Liquid Lustre wax

Thanks Mr. Clean. I found the MooseWax website.



Here is what they say. I don't know whether I buy all of what they say but might give it a try.

==============================================An excellent cleaner/wax used to remove oxidation from all paint, plastic and fiberglass surfaces.



Removes grime and road film.



Easy to apply and easy to remove. Goes on wet, comes off wet.



Will not leave a white residue between seams or around emblems.



Can be applied in direct sunlight.



Cleans vinyl upholstery.



Brings fiberglass gel coat back to original luster.



Restores air dams and plastic pieces to original luster.



Prevents love bugs from penetrating through paint and into primer.



Used to remove scratches and finish out new paint jobs.



Contains no silicones, Teflon, alcohol or abrasives.



Recommended Use: Every 90 days.
 
Lynn said:
Aurora5000, if you do a search on "Clearkote MW*" you'll turn up lots of relevant discussions.
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I just used Moose Wax today on a red Excursion that was covered in sap. Took off all the sap (looked like pine sap, but the guy said he hadn't been near pine trees, just the oak trees on his property) and the Excursion looked great. Nice glow and good reflections. I still don't know where the 'sterile' observations some people reported come from. I did top it with the new Carnuba Moose Wax which did add some more 'wetness' to the appearance. The owner was very pleased with how his truck looked and I did take a pic (6 left on the roll still though).



I normally would have used Vanilla Moose, but Moose Wax seems to do a better job removing sap and road tar.
 
Scottwax, I had the same problem you did with the sap. The Liquid Lustre really did a great job today in cleanup/waxing. I read where it said it had petroleum distallites, which I am sure that is what helps with the cleaning. It is not strong but you notice it. The sap cleaned off along great along with all of the road tar along the sideboards and behind the tires, also great on glass and lights. I would like to try the Moose.

Thanks,

Steve
 
PD's aren't just helping to remove sap and tar, they ARE removing sap and tar. Liquid Lustre isn't much more than PD's with some carnauba added to it. Maybe a few more ingredients but nothing to get excited about.
 
I think there may be something to be excited about when you have a product that removes tree sap, tar, bug remains and you don't have to go back and protect the area. Perhaps excited about a step/time saved? Just another tool in the kit.
 
Mr. Clean said:
I think there may be something to be excited about when you have a product that removes tree sap, tar, bug remains and you don't have to go back and protect the area. Perhaps excited about a step/time saved? Just another tool in the kit.
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These solvent/waxes are inferior compared to Autopian boutique products. Solvent/waxes do remove tree sap, tar, bug, paint, and polymers sealants, making them popular with "butcher" detailing companies. They want to clean a lot in very little time. Cherry Wet Wax, Purple Glaze, Liquid Lustre, PROGOLD, #66, Bud Abraham EW, and MW are examples of solvent/waxes.
 
BW,



Inferior compared to what Autopian boutique products? Are you referring to waxes/sealants or sap/bug/tar removal products?
 
BW said:
These solvent/waxes are inferior compared to Autopian boutique products. Solvent/waxes do remove tree sap, tar, bug, paint, and polymers sealants, making them popular with "butcher" detailing companies. They want to clean a lot in very little time. Cherry Wet Wax, Purple Glaze, Liquid Lustre, PROGOLD, #66, Bud Abraham EW, and MW are examples of solvent/waxes.
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Those type of products are very helpful though when you are just doing a straight wash and the customer has some light tar on the lower fenders. You can take care of it for them in seconds with a solvent/wax, making them happy and not having to charge them extra (unless the tar is extensive, of course). Good way to keep your regulars happy and the paint protected until their next regularly scheduled wax job.
 
Scottwax said:
Those type of products are very helpful though when you are just doing a straight wash and ... has some light tar on the lower fenders. You can take care of it for them in seconds with a solvent/wax,...
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Exactly what I meant by "another tool in the kit".
 
BTW, here is the Excursion I mentioned that I removed the sap with Moose Wax, then finished off with a coat of Carnuba Moose Wax:



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Liquid Lustre is an excellent one step cleaner wax for a person wanting to wax/clean 1X or 2X per year...kinda like "Nu Finish" but without the abrasives. It works well, easy to apply, easy to remove and it actually lasts for a while. I have used it for years on my daily driver and it's probably the best product of its type I have sampled.



I don't know about the claims of setting cars on fire and spraying spray paint, etc., but the product certainly meets a reasonable person's expectations.
 
I agree with Tom and Mr. Clean and Scottwax.



For a daily driver, it is great to use when needed and a easy one step process.



It saves me time and trouble. Will handle almost any tar/bug mess

A one step product that meets my goals.



I think people want to do their best in a short amount of time they have on this earth...
 
Maybe it was just me, but when I tried Liquid Lustre a few years ago, it seemed to be a real dust magnet.

It did do a good one step clean and shine, though. The night I first used it, I thought I had simplified my multi-step process life. When I went to the garage the next morning, the car was covered with dust. I did use it one more time with the same results. Easy to use, looked great, unbelievable dust catcher.

I gave it to a friend.



Charles
 
ahunt01 said:
Is it possible to make a wax with bug and tar removing abilities that isn't abrasive?:confused:
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AFAIK, there are not any bug and tar removal products that are abrasive. :confused:



Typically 2 things (other than scrubbing ;)) will remove bugs and tar: petroleum (organic) solvents, or soap/detergent type things.
 
Charles W, I had that problem too but that is when I got a CA duster. I now enjoy dusting the car when it is not dirty in the garage.
 
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