the LSPs will prove to be when they are exposed to harsh conditions such as this.
Some of my customers only take their cars through car washes, which means they are exposed to harsh detergents there. I am curious as to how long the products will last when exposed to these detergents.

txz28 · 01-15-05, 09:35

Between melting waxes and waxing sinks, too many autopians are getting cabin fever.

White95Max · 01-15-05, 09:51

I thought about taking a picture, but it's an old sink and it's white. It looks wetter for sure, but I don't think it would show very well in pictures.

There is a definite line between the two products though...which is pretty neat. The left side (#16) is heavily beading, while the right side sheets the water.

Sullybob · 01-16-05, 09:30

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vdog0531 · 01-16-05, 10:10

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Originally posted by txz28

Between melting waxes and waxing sinks, too many autopians are getting cabin fever.

haha yes, cabin fever!

SHICKS · 01-16-05, 10:26

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Originally posted by vdog0531
haha yes, cabin fever!

So true, I thougt I hit rock bottom when I was cleaning my wheels in the shower yesterday.

Steve

Rollman · 01-16-05, 10:36

Just don't do the bath tub.

You might regert it if you do.

Mike Phillips · 01-16-05, 10:46

What is your sink made out of?

The reason I ask is because approximately a year ago there was a guy who was going to test different waxes on glass slides, I mentioned this to one of our chemists and he said that he didn't think he was going to get very good results because automotive waxes, (at least our automotive waxes, I don't want to speak for any other companies wax), are not formulated to adhere to glass, but to automotive paints. If your sink is porcelain, or stainless steel, this might also be a factor that will affect your results. Just some food for thought.

Test on!

Mike

LT1Squirrel · 01-16-05, 02:40

i have a side by side sink in my kitchen...i used a mr. clean bar and dawn to wash it down, polished with flitz(SS sink), recleaned, and waxed...i used Meg's Gold class on the left and 16 on the right...the 16 held up pretty well, whereas the GC crapped out soon after application, since, well, its a ****** wax

White95Max · 01-16-05, 07:50

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Originally posted by SHICKS
So true, I thought* I hit rock bottom when I was cleaning my wheels in the shower yesterday.

Steve

I haven't done that yet!

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originally posted by Rollman
Just don't do the bath tub. You might regret* it if you do.

I won't do that. UPP on a bathtub is downright dangerous! Talk about loss of any traction!