TGates
02-03-2006, 02:08 PM
This was the first product I had tried from the Griot`s line and I must say I was quite skeptical prior to useage. I only ordered the smaller 8 oz. size and it has a very fine mist spray pump type nozzle on it which is perfect for my application. I used it on the gas tank (okay it`s actually an airbox on my bike) on my Harley V-Rod. It had been polished with Menznerna, glazed with Meguiar`s #7, and topped with Souveran.
The Speed Shine had been sitting on my shelf for close to a week and I could clearly see that it had separated somewhat, with a whitish layer at the top of the liquid. After a brisk shake, the product was ````genated and what I assume was actually wax in the bottle was no longer visible.
I spritzed the air box cover with a couple of sprays of Speed Shine, and using a plush Sonus MF towel gently wiped the Speed Shine off. My first impression was, "Holy cow, this stuff is slick ." I mean, really slick. As slick, if not slicker than, UGE over UPP. I had never felt smoother paint. It`s hard to improve on glaze/Souveran on flat black, and as such, I couldn`t tell much of a difference (especially since I hadn`t had the bike out of the garage since wax application).
I don`t have any further analysis because I haven`t moved the bike since using the Speed Shine, but I plan on ordering the 35 oz. size and using it on my car to get an idea of whether or not there is an increase/change in beading after use.
So far, I`m really liking the Speed Shine and think it will be fantastic over a carnauba.
The Speed Shine had been sitting on my shelf for close to a week and I could clearly see that it had separated somewhat, with a whitish layer at the top of the liquid. After a brisk shake, the product was ````genated and what I assume was actually wax in the bottle was no longer visible.
I spritzed the air box cover with a couple of sprays of Speed Shine, and using a plush Sonus MF towel gently wiped the Speed Shine off. My first impression was, "Holy cow, this stuff is slick ." I mean, really slick. As slick, if not slicker than, UGE over UPP. I had never felt smoother paint. It`s hard to improve on glaze/Souveran on flat black, and as such, I couldn`t tell much of a difference (especially since I hadn`t had the bike out of the garage since wax application).
I don`t have any further analysis because I haven`t moved the bike since using the Speed Shine, but I plan on ordering the 35 oz. size and using it on my car to get an idea of whether or not there is an increase/change in beading after use.
So far, I`m really liking the Speed Shine and think it will be fantastic over a carnauba.