chevyguy28
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These are some of the new products from the Prima line sold by Detailers Paradise (http://www.detailersparadise.com).
Impressions based on applying to my swirled dark metallic green Honda by hand, and my titanium Elise by PC (4" DP finishing pad, speed 5), which is in good condition.
Amigo: Polymer based glaze
Application - Far easier than typical glazes such as #7 and Menzerna FTG, which have lots of oils that never seem to dry. You end up pushing the product around trying to remove it. Amigo thins out quickly as you work it in, by hand or PC, and becomes slightly rubbery if you don't work it in completely. Wipes off very easily.
Aethetics - Adds a bit of wetness and fills minor marring/swirling. On my Honda this was a huge help. My Elise doesn't have much minor marring (only more major major scratches around the trunk area from my leaning over it), but Amigo seemed to make those less noticeable as well. I'd say this product is more impressive on dark colors, but I think it added something to my titanium car as well.
Misc - Adds a bit of slickness, so applying your LSP is easier. Cleaning action is very mild with the finishing pad. I recommend working in smaller areas (2'x2') as the instructions recommend. With products that don't work as quickly, I am tempted to work in larger areas. A lot of it was because my 4" finishing pad absorbed a lot of product, and because my paint is the same color as the product itself, making it hard to see.
High marks for this product if you would like to try using a glaze.
Epic: Polymer based sealant
Application - Epic is a creamy product, but it spreads very well and it is no problem getting a very thin coat by whatever application method you choose. I ended up doing it by hand as my Elise has too many tights spots. The bottle says to let dry for 30 minutes, but it was completely dry before 10 minutes, so I didn't wait any longer. When I do a full car, I don't expect to have to wait if I apply to the entire car first. The base coat of Amigo makes it easier because the surface is already slick.
Removal is a breeze. Probably a bit harder than FMJ in places where you applied way too much. I couldn't really ask for an easier application/removal, other than using a spray product.
Initial slickness is very good, but not as good as cured Z2Pro or Acrylic Jett. On my Honda's test panel, once the product cured over night, the slickness increased and was roughly equivalent with those two products. It seems to improve, which mirrors my experience with Prima Slick, the QD.
Aesthetics - Can't really tell yet, as it's dark out. Durability will be a key component for me, as I like the durability of FMJ, but not its durability.
Durability - Don't know yet. Durability is a key factor for me. I'd be interesting in knowing whether Amigo compromises durability at all.
Hyrdo: Polymer based spray sealant/concentrated QD, like Z8
Didn't use much yet, but it wipes on and off easily. I'd be happy if the durability is similar to Z8.
BTW, the packing for the entire line is top notch and right up there with Jeff's Werkstatt's (which for some reason I like). Though it has nothing to do with product itself, the bottles are high quality and look great. The tops are like those you'd find on a nice bottle of shampoo, and the sprayers are also very nice. Probably not an important thing for most of you (other than the sprayer), but I thought I'd mention it.
Impressions based on applying to my swirled dark metallic green Honda by hand, and my titanium Elise by PC (4" DP finishing pad, speed 5), which is in good condition.
Amigo: Polymer based glaze
Application - Far easier than typical glazes such as #7 and Menzerna FTG, which have lots of oils that never seem to dry. You end up pushing the product around trying to remove it. Amigo thins out quickly as you work it in, by hand or PC, and becomes slightly rubbery if you don't work it in completely. Wipes off very easily.
Aethetics - Adds a bit of wetness and fills minor marring/swirling. On my Honda this was a huge help. My Elise doesn't have much minor marring (only more major major scratches around the trunk area from my leaning over it), but Amigo seemed to make those less noticeable as well. I'd say this product is more impressive on dark colors, but I think it added something to my titanium car as well.
Misc - Adds a bit of slickness, so applying your LSP is easier. Cleaning action is very mild with the finishing pad. I recommend working in smaller areas (2'x2') as the instructions recommend. With products that don't work as quickly, I am tempted to work in larger areas. A lot of it was because my 4" finishing pad absorbed a lot of product, and because my paint is the same color as the product itself, making it hard to see.
High marks for this product if you would like to try using a glaze.
Epic: Polymer based sealant
Application - Epic is a creamy product, but it spreads very well and it is no problem getting a very thin coat by whatever application method you choose. I ended up doing it by hand as my Elise has too many tights spots. The bottle says to let dry for 30 minutes, but it was completely dry before 10 minutes, so I didn't wait any longer. When I do a full car, I don't expect to have to wait if I apply to the entire car first. The base coat of Amigo makes it easier because the surface is already slick.
Removal is a breeze. Probably a bit harder than FMJ in places where you applied way too much. I couldn't really ask for an easier application/removal, other than using a spray product.
Initial slickness is very good, but not as good as cured Z2Pro or Acrylic Jett. On my Honda's test panel, once the product cured over night, the slickness increased and was roughly equivalent with those two products. It seems to improve, which mirrors my experience with Prima Slick, the QD.
Aesthetics - Can't really tell yet, as it's dark out. Durability will be a key component for me, as I like the durability of FMJ, but not its durability.
Durability - Don't know yet. Durability is a key factor for me. I'd be interesting in knowing whether Amigo compromises durability at all.
Hyrdo: Polymer based spray sealant/concentrated QD, like Z8
Didn't use much yet, but it wipes on and off easily. I'd be happy if the durability is similar to Z8.
BTW, the packing for the entire line is top notch and right up there with Jeff's Werkstatt's (which for some reason I like). Though it has nothing to do with product itself, the bottles are high quality and look great. The tops are like those you'd find on a nice bottle of shampoo, and the sprayers are also very nice. Probably not an important thing for most of you (other than the sprayer), but I thought I'd mention it.
