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Old 03-10-05, 09:39   #1 (permalink)
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Wax Shop's Super Glaze HD (high definition wax)

I was grabbing a half gallon of Armor All at Pep Boys today and noticed all the new NXT stuff when I spotted a Wax Shop Super Glaze box, a product I've never seen boxed before. I then noticed the addition of 'HD' after the name. I picked up the box and noticed it included a microfiber towel and a sponge applicator. It was $12.99 so I bought it. When I started my detailing business, I used Super Glaze but swithed to Meguiars #26 because while Super Glaze is easy to use and has a glossy shine, it only lasted 4 weeks or so. I hadn't bought a bottle in years.

Apparently, it is so new it isn't even on their website yet. So that means I have to employ my modest typing skills to give you the package copy, with all the bold and underlined comments as they have it.

Today, through advanced Micro-Emulsion technology, The Wax Shop is bringing Hi-Definition Technology to the appearance industry though our revolutionary Super Glaze HDâ„¢. We have combined Super Glaze HDâ„¢ with our Hi-Def Polishing Applicator and Microfiber Towel to create a unique Hi-Def Gloss System, setting new standards for innovative excellence. This breakthrough Hi-Def Gloss System delivers an almost effortless Wax-on/Wax-off application, producing an exceptionally radiant Hi-Def Gloss finish without powdery residue, even when used in direct sunlight.

>Easy to use Hi-Def System
>Leaves an exceptionally slick and smooth mirror-like shine
>Rich Carnauba protected Hi-Def Gloss finish
>Leaves no powdery residue, even when used in direct sunlight
>Removes oily film, conceals hairline scratches and swirl marks
>No wax build-up, contains no harsh abrasives or sealants
>Nutrients help nourish, condition and preserve paint

"Meets V.O.C. Requirements" printed on one side of the box.


The application is weird. After washing (and any needed polishing), you need to shake the bottle regularly and apply the product on the provided sponge application (seems to be a very dense sponge) or dampened soft cloth. Apply in overlapping circular strokes thinly over the entire vehicle. Allow to dry to a haze (which happens quickly). Then you use the applicator or cloth to wipe/polish (their words) nutrients and wax haze into the paint, one section at a time...and lightly moisten with more wax if necessary, then remove remaining haze with a microfiber towel.

So what are my initial thoughts? First thing I noticed is that it smells great! The original version had a chemical smell sort of concealed by a vanilla scent. This has a nice tropical smell to it. It is also clear, in contrast with the originals cream/coffee look.

I really only had time to try it on my trunk lid. I applied it per the directions, within a minute or two it hazed and then I worked it lightly into the paint, then removed the excess. My first impression is it has a similar look to NXT and made the paint look very black, if that makes any sense. Not Souveran deep but it looks pretty good. It wasn't super slick initially, but decently slick a while later. Not quite as slick as the rest of my recently Quikshined car though. I may have time this weekend to do my whole car because I want to see how this version holds up.

Anyone else see or try it yet?
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Re: Wax Shop's Super Glaze HD (high definition wax)

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I have used the regular WaxShop Glaze, I liked it, It was almost like water, It was very easy to apply and remove and like you said it didnt last very long, I cant wait to try out the new HD, But Im assuming that appying it with a PC wouldnt work as well.
 
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Wax Shop Safe Cut is a very nice looking polish-but it is a major pain in the rear to get off once it dries
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Re: Re: Wax Shop's Super Glaze HD (high definition wax)

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Scott

I have used the regular WaxShop Glaze, I liked it, It was almost like water, It was very easy to apply and remove and like you said it didnt last very long, I cant wait to try out the new HD, But Im assuming that appying it with a PC wouldnt work as well.
Actually, a PC might work better since the second step is to work the product lightly into the paint. I figure a finishing pad and a speed of 3 would work nicely.

I want to play around with it a bit before writing a formal review.
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Re: Wax Shop's Super Glaze HD (high definition wax)

Meguiars user here, still use the Wax Shop glaze on ocassion, I remember when it first came out back in middle 80's the original formula was kick butt stuff but after Turtle Wax took over it just isn't the same and it's been discontinued I like the Wax Shop Slick Stuff HD spray detailer, very good results just as good as the Meguiars Ultimate Quik Detailer
 
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