Werkstatt Prime: Anyone use the "Special Edition" versions?

[O4cobra]

First off, does anyone scroll down on the site and look at the special edtion versions?

I was curious if anyone has experience with the other versions?

Anyone that has used Prime, do you see advantages to the other versions?

I'm debating on trying the Prime "Acrylic" version, any thoughts?

Thanks Guys/Gals,

Kyle

PRIME: Acrylic

Description: While the standard Prime is wonderfully balanced between all of its functional requirements, we wanted to push the formula further toward the acrylic sealant aspect. Prime: Acrylic maximizes the content of acrylic polymers for improved durabiity while maintaining the ease-of-use that Prime is known for. This formula is tailored for the detailer using Prime as a stand-alone, all-in-one cleaner/wax rather than as a basecoat for further layers. (Although even as a basecoat, a little extra durability never hurts!) This characteristic is particularly good for areas like engine bays and door jambs where a multi-step process is impractical but where durable protection is important.


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PRIME: Carnauba

Description: Prime has always excelled as a preparatory base layer for high-grade carnauba waxes, like our own Carnauba Jett. Now, with Prime: Carnauba, we have a product tailored to this function. The highest grade Brazilian prime #1 yellow carnauba has been carefully integrated into the balanced Prime formulation for a final product that is one step closer to a finishing wax. In fact, the carnauba content of this formula is higher than in many commercial waxes! Yet, the same qualities that have made Prime such a hit have been maintained.

Even when topped by an acrylic or polymer sealant, the carnauba in the base coat can add a bit of warmth, a bit of depth, and a bit of hiding power to the finish.

Note: due to the natural characteristics of carnauba wax, this product is best buffed off after each panel rather than waiting the full 30 minutes as with Prime itself.


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PRIME: Strong

Description: We think of this formula as a 120% version of Prime! It employs both more acrylic polymers for better durability and protection and also an incrementally stronger polishing agent to address more paint imperfections. This formula takes Prime a step toward a finishing polish and can eliminate the need for a separate finishing polish in many instances. Prime: Strong can address light marring and swirling more effectively than Prime, yet the polishing agents--though stronger--are still gentle enough for regular use. It makes a beautiful, easy hand polish for those without machine polishers, and it works quite well as a chrome polish and sealant.

[JustinTRW]

I just noticed these.

The strong version could be useful for it's added abrasiveness, so the utility there is obvious.

Carnauba version is also self explanatory.

But the Acrylic version, I'm less sure of why it exists. It must be slightly harder to buff off than the regular version, or else, I'm not sure why they just wouldn't make the regular version with extra acrylic content. This is just speculative though. Slight price differences between the four could also make a difference...


Anyway, I think it's nice that the choice is there, even though it makes it slightly more confusing. I know there are times where I wish one product was slightly more like another. Sometimes I even mix products to make what I need.

[Scottwax]

I need to reorder AJ, so I am going to get the Prime Carnauba. I may get the Prime Strong too.

[O4cobra]

I want to remove haze from OHC.

So I guess I will go with STRONG...

[Pennypacker]

I just ordered Prime Strong and Prime Carnauba the other day. Although the website states that you "wouldn't use more than one Prime on a given surface," I wonder if it'd be okay to use Prime Strong to help address micromarring, then use Prime Carnauba afterwards to help complement a carnauba lsp. I think I may give this a try anyway.

Not to sidetrack, but does anyone have experience using Souveran with Jeff's system? Has anyone put Souveran over Carnauba Jett? Did it work out okay?

Thanks

[JustinTRW]

You can of course use Prime Carnauba after Strong, but depending on your intended process and goals, there might be a more efficient course of action. For example, you may use something besides Prime Strong for swirl removal, or go directly to a carnauba product, instead of applying Prime Carnauba.

Let us know how it goes.