May have a neighbor challenge

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wdmaccord

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So my neighbor has watched how much time I have spent detailing my 3 cars' paint this past month. So she has ordered some "Wet Paint" so she can show me how easy it is to make her car look good. I proposed a challenge that we would tape off the hood and I would do my process on half and she could use her "Wet Paint" on the other. So basically she will be doing no clean/prep or correction on her side.

We'll look at finished product and also longevity/durability (beading, ease of removing bugs, etc.).

I think I'll have her whipped on the front end and the back end. Don't know how bad the paint is but I'll plan to clay, Megs UC (unless it needs more correction, then maybe 105/205), TPnS, CS, MS.

As is said over and over on this forum "the prep is the key"! It's on (if she accepts the challenge)! :rockon
 
Ronkh said:
Mebbe it's re-badged "vapor wax" (look for the thread) :cool:
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Now that thread is a little whacked. What the heck was going on there...was that "caveman" guy a spammer?

It is probably something like that though...just optics. Like putting lipstick on a pig, as they say. I'll go for a little elbow grease and some real paint correction and cleaning over that any day. Which is actually what I have been trying to tell my neighbor. :wall
 
wdmaccord said:
Now that thread is a little whacked. What the heck was going on there...was that "caveman" guy a spammer?

It is probably something like that though...just optics. Like putting lipstick on a pig, as they say. I'll go for a little elbow grease and some real paint correction and cleaning over that any day. Which is actually what I have been trying to tell my neighbor. :wall
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he was calling us cavemen..........

face it though, most people don't see what we see. (that's why $15.00 tunnel scratch and shine car washes are so popular)
 
Wet Paint is one hell of a good product friend but your challenge is silly. The product is for those that want to clean and shine their car with only two terry towels and not hundreds of dollars in buffers, products, and huge time spent. It works extremely well for its intended purpose and I have used it since 2004. It is the original and best (my opinion) waterless wash ever made. It's not meant for long term durability, just cleaning and good paint protection with a brilliant shine and slick finish. You're taking an elephant gun to a pea shooter match. The two processes simply aren't on the same level so what will you prove?

If you maintain an open mind you might actually be surprised at what WP can do and learn something. It made me a good living and when applied with a PC or similar and a white foam pad the look will rival anything you can throw at it. It has its place and I still use it today on my cars.

There's a huge difference between those that seek perfection and the other 99% looking for quick, easy, and a nice look.
 
Appreciate the input Rick. You basically mentioned the point in your comments. They give me s**t for always cleaning and detailing my cars so why not show them why I do it. In a month when the durability is gone from the WP, my side should still be holding up. I get that some people just want a quick shiny look but why not show that person how to really seal and protect a vehicle? I used to be that person and I've got a 5 year old and 10 year old car with now crap paint.
 
I see now......your intent is more to educate than to challenge. That makes more sense to me.
 
RTexasF said:
Wet Paint is one hell of a good product friend but your challenge is silly. The product is for those that want to clean and shine their car with only two terry towels and not hundreds of dollars in buffers, products, and huge time spent. It works extremely well for its intended purpose and I have used it since 2004. It is the original and best (my opinion) waterless wash ever made. It's not meant for long term durability, just cleaning and good paint protection with a brilliant shine and slick finish. You're taking an elephant gun to a pea shooter match. The two processes simply aren't on the same level so what will you prove?

If you maintain an open mind you might actually be surprised at what WP can do and learn something. It made me a good living and when applied with a PC or similar and a white foam pad the look will rival anything you can throw at it. It has its place and I still use it today on my cars.

There's a huge difference between those that seek perfection and the other 99% looking for quick, easy, and a nice look.
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Pre-cursor to ONR ??
 
I checked out Wet Paint's website. I gotta say its interesting. A unique product for sure. Its basically a waterless wash / polish / glaze all in one. You guys should check out the website. The video is pretty interesting, all though I don't know if I would trust the product on a dirty car.

It looks great for a quick turn around. But, who knows ???

Stuff kinda looks like Sonax Polymer Net Shield with a built in glaze. The AIRosol delivery method looks cool as well.

Is this stuff any good?
 
RTexasF said:
I see now......your intent is more to educate than to challenge. That makes more sense to me.
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Yes. Sorry, I should have been a little more clear on that I suppose. Challenge just sounded more fun. It's a friendly deal too...all in good fun.
 
Wet paint is the real deal and is the DARLING of some car sites - I think BMW? not sure. As Rick said, it is perfect as a "rinseless walk away" (new acronym: RWA) product...the closest I know is Duragloss rinseless w/ aquawax..a fav of mine...

accord you can win the durability side of the challenge with just rinseless/CS
 
Swanicyouth said:
I checked out Wet Paint's website. I gotta say its interesting. A unique product for sure. Its basically a waterless wash / polish / glaze all in one. You guys should check out the website. The video is pretty interesting, all though I don't know if I would trust the product on a dirty car.

It looks great for a quick turn around. But, who knows ???

Stuff kinda looks like Sonax Polymer Net Shield with a built in glaze. The AIRosol delivery method looks cool as well.

Is this stuff any good?
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That's what I'm wondering myself. Half way tempted to buy it and try it out with a review. Just seems too good to be true.
 
If you could maintain a car, like the Wet Paint website says, with nothing but their product and produce no scratches, that would be great.

The thing I don't believe is that using their method exclusively will not eventually scratch your paint. They recommend only using 2 regular size cotton towels to "waterless wash" a whole car. By the time the guy is done, the 2 towels are pretty filthy.

But the cars' paint on the website does like pretty nice.

I don't believe in wiping down a car with any product with any visible dirt on the paint or towel. No matter what method I use, I always foam and pressure rinse off as much dirt as possible first. I just don't feel any "magic product" can prevent grit from scratching if its dragged across your paint.

Now, if you take the cleaning aspect out of the equation and products use, and use the product solely as your glaze / wax / LSP on a clean car, I wonder how it stacks up to more traditional products.

If one product could quick detail / glaze / wax a whole car in 21 minutes (that's their time to do a car) and produce fantastic results that would mask most paint defects, that's still pretty impressive.

Because, it does take about that long just to spray wax a clean car, and your not getting the masking / filling abilities or durability Wet Paint claims.

I may get around to ordering it eventually.
 
Take and post pictures. Post her reaction as well...

For many people, a car is an appliance. The fact you spend so much time on it is the same (to her) as you spending serious time detailing your toaster oven. Some people will never get it!
 
These questions and objections are the very same I heard in 2004 when I asked about Wet Paint on various websites. Back then they were considerably more negative responses although no one had actually used it. I bought it anyway, used it, and soon ordered by the case. It does what it says it will, it's as simple as that.

This is not a product for the total perfectionist. To repeat myself it is for those that want a clean, sharp looking ride with minimal fuss and for that it works in spades. I made very good money over the years using it as a wash & wax service product. If a car is filthy then it needs washing period. If it's not that bad then this will absolutely surprise you and not mar the paint.



Pre-cursor to ONR ??
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It's been around since 1988, so yes, well in advance of ONR and similar products. It is a waterless not a rinseless wash. I wrote a thread on a Honda forum some years back entitled "I may have found the hidden jewel" which is now at 78 pages. I have seen my thread listed on BMW, Corvette, Mustang, Ford F150, and many many other automotive sites as a reference.

Taken from the WP website is a shot of my Accord when I first tried the product. No buffing, polish, compound, only WP.

Is this stuff any good?
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It works well for me.....
KillerAccord002.jpg


Although listed as "Glaze" it actually does have a sealant in it and does not just wash off as some glazes do. No affiliation with the product, I don't sell it but I damn sure like it and won't be without it.
 
RTexasF said:
These questions and objections are the very same I heard in 2004 when I asked about Wet Paint on various websites. Back then they were considerably more negative responses although no one had actually used it. I bought it anyway, used it, and soon ordered by the case. It does what it says it will, it's as simple as that.

This is not a product for the total perfectionist. To repeat myself it is for those that want a clean, sharp looking ride with minimal fuss and for that it works in spades. I made very good money over the years using it as a wash & wax service product. If a car is filthy then it needs washing period. If it's not that bad then this will absolutely surprise you and not mar the paint.





It's been around since 1988, so yes, well in advance of ONR and similar products. It is a waterless not a rinseless wash. I wrote a thread on a Honda forum some years back entitled "I may have found the hidden jewel" which is now at 78 pages. I have seen my thread listed on BMW, Corvette, Mustang, Ford F150, and many many other automotive sites as a reference.

Taken from the WP website is a shot of my Accord when I first tried the product. No buffing, polish, compound, only WP.



It works well for me.....
KillerAccord002.jpg


Although listed as "Glaze" it actually does have a sealant in it and does not just wash off as some glazes do. No affiliation with the product, I don't sell it but I damn sure like it and won't be without it.
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That looks great. Looks like a great "in between" wash/protect/shine
 
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