First use of Poorboy's PwS

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CharlesW

The Rainmaker
I wasn't sure to post this in the polishing or the LSP forum.
First off, no, I didn't take any pictures. I spent my time polishing the vehicle.

I did a quick S&W wash on my son's white Blazer today and then used the PwS on it.
It seemed to do a good job of cleaning and removing the few blemishes in the paint.
I spread it with the PC at 3 and then worked until it was pretty much gone at 5. A Lake Country 5.5" white polishing pad was used. I would consider that a good combination. I was going to follow it with a LSP, but decided to see how it does on its own for a while. The Blazer is outdoors 24/7 and doesn't get very good care.
Spreads and works easily, doesn't stain trim, doesn't dust, what little residue it leaves is quite easy to remove. Needed just one 16" x 16" MF for the complete job. Also used just one 24" x 40" MF for the S&W and 1 16" x 16" MF for the windows.
I do think I probably used more than needed, (Common with me), since the PC pad was pretty well soaked when I finished. No problem, just wasted some product most likely.
After the one use, I do think I preferred it over the Optimum Poli-Seal. It seemed a little easier to spread and work, but????
If it has decent durability, it will probably get some use as a one step on some of my family's vehicles.

Charles
 
The durability of PwS is decent on it's own I have experimented. But it depends on how it's used being a pad dependent product. Itworks very well with removing light blemishes. My Mom has a 07 Scion TC and that's what I use on it. It's a great one step. When used on paint in good shape I only buff it in a little on a low speed like 3 with a LC white pad. I let it sit on the entire car for a half hour and then remove. If you use it like a regular polish I feel that the sealant in the PwS diminishes and needs to be topped with an LSP after a wash or two.
 
9D4E420 said:
The durability of PwS is decent on it's own I have experimented. But it depends on how it's used being a pad dependent product.My Mom has a 07 Scion TC and that's what I use on it. It's a great one step. When used on paint in good shape I only buff it in a little on a low speed like 3 with a LC white pad. I let it sit on the entire car for a half hour and then remove. If you use it like a regular polish I feel that the sealant in the PwS diminishes and needs to be topped with an LSP after a wash or two.
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And I knew that. :redface:
That information was passed on to me in another thread a short time back. :wall
The good thing is that the vehicle is still in the garage and will get the LSP right now.

Charles
 
My dad has used PwS a few times (thanks to Steve) and he says he really likes it. Granted, he uses it by hand on a fairly new Camry and the only comparison he has is to NXT (and I consider NXT to be a pretty good product, although I don't really use it). He says it is really easy to use, and he likes the look. Take it for what it's worth - I guess it could be thought of as the layman's opinion.
 
JaredPointer said:
My dad has used PwS a few times (thanks to Steve) and he says he really likes it. Granted, he uses it by hand on a fairly new Camry and the only comparison he has is to NXT (and I consider NXT to be a pretty good product, although I don't really use it). He says it is really easy to use, and he likes the look. Take it for what it's worth - I guess it could be thought of as the layman's opinion.
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And that opinion is worth as much as anyone's. :)
Especially since I tend to agree with him. :D
I also liked NXT except for what I considered the darkening of the red on our Grand Prix. Not necessarily a bad thing, I just didn't want it darker.
Anyway, the Blazer now has a coat of Collinite IW over the PwS so durability shouldn't be a big problem for a month or two.

Charles
 
What I liked from PwS is the ability to apply in direct sunlight. I did a grey car and a dark blue and it went quite well! I expected it to create a bit of dust because it was applied in the sun. The results were awsome, it's a products I recommend for people that don't have shade to detail!

I worked the product in small sections and removed asap. Even if it stayed on longer, it was very easy to remove. I also topped the whole thing with EX.
 
Nice report, Charles.

I am surprised that you did not comment on the slickness of the product. This was something that I noticed when I first used the product. It is funny how impressed I become when the tactile element of feel is incorporated in my observations of a product. Somehow I equate slickness to ease of clean up. Meaning the slicker a product is the harder it is for dirt to stick on the paint surface.

Yet, given the condition of your vehicle, that slickness may be something that is standard and not something so noticeable as with my unattended vehicles.
 
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