In addition to Poorboy's EX, I now have my hands on Poorboy's Polish with Carnauba, SSR1 and 2, Natty Paste Wax and spray and shine.
I haven't done much with SSR1 and 2 yet, but I've been playing around with the polish and paste wax. The combination of the polish, EX and Natty Wax seems to be pretty good on paint already in good shape (ie, needs nothing more than a light polish). The abrasives in the polish seem to be pretty light, so it mostly is good for cleaning the paint instead of removing imperfections. All three products go on and off very easily, very similar to Vanilla Moose or S100 in that respect. The polish hazes very quickly and can be applied and removed a panel at a time. The EX Sealant takes a few minutes to haze, so I've been applying it to the whole vehicle then going back around and removing it. There doesn't seem to be a need to let it dry for a long time, even today when it was in the mid 50s. The Natty Paste Wax goes on easily and is almost clear (like S100 is). It seems softer than S100 though which makes it easier to use too much product. It has a very wet look which is noticable when you apply it to one panel then look back and forth between that panel and one without the wax on it.
My main reason for trying the Poorboys line is that while I am very happy with Meguiars, Clearkote and S100, I wanted something with a carnauba look with more durability for winter. Final Polish and Winner's Choice both look real nice, but look better with a carnauba topper. If someone only wants to pay for a two step exterior job, I'd rather use a stronger polish than is in Final Polish and Winner's Choice Finishing Creme is not abrasive, so if the paint needs polishing in a two step, no topper. With either Vanilla Moose or Poorboy's Polish, I can top with EX and have a more traditional carnauba finish with (hopefully) durability more in line with a regular sealant.
So far, I like the look and ease of use. Time will tell on the durability. In any event, I must say that Steve has been a pleasure to deal with, not only through e-mails but also his participation on the board in clarifying how to use his products without pushing them.
On with the pics!
1998 Accord. Did the full three step with this one, Poorboy's Polish, EX and Natty wax.
2004 Acura MDX, same steps as the Accord.
Here is a Silverado SS that was a two step job, Poorboys Polish and EX. Notice the depth on the side on the truck.
1997 Mercedes SL500, did this one today in 55 degree weather, no long wait for EX to haze. The owner kept running her hand across the paint and saying how nice and slick it felt.
I haven't done much with SSR1 and 2 yet, but I've been playing around with the polish and paste wax. The combination of the polish, EX and Natty Wax seems to be pretty good on paint already in good shape (ie, needs nothing more than a light polish). The abrasives in the polish seem to be pretty light, so it mostly is good for cleaning the paint instead of removing imperfections. All three products go on and off very easily, very similar to Vanilla Moose or S100 in that respect. The polish hazes very quickly and can be applied and removed a panel at a time. The EX Sealant takes a few minutes to haze, so I've been applying it to the whole vehicle then going back around and removing it. There doesn't seem to be a need to let it dry for a long time, even today when it was in the mid 50s. The Natty Paste Wax goes on easily and is almost clear (like S100 is). It seems softer than S100 though which makes it easier to use too much product. It has a very wet look which is noticable when you apply it to one panel then look back and forth between that panel and one without the wax on it.
My main reason for trying the Poorboys line is that while I am very happy with Meguiars, Clearkote and S100, I wanted something with a carnauba look with more durability for winter. Final Polish and Winner's Choice both look real nice, but look better with a carnauba topper. If someone only wants to pay for a two step exterior job, I'd rather use a stronger polish than is in Final Polish and Winner's Choice Finishing Creme is not abrasive, so if the paint needs polishing in a two step, no topper. With either Vanilla Moose or Poorboy's Polish, I can top with EX and have a more traditional carnauba finish with (hopefully) durability more in line with a regular sealant.
So far, I like the look and ease of use. Time will tell on the durability. In any event, I must say that Steve has been a pleasure to deal with, not only through e-mails but also his participation on the board in clarifying how to use his products without pushing them.
On with the pics!
1998 Accord. Did the full three step with this one, Poorboy's Polish, EX and Natty wax.


2004 Acura MDX, same steps as the Accord.

Here is a Silverado SS that was a two step job, Poorboys Polish and EX. Notice the depth on the side on the truck.



1997 Mercedes SL500, did this one today in 55 degree weather, no long wait for EX to haze. The owner kept running her hand across the paint and saying how nice and slick it felt.
