5 Gallons of NL???

**Beemerboy** · 05-11-2007, 09:53 AM

I just sent Steve an email asking for the largest quantity of NL...looking at his site that`s 5 gallon`s and to call for a price...I wonder if I really need 5 gallons...but its my go to dressing that`s for sure!

Anyone here buying the 5 gallon size

I`ve already joined the S&W 5 gallon club

**kgb** · 05-11-2007, 09:58 AM

If you use a lot of it you may as well buy big and save some dough no?

**Beemerboy** · 05-11-2007, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by kgb

If you use a lot of it you may as well buy big and save some dough no?

It would last me 2 years easy...the only reason is to save cash

**Mr. Clean** · 05-11-2007, 12:08 PM

I agree, NL is one fine product. It is also my primary interior product, and it works just as well on tires and wheel wells when my bottle of BnB has "walked away"

My first thought is, a little goes a long way and storage is something of an issue. BUT, repeating myself, it is a really nice product to have around, so go ahead and start the club (or join the club as the case may be).

**awd330** · 05-11-2007, 12:45 PM

I also like to buy products in larger quantities to save money. My personal preference is to buy amounts that are expected to last me 2 to 3 years (assuming proper storage).

Note: I am a member of the S&W 5 gallon club.

**Mr. Clean** · 05-11-2007, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by awd330

... My personal preference is to buy amounts that are expected to last me 2 to 3 years (assuming proper storage).
...

There is the difference in "philosophies". I prefer a "churn" in my products. Though some sealants/waxes may see longer shelf lives that is not my preference. I really don`t like to see the same product on my shelves or cart for longer than a year. I understand that most of the products have longer shelf lives, but I like "fresh" products.

**Poorboy** · 05-11-2007, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Clean

There is the difference in "philosophies". I prefer a "churn" in my products. Though some sealants/waxes may see longer shelf lives that is not my preference. I really don`t like to see the same product on my shelves or cart for longer than a year. I understand that most of the products have longer shelf lives, but I like "fresh" products.

I can see your point and we have even started putting dates of production on some of our bottles.
(The ink doesn`t seem to like to stay on the plastic though.)
But...i wouldn`t worry about longevity of water-based products..the worst that will happen is the color may fade a little and the scent get lighter but the product will not be affected in use.
Petroleum products on the other hand will have a maximum of 3-5 years before becoming unusable.

**Beemerboy** · 05-11-2007, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by Poorboy

I can see your point and we have even started putting dates of production on some of our bottles.
(The ink doesn`t seem to like to stay on the plastic though.)
But...i wouldn`t worry about longevity of water-based products..the worst that will happen is the color may fade a little and the scent get lighter but the product will not be affected in use.
Petroleum products on the other hand will have a maximum of 3-5 years before becoming unusable.

Thanks for the call Steve and the gallon size will work out much better than 5 gallons

**Coastal Eddie** · 05-11-2007, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by Beemerboy

I just sent Steve an email asking for the largest quantity of NL...looking at his site that`s 5 gallon`s and to call for a price...I wonder if I really need 5 gallons...but its my go to dressing that`s for sure!

Anyone here buying the 5 gallon size

I`ve already joined the S&W 5 gallon club

I buy it in the 5 gal size at least a couple of times per year. Sometimes 3

Much cheaper to buy NL, B&B and S&W in buckets and I`ve never bought anything from PB that either separated or lost its color.

**Beemerboy** · 05-11-2007, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by Coastal Eddie

I buy it in the 5 gal size at least a couple of times per year. Sometimes 3

Much cheaper to buy NL, B&B and S&W in buckets and I`ve never bought anything from PB that either separated or lost its color.

CE

The only reason that I wanted 5 gallons is that was the only size listed above a quart...after I talked to Steve he has a 1 gallon size that would be a better size for me...I do buy the S&W by the 5 gallon size

**Brenton** · 05-11-2007, 03:20 PM

I use 5 gallons of my go to dressing over about 8-9 months. If it is for yourself, probably a gallon would be pleasing.

**Scott P** · 05-11-2007, 03:58 PM

That`s a lot of Natural Look. I can`t imagine how long it would take me to go through 5 gallons with 2.5 cars to detail.

**Mr. Clean** · 05-11-2007, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by Poorboy

I can see your point and we have even started putting dates of production on some of our bottles.

Now, why does that not surprise me! Freshness dates=good

Although I recycle my smaller containers pouring off from gallon containers into more manageable (and less space filling) quarts for re-fills as well as spray bottles.

Originally Posted by Poorboy

But...i wouldn`t worry about longevity of water-based products..the worst that will happen is the color may fade a little and the scent get lighter but the product will not be affected in use.
Petroleum products on the other hand will have a maximum of 3-5 years before becoming unusable.

I don`t worry...maybe just fret...............

j/k

**awd330** · 05-12-2007, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Clean

There is the difference in "philosophies". I prefer a "churn" in my products. Though some sealants/waxes may see longer shelf lives that is not my preference. I really don`t like to see the same product on my shelves or cart for longer than a year. I understand that most of the products have longer shelf lives, but I like "fresh" products.

I`m not a volume detailer, so a 16 ounce bottle might be a 2 year supply for me.

If I get tired of a product, I`ll just give it away or do a trade.