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10-22-2002, 11:00 AM
"Americanshine.com Lazy Man Car Care Wax"
I was asked by Dale DeSteno of American Shine to run a trial of two of his products, Glaze and Quik Carnuaba Wax. Last weekend I started this test. In order to insure a good evaluation I Dawn washed the test areas ( hood and top) and used a paint cleaner to remove any oxidation and fine surface marring.
As the title states these are very easy products to use. The glaze was applied per directions with a dry cotton applicator and worked into the surface. This step was extremely easy. The product spread evenly and completely. Hazing took about 5 minutes and no streaking was noted. There was little to no dust formation and removal (buffing) was also effortless. The surfaces appeared smooth and glossy with a definite improvement in reduction of visible marring. The surface marring filling ability of the glaze was very good. This appeared to be a combination of some type of cleansing action ( ? solvents) and filling.
I followed the Glaze with the American Shine Quik Carnauba. This wax was applied with a moistened( per directions) cotton applicator. It too spread very well and required very little product to produce a even coat. The applicator remained relatively clean denoting lack of any abrasive or solvents. This is a good thing in terms of locking in the previously applied Glaze. I allowed it to dry for 10 minutes even though hazing was almost instantaneous. After buffing, again effortless, the surface had a good gloss,wetness and depth.
I would compare these results to what one would get with products like Mothers, and Meguiar`s Gold Class and #26. This product does live up to it title "Americanshine Lazy Man Car Care Wax". It was extremely easy to use and the results greatly excess the effort required.
I was fortunate enough to apply these products several hours prior to the rain that we have been receiving here in southern Virginia the last few days. The American Shine Wax/Glaze protection produces a very tight bead.:cool: I will follow the progress of this protection and shine over the next few weeks. Hopefully I will be able to squeeze in a wash ( H2O restrictions in Va) to evaluate resistances to mild car soaps ( Mother`s).
Thanks Dale for letting me test your product and I will update endurance ( shine, protection, dust attraction, beading, etc.).
For more insight PM Dale DeSteno and he can answer any questions about the American Shine product line. Real nice fellow and the prices are reasonable.
:wavey
I was asked by Dale DeSteno of American Shine to run a trial of two of his products, Glaze and Quik Carnuaba Wax. Last weekend I started this test. In order to insure a good evaluation I Dawn washed the test areas ( hood and top) and used a paint cleaner to remove any oxidation and fine surface marring.
As the title states these are very easy products to use. The glaze was applied per directions with a dry cotton applicator and worked into the surface. This step was extremely easy. The product spread evenly and completely. Hazing took about 5 minutes and no streaking was noted. There was little to no dust formation and removal (buffing) was also effortless. The surfaces appeared smooth and glossy with a definite improvement in reduction of visible marring. The surface marring filling ability of the glaze was very good. This appeared to be a combination of some type of cleansing action ( ? solvents) and filling.
I followed the Glaze with the American Shine Quik Carnauba. This wax was applied with a moistened( per directions) cotton applicator. It too spread very well and required very little product to produce a even coat. The applicator remained relatively clean denoting lack of any abrasive or solvents. This is a good thing in terms of locking in the previously applied Glaze. I allowed it to dry for 10 minutes even though hazing was almost instantaneous. After buffing, again effortless, the surface had a good gloss,wetness and depth.
I would compare these results to what one would get with products like Mothers, and Meguiar`s Gold Class and #26. This product does live up to it title "Americanshine Lazy Man Car Care Wax". It was extremely easy to use and the results greatly excess the effort required.
I was fortunate enough to apply these products several hours prior to the rain that we have been receiving here in southern Virginia the last few days. The American Shine Wax/Glaze protection produces a very tight bead.:cool: I will follow the progress of this protection and shine over the next few weeks. Hopefully I will be able to squeeze in a wash ( H2O restrictions in Va) to evaluate resistances to mild car soaps ( Mother`s).
Thanks Dale for letting me test your product and I will update endurance ( shine, protection, dust attraction, beading, etc.).
For more insight PM Dale DeSteno and he can answer any questions about the American Shine product line. Real nice fellow and the prices are reasonable.
:wavey