imported_Dude
05-12-2003, 04:40 PM
I used Poorboy`s Professional Polish and EX sealant for the first time yesterday.
Professional Polish: This was applied with a PC and a Meguiar`s yellow (polishing) pad. The polish is a liquid and has just the right consistency -- neither too thick nor too thin. It smells like oranges smell and reminds me of one of those citrus household cleaners. The Professional Polish soaks right into the pad. Application is very easy with the PC.
I don`t know how effective the product is for removing oxidation, because my paint was in good shape. I do suspect that it isn`t that effective, frankly, because it was unable to remove some water spots. The Professional Polish doesn`t seem that strong. That`s good, though, for those of us with paint that is in good shape.
Unfortunately, the Professional Polish was a horror to remove. It was extremely difficult to buff out and, worse yet, streaked like crazy. I was never able to remove all of the streaks; I simply applied the EX over them and hoped that it would dissolve the remaining streaks (it did).
Admittedly, I used the product in direct sunlight, and everyone always cautions against this. However, I have always been able to apply and remove other products in direct sunlight without any difficulty.
I may also have used too much product -- when I did other portions of the car, I used less and it was easier to buff out -- but the instructions don`t provide any guidance on how much to use. Also, I have on occasion used too much of other products, such as S100, and have never had this much trouble removing them. Other products are more forgiving.
However, the most notable feature of the Professional Polish was that it added TREMENDOUS depth to my paint. I mean TREMENDOUS depth. You could see the results immediately. I was shocked at how good the paint looked; no other product I have ever used has ever looked this great. Wow. In light of this, the difficulty I experienced with removal was worthwhile. The depth it adds is fantastic.
In sum, the polish delivered good depth, but didn`t seem to be a very powerful oxidation remover and was extremely difficult to use.
EX: This product is incredible. My first impression is that it is everything it claims to be. It`s a polymer that looks exactly like a carnuba. Exactly like one. Application was a breeze; I simply misted a tan Meguiar`s (glazing) pad with water and applied with my PC. I waited one hour, per the instructions, and buffed off the EX with ease.
I cannot begin to describe how good the EX looks. It is as reflective as Zaino and as deep as S100. This morning, I saw very little dust on my paint.
The whole point of EX is to combine the appearance of a carnuba with the durability of a polymer, and it appears to have delivered the goods.
If EX is a durable as it claims to be (the bottle says 6-9 months), then we may have a new class leader. I can`t say enough about this product.
Professional Polish: This was applied with a PC and a Meguiar`s yellow (polishing) pad. The polish is a liquid and has just the right consistency -- neither too thick nor too thin. It smells like oranges smell and reminds me of one of those citrus household cleaners. The Professional Polish soaks right into the pad. Application is very easy with the PC.
I don`t know how effective the product is for removing oxidation, because my paint was in good shape. I do suspect that it isn`t that effective, frankly, because it was unable to remove some water spots. The Professional Polish doesn`t seem that strong. That`s good, though, for those of us with paint that is in good shape.
Unfortunately, the Professional Polish was a horror to remove. It was extremely difficult to buff out and, worse yet, streaked like crazy. I was never able to remove all of the streaks; I simply applied the EX over them and hoped that it would dissolve the remaining streaks (it did).
Admittedly, I used the product in direct sunlight, and everyone always cautions against this. However, I have always been able to apply and remove other products in direct sunlight without any difficulty.
I may also have used too much product -- when I did other portions of the car, I used less and it was easier to buff out -- but the instructions don`t provide any guidance on how much to use. Also, I have on occasion used too much of other products, such as S100, and have never had this much trouble removing them. Other products are more forgiving.
However, the most notable feature of the Professional Polish was that it added TREMENDOUS depth to my paint. I mean TREMENDOUS depth. You could see the results immediately. I was shocked at how good the paint looked; no other product I have ever used has ever looked this great. Wow. In light of this, the difficulty I experienced with removal was worthwhile. The depth it adds is fantastic.
In sum, the polish delivered good depth, but didn`t seem to be a very powerful oxidation remover and was extremely difficult to use.
EX: This product is incredible. My first impression is that it is everything it claims to be. It`s a polymer that looks exactly like a carnuba. Exactly like one. Application was a breeze; I simply misted a tan Meguiar`s (glazing) pad with water and applied with my PC. I waited one hour, per the instructions, and buffed off the EX with ease.
I cannot begin to describe how good the EX looks. It is as reflective as Zaino and as deep as S100. This morning, I saw very little dust on my paint.
The whole point of EX is to combine the appearance of a carnuba with the durability of a polymer, and it appears to have delivered the goods.
If EX is a durable as it claims to be (the bottle says 6-9 months), then we may have a new class leader. I can`t say enough about this product.