I see no pictures of any cars except those on the home splash page but they don't seem to lead anywhere when clicked on.
Also Mark in the case of your product VS wax you have built up strawman arguments against wax which then allows you to easily come by and knock it down. For example you state:
"Wax can never be crystal clear. Have you ever seen a candle that had the clarity of a glass rod? Didn’t think so."
Mark, with your above statement you are suggesting that car wax and candle wax are one in the same but this is not true is it?
You also write:
"Ever wonder why most of our competitors encourage consumers to purchase 3 to 14 different bottles of their product (at $7, $10 to $14 each) just to achieve that showroom finish? Unfortunately to maintain that showroom finish look, you are rewarded with having to reapply all of those products again within 3-4 weeks when your surface encounters extended outdoor exposure. Aside from your exhausting efforts and precious time in reapplying all those products, this method could very well get quite expensive for a wax product!"
Mark this again is incorrect and misleading. A client of mine purchased an 8oz tub of Trade Secret from me almost a year and half ago and a bottle of AIO. He re-applys the wax every 6 to 8 weeks and re-applies the AIO every 3 to 4 months. If he applies the products as I instructed him to do so he will have at least another years worth of applications. So for two years, give or take a day, of applications for about $40 bucks I would say he is getting a great value. PLUS you overlook the fact that many people, especially Autopians, whether they be pro or not, love to detail cars. This is not the "Oh man, do I need to detail my car again" crowd. Rather they look forward to it. Also many products used by Autopians do not require "3 to 14 different bottles". In fact I know of no system that requires "14" different products, even the Zaino line doesn't require that.
You write:
"To date, we have measured some finishes up to 8’ deep, identifying every mark on the tape measure."
If I am understanding this right, and please correct me if I am wrong, you are basing AcrylicWerks shine and gloss results on how much of a tape measure you can read clearly in a reflection??
If this be the case then many detailers on this forum can beat that with their products, I mean just take a look at a few of the pictures of finished cars on this site.
You write:
"Most waxes maintain to be safe on these types of paint finishes however you are instructed to test the wax in an inconspicuous spot first"
Mark, none, and I mean NONE of the waxes I use have this warning within their instructions. This is what I mean by building up a strawman, or stacking the deck in your favor. I would like to hear from others on this forum and see if they have waxes with this warning or perhaps you can produce popular waxes used with this warning.
You write:
"And why must you always apply waxes in a circular motion?"
Here again this is misleading because I never apply waxes in a circular motion and if I do it is not because the instructions tell me to do so because it contains abrasives. Most waxes and sealants suggest using a back and forth application method. But your next statement really says alot.
You write:
"Is it because clear-coat safe abrasives look better leaving circular scratches on your finish? And if that were the case, wouldn’t it be safe to assume that if you continue to rub these abrasives in a circular motion, there just might be a chance you could finally abrade through your clearcoat or begin thinning your paint? Remember, abrasives only quit working when you quit rubbing!"
Mark, I am really surprised that you would use such false information to sell your product. I say this because we have met in person and you are a real nice and pleasant guy who I would not see as one who needs use these tactics. First, linear scratches always look better that circular scratches because the circles catch more of a lights source reflection. Second, you would have to be the Hulk to be able to rub through or thin your paints clear coat by hand, unless you are using steel wool with that 80 grit wax. Third, with todays technology we have "non-abrasive levelers" which level the paint by way of chemical cleaners. By hand these will not work well but with the heat and friction produced by a polisher they work great. These though are not waxes but rather paint correction products. Then we have paint cleaning products with abrasives BUT these mechanical cleaning abrasives are designed to break down as they are used and then they become a polishing agent. Meguiars and 3M lead the industry in this area. So that statement is riddled with false statements about 1) waxes and 2) abrasives. Abrasives of TODAY do not continue to stay abrasive, unlike the compunds made 10 or 15 years ago.
As for the test car I hope that the weather permits me to at least take a few pictures of it today. I am playing Mr. Mom at the moment. I will try to get out there today sometime.
Anthony
