Hi everyone,
So I posted this review to Autogeek forum a month or two ago but realized I never posted it here. I figured I would post it here. Both of these waxes are frequently used by me, so the information is still accurate. I just need to get my mind of studying for finals and take me back to sunny SD haha!
Background on the Car:
This is my moms 2011 Mercedes Benz GL 550. It is the family hauler and weve owned it since new. This car sits outside 24/7 in California sun and often taken to the machine car wash (I know, I tell her not to but she needs it washed when Im away at college). The car has 80k miles and has definitely seen its share of wear, however Ive kept it in good shape.
Prep:
The paint was prepped with the Chemical Guys Glossworkz shampoo. Not a wax-stripping shampoo, but I followed it up after to strip it. I did a spot clay with the Nanoskin fine Block using the Megs Professional Detailer D155. The whole car didnt need it, only the hood, roof, and trunk. I then wiped down the paint with Shine Supply Throwback (Paint cleanser/ ipa equivalent). I then sealed the car with Menzerna Power Lock Sealant (review coming in 2 weeks). I let the sealant cure a full 24hours before any wax was applied on top. Now, onto the showdown!
For this review, Nattys red will be on the entire right side of the car and Son1c C-vore 2.0 will be on the left.
Texture/ Scent/ Packaging:
Son1c Carnaubavore 2.0 is a relatively soft paste wax, one of the softer ones in Drews line-up (I own 99% of his waxes). It melts very easily on the applicator and has a vibrant pink color. No issues with it being too hard. The packaging is a fantastic wide-mouth plastic jar. These things are durable--Ive dropped them before and never had any issues. The label is very high quality, too. The scent of this wax reminds me of pink lemonade, and it is my favorite Son1c Wax scent so far. It smells very refreshing.
The Poorboys Nattys Red wax is also a relatively soft paste wax--Id say both these waxes are the same texture. As you can see in the picture, it chunks up more, whereas Son1c is very smooth. The jar it comes in is very cheap and the wax doesnt come up all the way to the top, so you really have to dig down to get it loaded on the applicator. The mouth of the jar isnt that wide, and the labels are incredibly cheap. The scent smells like a coconut tropical bubblegum. It smells good, but does have a detectable solvent smell to it.
Application:
Both waxes were applied with new Buff n Shine wax applicator pads which were primed with a few shots of the D155 detail spray. Both waxes applied easily, however the Son1c had more of a "synthetic" feel to it because it was grabby. Both went far, however the Nattys did spread farther because it was more oily.
Son1c Application:
Nattys Application:
Both waxes also hazed over very quickly. I let them set up for about 5 min (the time it took to do another panel).
Son1c Hazed:
Nattys Hazed:
Removal:
I used a 420gsm microfiber towel to remove the waxes. Both removed cleanly and almost effortlessly. No fighting with the wax or dusting or smearing. Both were ridiculously easy to remove for paste waxes.
Son1c Removed:
Nattys Removed:
Results:
This will be the pic-heavy part of the review. Long story short, for a car that has 80k miles and has NEVER been polished, the results from both waxes are stunning. As stated earlier, left side was Son1c and right was Nattys.
Nattys Side:
Son1c Side:
My personal favorite shots:
Beading/ Sheeting:
Unfortunately, no beading or sheeting video, but I do have pictures. I just used a spray bottle with regular tap water.
Nattys Beading/ after Sheeting:
Son1c Beading/ After Sheeting:
Final Thoughts/ Winner:
Overall, I was thoroughly impressed with both waxes. Nattys put up a great fight, but at the end of the day, Son1c Wax Carnuabavore 2.0 is the winner. Nattys wax is a fantastic product for the price and it can hang with waxes 3x its price, but Son1c wax wins for me. First of all, I just like the premium feel of a high-end paste wax. If I want an economical option, I will choose a liquid wax. When I use a paste wax, I (or the client) wants that show-winning look that only premium paste waxes can offer. The Poorboys wax did give a good wet look, but the packaging did not look or feel premium. I also think Son1c gave a deeper, more refined look. The Nattys jar is bad, forcing you to scoop wax out, and the labels are super cheap. This isnt a big deal, but I prefer a premium wax. If I were a mobile detailer looking for the easiest to use paste, I probably would pick Nattys. The Son1c is presented in a nice cardboard box with 2 applicators and the jar/ label are very high quality. I also prefer the scent more. The Son1c beading was tighter, and sheeting a little cleaner. It was a very close battle, but in the end,Son1c Carnuabavore 2.0 is my winner. Thank you for reading my review. I would love any input you might have or other product suggestions to try!
So I posted this review to Autogeek forum a month or two ago but realized I never posted it here. I figured I would post it here. Both of these waxes are frequently used by me, so the information is still accurate. I just need to get my mind of studying for finals and take me back to sunny SD haha!
Background on the Car:
This is my moms 2011 Mercedes Benz GL 550. It is the family hauler and weve owned it since new. This car sits outside 24/7 in California sun and often taken to the machine car wash (I know, I tell her not to but she needs it washed when Im away at college). The car has 80k miles and has definitely seen its share of wear, however Ive kept it in good shape.
Prep:
The paint was prepped with the Chemical Guys Glossworkz shampoo. Not a wax-stripping shampoo, but I followed it up after to strip it. I did a spot clay with the Nanoskin fine Block using the Megs Professional Detailer D155. The whole car didnt need it, only the hood, roof, and trunk. I then wiped down the paint with Shine Supply Throwback (Paint cleanser/ ipa equivalent). I then sealed the car with Menzerna Power Lock Sealant (review coming in 2 weeks). I let the sealant cure a full 24hours before any wax was applied on top. Now, onto the showdown!
For this review, Nattys red will be on the entire right side of the car and Son1c C-vore 2.0 will be on the left.
Texture/ Scent/ Packaging:
Son1c Carnaubavore 2.0 is a relatively soft paste wax, one of the softer ones in Drews line-up (I own 99% of his waxes). It melts very easily on the applicator and has a vibrant pink color. No issues with it being too hard. The packaging is a fantastic wide-mouth plastic jar. These things are durable--Ive dropped them before and never had any issues. The label is very high quality, too. The scent of this wax reminds me of pink lemonade, and it is my favorite Son1c Wax scent so far. It smells very refreshing.
The Poorboys Nattys Red wax is also a relatively soft paste wax--Id say both these waxes are the same texture. As you can see in the picture, it chunks up more, whereas Son1c is very smooth. The jar it comes in is very cheap and the wax doesnt come up all the way to the top, so you really have to dig down to get it loaded on the applicator. The mouth of the jar isnt that wide, and the labels are incredibly cheap. The scent smells like a coconut tropical bubblegum. It smells good, but does have a detectable solvent smell to it.
Application:
Both waxes were applied with new Buff n Shine wax applicator pads which were primed with a few shots of the D155 detail spray. Both waxes applied easily, however the Son1c had more of a "synthetic" feel to it because it was grabby. Both went far, however the Nattys did spread farther because it was more oily.
Son1c Application:
Nattys Application:
Both waxes also hazed over very quickly. I let them set up for about 5 min (the time it took to do another panel).
Son1c Hazed:
Nattys Hazed:
Removal:
I used a 420gsm microfiber towel to remove the waxes. Both removed cleanly and almost effortlessly. No fighting with the wax or dusting or smearing. Both were ridiculously easy to remove for paste waxes.
Son1c Removed:
Nattys Removed:
Results:
This will be the pic-heavy part of the review. Long story short, for a car that has 80k miles and has NEVER been polished, the results from both waxes are stunning. As stated earlier, left side was Son1c and right was Nattys.
Nattys Side:
Son1c Side:
My personal favorite shots:
Beading/ Sheeting:
Unfortunately, no beading or sheeting video, but I do have pictures. I just used a spray bottle with regular tap water.
Nattys Beading/ after Sheeting:
Son1c Beading/ After Sheeting:
Final Thoughts/ Winner:
Overall, I was thoroughly impressed with both waxes. Nattys put up a great fight, but at the end of the day, Son1c Wax Carnuabavore 2.0 is the winner. Nattys wax is a fantastic product for the price and it can hang with waxes 3x its price, but Son1c wax wins for me. First of all, I just like the premium feel of a high-end paste wax. If I want an economical option, I will choose a liquid wax. When I use a paste wax, I (or the client) wants that show-winning look that only premium paste waxes can offer. The Poorboys wax did give a good wet look, but the packaging did not look or feel premium. I also think Son1c gave a deeper, more refined look. The Nattys jar is bad, forcing you to scoop wax out, and the labels are super cheap. This isnt a big deal, but I prefer a premium wax. If I were a mobile detailer looking for the easiest to use paste, I probably would pick Nattys. The Son1c is presented in a nice cardboard box with 2 applicators and the jar/ label are very high quality. I also prefer the scent more. The Son1c beading was tighter, and sheeting a little cleaner. It was a very close battle, but in the end,Son1c Carnuabavore 2.0 is my winner. Thank you for reading my review. I would love any input you might have or other product suggestions to try!
