Duragloss Aquawax...

[ricka]

Agree with above thoughts. Used to mix 1 oz of AW with my FC&S as a nice combo for cleaning and sealant. Since I like to QD (tis therapy for me) the AW did start muting and darkening the metallic silver so much it looked almost like dull gray.



So, now I FC&S (the marine 501 version) without the AW and use AW about once a month or so as a topper over some Liquid Souveran (which looks great on metallic flakes by the way).



If you have a gallon of AW fret not; its great to use on glass (makes it incredibly smooth and better than RainX) and on my rims.

[BradUF]

I don`t like it, anyone want to trade for a bottle 2/3`s full. I am looking to try another spray wax.

[Rob Tomlin]

It will work wonderfully on Silver Metallic but you will only need to use it monthly. When used weekly it seems to darken colors slightly and mute the flake after a while. Remember it is a sealant in spite of its name.

Thanks.



I am a little confused though. The quote above makes it sound like *any* sealant would darken the color and slightly mute the metallic flake after a while. I don`t believe that is true. It certainly isn`t true with Zaino.

[RTexasF]

I didn`t mean to imply that. It`s simply that, due to the name, some folks don`t realize it is a spray on sealant and use it very often as they would a QD for instance. Less often is better in this case.



As Jason said about once a month will do the trick.

[dogma]

Thanks.



I am a little confused though. The quote above makes it sound like *any* sealant would darken the color and slightly mute the metallic flake after a while. I don`t believe that is true. It certainly isn`t true with Zaino.

I was a little surprised that AW darkened and muted metalics. As you stated Zaino doesn`t do that . I also found that CG Blitz nor JW AJT mute metalics either and both are spray sealants. AW is a decent product and priced right, but its not the same as Z8, ZCS or OS nor CG Blitz or AJT for that matter.

[imported_altez]

I was a little surprised that AW darkened and muted metalics. As you stated Zaino doesn`t do that . I also found that CG Blitz nor JW AJT mute metalics either and both are spray sealants. AW is a decent product and priced right, but its not the same as Z8, ZCS or OS nor CG Blitz or AJT for that matter.

IMO I think AW mutes metallics when used weekly, I use it monthly and it keeps my scion (silver) slick and shiny. I think it`s a great product at the right price.

[a.k.a. Patrick]

Ive never noticed any muting, and 2/3`s of my cars are metallics.

Maybe I havent used it often enough.......But I dont use if it often becuase I didnt find alot of use in it for my car care regimen.

[imported_Larry A]

I dont really care if the metallic is muted a little . What I want is dark , rich, deep , color. A friend of mine has old car that was painted a nonmetallic dark blue. When it is waxed up the car looks like a rolling mirror. You can look at the door and shave yourself just like it was a sheet of glass.

[TigerMike]

I have slight metallic in my paint, and frequent AW apps haven`t muted anything. And, honestly, considering the benefits of the product, I could care less if it did mute even slightly (which I`ve not noticed). I think AW is very comparable to other spray sealants, i.e. Z8, OCW, etc...it holds its own and does so at a fraction of the price and I can get it right down the street. For the very slight incremental benefit that Z8 may add, I personally don`t think is worth the big extra cost between the two. Others may think differently, and that`s perfectly fine, but for me, I`m not gonna spend 3-4x the price of AW for a marginal (at best) improvement in *looks*, and no improvement in durability or protection.

[dogma]

My Paint is a brite red metalic which is awesome when the right products are applied.

I for one am willing to spend the extra money because I can tell the difference since there is more than a slight difference in my eyes.

I will not use something just because its cheaper if it doesn`t fit my needs.

I have all the DG line incuding AW. I think they are nice OTC products, probably some of the best OTC stuff. IMO AW doesn`t give me the pop that Z8,CS ,AJT,OS or OCW does.

From what I have been reading I am going to try Ultima next.

[netspec]

sounds like the product to top collinite with. I`m gonna pick up a bottle and give it a shot.

I waxed my truck with Collinite #845 a week ago and I`ll give AW this weekend (weather permitting)

[Bigpikle]

I waxed my truck with Collinite #845 a week ago and I`ll give AW this weekend (weather permitting)

can you let us know if it affects the way t beads or sheets afterwards - positive or negative? Quite tempted by this but dont want to risk reducing the excellent beading/sheeting I get with the 476....



thanks

[bill57]

I`ve got Collinite 845 on as my lsp, and Aw after every wash. Got a navy blue with just a little metallic, and haven`t noticed any muting. Just lots of beading.

[netspec]

I waxed my truck with Collinite #845 a week ago and I`ll give AW this weekend (weather permitting)

Well, I couldn`t ask for a better weekend to see #845 in action! Saturday was just warm enough to wash my truck then apply AW. It rained Sunday but didn`t look at my truck until Monday morning. The beading/sheeting effect was positive.

[BigAl3]

talk about gas prices going up, i was at carquest today and bought another bottle of AW and it was close to $10 with tax (use to be around $7.XX with tax). i think i`m going to buy a gallon next time and save some $`s. oh well... still worth it, i <3 this stuff!



$27.19 for a gallon (best pricing around) from exceldetail :up Duragloss #952 AquaWax 1 Gal. (3 left)