Trade Secret - Your thoughts and pics

[G35stilez]

I`m trying to contemplate my next wax purchase. I currently have S100/P21S and Natty`s, but have tried CMW, Trade Secret, and a couple others.

My results with Trade Secret were that it was pretty easy to apply. It smelled amazing. The look was a very warm, wet glow, that really brought out the metallic flake.

Now, like I said, I have tried it. However, I tried a sample given to me by Jngrbrdman (Thanks Anthony ). I would like to try on other colors, but first I want to make sure I`m making the right decision

Trade Secret users, how would you compare it to other waxes you have used? Pics would be excellent.






AIO/SGx2/WGx2/TS



Thanks in advance!

[shotime]

The only "waxes" I have are Collinite, TS, and Hi Temp black so I can`t comment on the others. But here`s a Mustang I did that has I believe 4 coats of TS on top of NXT that got 1st place at a car show. I really like the look of TS and found that you need to layer it to get any durability. I`ve got 5 coats on top of EX and SG on my truck and it`s still holding up.

[shotime]

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These were scanned from a pic so they aren`t the highest quality.

[groebuck]

TS will deepen the color of blues/reds/darks - I forget who it was but someone had 10 coats of TS on his Blue RSX and it was a darker deeper blue after 10 coats. I find the same on my antharcite grey metallic - over UPP it`s just amazing. Doesn`t last long it the only problem.

[EBPcivicsi]

Great "beauty wax" IMO. I love it as a topper, but it does lack durability. Ease of use and results are spectacular. I will try and dig up some pics when I get home.

[Nickc0844]

Honestly, I have 1000`s of pictures I could show you, but as a paste wax fanatic, your color above would look best with Poorboy`s Natty`s. With it being a white/creamish/lighter, Natty`s just does a better job of showing it off. I absolutely love TS on a dark car (which it was meant for), but Natty`s is similar in application and removal. An application of Poorboy`s Polish with Carnauba before wouldn`t be a bad idea either.

[G35stilez]

Thanks for the replies.


I am looking to use TS as a topper for red`s mostly, but other dark colors as well...with or without metallics.

[rabbi]

It was Jeff2417. His car was absolutely gorgeous.

[EBPcivicsi]

Sorry this is the only PIC that I can find.

SSR1, #81, NXTx2, TS

[G35stilez]

EBP: I love that pic. The depth is amazing! The clouds are soo clearly reflected.

How have you kept your trim so new looking?

[EBPcivicsi]

Originally posted by GSRstilez
EBP: I love that pic. The depth is amazing! The clouds are soo clearly reflected.

How have you kept your trim so new looking?

Thanks man!!!

The trim was dressed weekly with #40 for about the first two years, sine then AIO/UPP. I apply it about once a month and it really works great!!! I wipe on/wipe off with the UPP on trim.

[Boss_429]

There are a lot of great carnauba waxes on the market. TS is one of them! It`s ability to darken and deepen is certainly a plus on certain colors.

[vmtech]

I`ve used Trade Secret wax for almost 2 yrs. now. Gives my black Camry a really dark wet look. I`ve used other waxes as well (CK, Blitz, Natty`s, S100, etc.) and the closest I`ve seen compared to it`s look is Clearkote`s Carnuaba Moose. I`ve never really had to go more than 1-2 coats with it to give the look I wanted. I recently tried it over Car Polishes` Final Polish (this polymer sealant really gives a darkened look as well) and I`ve been happy with the results. I don`t think you could go wrong using it on any color.
It`s only drawback as stated, is durability.

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[warrent]

I`ve been using Klasse AIO with Sealant Glaze topper. I just got Trade Secret, applied two coats over Klasse and it noticeably increased the gloss and wet look shine. I`m very happy with TS.