I gave this stuff a try today on my Cobra. I have always used EX-P as my go to sealant but I wanted a little more depth. Also, since I heard it was a fantastic wax I just wanted to give it a shot. I picked up a jar at Autozone for 99 cents so I can`t really complain about any of the downsides lol. I like the large amount of wax that came in the jar, but I felt the container was a bit awkward and made it difficult to use the supplied applicator. The wax is too deep in the jar to spread on the applicator. I guess I always preferred the S100 and Pinnacle jars.
As far as application, the product went on easy enough in thin coats, probably not as easy as other paste waxes I have used though. I don`t know how to describe it, but the applicator just didn`t like to glide across the paint. I could feel some resitance in the applicator as I applied it to the paint (and my finish was slippery smooth before I waxed). Removal was much more difficult than the application process. Though it was not extremely difficult, it just did not have the ease of removal that I am spoiled with (Natty`s, S100, Paste Glaz, CMW). I did one panel at a time and removed after it hazed. I also tried removing it immediately after it was applied, but it really made no difference. It almost reminded me of removing S100 that had hazed for just a little bit too long. Removal wasn`t a bear, but it did take much more effort than I expected.
Now to the looks of this wax. I really LIKE the end result! The paint looks very deep and warm. My zinc yellow almost looks darker. I really think this wax gave my paint a darker glow. I bet it would look spectacular on a well prepped black or red vehicle! :xyxthumbs
It is not as wet looking as say Paste Glaz or CMW, but I truly like the deep and dark look. It is a very nice warm glow. Reflections are not as sharp as EX-P alone or with S100; it is much softer.
Hopefully as soon as my new Top of The Line Bubble Bath wash arrives I will be able to check for beading. I was a bit disappointed that I lost some of the slickness after I did my final wipe down of the car. A little QD seemed to help some, but still not as slick as it was with just the prepped surface and EX-P. Slickness and ease of use are my biggest concerns, so I don`t know if this will be a wax I would buy again (at least not for the going retail rate, can`t complain about my deal though!).
I will definitely try it again on my other cars, but the durability would be the only way it would save itself in being used on the Cobra again. Like I said, I LOVE the look (almost reminds me of what my car looks like under artificial light at night), but visual qualities are not everything to me.
I will try to snap a couple pics tomorrow morning to post up. It was just too dark tonight to get any.
Summary:
Packaging- Poor
Ease of Application- Fair
Ease of Removal- Fair to Poor
Looks- Very good to Excellent
Slickness- Fair
Beading- We shall see!
Durability- We shall see!
Price- Outstanding (99cent Autozone special!)
Up next, my review of UPP, Z2 Pro, and #16!!!
I also have a sample of N100 I need to try (Natty`s + S100 mix)
-Bryan
Comments and your own opinions regarding this product are greatly appreciated!
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