Polycharged E-Z Creme Glaze . . . it works!

TortoiseAWD · 04-14-08, 11:23

Good news, everyone!

I've seen a number of posts over the months asking if Polycharger would work with EZCG, and whether to use CH2 or H2O, but never did see an answer to the question. I had some free time this weekend, so I experimented. First, I needed to figure out which forumula to use, H2O or CH2. I didn't want to waste too much of any product, so I took about 1/2 oz of EZCG in a mixing bottle, and added just a few mL of water to see if it would blend. No problem. Out of curiosity, I added more water to the mix. It took some shaking, but all of the liquid re-emulsified. I got almost two ounces of water and 1/2 oz. of EZCG to blend back into a smooth mix, and honestly, was shocked at the results. I would have expected the mix to be fairly thin at that point, but it was still very "lotion"-like.

Anyway, I figured if EZCG could re-emulsify *that* much water without thinning, the few mL of Polycharger H2O needed should mix up just fine. Indeed it did, no problems at all (four doses for the two oz. of EZCG I mixed). I was doing this all on Saturday afternoon with plans of working on my car later, but the weather turned pretty cold, grey, and depressing, so I decided to put everything off until Sunday. I also figured it would be a good test to see if the dosed EZCG would remain stable overnight.

So, late yesterday afternoon, I washed the car with ONR, then applied the Polycharged EZCG with a Porter Cable and a soft finishing pad. Spread it around a bit on low speed, then zapped it at 6 until it the glaze pretty much disappeared. I did a couple of panels wiping immediately after application, then did the rest of the car without wiping right away; instead, I allowed the residue to haze (curious to see if it remain easy to remove). I also intentionally applied the dosed EZCG pretty heavily in a couple of areas to see what sort of problem a thick residue might cause.

I'm happy to say that this stuff is insanely easy to use, even when you try to mess it up. Wiping off immediately is a breeze. Areas that I'd used the correct amount of polish and allowed to haze wiped off almost as easily. The couple of areas I applied the glaze to heavily took about two swipes to break the residue film, then it too wiped off easily and cleanly.

The resulting finish is very wet and clear with a slight "Klasse-look" to it in my eyes (which makes sense given EZCG's acrylic base). I like it! I plan to top it with UPGP to see if they play well together.

Now, my understanding is that DWG is a similar formula to EZCG (DWG tweaked by Danase, and apparently it's a very good tweak, as DWG gets a lot of good reviews around here). I believe one difference is that EZCG is very mildly abrasive, whereas DWG isn't (if that's a mis-statement, Bob, please correct me). If that's the case, I can see where Polycharged DWG would make an awesome LSP. All the wetness of that glaze with added Polycharger durability . . . time for me to order up some DWG, I think.

Anyway, sorry for my rambling review.

CliffsNotes: EZCG works with Polycharger H2O at the standard dosage (two doses per oz.).

Tort

themightytimmah · 04-14-08, 01:35

Good to know Tort - I tried it with Polycharger CH2 and it sort of worked, product mixed and applied fine, but it completely lost it's sun-friendlyness.

TortoiseAWD · 04-14-08, 02:51

themightytimmah,

So far, so good. Car looks even better today, and the little bit of EZCG left over still seems to be fluid. I think H2O is the ticket on this one . . . still might lose its sun-friendly properties once dosed, though.

BTW, the finish is crazy slick. Don't know if it would stay that way after a wash or two, but there's a vast lack o' friction on that paint right now.

Tort

P.S. You a FARKer? I swear I've seen your username over there in a coupla threads . . .

Alfisti · 04-16-08, 04:27

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Originally Posted by themightytimmah

Good to know Tort - I tried it with Polycharger CH2 and it sort of worked, product mixed and applied fine, but it completely lost it's sun-friendlyness.

Any other observations with CH2? Slickness with vs without, etc?

themightytimmah · 04-16-08, 08:13

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Originally Posted by TortoiseAWD

P.S. You a FARKer? I swear I've seen your username over there in a coupla threads . . .

Yep. Talk about a perpetual flamewar over there but I love it.

What's your username over there? Don't tell me it's Czarangelus

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TortoiseAWD · 04-16-08, 08:23

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Originally Posted by themightytimmah

Yep. Talk about a perpetual flamewar over there but I love it.

What's your username over there? Don't tell me it's Czarangelus

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No, no, no. I'm actually Bevets.

I'm kidding, of course . . . my username over there is the same as here, but I think I've only ever posted once. I waste enough time on FARK just reading; if I actually participated in the threads, I'd never get anything done.

Tort

bwalker25 · 04-16-08, 09:34

tort - when you do the dwg and polycharger thing let us know, I eagerly await your review....DWG needs CH2 or H20 Polycharger

TortoiseAWD · 04-16-08, 11:07

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Originally Posted by bwalker25

tort - when you do the dwg and polycharger thing let us know, I eagerly await your review....DWG needs CH2 or H20 Polycharger

Given the results with EZCG, I'd say DWG will probably work well with H2O.

I'll try to report back when I have some DWG on hand.

Tort

Bigpikle · 04-23-08, 11:21

Tort - thanks for the review...a couple of questions:

1. has the mix stayed liquid and useable now its been over a week since you mixed it?

2. did you try the UPGP over it yet?

Been very tempted with some PC for a while for a number of products, but really prefer the idea of being able to mix up full bottles where possible. I have also been wondering if there is an alternative product to use as a good base for UPGP, that might deliver slightly more in the way of looks as well - wondering if EZCG might be it?

many thanks

TortoiseAWD · 04-24-08, 07:04

I'll hunt up the bottle to see if the mix is still flowing.

About a week after using the dosed EZCG, I did some light polishing on the body and roof of the car with UPPP, but left my pillars wearing EZCG, then coated the whole car with UPGP. I'll have to see how well the pillars hold up compared to the rest of the car.

Tort

TortoiseAWD · 04-28-08, 04:28

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Originally Posted by Bigpikle

1. has the mix stayed liquid and useable now its been over a week since you mixed it?

I found the mixing bottle in the bottom of my bag and gave it a quick shake. Seems the same as the day I mixed it.

Tort

bwalker25 · 05-09-08, 10:00

any updates tort? still liquid?